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PayPal Standard
WP Adverts - PayPal Standard is a payment add-on plugin by Greg Winiarski for classifieds websites built with WP Adverts. It connects your site to PayPal Standard so visitors can pay for ad listings, featured ads and other paid upgrades with a payment method they already know.
Install this firstPlease install the WPAdverts Core Plugin from here before installing WPAdverts Add-ons
Go to product- Version
- 1.2.0
- Released
- Jan 19, 2023
- Developer
- WP Adverts
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in PayPal Standard 1.2.0
Version 1.2.0 · Jan 19, 2023
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What it does
Running a classifieds site often means charging for ad submissions or extra visibility, and that requires a way to take payments. This add-on works inside the WP Adverts framework and hands the payment step to PayPal Standard. A user posts an ad, picks any paid option you offer, and completes payment through PayPal. Setup needs only a small amount of configuration, and multiple currencies are supported, which helps if your audience is spread across different countries.
The plugin covers several kinds of paid services, including listing submissions, premium placements and featured ads, and its payment options can be adjusted to match your pricing model. Invoice and payment confirmation notifications keep you and your users informed after each transaction. Payments can be tracked and managed from the WordPress admin dashboard, which keeps your records in one place. The payment flow works on desktops, tablets and phones, and transactions are handled by PayPal's own payment infrastructure.
Best for
- Classifieds websites built with WP Adverts
- Site owners charging for ad listings or featured ads
- Classifieds sites serving users in different currencies
Features
PayPal Standard payments
Connects your WP Adverts classifieds site to PayPal Standard so users can pay for their listings and upgrades through PayPal.
Multiple currency support
Accepts payments in multiple currencies, so users in different regions can pay in a currency that suits them.
Paid listings and featured ads
Lets you charge for listing submissions, premium placements and featured ads, giving you several ways to price ad visibility.
Payment notifications
Sends automatic invoice and payment confirmation notifications so both you and your users know when a payment has gone through.
Dashboard payment tracking
Track and manage payments directly in the WordPress admin dashboard, which keeps bookkeeping for your classifieds site in one place.
Customizable payment options
Adjust the payment options to fit your site's pricing models and any promotions you run for advertisers.
Works across devices
The payment flow is built to work on desktops, tablets and mobile devices, so users can pay from whatever screen they use.
Questions about PayPal Standard
Does this plugin work on its own, or do I need WP Adverts?
It is an add-on built specifically for WP Adverts. It works within the WP Adverts framework to add PayPal Standard payments, so you need a classifieds site running WP Adverts for it to be useful.
What can I charge users for with this add-on?
You can take payments for listing submissions, premium placements and featured ads. The payment options can also be customized to match your pricing model and any promotions you want to offer.
Can my users pay in their own currency?
The plugin supports multiple currencies, which makes it a practical choice for classifieds sites with users in different countries who prefer to pay in a currency they are familiar with.
How will I know when someone has paid?
The add-on sends automatic invoice and payment confirmation notifications to both the site owner and the user. You can also review and manage payments from the WordPress admin dashboard.
Is PayPal Standard free?
The code of PayPal Standard is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of PayPal Standard is this?
Version 1.2.0, released Jan 19, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update PayPal Standard?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PayPal Standard automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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