IT Integration: Tech Talk

eLayaway™ integration is achieved via a simple HTML form post to eLayaway’s server (eLayaway™ showcases are already integrated into the payment system.). This method, although simple, is quite powerful and is the basis for both of the integration options.

The form posted to eLayaway™ contains fields with names designated by eLayaway™ for data like the item name, price, quantity, etc. eLayaway™ provides a javascript library that includes a calculator widget. This widget allows the consumer to experiment with payment options. It also encapsulates the HTML form needed to send data to eLayaway. This makes integration even easier by allowing the developer to include the eLayaway™ javascript and set the options for the calculator.

What Happens After The Data Is Sent To eLayaway?

The checkout process continues after the customer is sent, via form post, to an eLayaway™ server. The customer then logs in or registers to complete the purchase. The merchant has options for notification as well. An email can be automatically sent to anyone pre-designated by the merchant. In addition, eLayaway™ provides Merchant Server Integration which posts XML notifications to a url the merchant has specified for this purpose. This allows merchants to process event data from eLayaway™ to track the progress of these purchases. The merchant can also specify a merchant order number that will be sent back with each notification. This allows the merchant to link order records in their system to eLayaway™ records.