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  • Ahdilarum Mar 2, 2012 @ 2:16 am | delete
    Helped a lot in setting my paypal account. Thanks.
  • DoubleUnder Feb 21, 2012 @ 10:14 am | delete
    I love PayPal, I use it for all my credit card transactions. Credit Card machines are old news and many times require a 1 - 2 year contract. It is recognized around the world and they do a good job with their security features. Right now I am only talking about the free services. I recommend PayPal to all small business owners. Good Lens, Thanks.
  • hirephp Feb 1, 2012 @ 11:53 am | delete
    Paypal as a concept it is brilliant and always use it
  • mylinkcenter Jan 31, 2012 @ 2:15 am | delete
    I have 2 paypal accounts. Nice lens.
  • FarrisFahad Jan 14, 2012 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    PayPal is the greatest checkout service provider :)
    great article ...
  • mihgasper Dec 6, 2011 @ 4:10 am | delete
    I heard a lot about PayPal and thinking about opening my own. You provided some valuable info. Thanks!
  • studyaids Oct 1, 2011 @ 3:26 am | delete
    This is a very useful lens. I have PayPal on my website and have experienced no problems.
  • GonnaFly Sep 24, 2011 @ 6:01 am | delete
    A very handy lens for those thinking about setting a paypal account.
  • yesperu Sep 22, 2011 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    Paypal as a concept it is brilliant and always use it, until now I have been using paypal for 2 years already.
  • joeldgreat Sep 12, 2011 @ 11:40 pm | delete
    very useful information. nice to know people are sharing their ideas and experience over the use of paypal.
  • sidther Sep 8, 2011 @ 11:05 am | delete
    I do have a paypal account! I just opened it when I started on Squidoo and I wish I had found this lens before I did that! Thank you for sharing these great tips.
  • ideadesigns Aug 27, 2011 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    Paypal is a great program. Thanks for the info!
  • Pukeko Aug 16, 2011 @ 3:14 am | delete
    Such great information. Blessed.
  • seeker2011 Aug 13, 2011 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    good information, thank you for this lense.
  • inflexi Jul 21, 2011 @ 12:01 am | delete
    Thanks a lot kiwisouthback for such nice and informative tips about ply pal setup. Though i am using Pay Pal since long time, i am ignore about some features of it. Now onwards i am trying to use your tips.
  • sahilwaste Jul 13, 2011 @ 8:12 am | delete
    A piece of good information... very helpful.. thank you..
  • TIRMassageStone Jun 29, 2011 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    Good advice for the beginner.
  • BruceBair Jun 18, 2011 @ 8:38 am | delete
    even if you have a bank account and do not do any biz online, Paypal offers benefits like moneymarket accounts, high daily limits on charges and atm withdrawls etc... It is worth it to look at this as an online addition. For instance you can take a pic of a check, create a deposit and Papal will do it without you having to send them the paper. Just get the paypal app for iPhone or Android and an appropriate Paypal account of course.
  • nuntana Jun 9, 2011 @ 10:34 pm | delete
    thank you.
  • gevans411 May 31, 2011 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    If a business owner is considering using paypal, they would be smart to first look into a traditional merchant account. While paypal has a much lower overhead and upfront costs, business owners that are preparing to do more than approximately $400 per month are almost always going to save significant money by using a merchant account. In addition small business owners have far more protections against things like chargebacks with a merchant account rather than paypal.
  • Tolovaj May 29, 2011 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    Thanks, this lens goes tomy favs:)
  • Russia33 May 17, 2011 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    Thank you for this information on paypal. Exactly what I was looking for!
  • karitina May 5, 2011 @ 4:04 am | delete
    Can you explain to me how to set up my paypal button on squidoo? PLEASE!!!!!
  • meekle69 Apr 28, 2011 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    thank you so much for clearing up my questions.
    if you guys would like to make decent money online, check out my lens!!
