FAQ eCommerce Websites
Ecommerce 101
What is the eCommerce opportunity?
The eCommerce market continues to grow rapidly. Entrepreneurs are starting new online businesses every day, and brick-and-mortar business owners are looking for the fastest way to start selling their own products online. Even if you have already a website, there's no reason you have to start over to build an online store. We can take your existing website and migrate it over to our platform, including custom web design.
Free Migration for merchants that process over 5k a month. Not to worry, this enterprise opportunity is for everyone, even if you're just starting out for the first time. You can build your own site from one of our 100+ templates.
How is JollyPromos a partner with this great opportunity for merchants?
Greg O'Rourke of JollyPromos.com has partnered with many world class businesses. Greg has been a MLS registered agent for payment processing since 2005. One our payment processing partners for the last 16 years has acquired one of the top eCommerce software programs on the planet. So, it's s simple. We offer a free enterprise level (top of the line website) for just using our world class payment processing. You pay nothing for the website software platform for life! As long as you use our integrated payment processing. There are NO added costs or expense that you pay for the website, ever!
Matter of fact, Greg O'Rourke and JollyPromos never ask for any money or will charge you for any of partners websites or partner services. We only collect if you wish to to purchase any of our marketing, including videos, radio or voice over productions. We have worked with merchants for the last 25 years.
Is this a trial membership?
No this is not a trail membership. We don't need or ask for your credit card to sign up. This is a FREE all-in-one e-Commerce solution so you can build and grow your online store while eliminating all your platform, hosting, and premium fees. Use the payment processing that comes with the free Ecommerce website and you pay nothing for the website software platform for life.
What’s included for the merchant?
The merchant receives a free, enterprise-level, fully customizable website. We have 100+ professionally designed themes available and built-in SEO, social media, and marketing tools – all included at no charge.
What’s is an enterprise-level website?
An enterprise level is a top tier website. The enterprise level websites are a different from other websites in terms of user experience and functionality. These websites are mostly built for the large enterprises, corporations, groups and hospitals.
The technology used in developing the enterprise level website will combine software integrations to run a business. Normally, it will have higher data storage, faster hosting, and the ability to handle thousands of customers. The enterprise level websites have different functionality than the other websites. An Enterprise website combines software to help with day-to-day activities of an enterprise such as managing records, accounting, automation, project management, SEO, gift certificates, discount & affiliate commission systems, marketing tools, order & shipping management, email marketing, and more..Our enterprise level site also comes with unlimited bandwidth, unlimited categories & products, and no revenue caps! It's like driving a Rolls Royce out of the gate vs an economy car.
What do the other guys (Competitors) charge for these type of site?
Big Commerce- sites says, that their Enterprise site must have over 400K in revenue and they don't list the price. They will let you know. They have a lesser site that charges $299.95 a month
Wix- site says, Enterprise sites must make over 500+ in monthly revenue before you can even get one. Wix may charge 500+ each month for enterprise website. They request you call for pricing.
Volusion- Site says, $299 month only up to 500K. Anything over that you have to pay more and move up to a more expensive monthly plan
Shopify- $299 a month charges shopping cart fees. Basic features, limited control, shared checkout.
Ours- Enterprise plan $0 with all the bells and whistles. Unlimited bandwidth, data, categories, no revenue caps, no cart fees. Website management and marketing tools included. See website info for all features
What's The Catch? Is This Really Free?
Yes! As long as you use our payment processor, the merchant does not pay any monthly or annual hosting, website software fees or any hidden fees. All payments are integrated into your site by a click of a button on set up. The use of the enterprise website software is free to use for USA based merchants as long as you use our integrated payment processing.
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So, think of it this way, a cell phone company gives you a free phone only if you use their cell service. The phone would cost you nothing. In this case we offer free enterprise website software with free hosting, only if you use or integrated payment processing. Also, in our case we own the website software platform and the processing company. The good news is that all your services are under one roof. This is how we can give away an enterprise plan at no cost if you use our payment processing.
