Research Methodology on Online Payment Gateway Market
The research methodology adopted for this study is a combination of secondary and primary research. To perform an extensive analysis of the global online payment gateway market, secondary sources such as existing databases, press releases, company websites and annual reports were consulted. Additionally, data and facts were collected from renowned sources such as textbooks, statistical publications, encyclopedias, and industry journals.
Secondary Research
To understand and assess the demand and supply side trends in the global online payment gateway market, the authors have done extensive secondary research. The sources for the secondary data include market reports, trade journals, corporate websites, and the association's trade website. Extensive research was done to understand the trends, future prospects, and market complexities in the online payment gateway market. Pre-existing data sources were verified for their accuracy, which helped in validating our conclusions. The secondary research also helped in understanding the market dynamics and the history of the payment gateway market. To ensure that reliable, comprehensive, and high-quality information was obtained, a multitude of resources were integrated together.
Primary Research
For the primary research, various methods and approaches were employed. One of the approaches used was conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis with both market survey and market analysis components. It involves interviews of influential participants, opinion leaders, market analysts, vendors, experts, and potential customers which were conducted by telephone as well as in-person. Secondary research such as trade journals, websites, and corporate publications was also conducted to supplement the primary research. These primary and secondary research activities resulted in a comprehensive understanding of the current market state for online payment gateways.
Bottom-Up and Top-Down Approaches
The bottom-up approach was the key focus of this research study. This approach was used to reconcile the total market size estimated using different approaches. For the bottom-up approach, data was collected from major companies in the online payment gateway industry and then the total market size was estimated by summing up all the collected data.
The top-down approach was also used while devising the market estimates and sizing. This approach enabled the authors to split the global market size into various segments, such as end-user, region, and application, thus enabling further triangulation of the data.
Factor Analysis
In this research study, factor analysis was used to estimate the market data associated with the major industry players. It was conducted to finalize and validate market figures. Furthermore, the factor analysis helps in identifying and studying the key factors driving and restraining the growth of the online payment gateway market.
Time Series Analysis
Time-series analysis provided an in-depth understanding of the demand dynamics and market behaviour concerning various price points and production levels. Time-series analysis was conducted by analyzing the data collected at regular time intervals, such as weekly, monthly, or annual basis, on a specific product or industry. This enabled the authors to estimate the past, current, and future trends of the global online payment gateway market.
Data Triangulation
Data triangulation is the method used to validate and establish consensus on the market size and revenue for the noted markets. This includes both the supply and demand side data triangulation techniques. Supply-side data triangulation includes identifying the key players in the market and assessing their product portfolios and market share. Demand-side data triangulation involves collecting data from the end customers and analyzing their demands and preferences for the products and services of different vendors.
Outcome
The research methodology employed in this research study provided a comprehensive understanding of the online payment gateway market and its market forecast from 2023 to 2030. The study enabled the authors to understand the exact size of the market, the dynamics influencing the different segments of the market, prominent players in the market, and the future outlook for the global online payment gateway industry.