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The payment processor supplies a secure web page for your customer to enter their credit card information. The information is then sent to the merchant account network to be verified. This process is similar to what happens when you swipe your card in a credit card machine. This is called the payment gateway.

When the card is accepted, the customer sees a transaction completed page. The transaction information is also sent to the store owner's account. Money is subtracted from the customer's account and added to the store owner's account.

Your online shopping cart keeps track of the items your customer wishes to buy. Many carts will display a running total and calculate shipping, discounts, and have other useful features.

When the customer chooses to "checkout", the cart sends the order information to the PAYMENT PROCESSOR.

Your online store will consist of pages that list your products. Item details include a product description, price, options (like "size:large" or "color:red"), and all the other details necessary for your customers to determine if they want to buy. Each product will button or link. When clicked, the button the information about the chosen product to your SHOPPING CART.