Remember, there is no way around not paying for credit card processing. Any place you accept credit cards in any business anywhere, you have to pay processing fees. Those are never free because the credit card companies like Visa, MasterCard, American Express charge for the use of accepting credit cards.
What is the processing rate?
Similar to Square, Wix and other eCommerce sites, the published rates are 2.9% + $0.30. Except with us, there’s no SaaS/subscription fees, hosting fees or website premium fees.
Our processing company handles over 3.5 Billion transactions a year. Over 25+ Years in business. 200K+ merchants. Clients that we serve: Denny's, Choice Hotels, Fat Burger, Cold Stone, Arby's, Cesars Entertainment, Baja Fresh..and the list goes on.
You have an experienced USA based processing company on your side, and a real live customer service center. Try that with Paypal or Stripe. You have to email and wait for an email response and worse those processing companies combine all merchant funds under one merchant account-theirs. You have your own dedicated merchant account with us and just for your business.
What if you already have a website through another provider like Shopify or BigCommerce?
We are offering free migration assistance from your current platform to our platform, including custom web design. If you process over 5K a month in payment processing. You can also
How are the merchants supported?
We have support available 24/7 via the Chat feature in the merchant’s Online Store Manager and also via our platform website.
Are Apple Pay and Google Pay supported?
Yes, these are supported forms of payment for your store.
Any Hidden Fees or Contracts?
No. There are no hidden fees or contracts. Cancel anytime.
Our Platform
1. Design
Can I customize my design?
Yes! We have a variety of ways to edit the site design. You can access our Theme Editor that lets you change basic coloring and font sizes, while the page builder enables you to see the changes you make in real-time. If you’re tech-savvy, you can access the HTML and CSS files for more advanced website editing.
Do you offer design services?
Yes! Please contact us for more information.
How many free themes do you offer?
We has over 100 + designed themes available with different layouts, colors, and more. All of our themes are free and ready to install whenever you’d like.
Do I have access to edit the HTML and CSS?
Yes! You can edit your site’s HTML and CSS files for advanced customization.
Can I add videos to my store?
Yes. Videos can be embedded on pages using the Page Builder or editing the HTML. On your product pages, you can easily embed a video directly from YouTube.
Can the store be viewed on mobile devices?
Yes. All of the themes are responsive on all mobile devices, including mobile phones and tablets, meaning that your site will look amazing on all devices!
Can I use custom scripts on my website?
Yes. the platform is compatible with JQuery and JavaScript functions.
2. DNS
Can I use a custom domain name?
Yes, you can register a domain name through us or bring your own!
Can I register a domain through your service?
Yes. We offer free domain registration!
Can I use my own registered domain name?
Yes! You can either change your domain’s DNS to our name servers or keep the domain with your registrar service and point to your webstore using either A Record or CNAME changes.
Can I use a subdomain?
Yes! You can use your store as your subdomain to your main online presence. For example, you can have your main site as domain.com and your store as a secondary domain such as shop.domain.com.
Can I make my own DNS changes?
If your domain’s DNS is transferred to use our name server information, you will have the ability to add and edit DNS records like A Records, CNAMES, MX Records, and TXT Records from the admin panel.
Can I change my domain if I decide I don't like it?
Yes. There is a $15 cost associated with updating your domain if you change it after your initial free domain registration.
3. Email
Do you offer an email service?
You can use a third-party email service such as Google Suite or Outlook 365 to handle your store’s @domain email. The email service will work through MX record updates.
Can I use email with this service?
Yes. You can set up the store’s @domain email to work with your web store. However, the email service itself must be set up with a third party such as Google Suite or Outlook 365.
4. International
Can I ship internationally?
Yes. Your store can integrate with all major carriers, such as UPS, FedEx, and USPS, to provide real-time shipping rates for international shipments.
Can I sell internationally?
Yes, you can sell your products to international customers.
Can I accept international payments?
Yes, you can accept international payments from your international customers.
Can I block business and orders from specific countries?
Yes. You can edit your store’s country list to only sell your products to the countries you select. All valid countries will appear on the customer’s shipping country list on the checkout page.
5. Marketing
Can I send newsletters and marketing emails?
