How to Upload Ebooks With PayPal

1. Convert your ebook to a PDF file. This can be done online using a free PDF file converter.
2. Create a thank-you page on your website for your customers using the phrase “Thank you for your purchase, click here to download your ebook,” or something similar.
3. Upload the ebook file to your website using your website host’s file manager. Most often you will need to click “Find File,” or “Upload File” and browse your computer's hard drive to find the ebook file.
4. Click on the ebook file and click “Upload.” When the file has uploaded successfully, you should see a message stating so.
5. Create a hyperlink from the text on the thank-you page to the uploaded ebook file. Test the link by clicking on it to make sure that the ebook download starts automatically.
6. Add a PayPal button to the sales page of your website by logging in to PayPal and clicking on the “Merchant Services” tab at the top of the page. Click on the “Buy Now Button” under the merchant tools at the top of the page.
7. Choose the option to make a “Buy Now” button and fill out the information requested on the form. When you get to the part of the form that asks what URL to take the customer to after a successful check-out, fill in the web address of your thank-you page.
8. Click the create button link and copy the html code generated by PayPal. Paste this code onto your sales page in the spot that you would like the button to be placed.

How to Make a Money Order With Paypal

1. Sign up for a PayPal account online on the official PayPal website if you don't have one yet (see Resources). Once you have an account, click on the 'Debit Card' link at the bottom of your home page.
2. Apply for a PayPal debit card (following the instructions given once you click on the 'Debit Card' link). You will be asked to verify your identity, which you can do by providing such details as your bank information or the numbers on one of your active credit cards. You will also be told to upgrade your account from a personal one to either a 'Premier' or a 'Business' account, since you cannot get a PayPal debit card with a personal account. You will also be asked to update your mailing address, as the debit card will be sent to you in the mail.
3. Wait two to four weeks to receive your PayPal debit card once your application is approved. When you get the debit card, activate it following the instructions included in the envelope.
4. Use your PayPal debit card to access the funds in your PayPal account instead of transferring the money to your bank account and waiting a few days before you can use it. A PayPal debit card can be used to make purchases in-store or online, and you can use the card as well to withdraw money from an ATM.
5. Go to the post office or any other place that issues money orders. Purchase a money order with your PayPal debit card.

How to Set Up a Website to Sell Sheet Music

Web Site Setup
1. Go to Wordpress.com. If you already have an account there, log in. If you don't have an account, click the 'Sign Up Now' button. Follow the prompts in the sign-up process.
2. Mouse over 'My Blog' in the menu that now appears at the top of the screen and click 'Dashboard.' Configure your Settings and Appearance options according to your preferences. Under 'Pages,' edit your 'About' page to provide your visitors with information about what you're selling.
3. Create a blog post for each item you're selling. Enter the title of the sheet music as your post title, e.g., 'Moonlight Sonata Sheet Music for Clarinet.' On each page, include the following: a photo representing the sheet music; a description of what your customer is purchasing; any special instructions your customers should know before ordering; a Paypal shopping cart button (see section 2 below). Assign a category to each post to help shoppers navigate your inventory.
4. Click 'Publish' when the post is complete. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all of your sheet music inventory is included on the site.
5. Click 'Appearance' in the left-hand sidebar of your Wordpress dashboard, then click 'Widgets.' If the 'Category' widget doesn't already appear in the blog sidebar, locate it in the list of widgets and drag it to the sidebar.
Paypal Shopping Cart Set-up
6. Go to Paypal.com and login to your account. If you don't already have an account, click the 'Sign Up' button. Follow the prompts in the sign-up process.
7. Click 'Merchant Services' in the top navigation menu. Under 'Tools for existing PayPal merchants,' click 'Add to Cart Button.'
8. Under 'Step 1: Choose a button type and enter your payment details,' enter the 'Item Name.' The item name should be the same as your post title. If your customers only have one purchase option, enter your price and go to the next step. If your customers have more than one option, e.g., a choice between receiving a .PDF copy of the sheet music via e-mail for $10, or receiving the original through snail mail for $20, check 'Add drop-down menu with price/option' under 'Customize Button' and enter each option along with its price point. When you're finished, click 'Done' and go to the next step.
9. Scroll down and click on 'Step 3: Customize advanced features (optional)'. If you are offering the option to e-mail your customers a .PDF, then select 'Yes' under 'Can your customer add special instructions in a message to you?' In the text field, write 'Enter your e-mail address for .PDF orders.' Select 'Yes' under 'Do you need your customer's shipping address?' Then click 'Create Button' to generate your button's code.
10. Select and copy the newly generated code. In the post editor in your Wordpress dashboard, make sure the 'HTML' tab is selected, and paste the code for the Paypal button in a new paragraph at the bottom of the post.

