- July 25, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
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Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them?
1 —Facebook Pay buttons are coming to online stores in August.
Facebook announced this past week that—beginning in August—it will be expanding Facebook Pay to help support web-based purchases and transactions. Facebook Pay will now allow customers who are based in the US to purchase items from businesses that are powered by Shopify. When users visit a seller that uses the platform, they will be able to buy something with a saved PayPal account or card by simply using the Facebook Pay button. Previously, Facebook Pay was available through WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. (Source: Engadget)
Why this is important for your business:
Back in October I interviewed Rich Rao, who is Facebook’s Vice President of Small Business (you can listen to the full discussion…
