PayPal Buy Now Buttons

[TarotPerSe]

I tried to put "PayPal Buy Now" buttons on my website but they are not working. I put all the necessary info in it and still does not work. I went to PayPal to fill in one from there and it will work. The problem with that is I have to put a html code in for the button, and really don't want to do that cuz it is hard to put a placement correctly on the site. I can put it on my webbuilder in one certain place but go to see it online and it is way off. So My main question is why doesn't the PayPal button work in the site builder. Paypal reads me as some information is incorrect. But I am putting in the same info in both places. Your help is most appreciated.
Jeannine

[Pablo]

What exactly 'does not work'?
Do you have an example, so I can see what you have done?

Note that if there were any known issues with this feature then they would have already been fixed. This option has been available for many years now.

You can use an HTML object to add custom code to the page, the code will be insterted at the specified position.

[CosmickGold]

I'm in the same situation. I also gave the native PayPal button a try. *Yuk!*

You can see my WB "Pay Now" button (if using a desktop) at http://WebViews.us.
It is inside the bottom accordion layer.

My business account with PayPal told me the Business Account is working and ready.
But the WB "Pay Now" button gives me a PayPal page that simply says:
"Things don't appear to be working at the moment. Please try again later."

I tried contacting PayPal about it yesterday. They have not responded yet.

Here's the form my WB "Buy Now" button sends:

Code: Select all

<form action="https://www.sandbox.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" id="PayPal1_form" method="post" style="margin:0;padding:0;" target="PayPal">
<input type="hidden" name="business" value="WebViews.us@gMail.com">
<input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_xclick">
<input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="DreamLight">
<input type="hidden" name="item_number" value="DL101">
<input type="hidden" name="amount" value="$9.98">
<input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD">
<input type="hidden" name="shipping" value="">
<input type="hidden" name="shipping2" value="">
<input type="hidden" name="handling" value="">
<input type="hidden" name="return" value="http://www.webviews.us/ThankYou.html">
<input type="hidden" name="cancel_return" value="http://www.webviews.us/oops.html">
<input type="hidden" name="lc" value="US">
<input type="hidden" name="undefined_quantity" value="1">
<input type="hidden" name="receiver_email" value="WebViews.us@gMail.com">
<input type="hidden" name="no_shipping" value="2">
<input type="hidden" name="no_note" value="1">
<input id="PayPal1" type="image" name="submit" src="images/BuyLight.png" style="position:absolute;" alt="Make payments with PayPal, it's fast, free, and secure!">
</form>

[BaconFries]

You have set the button to use "sandbox" as this is really only for testing (demo) it should not be used for the purpose of allowing users to purchase. Please uncheck this and republish. Please note that PayPal buttons in the program use the same code that would be generated by PayPal themselves.

[CosmickGold]

That makes sense, BaconFries; but after taking off the SandBox, the result is exactly the same.

[Pablo]

The error on the PayPal website indicates that the specified amount is invalid. You should not include a dollar sign.

[CosmickGold]

THAT FIXED IT!

Thanks bunches!

[stevieb]

my paypal html (I input the code into a "Layer" box) not showing in wysiwyg but does show (online) if I "Preview" it. (site not "Published" yet)

[Pablo]

To be able to help you, I need to see what you have done.

[stevieb]

To be able to help you, I need to see what you have done.

Hi here's the code:
<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top">
<input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick">
<input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="9THFSASQ4UA6Y">
<table>
<tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Membership Options">Membership Options</td></tr><tr><td><select name="os0">
<option value="Patron">Patron : $75.00 USD - yearly</option>
<option value="Supporting">Supporting : $55.00 USD - yearly</option>
<option value="Basic">Basic : $35.00 USD - yearly</option>
</select> </td></tr>
<tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on1" value="Select Join or Renew">Select Join or Renew</td></tr><tr><td><select name="os1">
<option value="Select">Select </option>
<option value="JOIN">JOIN </option>
<option value="RENEW">RENEW </option>
</select> </td></tr>
<tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on2" value="Name">Name</td></tr><tr><td><input type="text" name="os2" maxlength="200"></td></tr>
<tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on3" value="Email">Email</td></tr><tr><td><input type="text" name="os3" maxlength="200"></td></tr>
</table>
<input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD">
<input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/b ... eCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!">
<img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1">
</form>

[BaconFries]

The code will not display the button within the program, for it to show you will need to publish first.

[crispy68]

what do you mean by

my paypal html (I input the code into a "Layer" box) not showing in wysiwyg

You are only going to see the form when you preview/publish. The form wont show up in the workspace.

[stevieb]

My Paypal buttons are not working. I used the code from paypal as wwb only has a "single" product button. I need a button with three different price choices. The url is http://newyorkcalligraphersguild.com/Jo ... Guild.html
The code given is:
<div id="Layer1" style="position:absolute;text-align:center;width:421px;height:232px;" <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top">
<input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick">
<input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="BRQYEXLRBAYXA">
<table>
<tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Membership Options">Membership Options</td></tr><tr><td><select name="os0">
<option value="Patron">Patron $75.00 USD</option>
<option value="Supporting">Supporting $55.00 USD</option>
<option value="Basic">Basic $35.00 USD</option>
</select> </td></tr>
<tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on1" value="Select Join or Renew">Select Join or Renew</td></tr><tr><td><select name="os1">
<option value="Join or Renew">Join or Renew </option>
<option value="Join">Join </option>
<option value="Renew">Renew </option>
</select> </td></tr>
</table>
<input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD">
<input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/b ... wCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!">
<img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1">
</form>
>
<div id="Layer1_Container" style="width:419px;position:relative;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:left;">
</div>
</div>
How to make this happen?

[crispy68]

What do you mean by "it's not working"? When I view your page, i can see the Paypal button along with the choices. I assume you mean if the Buy Now button is clicked it doesnt work. The ">" in your code after </form> should be removed.

[stevieb]

What do you mean by "it's not working"? When I view your page, i can see the Paypal button along with the choices. I assume you mean if the Buy Now button is clicked it doesnt work. The ">" in your code after </form> should be removed.

I removed the ">" but the buy now button still does not work

[stevieb]

I am trying to get the paypal button code to work but am unsure if I have to make a "layer container" to place the code into it, or do I put the html code into something else. If so, what?
Got it! I needed to make an "HTML" box as opposed to a "layer container" Yes, my wife figured it out.
Thanks.