Yes. You can send newsletters directly from your site or if you prefer, we integrate with services such as MailChimp, Aweber, and Convertkit. We have a full list of email marketing integrations.
Can I offer sales and discount promotions?
Yes. Your site includes an intuitive promotion manager that allows you to configure discounts, giveaways, and more.
Do you integrate with Mailchimp and other email marketing services?
Yes. You can integrate your new site with numerous third-party email marketing services. We have a full list of email marketing integrations.
6. Miscellaneous
Do I get more than one login/users account to manage the software?
Yes. Your site offers an unlimited number of users to help you manage your store. You can also set access controls so that only your staff with appropriate permissions can edit specific online store specific areas.
Do I get FTP access?
Yes. FTP access is available by request. The online store manager interface also includes a built-in file manager to help you upload files.
Do I need a separate hosting service?
No. We’ve made getting your store up and running as simple as possible. No cost Hosting services available for your store.
What 3rd party integration can I use?
Click here to see all of our third-party integrations within your site.
Is there any API access?
Yes. your site has REST and SOAP API functionality that allows you to integrate your store with numerous 3rd party integrations. SOAP API is available upon request.
Is the store safe and secure?
Yes! Both our service and our Payment services are entirely PCI compliant and have state-of-the-art security that will give your customer’s comfort shopping at your online store.
Can I transfer my store from another platform?
Yes. we provide templates so you can import your data from another platform into our platform.
Where do I go for technical assistance?
The administrator interface contains a chat window that allows you to communicate in real-time with our 24/7 support staff. Additionally, all of the pages within the administrator interface have help articles for your convenience.
7. Payments
Do you offer recurring billing options?
Yes. You can set up recurring and subscription billing if you bundle your store with our partners payments.
Do you have a keep card on file option?
Yes. Your customers can securely save their cardholder information for further payments if you bundle your site store with our partners payments.
Do you offer Bitcoin payment?
Bitcoin payments are coming soon.
Can I accept Check/Money Order Payment?
Yes! You can create offline payment methods that don’t require any online transaction. For example, check money order, cash on demand, net30, etc.
When will I receive my funding from your partners processor?
You will receive your funding within 24-48 business hours.
What will my settlement/batch time be?
Your settlement time is automatically configured.
What card brands are accepted?
Your Payments are automatically configured to accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB.
8. Products
Do you offer products to sell?
Our Software provides you an intuitive and modern solution for your eCommerce store. We do not offer any products for you to sell. Fortunately, we have multiple integrations with dropshipping solutions.
Is dropshipping possible?
Yes. your site integrates with a wide array of dropshipping providers. Ask for a complete list of our third-party dropshipping providers.
What kind of products can I sell?
TBD
Are there any prohibited items?
There are a small number business types not supported on the platform. We do not support Online Gaming, Payday Loans, or Security Brokerage Businesses.
Do you permit CBD Shops?
Yes. typically online CBD shops. Please review for SBD shop on our platform overview.
Do you permit Firearms Shops?
Yes. Please review this page for a Firearms Shop on our platform overview.
Do you permit Adult Novelties Shops?
Yes. Online businesses featuring Adult Novelties are permitted
How many products can I add to my store?
You can add an unlimited number of products to your store.
Can I offer products with different variations/options?
Yes. You can set an unlimited number of customized options or variations on a single product.
Can I sell digital products?
Yes. You can sell digital products that are downloadable such as music or dress patterns. When an order for a digital product is placed, your store will email your customer a custom link where they’ll download their item. To prevent sharting, you can set an expiration on the download link to prevent it from being shared.
Can I track inventory?
Yes. Your store has built-in inventory control that will keep track of the store’s units on hand. This feature includes advanced options, which will let you track inventory on items based on their choices. Also, you can prevent orders from being placed on items if they are out of stock.
Can I set up different pricing levels for my shoppers?
Yes. You can set up to 10 different price levels on each product. You can then create separate Customer Groups that use any of these price levels. This way, customers belonging to a specific group will see only their group’s pricing. You can hide items on different levels, so you have “exclusive” products available only to certain groups.