  • mattseefood Apr 16, 2011 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    Thank you for this! Will i still get money even if I only linked my debit (not credit) card?
  • magento-templates Apr 5, 2011 @ 3:45 am | delete
    Good info for start! Nowadays, you need to go through few more steps to start selling products online with PayPal if you decide to open your online store.
  • mahimattphoto Mar 29, 2011 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    This lens just made my day!!! I get asked this at least once a week! I will be sharing this with others!
  • RetroMom Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:36 am | delete
    Excellent information for someone wanting to start a Paypal account.
  • AVF281 Mar 20, 2011 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    I've been using PayPal for less than six months, but so far I have been very impressed with its performance. Definitely recommended.
  • Duggy89 May 9, 2011 @ 8:17 am | delete
    is it really safe to use paypal, i'm trying to buy something off ioffer.com and it won't let me use my mastercard unless i use PayPal
  • Sylvestermouse Mar 17, 2011 @ 1:08 pm | delete
    Adding a kiss for luck on this St. Patrick's Day!
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 15, 2011 @ 4:32 am | delete
    very useful lens!
  • shoumo Mar 11, 2011 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    The last time I checked, the country information in your profile can not be changed. So if there is a possibility pf relocation choose your email accounts linked to the Paypal account carefully. I recently canceled my Paypal account and the balance - a few cents in my case - was allocated to a charity fund.
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER Mar 11, 2011 @ 9:34 am | delete
    Paypal is great. I have payed for eBay stuff and lots of other things for years. What a concept, shame I can't lay claim to coming up with it. At least I can profit from it.
  • jannyjohnn Feb 9, 2011 @ 1:32 pm | delete
    Paypal is probably the best online money trader system there is. Everyone should have one.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Jan 16, 2011 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    This should have been so easy, but I sure could have used your guidance. BTW, I don't use it, too vender unfriendly
  • photofk3 Jan 9, 2011 @ 4:35 am | delete
    Useful info. Thanks. I don't have a PayPal account yet but if I decide to open one, I will definitely visit this lens.
  • TilenHrovatic Jan 6, 2011 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    nice lens! I use PayPal every day! :)
  • pjbells Jan 1, 2011 @ 9:21 am | delete
    Well written lens, I now have a pay pal account after trying to avoid it for years.
  • rajaumminadrah Dec 26, 2010 @ 12:24 pm | delete
    Hey, very useful lens there! Just a question though: are premium accounts free too?
  • dogodor Jan 10, 2011 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    no. You have to pay for premium account like Paypro Flow.
  • wecomparebooks Dec 23, 2010 @ 9:08 am | delete
    i've a paypal account. do you've any idea about moneybookers. I am thinking of setting up a moneybookers account. is this a right decision. please suggest.
  • Dec 18, 2010 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    wow thanks for all the helpful info!
  • fbaum818 Dec 17, 2010 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Good lens! PayPal is a very important part of Squidoo life. I'm glad someone put together a lens to educate people about it.
  • JenniferAkers Dec 13, 2010 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    I agree with Bobby: it's interesting to see more than half of your visitors don't have a Paypal acct. Great how-to lens!
  • Dec 8, 2010 @ 6:36 pm | delete
    That's an interesting poll. 58% of your readers don't have a paypal account. Easy to forget that not everyone is shopping online. I can see huge online growth to come. Great lens!
  • Godnose Dec 5, 2010 @ 3:56 am | delete
    Paypal is brilliant. I have relatives abroad and it's the easiest way to sent and receive money with them. You just fill in the form at Paypal and give the email address of then person you want to send the money to, and whether in Sterling or the local currency, and it all happens automatically.
  • VivianAldana Dec 3, 2010 @ 8:56 am | delete
    I have used PayPal to send money and receive money. It is a great tool. I have even used it to help a friend receive money when they had not yet established a bank account! It's a great way to save your Squidoo cash and keep it for a rainy day!
  • rayban_malaysia Nov 28, 2010 @ 7:41 am | delete
    Thanks for the tips, I heard that people can use fake card also, is that true?