Effectiveness of PayPal

Account Types
PayPal offers several account types. Personal accounts are available to everyone and offer the ability to send and receive funds, use Ebay tools, 24-hour fraud surveillance and limited merchant services. PayPal also offers special student accounts 'that give teens the experience of being responsible for their own spending' according to the PayPal website. These accounts have the same features of personal accounts with the addition of the PayPal Debit Card. Personal account owners can upgrade to a Premier PayPal account to gain access to the PayPal Debit Card as well. Lastly, business users can create a PayPal account that includes the previous features as well as the ability to add multiple users.
Features
Business owners can send invoices to customers for products or services. PayPal can also aid online retailing because it allows a website owner to set up shop and use PayPal for the transactions. In addition, people can use PayPal to automatically send money, whether for products or services rendered or simply as a gift. Account holders can keep money in their PayPal accounts or transfer them to bank accounts connected to the account. Consumers can also use credit cards or bank accounts as backup payment methods if there are no funds in their PayPal accounts.
Benefits
Business owners need not process credit card numbers or accept checks for products or services. Instead, PayPal provides a secure method for a customer to exchange payment without either party having to reveal sensitive personal or financial information. Furthermore, PayPal enables instant transfer of funds between parties and does not require time for money to clear as with checks.Many websites or businesses accept PayPal payments. It also works closely with online auction site Ebay, and sellers can choose to accept payment from bidders solely via PayPal. It also offers protection to its users when buying or selling. Users can file disputes for fraudulent transactions.
Fees
PayPal charges fees for product purchases and funds transfers to all account holders. When someone makes a purchase, the seller will pay 1.9 to 2.9 percent of the purchase price, plus 30 cents. Essentially, the larger the purchase price, the lower the fee the seller must pay. Buyers do not have to pay a fee when purchasing via PayPal.When transferring money, neither party must pay a fee because the funds originate from a PayPal or bank account. However, either party is subject to a 2.9 percent fee plus 30 cents, if the money originates from a credit or debit card, including the PayPal credit card. The sender determines who will pay this fee.
Potential
Because PayPal does not require users to have a credit card to create an account, businesses and online retailers can potentially reach a greater market than using a shopping cart system that requires a credit card. Retailers will also attract consumers wary of online transactions because PayPal is a trusted name and offers consumer protection.

How Can I Pay Via PayPal With Two Credit Cards?

Introduction
PayPal works as a third party to verify and provide safety for financial transactions. The user buying a product transfers money to PayPal, which in turn transfers it to the seller. Paypal acts as an intermediary and offers varying degrees of protection from fraud and seller abuse. PayPal also takes a small percentage of each transaction as a fee. When customers set up a PayPal account, they usually enter their bank account information and sometimes one (or more) credit cards as identity confirmation or back-up funding source. PayPal uses your bank and credit cards to fund your payments or transfer balances in your PayPal account.
Paying with Credit Cards
When you purchase goods or services online with PayPal, the check-out screen allows you to log into your account, choose your payment method and send your payment to complete the transaction. By default, PayPal includes any outstanding balance in your account as part of the payment to be sent. You can change this by selecting 'more funding options' (or a similar option) and change the amounts you want use from your existing PayPal balance, bank or credit cards. Unfortunately, you cannot select more than one credit card to pay with.
Paying with Multiple Credit Cards
PayPal will not allow you to spread your payment across multiple credit cards. But if you want to, you could look at a few alternatives. If you're buying on eBay, contact the seller and inform him or her you'd like to pay for the item with two or more separate payments. Explain your situation; most eBay sellers will be happy to accommodate you. You can also use your credit card to transfer money to your bank account (through a cash advance or similar transaction), then use a combination of your bank and credit card to pay for the item.