Can I track inventory on-hand options/modifiers?
Yes! You can track stock levels on variations or options. For example, if you sell a t-shirt that comes in three colors and three sizes, you can specify the number of items on hand for each size/color combination.
Can I offer file upload options for products?
Yes. You can enable the file upload option for your products on your store. This feature allows your customers to upload files for items that require customization, such as a logo or picture for a t- shirt.
Can I offer Mix pack product options?
Yes. You can enable the Mixed Pack option, which allows your customers to combine multiple products into a single case or package. Check out details on how Mixed Pack works.
Can I offer engraving/monogramming options for products?
Yes. Your store has two option types that can be used by your customers to include a single line of text on their item (i.e., embroidered name) or a full-text box for larger messages to will apply to the item (i.e., a plaque) they’re purchasing.
Can I sell product bundles?
Yes. You have the option to create product bundles within your store. This feature will allow your customers to add different products by selecting a specific product bundle. For example, you may have a product bundle for a camera. Product bundle one only includes the camera. Product bundle two consists of the camera and the tripod. Product bundle 3 consists of the camera, tripod, and an additional lens. Your customers can select the product bundle of their choice on your store.
9. Shipping
Can I set up shipping calculation?
Yes. You can use both real-time shipping calculation or range based shipping calculation. The real- time shipping option allows your store to connect your store to a shipping service such as UPS, FedEx, and USPS. During the order process, the store will connect to the shipping carrier to return a rate that the shopper can select during checkout. The range-based shipping option allows you to create numerical ranges that can calculate shipping based on factors like the order’s weight, the number of items in the order, or the dollar value of the items being ordered.
Do you offer freight shipping calculation?
Yes. You can set up range-based freight shipping that allows you to calculate the shipping cost based on the item’s weight. For real-time freight shipping rates, we have numerous integrations available. Click here to see the complete list of integrations.
Can I get real-time shipping rates?
Yes! You can connect your store to your shipping service such as UPS, FedEx, USPS. During the order process, the store will connect to the shipping service(s) based on the order’s origin, destination, and general weight amount. Your customer can then select their preferred shipping method, and the amount will apply to their total order.
Do you offer FedEx HAL?
Yes. HAL refers to FedEx’s “Hold at location” service, where your customers can elect to have their items sent to a FedEx partner location like Walgreens and held for them. When you connect your store to your FedEx account for real-time shipping rates, you can also enable the option to let your customers select HAL during checkout
10. SSL
Do you offer SSL?
Yes! We offer a free Cloudflare SSL with your account.
Can I use my own SSL certificate?
Yes, but there is a $99 transfer fee required for importing an external SSL certificate.
11. Store Functionality
Can I import/export store information (products, orders, etc.)?
Yes! You can export and import data to and from your store using CSV (comma-separated values) files. You can import and export Products, Product Options, Product Categories, Product Image Paths, Product Reviews, Customer Records, Newsletter Email addresses, Orders (export only), 301 redirects, and many more.
Does the store have reporting?
Yes. Your store has numerous reports for information on sales, inventory, site traffic, and more.
Can I link my store to Quickbooks?
Yes. Your store has a Quickbooks Plugin, which allows you to connect your store with Quickbooks. The plugin will enable you to synchronize your bookkeeping records between your store and Quickbooks. We have a list of compatible Quickbooks versions.
Will the store record customers and their orders?
Yes. Your store will create customer records and keep track of their purchased items and orders. The information that’s gathered will help develop marketing strategies for your customer base. You can also set up guest checkout options so that your customers remain anonymous and they’re not tracked.
How many pages can my site have?
The platform allows you to create an unlimited product and informational pages. You can create as many product and information pages as needed!
Can I process returns?
Yes. your store has an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization), which allows you to accept and process returns from your customers.
Do you have a CRM?
Yes. You have a CRM module that allows you to manage any generated inquiries when a customer contacts you on the Contact Us page. You can manage the status of the inquiries and respond directly to your customers. If you’re used to using a third-party CRM, we have many integrations available. Click here to see a full list of our CRM integrations.