    But so far i haven't face any problem yet, i have been using paypal for 1 and half yea already.
  • SemperFidelis Nov 22, 2010 @ 7:16 am | delete
    A most excellent lens Kiwi! I'm here because we need to set up a PayPal account and knew someone in Squidoo would have the answers!
    ~ Colleen :)
  • DachaiC Nov 19, 2010 @ 12:56 am | delete
    Nice work explaining this process! Some people are just intimidated by setting up something like this and you've broken it down with worthwhile information to boot. I am adding this to favorites as some of my audience could use this advice. Cheers!
  • Nov 18, 2010 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    Very helpful len..thanks
  • louiswery Nov 17, 2010 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Very good basic information about PayPal and very reassuring!
  • george185 Nov 17, 2010 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    Great lens. Paypal has become integral for doing almost anything online. Whether that is buying stuff or getting paid from your favorite writing site:)
  • hemant_p_gokhale Nov 17, 2010 @ 7:51 am | delete
    Hi. Great lense. Very useful information. I am using PayPal for a long time.
  • darciefrench Nov 16, 2010 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    Gotta have a PayPal account! Excellent and informative lens on paypal. Angel blessed and featured on Squidoo Tips Blessings.
  • leasefunders Nov 14, 2010 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    Yes, I am using PayPal most especially for shopping because it is more safer than to use credit cards. Well done lens! :)
  • Jlava73 Nov 14, 2010 @ 11:49 am | delete
    Excellent Article! I know a lot of people who don't use paypal because they don't know how.
  • KDimmick Nov 9, 2010 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    Great lens!
  • jogreen1968 Nov 9, 2010 @ 2:18 am | delete
    Paypal is brilliant, although I have read a lot more recently that they are having problems with fraud. As a concept it is brilliant and I still use it all the time.
  • sandyspider Nov 7, 2010 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    Good information for those not sure how to set up a PayPal acccount.
  • gypsyman27 Nov 3, 2010 @ 7:03 pm | delete
    Squidoo has made me realize how important it was to have a paypal account, they pay royalties directly into my paypal account!
  • ICanCook Nov 2, 2010 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    Who would have thought to make a lens like this. I thought PayPal was pretty intuitive, but now I see that there are lots of people needing this info. Great Content. Good Job!
  • sammy9212 Nov 1, 2010 @ 10:04 am | delete
    i use my paypal for everything! its sooo much easier.
  • AdultAcneSystem Oct 29, 2010 @ 11:44 pm | delete
    Thank you, I need to start using paypal more often and in my day to day business operation, thank you.
  • darthma9e Oct 25, 2010 @ 2:29 am | delete
    Helpful tips, thank you
  • gnomee Oct 21, 2010 @ 5:50 pm | delete
    Thank you for this usefull info!
  • Oct 21, 2010 @ 12:33 am | delete
    Very nicely done...Informative article & it explains how to set it up very simply....& I love paypal also so don't gotta make a believer out of me..lol
  • PeterBivolarsky Oct 16, 2010 @ 1:54 pm | delete
    Very helpful info, thanks!
  • jctatum Oct 9, 2010 @ 12:55 pm | delete
    I love paypal! My girlfriends and I go on an annual trip together each year. We use paypal to save up for it. Each month we each send a few dollars to our paypal account we have linked to a special bank account. When it's time for our trip it's almost completely paid for! Makes it so easy to all chip in for the cost. We get statements from paypal on balances and everything!
  • invesible_8704 Oct 9, 2010 @ 3:26 am | delete
    This is good information, its worth to read it.
  • coffeehut Oct 5, 2010 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    I'm shocked at the poll results. I thought for sure just about everyone was using paypal by now.
  • ZablonMukuba Oct 4, 2010 @ 11:13 pm | delete
    thanks for the lens on paypal. i have a question if you set up a paypal account without linking it to a bank account could you still recieve payments via credit card?
