Web developers have always been early adopters for new web technologies and social media has been no different. As a result, social media sites have become good platforms to engage with developers. Realex Payments have a tradition of engaging with developers by sponsoring and attending events within the community such as the recent Web Awards. Over the past 6 months Realex have also expanded efforts to engage with developers more often through their commitment to social media, they now actively use Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Speaking recently at UCD, Colm Lyon, founder and CEO of Realex Payments, spoke about scaling up Internet businesses in Ireland and how Realex Payments are now connecting with developers more and more through social media.

UCD Smurfit School's 'Beyond Borders - Going International with your Business' conference

Of course, though social media can go some way to narrowing the gap between an organisation and a community it wishes to connect with, there is no substitute for a relaxed, informal evening to help solidify relationships. Realex Payments are holding a web developer drinks evening in Dakota in Dublin on Wednesday, 2nd December. It will be an informal evening, with food and drinks sponsored by Realex, a chance to network with other web developers and also an opportunity to get to know Realex staff in a more informal setting. It is also worth mentioning that Realex have a partner referral programme paying a referral fee of €50 for each new client you refer as a Realex partner. The referral fee is payable when the the client goes live. The referral programme also has advantages for web developers other than monetary. When you signup to the referral programme you will be listed on the Realex Payments website, where you can include contact details, email and logo.

If you are interested in attending the web developer drinks evening you can DM any of the Realex staff on Twitter or else contact them via email. Similarly you can contact them about the Referral programme by phone, Twitter or email.

Dave

--

If you liked this article then you can:

• Subscribe to our Blog RSS feed
• Become a fan of webpayments.ie on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter

Related Blog Posts:

• More businesses go online - Realex report record online payment signups
• Realex Payments launch RealPay package for Irish SMEs
• Realex Payments Launch Online Payments Website at IIA Congress
  

Colm Lyon, founder of Realex Payments, was awarded the Internet Hero award at the 2009 Golden Spider Awards. Organic Supermarket won the award for "Best Retail & Commercial Shopping Website". The "Best e-business website" award went to LouderVoice.

PayPoint.net contacted us to explain that they provide Payment Service Provider (PSP) and Payment Bureau services for Irish Merchants. You can view their PSP profile in the compare the providers section. We will be adding their Payment Bureau profile over the coming weeks.

American Express is to acquire Revolution Money for $300 million. Revolution Money describe themselves as an alternative payments company. They are frequently described as a PayPal-Killer as they were founded with the express aim of emulating PayPal in online payments and removing expensive credit card fee's in the offline world.

Lucey technology are in the news again with their announcement of offering online payment processing to their clients at 1.24%. We have contacted them to find out details of their service and will update once we know more.

Dave

--

If you liked this article then you can:

• Subscribe to our Blog RSS feed
• Become a fan of webpayments.ie on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter

Related Blog Posts:

• Word on the Web - 03/11/2009
• Word on the Web - 13/10/2009
• Word on the Web - 23/10/2009
• Word on the Web - 30/10/2009