Can I sell B2B?
Yes! You can use your store to sell products to an individual shopper or business-to- business (B2B) customers. Or both at the same time!
Do you have a phone order system in place?
Yes. Your store allows you to manually add phone orders if your customer does not want to process the order on your site. Phone orders will enable you to add manual discounts, edit prices, and we will create a customer record when the order is placed.
Can my customers place product reviews?
Yes. You will have a product review module that allows your customers to place reviews on products they’ve purchased. You can approve all reviews and specify which customers (verified customers, all customers) can leave a review.
Can I use affiliate marketing?
Yes. You have an Affiliate Program module that allows you to offer commissions to people who refer customers to your store. We also have numerous third-party affiliate programs. Click here to see a full list.
Do you offer MAP (Minimum Advertised Price)?
Yes. we allow you to add custom text for the pricing label for products on your storefront. Use this feature in scenarios where you require your customers to add the item to their card to see the price when specific product options will dictate the final price, or you may need your customer to call the store to get the cost of the product.
Does the store software have SEO functions?
Yes. your store is equipped with SEO (search engine optimization) functions, including 301 redirects, keywords, custom file names, domain canonicalization, sitemaps, and more. Click here to view our Beginners Guide to Search Engine Optimization for more information.
Can I password protect my store/products?
Yes. our platform allows you to require a login to view the entire store, all products, or certain products.
Can I offer gift certificates?
Yes. You can sell gift certificates that can be purchased by your shoppers and allow them to address the gift certificate to the recipient. Your store will generate a code that corresponds to the gift certificate amount. You can also create gift certificates to send directly to your customers without requiring a customer to purchase them.
Can I issue Store Credit to customers?
Yes. Your store allows you to apply store credit to any customer you choose. When the shopper has store credit applied to their record, the store credit amount will apply to their next order. Any leftover balance will simply be applied to their next order until the credit balance is zero.
Do you offer reward points?
Yes.Your store allows you to enable rewards that will award a point for every dollar spent on a customer’s record. You can set up products that can be redeemed by your customers once they accrue enough points.
Can I offer discount pricing for buying in bulk?
Yes. You can offer either a flat dollar or percentage discount on products if they’re purchase in bulk. For example, item A usually is $15.99, but if your shopper buys 20 units or more, the store will charge them at a rate of $14.25 for each unit.
Can I list items on Google Shopping?
Yes! You have options available for exporting product feeds to Google Product Listing Ads, as well as Google Shopping.
Can I list my items on eBay?
Yes. Your store has an eBay module that allows you to list items from your store on eBay for purchase or auction pricing. Furthermore, you can import your eBay orders to your webstore for tracking and fulfillment.
Can I set up a gift registry?
Yes. Our software allows your customers to create a gift registry for an important event and choose the items they would like to have placed in the registry. They can then share the registry with their friends and family. Any items purchased off the registry will be shipped directly to the customer who created the registry.
Do you offer a blog?
Yes. Your store will allow you to enable a blog where you can create informational or marketing articles for your customers. You can schedule articles ahead of time and allow comments on the articles.
Can I offer gift and gift wrapping options?
Yes. Your store will allow you to enable multiple shipping options at checkout. For example, if your customer wants to send an item as a gift, your customer can choose to send the item to themselves or directly to the person receiving the gift. Your customers can also select if they would like to have the item gift wrapped at an additional cost.
Do you have 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) security available?
Yes. When adding additional staff to your online store manager, you can select if you want to enable two-factor authentication for an extra level of security.
Do you have curbside/in-store pick up available?
Yes. your store will allow you to set up pickup locations where your customers can select where they want to pick up their items. For example, you can create a pickup location for in-store or curbside. Also, you can set your products to be available for in-store pickup or delivery only.
Can I charge additional fees at checkout?
Yes. It includes an additional fees module that allows your customers to select whether they would like to pay an additional fee at checkout in exchange for a service or convenience. For example, you can give your customers the ability to rush an order or tip delivery drivers for local deliveries.