  • termit_bronx Sep 27, 2010 @ 8:53 am | delete
    Great information. Like and fav.! Thank you, this is what I have been looking for.
  • SereneSea Sep 27, 2010 @ 2:17 am | delete
    A very systematic way to setup Paypal is given here.
  • missbat Sep 25, 2010 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Thank you for explaining this so well! Next time I have a client that needs to set up Paypal, I am sending them to this lens!
  • paoloit Sep 25, 2010 @ 7:50 am | delete
    Does it matter if I'm a company or Privet person?
  • lizskincare Sep 21, 2010 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    great lens!!!
  • Yourshowman Sep 20, 2010 @ 11:57 am | delete
    Good Information
  • rumbling Sep 18, 2010 @ 9:28 am | delete
    Unfortunately in Sri Lanka PayPal is send only, so I have to find alternative ways to receive money :-(
  • RecipeSquid Sep 17, 2010 @ 7:06 am | delete
    very well laid out lens. If it werent for paypal...how would we all get our royalties :)
  • girlfriendfactory Sep 16, 2010 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    Very nice and simple for the beginners. So often how-to type items are not written for people who don't know what to do, but for people who basically do. I like that you included the phishing information because that throws a ton of people off. You might tell them to forward them to Paypal by using spoof @ paypal.com which they tell me helps them and I stopped getting them years ago after I started reporting them. The other thing they told me is that if PayPal sends you anything, they always use the full name you have on the account, the phishing emails are typically addressed to Dear PayPal Customer (a good reason to use a middle initial when you set up your account because even spammers who have your name would probably not use that).

    You did a great job ~ thumbs up from me! :)
  • Rajays Sep 11, 2010 @ 6:29 am | delete
    Very good information. This will help new users correctly setup their PayPal account.
  • Sami4u Sep 10, 2010 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    Hi,

    Yes, I do most of my work online and paypal make that happen. Easiest way to move money that you can have. Plus I buy a lot :D
  • vallain Sep 10, 2010 @ 9:15 pm | delete
    I mostly use Paypal to accept my freelance writing payments into. It is the only way some sites pay their writers.
  • RebeccaE Sep 10, 2010 @ 11:42 am | delete
    another execellent lens, great work, and very informative.
  • BigGirlBlue Sep 9, 2010 @ 12:40 am | delete
    This is an excellent how-to. It amazes me how many people still don't know how to use paypal.
  • 04dyland Sep 1, 2010 @ 12:34 am | delete
    thanks man....
  • DanSuciu Aug 24, 2010 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Thanx for creating this great lens and educating the people on how paypal works, and the benefits of having one. I believe that everyone should have a paypal account. Increase Your Sales
  • jackrabbitcom Aug 20, 2010 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Good information in this lens. PayPal also offers some pretty feature-rich merchant services for accepting credit cards, etc. Overall, a very valuable company for buyers and sellers alike.
  • infodrivenew Aug 19, 2010 @ 1:39 am | delete
    Very nice information on Pay Pal. Thanks..
  • marahcreative Aug 17, 2010 @ 11:49 am | delete
    It brings me great joy when someone lays out step-by-step instructions and makes something that can seem daunting (i.e. setting up a Pay Pal account) become understandable. Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
  • employeeInsurance Aug 11, 2010 @ 4:24 am | delete
    Paypal is a brilliant business, really useful lens for those looking to set up a new account.
  • seo__guru Aug 10, 2010 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    I have a paypal account but not yet verified, thanks for this useful information
  • enriquep94 Jul 14, 2010 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    I have a paypal account but don't use it much. but the few time i had used it has work good. thanks for the info. Excellent lens!
  • Saltox╦̵̵͇̿̿̿̿╤── Jul 2, 2010 @ 1:08 am | delete
    nice and very helpfull
  • Sally782 Jun 30, 2010 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    I have a paypal account how do I add it to my lens
  • vargaspinups Jun 28, 2010 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    This is exactly what I needed to show my aunt, to set up PayPal. She wanted me to do it for her - but your guide is simple and clear. Thanks!
