It may come as a big surprise that e-commerce has become “Big Business” in the eyes of both shoppers and shopkeepers alike. As with anything new, there are those who jumped anxiously onto the bandwagon immediately, those who stay as far away as possible, and those who’ve managed to stay neutral in the middle of it all. Maybe they have security concerns, or don’t like to buy items that they can’t physically touch or try on, including shoes, or maybe they just don’t know how to do it. No matter what your personal opinion on shopping over the Internet is, we’ve compiled the best list available, “The Top 7 Tips for Buying Shoes Online,” to ease any worries you might have:

1. Look for a Verisign seal or another security logo. For those with concerns of identity theft, you should know that shopping online with your credit card is no more of a security risk than swiping your plastic at your favorite brick and mortar shop. For added assurance, look for a security logo on the front page to be sure that any personal financial information that you enter has been “blocked” from anyone else.

2. Be sure your shop of choice has an above average return policy. Even though a basic return policy would do the trick, it’s never a bad thing to do business with a company that “goes above and beyond” in their customer service. A “no questions asked” type of return without a specific timeframe will help with buying gifts, a “worn with no worries” type will ease your mind when purchasing a pricey brand that you’re unfamiliar with.