How to Set up a Website to Receive Donations Online

I'm able to receive donations online via my website. www.webheadz.biz All I had to do was set up my website, set up my PayPal Account, link it all together and BAM! Instant donation capability. My mom loves it because she can send me money easily from where ever she is. I can receive donations from Credit Cards as well as Debit Cards. "And if you're reading this Thomas! Make sure you pull that Debit out and send me that money I lent you! LOL"

Things You'll Need

• A Computer with Internet Access
• A Website
• A Bank Account
• A PayPal Account

Instructions

1. 

   If you haven't already set up a website, do so. You don't need to have one, any blogging site will do. Once you have your designated site up...

2. 

   Log into paypal.com and sign up for an account with them. To be able to receive any funds, you must be verified. To get verified, all you have to do is link the PayPal account with you're primary bank. ie: Bank of America, Chase, Compass.

3. 

   Once your account is active and verified, you must click on Merchant Services to create your donate button. The link should be in the "Create Buttons" section. Click on "Donate" link and follow the directions paypal provides.

4. 

   Now that you have the code for you Paypal Donation Button. All you have to do is Copy and Paste the code to your website or blog, and you there you have it. Not only can you receive money from family and friends, but you could potentially receive donations from people across the world via your website/blog.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have your own personal website, you can always use any blogger site.

• You can post your donate button code almost anywhere on the internet.

• If you found article at all useful, please donate at www.webheadz.biz

• Because of the potential fraud, be weary of where you post your donate button. There have been cases where people have used someone else's card.

Resources

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