  • TransWealth Jun 27, 2010 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    As a paypal business account owner myself, I depend on much of my customer base to have paypal accounts (for transaction ease). Thanx for creating this great lens and educating the people on how paypal works, and the benefits of having one. I believe that everyone should have a paypal account. Kudos :-)

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  • slssolanki Jun 27, 2010 @ 9:40 am | delete
    it"s unique.
  • mulberry Jun 18, 2010 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    I remember being a bit nervous about setting up a PayPal account for the first time some years ago. I wish I had found this page then!
  • helena42 Jun 11, 2010 @ 1:58 am | delete
    I use paypal almost 3 years and never have any problem, it's very rely on system.
  • Supplement Jun 4, 2010 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Using paypal always scared me a bit, or at least registering for it, especially when there are other websites that deal with online banking, transactions, and other services that are similar to paypal. D: But this really helps out a lot, I think I'll sign up for one now. Thanks for the tips presented here. :)

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  • crk989 Jun 2, 2010 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    Love using paypal its so easy, great lens.
  • Faiz May 21, 2010 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    i just love paypal. it such a great way to do business online.
  • MerchantFunding May 14, 2010 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    Great writeup, I am sure it helped a lot of people out!
  • MakeMoneyWorkAtHome May 11, 2010 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    Initially, when I spotted the title of your lens, I thought that the subject ought to be straight forward. But then I remembered what it was like when I was just getting started. Thanks for the info. It does simplify the PayPal set-up process to the newbie. Great job!
  • sparklemyworld May 2, 2010 @ 7:00 am | delete
    Very useful....I hope my shoppers find you too :-)
  • induswebii Apr 17, 2010 @ 6:48 am | delete
    it's very easy you just need a yahoo or gmail account, then sign-up in the Paypal.com with that id and after sign-up your log-in will be your email address and password what you will suggest.
  • jsjools Apr 16, 2010 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    Hey! I set up a paypal account in order to accept my earnings from squidoo. It is great! I don't buy much online myself but can certainly see its benefits. Thank you so much for the information.
  • TwitterSecretsGuide Apr 13, 2010 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Very usefull tips.
  • Airinka Apr 12, 2010 @ 12:48 am | delete
    It was so simple to read and all information seems to be very understandable!
  • bgichristopher Apr 7, 2010 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Very helpful lens!
  • dumpstercentral Apr 5, 2010 @ 6:27 am | delete
    Very good information given.
  • paribastate Apr 4, 2010 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Use paypal when ever possible
  • UzziBaby Mar 30, 2010 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    Thanks. This was very informative. I haven't had any trouble withh paypal, but the system did confuse me at first. Reading this it's clear now of what I should have done. Thanks again
  • frankanton Mar 18, 2010 @ 3:28 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing the guide about paypal.. this is a very useful information and warning too about scams.. thanks again
  • UzziBaby Mar 15, 2010 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    Great information. I wanted some background information before i made an account with paypal. Now i know I'll get right to it! Thanks!
  • skiesgreen Mar 9, 2010 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens full of great information. Top marks and lensrolled to and featured on Work at Home
  • davidphale Feb 22, 2010 @ 8:18 am | delete
    Your lens is very informative and helpful, I guess this is a simple yet widely researched topic on the internet. No wonder your lens rock!

    ~Dr. Dave
    Internet Marketing Professor
  • Financexaminer Feb 22, 2010 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Hi, a friend sells things on ebay and pay-pal is a pain in the a_ _! They don't pay until the item is acknowledged as being received. Buyers get stuff and say they didn't get it and then you have to prove it! She has been taken several times. Then they put a hold on payments. I'd rather send certified funds to a mailing address than go through pay-pal!
