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getagrip
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#1 · Posted: 17 Aug 2011 21:21 · Edited by: getagrip
Do you have a product that you want to market online but don't have a payment solution? then use PayPal to create a payment button! Its pretty simple:
1. Log into your PayPal account
2. Click on the Merchant Services tab
3. Click on the "Buy Now" button in the top left hand corner (please note that you may want to change the button type to "Add to Cart", "Donation", or "Subscription" after you start to create it)
4. Fill in the required information and create the button
5. Take the code and copy and paste it into your website
Please note that the last step will require you to be familiar with HTML, or you will need to know where to paste it on your website. Some website design tools have an "Insert HTML Block" option, while others require you to go into the source code of the website and insert the HTML there.
Also, if you want the button to function correctly, make sure that you have a Premier or Business account. Also be sure that you have a confirmed email address and bank account and or credit or debit card linked to the PayPal account.
Just thought I'd include this information here in the event you might be wondering how this works. Its actually easier than you think...assuming you have the "building the website" part figured out! 
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kanonig
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#2 · Posted: 20 Aug 2011 17:14
Here is a video for those who still don't understand this process. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebyf3QSEjAw
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kane1976
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#3 · Posted: 21 Aug 2011 11:30
Theres an even easier way to create paypal payment buttons, and thats with a piece of software called paylock generator, and it can be found for sale at any good downloads store.
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getagrip
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#4 · Posted: 22 Aug 2011 02:44
It all depends on your familiarity with web design. I would agree that third party shopping carts are a better way to go if you know nothing about web design or where to paste the HTML code for the PayPal button. However, the method I described above takes about 30 seconds, so its pretty simple for most people.
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talfighel
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#5 · Posted: 22 Aug 2011 09:43
For those who know how to quickly set up a pay now button it is pretty easy but for someone new who has no clue, it can be very hard and challenging.
I had no clue a few years ago but now it is so simple.
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mountainmom5
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#6 · Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:04
If you just follow the directions in paypal it's not that hard... heck, if I can do it, anyone can!
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grh395
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#7 · Posted: 1 Sep 2011 13:22
Yes - Paypal is not something to be frightened of. It is definitely the simplest and quickest solution, especially if you are starting out, and they provide very good instructions. It also means you don't have to set up anything like a separate merchant account.
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robinincarolina
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#8 · Posted: 6 Sep 2011 13:32
Agree with Mountainmom, if I can do it anyone can do it. I used paypal to get my first ebook up online and fast generating immediate income.
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