Holiday Survival 101: Pro Tips from Identomat

Holidays: that magical time of year when your heart is full, your wallet is empty, and your patience is tested in ways you never thought possible. But we're here to help you avoid the stress this year! Let us make the holidays smoother for businesses and end users alike.

We’ve split this guide into two sections: one for businesses (because making money during the holidays is serious business) and one for end users (because you’re the ones stuck in holiday queues wondering if Mariah Carey ever takes a day off).

And enjoy!

‍For Businesses: All you want (and most of all need) for Christmas is Identomat

Automate Like Your Life Depends on It (Because It Kind of Does)

Handling mountains of new users during the holidays isn’t the time to get nostalgic for manual processes. Nobody’s got time to check IDs with a magnifying glass—c'mon, it’s the holiday season. Let Identomat handle the work with ID verification and KYC tools that are faster, more efficient, and most importantly, remote! Who has time to go to branches these days? Everything happens on your phone—keep up with the game.

P.S.: We mean at least for 2025, start your New Year resolution and manifestation—New Year, better you. Book a demo.

Prevent Grinches

Unlike the Dr. Seuss Grinch, the holiday scammers hearts aren’t going to grow three times, but their pockets might. Holiday scammers are working harder than Santa’s elves. But you know what? We at Identomat are working even harder than holiday scammers. Keep your platform secure with Identomat’s AML compliance tools and fraud detection systems. Spotting sketchy behavior before it ruins everyone’s day is how you protect your bottom line and keep customers coming back for more.

Error… Error…

If your platform crashes during a sale, you’ll hear more complaints than Mariah Carey’s “IT’S TIIIIIIIIIME” through November and December. Identomat prevents that too (not Mariah Carey’s part—we’re helpless there). Platform crashes usually happen because your customer journey is too long, and too many users are intercrossing each other during it, causing the server to fail. So, make onboarding faster. Easy! Nobody wants to go through a verification system that takes seven minutes—or worse, two days. Why would you do that to your customer? A longer onboarding process increases abandonment rates and platform crashes. No, you don’t want that. Choose fast and efficient solutions optimized to your platform’s needs.

Age Is Just a Number?

While people over 30 are planning their Irish goodbyes (which are highly underrated) for the parties they were invited to but don’t want to attend, underaged people might be very eager to sneak in. Holiday parties = good vibes (usually, not always though—again, Irish goodbyes are underrated). Underage guests sneaking in = not so much (always!). This holiday season, you want your business’s revenue sky-high, not your legal fees. This applies to age-sensitive products as well—alcohol, tobacco, pyrotechnics, etc. And we’ve got you covered! We have age verification solutions just for you!

Fun fact: When we say just for you, we mean it! Our solutions are customizable to your needs and UX preferences.

Customer Data Is a Gift—Treat It Like One

Nothing says “I value you” like protecting your customers’ data from ending up on a hacker’s holiday wishlist. Identomat’s data encryption and compliance tools keep sensitive information safe and sound. You’ll stay off the naughty list (a.k.a. GDPR violations) while building trust with your users.

Side note: Happy customers are loyal customers. And loyal customers? They spend more.

Seasonal Hiring Without the Drama

The holidays bring a flurry of applicants—from the genuinely skilled to the, well, “aspirational.” (We see you, Kevin, with “advanced gift-wrapping” on your resume.)

Identomat’s tools make hiring as easy as unwrapping a gift:

ID Verification: Spot fakes before they clock in.
Watchlist Screening: Keep out the naughty; hire the nice.

Pro Tip: Our tools work fast! Don’t be a Grinch—let your recruiters go home for the holidays. Get them Identomat solutions.

Think Long-Term (Because 2025 Is Coming)

Holidays are the perfect time to onboard new users, but don’t stop there. Use Identomat to lay the groundwork for long-term engagement. With features like liveness checks and recurring verification tools, you’re not just gaining customers—you’re keeping them.

Holiday magic: Turn your seasonal rush into a steady stream of loyal users who stick around long after the last Christmas light has come down.