  • kiwisoutback Feb 22, 2010 @ 9:23 am | delete
    With PayPal you get the payment as soon as the buyer sends payment. If you use delivery confirmation, you should have evidence that the item is shipped, however, you should purchase insurance if the item is of high worth (it's free if you ship with UPS up to $100). As long as you have documentation that the item has been shipped, you should be able to win any PayPal dispute.
  • takemehome143 Feb 18, 2010 @ 1:52 am | delete
    so i am trying to order something off of a site, the first time i used pay pal and the trasaction went through.. now i am trying to use the same site but not working, my pay pal says i have to add my debit card number.. but i already have my credit card on there.. why do i need both, im not paying off my debit!!!! please help!!!
  • kiwisoutback Feb 18, 2010 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Did you change the payment options? You should be able to change the funding source for each transaction. By default, PayPal will take from the cash in your PayPal balance first, and your primary funding source first. Change the funding to your credit card instead - you may have to do this every time you pay for something.
  • kizzam Feb 10, 2010 @ 9:35 am | delete
    very helpful lens!
  • TekSport Jan 25, 2010 @ 10:51 am | delete
    One of our clients is using PayPal standard to accept credit cards from her online store. However when checking out PayPal requires the customer to sign up for a PayPal account or pay only via PayPal. Other client's of ours has their settings with PayPal set up so that when "checking out" it goes directly to the check out page on PayPal's Virtual Terminal for the customer to enter their credit card information.
    Does anyone know how to set up PayPal to accept credit card payments directly from the online store?

    Thanks

    Dylan
  • risma2006 Feb 15, 2010 @ 2:14 am | delete
    I have a paypal account but net yet verified, thanks for this useful information
  • hallow Jan 25, 2010 @ 4:03 am | delete
    This is a good resource especially if you are a newbie to the internet. I like the section on falling for phishing, nice lens and very educative.
  • Czenyu Jan 23, 2010 @ 9:21 am | delete
    Just what I need, thanks
  • pennystock-pick May 20, 2010 @ 3:23 am | delete
    Good information on paypal that I was looking for.
  • Squidoo_For_You Jan 19, 2010 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    This is an excellent well explained lens about paypal.

    keep up the good work!
  • loganadrian Jan 13, 2010 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    Paypal is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
  • WebsiteHostingReviews Jan 12, 2010 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    Paypal is a must in the online world, especially if you run your own web site or are in the process of making a web site.
  • Swagger1 Dec 21, 2009 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    I use PayPal and it's a wonderful concept. Nice and detailed lens.
  • elliminate Dec 20, 2009 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    Thank you. Now i have paypal account:)
  • DanCarson Dec 16, 2009 @ 11:20 am | delete
    I just opened one recently and this is great information. Thanks.
  • effalicious Dec 5, 2009 @ 8:46 am | delete
    Good information, great lens
  • Dec 3, 2009 @ 8:47 am | delete
    Great lens, right now I'm having a hard work with my paypal account, been fine till I reached the spending limit. So I have to wait until they verify my bank account again, stupid really cause they done all that before. By the way thanks for visiting my "Whale and Dolphin Slaughter” lens.
  • ewaii Dec 1, 2009 @ 12:42 am | delete
    great lens! good post.
  • nickupton Nov 30, 2009 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    Great. I will use this to refer my customers to.
  • skinnyguysbuildmuscle Nov 30, 2009 @ 2:24 am | delete
    Superb lens! I was in need of this information and I stumbled onto this lens at just the right time thank you.
  • dearmas2000 Nov 28, 2009 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    admit that the first time I used it I got a little confused. However thanks to posts like yours I was able to muddle my way through it.
  • Kate-Phizackerley Nov 24, 2009 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    Quality lens
  • pkmcr Nov 21, 2009 @ 6:51 am | delete
    Really well put together lens with some very helpful information - Blessed by a Squid Angel :-)
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 8, 2009 @ 10:13 pm | delete
    Re-blessing... I've shared this lens with lots of people!
