Can I sell digital products for free on a site without CB?

Discussion in 'Payment Processing' started by thechilli, Mar 20, 2008.

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    Hi,

    Is there a way that I can sell an ebook on my website for free (i.e. using paypal or somethinge else) without setting up an account with clickbank because Im on a very limited budget?
     
    thechilli, Mar 20, 2008 IP
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    You could always use Paypal to sell your ebook on your website. Just set up a Buy Now button/Shopping Cart for each of your ebook and you be done. You can either manually deliver the ebook after you receive the money or offer a URL to download it. Alternatively, if you have a shopping cart script, it can help you automate the whole process. With Paypal, you have no upfront fees to pay and the fees are deducted only from the sales you make.
     
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    what site you have ? what are you using...
    i can give you some idea of free plugins that uses paypal
     
    worldpresident, Mar 20, 2008 IP
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    EC Suite can bill for digital products. No setup or monthly fees, only a per transaction fee. You only pay if you make money basically.
     
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    Can you offer the URL for download with paypal i.e. when a customer buys will paypal give them the link?
     
    thechilli, Mar 21, 2008 IP
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    Yes, you can set up the Buy Now button to do that. Basically, it can be redirected to a URL if the payment goes through.

    Make sure you have a Premier or Business account then after you log in, go to the 'Merchant Services' tab. Under 'PayPal Website Payments Standard', click on the 'Buy Now Buttons' under 'Key Features'.

    This will allow you to set up the Buy Now button where you provide info about the item number (your own), price and so on. Ensure you enable the Button Encryption to prevent anyone from just changing the figure before paying you.

    Once you are set up in that screen, click 'Add More Options' button. This will allow you to set the URL to show if the payment is successful. That would be listed under 'Successful Payment URL:' .

    That should do what you need.

    Hope that helps.
     
    eddy2099, Mar 21, 2008 IP