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First Data Unauthorized Request. Bad or missing credentials: Things are not always as they seem.

I added code to a client’s website a while back to allow them to use First Data to take credit cards on their site. Everything was working well until last week when it just quit working. It was no longer communicating with First Data. It completely stopped receiving a response at all from the CURL […]

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First Data Global Gateway API – Rolling Your Own Recurring Payments Using TransArmor Token PHP JSON REST Example

Unfortunately, First Data’s Globa Gateway API doesn’t allow for recurring payments. You either have to use their hosted payment pages (not a viable option for most of my clients) OR you have to roll your own so to speak. Using the TransArmor Token option, it is possible to write your own code for recurring payments.

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How the Heartbleed Bug May Affect You and What You Should Do About It

The Heartbleed bug was found in a certain version of OpenSSL last week. How does this bug affect you? Here is an explanation of the bug in cartoon format: Heartbleed Bug Cartoon If you are hosting your site with Cullen Web Services, your website was not affected. We didn’t use the version of OpenSSL that

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Why I Will Never Use First Data Global E4 Gateway API and Will Try to Discourage My Clients

One of my most popular posts of all time is about integrating First Data payment processing with a website. I’ve had several clients who have First Data accounts and they’ve seemed happy with their account, so I decided to give them a try. OMG I wish I hadn’t. It cost me SO much money. It

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Hiding my Pop-up When a Visitor Returns if They've Chosen Not to See it Again

I mentioned the sliding pop-up that my client wanted on her page here. I fixed it where it would pop-up – or slide in – every time someone visited the home page. After the first couple of visits, I was irritated by the pop-up and didn’t want to see it again. I assume that other

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