PAYPAL buttons

[QQQ]

Hi,
I have a problem. Customers email me all the time and want to buy an item BUT I can only link them to a web page with 20 other items.
How do I email a FORM created in WYSIWY?
Example of code connected to the button;

<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" id="PayPal5_form" method="post" style="margin:0;padding:0;display:inline;" target="PayPal">
<input type="hidden" name="business" value="rob@oicu2.com">
<input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_cart">
<input type="hidden" name="add" value="1">
<input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="Plung-Probe Only With Wire">
<input type="hidden" name="item_number" value="PP34">
<input type="hidden" name="amount" value="69.95">
<input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD">
<input type="hidden" name="return" value="http://www.hydrogenappliances.com/thankyou.html">
<input type="hidden" name="cancel_return" value="http://www.hydrogenappliances.com/nothankyou.html">
<input type="hidden" name="receiver_email" value="rob@oicu2.com">
<input type="hidden" name="no_shipping" value="2">
<input type="hidden" name="shipping" value="26.99">
<input id="PayPal5" type="image" name="submit" src="images/sc-but-02.gif" style="display:inline-block;" alt="Make payments with PayPal, it's fast, free, and secure!">
</form>

pasting this code in their emails does NOT create a button. How do I keep this easy for the customer?
Thanks

[Pablo]

HTML forms cannot be embedded in an email. Emails application do not support this.

But you can you email them a link to an online page?

[wwonderfull]

The reason the image of the button which did not show is that src="images/sc-but-02.gif" but as your html is outside of your webserver now it now must need a link to access its origin.

So, the working code is..

Code: Select all

<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" id="PayPal5_form" method="post" style="margin:0;padding:0;display:inline;" target="PayPal">
<input type="hidden" name="business" value="rob@oicu2.com">
<input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_cart">
<input type="hidden" name="add" value="1">
<input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="Plung-Probe Only With Wire">
<input type="hidden" name="item_number" value="PP34">
<input type="hidden" name="amount" value="69.95">
<input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD">
<input type="hidden" name="return" value="http://www.hydrogenappliances.com/thankyou.html">
<input type="hidden" name="cancel_return" value="http://www.hydrogenappliances.com/nothankyou.html">
<input type="hidden" name="receiver_email" value="rob@oicu2.com">
<input type="hidden" name="no_shipping" value="2">
<input type="hidden" name="shipping" value="26.99">
<input id="PayPal5" type="image" name="submit" src="http://www.hydrogenappliances.com/images/sc-but-02.gif" style="display:inline-block;" alt="Make payments with PayPal, it's fast, free, and secure!">
</form>

Now comes the discussion that emails are usually plain text. If you want, there are many 3rd party sites where you can make your html emails and send them but for transparency maybe you can attach a simple nice image of your product and under the image write a nice bold title and under it a detailed description and under that a clear link which people can read and be sure where they are getting dirrected.

[BaconFries]

As already mentioned you cannot just add the code to a email as it is just text. To be able to do this you will need to create individual links to each and all items you sell on your site. This can be done by going to your PayPal business account and creating a link or even a QR code which you can add to the return email. Note this is unrelated to the software but how you use links in emails.
See the following for reference only

https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/articl ... on-help262
https://knowledgebase.constantcontact.c ... en_US#link

[BaconFries]

A update on this and how you would achieve ie what to include in the email reply to the customer.. Information generated by AI
Let's create a simple example of how you might include a PayPal link in an email. We'll use the PayPal.Me approach for simplicity, but the principles are similar for other methods.
Scenario: You're selling a handcrafted wooden toy car for £15.
Email Subject: Your Handcrafted Wooden Toy Car Awaits!
Email Body:
Hi [Customer Name],
I'm excited to let you know that the handcrafted wooden toy car you were interested in is ready!
This beautifully crafted car is made from [mention type of wood] and is perfect for [mention age range or purpose]. It's priced at £15.
To purchase the car, simply click on the link below:
paypal.me/YourPayPalUsername/15
This will take you directly to PayPal where you can securely complete your payment. Please ensure your shipping address is up-to-date on PayPal.
Once I receive confirmation of your payment, I'll carefully package the car and ship it to you within [Number] business days.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks,
[Your Name]
Explanation and Important Notes:
* Replace the bracketed information: Make sure to replace "[Customer Name]", "[mention type of wood]", "[mention age range or purpose]", "[YourPayPalUsername]", "[Number]", and "[Your Name]" with the actual details.
* PayPal.Me Link: The core of this example is the PayPal.Me link: paypal.me/YourPayPalUsername/15.
* paypal.me/YourPayPalUsername: This is your personal PayPal.Me link. You would have set this up in your PayPal account.
* /15: This specifies the amount due (£15). This is very convenient for a fixed price.
* Clarity: The email clearly states what the link is for and how to use it.
* Call to Action: The phrasing encourages the customer to click the link.
* Additional Information: The email also includes important details like shipping information and contact information.