How Soon After an Instant Payment Does PayPal Deduct From Your Bank Account?

Setup Checking Account
In order to send an instant transfer from your PayPal account, you need to link a bank account and a credit card to your PayPal account. Log on to your PayPal account by going to PayPal.com and entering your PayPal e-mail address and password. Click the 'Sign In' button. Click the 'Profile' tab and select the 'Bank Accounts' option. Click the 'Add' button. Enter the routing number and account number for your bank account. Select the option to instantly confirm your account.
Setup Credit Card
In addition to linking a bank account, PayPal also requires you to link a credit card to use as a backup payment method should your bank account decline the instant transfer. Log on to your PayPal account by going to PayPal.com and entering your PayPal e-mail address and password. Click the 'Sign In' button. Click the 'Profile' tab and select the 'Credit Cards' option. Click the 'Add' button. Enter your credit card number, security ID from the back of the credit card, the credit card expiration date and your billing address. Select the option to instantly confirm your account.
How to Use Instant Transfer
Log on to your PayPal account by going to PayPal.com and entering your PayPal e-mail address and password. Click the 'Sign In' button. Click the 'Send Money' tab. Enter the PayPal e-mail address of the person you want to send instant money to and enter the amount of money you want to send. Click the 'Continue' button. Click the 'Change' button under the 'Payment Method' subsection. Select a bank account that says 'Instant Transfer.' Click the 'Continue' button. Review your information and click the 'Send Money' button to complete the instant payment.
How It Works
PayPal's instant transfer sends funds instantaneously to the designated recipient as soon as you click 'Send Money.' Once you complete the transaction, PayPal initiates an electronics fund transfer (EFT) from your bank account. This process typically takes three to five business days but ultimately depends on how quickly your bank processes EFT transfers. PayPal requires a credit card to backup the instant transfer in case your bank declines the EFT transaction. Typically, banks decline EFT transactions if insufficient funds exist in the account. If your bank declines the EFT transaction, PayPal will automatically bill the credit card linked to your account.

How to Buy Online Postage for Media Mail

1. Use PayPal to purchase and print Media Mail postage for personal, small-scale and eBay shipments. PayPal is best for those who find themselves shipping on a limited bases and don't wish to rent or pay for additional hardware, as it works on any computer with a modern Internet browser and printer. Login to the PayPal Shipping Center (see Resources) and select the radio button next to 'United States Postal Service.' Click 'Continue' and follow the on-screen prompts to purchase Media Mail postage and print your own shipping label. There are no additional service fees, and the cost of postage is directly debited from your PayPal or bank account.
2. Try Stamps.coom (see Resources) if you plan on printing more than just the occasional Media Mail label. As of August 2009, the service costs $15.95 a month and is only compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Individuals receive a scale on which to weigh their postage. The scale sends the weight of the package to your online Stamps.com account, which then prints the postage on your home or office printer. While using this online service does not provide any benefits for Media Mail postage, the company offers discounts of up to 10 percent on Priority and Express postage.
3. Sign up for Encidia (see Resources) for a Windows- and Mac-friendly online printing solution that is ideal for individuals sending small- to high-scale volumes of Media Mail shipments. As of August 2009, prices start at $9.95 a month. The service works like Stamps.com and uses a scale that syncs with the customer's online account to generate postage for each individual package and is one of the only Mac-compatible mass postage online services. Varying levels of service are offered to meet the demands of even high-volume business shippers.