Do you offer Data Privacy compliance functions for CCPA and similar laws?
Yes. it includes a Data Privacy Toolkit that helps you adhere to CCPA (California Consumer Protection Act) type laws and inform your customers how their data is being used, saved, and handled. Also, this includes “Accept Cookies” popup messages and privacy policy requirements. Your customers also can review and request their data from being stored.
Can I offer sales representative commissions?
Yes. Your store has a sales representative tracking module that gives you the ability to set up sales representatives and their commission rates and then assign the sales representative to your customers. As your customers place orders, our platform software will track the commission owed to the respective sales representative.
Can I process refunds from the store?
Yes! Your store allows you to process refunds from the Online Store Manager.
12. Tax
Can I set up Tax calculation?
Yes. Your store allows you to manage taxes by configuring areas where sales tax is required. The taxable areas can include country, state, and zip code. When a customer enters a shipping location that requires sales tax, your store will automatically apply the tax. Also, the software has integrated with third-parties who will automatically calculate tax based on the customer’s shipping address. Click here to view a full list of third-party integrations.
Can I sell taxable and non-taxable items?
Yes. You can mark individual products as non-taxable.
Can I charge separate Tax rates for different products?
Yes. The tax options allow you to set up tax ranges using a tax code for each rate. You’ll then apply the tax code to the appropriate products that require a different tax rate.
13. External Web Sites
Can I use this with WordPress or an existing website?
Yes. Your store gives you the ability to preserve your main online presence by linking your WordPress site or any website to your store site. You can add a “Buy Button” on your WordPress site for any product, or connect to payments through a partner gateway. One way or another we will help you convert your site to our partners payments or rebuild your store on our platform at no cost to you.
Can I use this with my existing website?
Yes. We give you two ways to preserve our main online presence on your existing website or WordPress site. First, You can add a “Buy Button” on your WordPress site for any product. When a customer selects the “Buy Button,” the product will be added to their cart, and a small pop-up appears, which allows the customer to checkout. The second option is to use your store as your subdomain to your main online presence. For example, you can have your main site as domain.com and your store as a secondary domain such as shop.domain.com.
14. Other Services We offer
Do you offer any point-of-sale or in-person payment solutions?
Yes, please visit our payments site www.JollyPayments.com for more information about our point-of-sale solutions.
What other merchant solutions we offer?
We offer many! Please visit www.JollyPayments.com
Can you work with my current point-of-sale system?
Yes, Please reach out to us at www.JollyPayments.com
Can you work in the hotels/lodging/hospitality/resorts industry?
Yes, Please reach out to us at www.JollyPayments.com
Can you work with my PMS/property management system?
.Yes, Please reach out to us at www.JollyPayments.com
15. Our Payments Express FAQ
When will I receive my funding?
Merchants can expect to receive funding within 2 business days. Delays beyond 2 business days may occur in the unlikely event that a funding hold is applied to the account or if the account setup form has not been completed by the merchant.
How do I add/change my bank account?
Changing the bank account configuration will require support assistance. Merchants should contact the platform support for assistance.
How do I find my statement?
Statements are e-mailed to the address provided during setup once per month.
How do I process a refund?
Refunds can be processed within the Admin Panel. This article provides an overview of steps to complete a refund.
How do I void a transaction?
Transaction Voids can be processed within the Admin Panel. This article provides an overview of steps to complete a void.
How do I change my settlement time?
Settlement time is automatically configured during shop set up for 3:00 am.
What happens in the event of a chargeback?
All chargeback instances are communicated via email. Each email will include the chargeback details and a link where supporting documents may be uploaded to address the chargeback claim.
Do I have to manually batch each day?
No, our payment processor automatically configured to batch at 3:00AM and settle daily.
Is there a list of Payment Error codes?
A: Any payment errors experienced at checkout are captured by the platform and available in the Admin Panel. This article provides an overview of error message retrieval within the application.
How do I edit my Payment Methods?
Payment methods are configured within the Admin Panel application. This article provides an overview of payment method configuration.
What card brands and payment methods are accepted?
Payments are automatically configured to accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.
