What happens when you order using the shopping cart?

If you haven't ordered online before, the process can be a little confusing. So we're going to run you through what happens, step by step.

First, you should be aware that this site has an SSL certificate. What does this mean?

An SSL certificate contains the following information:

• The domain name for which the certificate was issued.

• The owner of the certificate and the domain name.

• The physical location of the owner.

• The validity dates of the certificate.

When you connect to a secure web server such as https://www.writing4successclub.com, [note that the 'http' changes to 'https' when you undertake a secure transaction] the server authenticates itself to the web browser by presenting a digital certificate. The certificate is proof that an independent trusted third party has verified that the website belongs to the company it claims to belong to. A valid certificate gives customers confidence that they are sending personal information securely, and to the right place.

When you click on the 'checkout' button to give your credit card details, the secure certificate is activated.

The Buying Process, Step by Step

Step 1. When you decide to buy, click on 'add to cart'.

Step 2. You will immediately be taken to a page where you can see what is in your cart. You can then click a button to keep shopping, OR delete any item, OR empty the whole cart, OR proceed to the checkout.

Step 3. When you click on the 'checkout' button, you will notice that the 'http' at the top of your browser window changes to 'https' to indicate you are in a secure area. The order form that you see also contains the words "Secure Order Form". You fill in your credit card details in the usual way.

Then you click the 'review order' button, which gives you an opportunity to make sure that everything is correct before you put the order through.

Step 4. You will now see the 'review order' page. Check that all details are correct before you submit your order.

Step 5. Your order takes a few moments to process, and then you are returned to a 'thank you' page. This page gives you the details of your order (which you may print out) and reminds you that you will be sent the download details via the email address you provided.

Step 6. You will receive an email confirming your order. It will also give you a link to click on that will take you through to where you can download your purchase. When you get to the download area, you will need to type in your email address and the password provided in the email.

Step 7. When you click on the link, you will see the order download login form. Just type in the email address you used for the order, and the password you were sent.

Step 8. You will see the download link for your file. Click on your RIGHT mouse button to download it to your computer.

In the box that opens up, click on 'save as' or 'save file as' or 'download linked file as' (the message will vary according to which browser you use.) 

Step 9. Choose a place or a folder to save the file on your computer. (The desktop is a convenient place to find it easily - you can move it to a different folder later.) TIP: It's a good idea to rename the file so it makes sense to you. It will have an encrypted file name on the download site. Use a name that identifies the product.

That's it! Now you just have to enjoy your new purchase.