And Now.. For End Users: Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride

Nothing says "holiday spirit" like dodging Aunt Karen’s 3-hour lecture on cryptocurrency. We can’t really help you avoid shopping meltdowns, awkward family gatherings, interrogations about when you’re getting married, or the sinking realization that you’ve committed to hosting again and have no clue what a Secret Santa gift for $10 even looks like. BUT… don’t worry! We can give you some tips and help where we can.

You’re not the one buying Identomat’s tools, but you are the one who benefits. When businesses use our solutions, your holidays become less Home Alone chaos and more It’s a Wonderful Life calm. Let us guide you on how businesses that use Identomat’s solutions care about you and help you survive the season while gliding into the New Year with your sanity intact.

Shopping Without the Stress

Whether you’re snagging gifts or just treating yourself (self-love, baby!), online shopping during the holidays can be pure chaos. Fraudsters lurking? Identomat says, “Not on my watch!” With our ID verification and liveness checks, your personal data stays safer than the last slice of pie hidden in the fridge (some kid snatched it during the holidays because you didn’t put it on the top shelf. Very unfortunate.)

Pro tip: If you don’t trust the internet, it’s probably because the internet doesn’t trust you. Update your passwords and use platforms that prioritize your security—preferably ones powered by Identomat!

No Tickets for Bots!

You know that person who brags about scoring 200 tickets to the hottest New Year’s Eve bash? Yeah, they probably have bots. Businesses armed with Identomat are out here protecting humanity (read: you) by using fraud detection to block resellers and bulk buyers. So next time, the only ticket snatcher you’ll face is Karen from accounting, trying to grab your plus-one.

No Leaks, No Freak-Outs

We all love holiday discounts and Black Friday sales, but nobody loves their data on the black market with a “special holiday discount price.” Businesses using Identomat’s AML tools and data security systems keep your details locked down tighter than you can keep the secret of who your Secret Santa is. (Okay, bad comparison… let’s fix it. Maybe you can’t keep a Secret Santa secret, but we’re not you—we can keep your data safe and secure! That sounds more right.)

Side note: If you’re still using “password123” as your login, we can’t help you.

Lines? What Lines?

You know the joy of skipping the coffee shop line because you ordered ahead? Now imagine that at a concert or during holiday shopping. Businesses leveraging Identomat’s lightning-fast age verification and instant approvals are turning lines into legends of the past. You’ll glide in, grab your goodies, and leave others wondering if you’ve got a personal assistant.

Spoiler alert: You don’t—it’s just Identomat being awesome.

Keep Calm and Verify On

Nothing ruins the holiday buzz like account lockouts or having to prove you’re not a bot in six different ways. (Looking at you, CAPTCHA.) Identomat ensures that you can verify yourself without jumping through hoops.

Pro tip: Yes ofc we are going to help you but first If you’ve forgotten your password again, try your pet’s name, your birthday, or—radical idea—write it down in a secure place this year.

The Best Tips from Identomat: Know When to Verify!

Eyes Closed? Nope! If you’re struggling to keep your eyes open (for some mysterious reason… no judging), now is not the time to go through the verification process. Our solutions are good—like really good—but even we can’t ID someone with their eyes closed.
Santa’s Outfit? Adorable, but Nope. We understand you’re a good uncle, but don’t try to multitask. It’s hard to onboard Santas. Great for the kids, not so much for proving your identity.
Catch That Flight, But Not While Boarding a Platform! Again, we’re good, but we can’t stabilize unstable internet connections. It’s not going to work!

Other than this, get your ID and smile ready, and get verified. We don’t mind.

Businesses + Identomat = Your Holiday Lifesaver

Whether it’s thwarting bots, protecting your data, or making lines disappear like magic, businesses powered by Identomat are the real MVPs of the season. They’ve got your back, so you can enjoy the chaos without becoming part of it.

Now, go forth, celebrate, and let the businesses (and Identomat) handle the hard stuff. You’ve got holiday cookies to eat and New Year’s parties to slay.

P.S.: Disclaimer—we have nothing against Mariah Carey. We love you!