In this tutorial I’ll show how to create a PayPal button code and then deploy it on a WordPress blog or without having a blog site.
Requirements
- Valid PayPal Merchant Account.
- Learn How to Create a PayPal Account From Here.
- A Computer with Internet Access.
- Apply for PayPal Merchant.
Create Button for Payments
- Open PayPal.com Website.
- Click on All Tools in Tools from Menu.
- Click on PayPal Buttons.
- On Right Side Click on Create New Button.
- In Step 1: Change Button Type to BUY NOW.
- Select Currency as INR.
- In Customize Button: Click Customize text or appearance (optional).
- Change Buy Now to Pay Now.
- Leave all others empty.
- Skip Step 2.
- In Step 3: Third Option will be as:
- Do you need your customer’s postal address?
- Select NO
- Click on Create Button.
Deploy Button without Blog
- Create an account at github.com (verify email too)
- Login if you already have.
- Create New repository or Start a Project.
- Give Repository a Name.
- Select the Initialize this repository with a README Button
- Click on Create Repository.
- Click on Create New File
- Name it as index.html
- Copy the code from PayPal website where we created and paste it on the blank space.
- Click on Commit New File.
- Open Settings Option
- Find GitHub Pages Option.
- Change None to Master and click Save.
- Page will Refresh.
- Go to GitHub Pages Option again.
- You’ll see your link.
- Open it and start paying.
- Note: The Page will be available after a few minutes of saving and any changes to the code file reflects after a few minutes.
Deploy Button on WordPress Widget Section
- Open your WordPress Blog Admin Area.
- Click on Widgets in Appearance from Menu.
- Find Custom HTML or TEXT Option.
- Name it as you like.
- Paste the Button code to the content area.
- Save the button.
- Open Your WP Blog.
- and fine the button from Sidebar area.
Questions? Comment below.