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Read what the media is saying about buySAFE. Our media coverage is organized by year below.

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2012

CNN Money

Feds crack down on counterfeit Super Bowl gear
January 25, 2012

"Fake tickets costs fans thousands: For those hoping to get into the big game, fake Super Bowl tickets are especially big problem, according to Jeff Grass, CEO of buysafe, an online secure transaction provider. "When there are high-dollar tickets for sale and a great deal of demand, that tends to bring out the fraudsters" "...

Internet Retailer

A security seal helps boost AccessoryGeeks.com's average order value 16.7%
December 7, 2011

"Online retailer of cell phone, iPod and iPad accessories AccessoryGeeks.com says an A/B test showed that consumers are more willing to buy online when they are reassured their transactions are protected by buySAFE."...

Digital Journal

SiteTuners and buySAFE Form Partnership to Increase Website Conversion Rates
September 22, 2011

"SiteTuners, a leading consultantancy for website conversion rate optimization, and buySAFE, a leading provider of conversion and customer satisfaction programs for Internet retailers, announced the launch of a strategic partnership that aims to increase the effectiveness of e-commerce websites"...

SFGate

AmesWalker.com Gets a Leg Up by Increasing Website Conversion by 6.6% with the buySAFE Program
September 16, 2011

"buySAFE, Inc., a leading provider of conversion and customer satisfaction programs for internet retailers, and AmesWalker.com, one of the premiere internet retailers selling graduated support hosiery products, determined during a recent A/B test that buySAFE materially increased website conversion and sales while also improving the overall customer purchase experience."...

SFGate

BikeBandit.com Rev's Up Website Conversion by 9.8% with the buySAFE Program
May 31, 2011

"BikeBandit.com utilized a split A/B testing methodology to objectively measure the conversion, sales and profit impact of using the buySAFE program. The results were convincing. By utilizing buySAFE, BikeBandit increased its website conversion rate by 9.8%."...

Internet Retailer

buySafe Partners with the Canadian International Pharmacy Association
January 5, 2011

"Both buySAFE and CIPA are leaders in their respective areas of expertise and this new relationship combines buySAFE's 3-in-1 customer guarantee with CIPA's quality controls so that each purchase through a buySAFE & CIPA pharmacy is supported by added peace of mind."...

Internet Retailer

OrientalFurniture.com drives up conversion 7.6% with a security seal The retailer says the guarantee serves as a differentiator.
January 5, 2011

"Asian furniture, gifts and accessories retailer OrientalFurniture.com says an A/B test showed that consumers are eager to ensure their transactions protected. The test compared shoppers who saw the BuySafe Inc. seal on the site against a control group that was not shown that the seal."...

Internet Retailer

Website Conversions Jump 17.6% for iNetVideo.com with buySAFE Guaranteed
September 3, 2010

"iNetVideo.com utilized an A/B testing methodology to objectively measure the conversion, sales and profit impact of using the buySAFE 3-in-1 Guarantee service. The results were clear and impressive. The buySAFE Guarantee increased iNetVideo’s website conversion rate by 17.6%"...

Internet Retailer

Bellacor.com boosts conversions with bonds
August 26, 2010

"The test compared shoppers who were offered bonds from BuySafe Inc. against a control group that was not given the option to protect their transactions. After six weeks of testing, the retailer says visitors who saw buySafe's seal and bonding option were 10.4% more likely to make a purchase than consumers who did not see the seal"...

Internet Retailer

eImprovement.com lifts conversion rates by offering purchase guarantees
April 8, 2010

"EImprovement.com LLC’s network of home improvement web sites has experienced a nearly 15% increase in conversions after offering consumers the chance to protect their transactions by buying a bond at checkout, the retailer says." ...

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BuySAFE Awarded Patent for Method of Safe Online Shopping
April 6, 2010

"The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded buySAFE a patent for a method of providing safe online transactions that include a third-party guarantee of merchant performance." ...

Internet Retailer

TotalVac sees its average order value rise with a shopping guarantee
March 26, 2010

"After adding a new online security assurance and shopping guarantee program to its web site, TotalVac.com says its average order value increased 42.5% and its conversion rate rose 6.1%, the retailer says" ...

Internet Retailer

1StopCamera.com Implements buySAFE Bonding and Enjoys a 7.3% Jump in Website Conversion and Sales
March 19, 2010

"The multichannel photography products retailer recently conducted an A/B test of buySafe Inc.’s Bonded Merchant program...(visitors) who were were presented with the option were 7.3% more likely to complete a purchase" ...

CNET News.com

buySAFE launches beta of e-commerce rating tool
July 22, 2008

"Worried about identity theft and fraudulent e-commerce sites?

BuySAFE may have something for you. The company launched a free desktop application on Tuesday called buySAFE Shopping Advisor that offers ratings on U.S.-based e-commerce sites." ...