Answer: Setting up PayPal to accept online payments requires some thought and planning. Online payments are not for every business, and shoul only be considered where it makes business sense.
PayPal allows you to receive payments from online customers, with no action by you. PayPal manages the process of collecting the payment, including credit card, bank deposit and eftpos.
Read the PayPal terms and conditions
Take the time to read through the following PayPal information.
Fraud is a major factor when selling online, and as the merchant it is you who may be left out of pocket. The 'complaint process' is detailed and you should fully understand what is required before signing up with PayPal. Please read the following page
then select 'PayPal' as a method of payment you accept.
Also enter the email address you provided to PayPal.
Publish Your Website
Update your website, and you should see the PayPal 'Check Out' button. Also you should see the 'Buy Now' button on each Product on your website.
the Buy Now button is not displayed for a product?
Then you have not entered a price for that product. The product can only be purchased if the price has been entered into the 'price' field.
When you receive Payments.....
When you receive a payment from PayPal, check that the price is the correct one. Don't 'trust' paypal to get it right. You are responsible for confirming the correct price was paid before you ship your product to the customer.