  • GypsyOwl Oct 28, 2009 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    Welcome to the Business Networking Group http://tinyurl.com/7luvof
  • mukunda22 Oct 16, 2009 @ 6:15 pm | delete
    Great info and easy to understand. Paypal is THE way to go!!
  • cellphonecashsystem Sep 20, 2009 @ 3:10 am | delete
    Wow! I was looking for information about setting up a paypal account and look what I found...no need for me to look any further!
  • optimumanabolicsreview Sep 4, 2009 @ 12:54 am | delete
    I have just recently set up a business and needed some info on setting up Paypal! Thank you
  • StartMyInternetBusiness Sep 2, 2009 @ 4:44 am | delete
    I admit that the first time I used it I got a little confused. However thanks to posts like yours I was able to muddle my way through it. I would highly recommend your post to everyone who is interested in starting their own Paypal account.

    Thanks so much for the information.
  • Artemus-Gordon Aug 26, 2009 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    PayPal is a great way to accept money from customers and pay for things. But from the business stand point I could use some help setting up Paypal payments on my website.
  • IvanaB Aug 24, 2009 @ 6:47 am | delete
    Really a great lens. Great job! Now I cannot imagine a life without paypal. And few years back I never even used it!
  • online4income Aug 20, 2009 @ 8:23 am | delete
    Great lens for such a useful topic. I was looking for some basic information for beginners.
  • etftrendtrading Aug 18, 2009 @ 5:54 am | delete
    This is one detailed lens top job. I was looking for info on how to set up a paypal account for business. Thanks for putting me onto this
  • themerchant Aug 18, 2009 @ 5:39 am | delete
    Very simple yet informative. This will really help me encourage soe of my friends and family members to use Paypal. I already bookmarked this by the way, and I hope yo don't mind if I use your posts as examples. Thanks.
  • daviddavid200 Aug 16, 2009 @ 7:21 pm | delete
    Great lens! Thanks for sharing
  • cecilialim Aug 10, 2009 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    Very good information.
  • Kazooli Aug 6, 2009 @ 8:14 am | delete
    I do not have a paypal but the section about phising victimization I have found very interesting. Thank you for creating this lens.

    Sincerely
    Kazooli
  • kiwisoutback Aug 2, 2009 @ 8:10 pm | in reply to seogene | delete
    That unfortunately I don't know. You may want to contact PayPal directly to get an answer to that.
  • seogene Aug 1, 2009 @ 7:30 am | delete
    Tell me please when can I get it in Ukraine?
  • Tipi Jul 27, 2009 @ 9:20 am | delete
    Good to see this great lens doing so well!!! Stopped by to say hi and to get this lensrolled!!!
    Hope you are having a great summer,
    Susie
  • vtuli09 Jul 24, 2009 @ 3:43 pm | delete
    hi i;m using paypal for by bussiness transsaction n trust me guys it is very easy to use and safe tooo
  • MikesWorld Jul 15, 2009 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    By jove! Thrilled to see bits of info here that I haven't seen anywhere else! I'll keep watching with interest, looking forward to further updates. In my opinion a 5*lens.
  • dustytoes Jun 30, 2009 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    I like the way you explain things. I don't use pay pal very much yet, but this is all great info. and...Thank you very much for the blessing!
  • Susan52 Jun 26, 2009 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    I've featured this great lens on my "10 Ways to Promote Your Business on Squidoo" lens. Thanks for the detailed information!
  • DoraArtDesignStudio Jun 21, 2009 @ 10:18 am | delete
    This was a very informative lens. Does anyone know how to add Paypal to a Facebook page for business? That would really be helpful!
  • neonguy528 Jun 18, 2009 @ 5:12 pm | delete
    Great lens. I've been an Ebay seller for years and Paypal is the easiest way to do business, I also sell on eCrater, craigslist and classifiedads.com.
  • OhMe Jun 18, 2009 @ 8:42 am | delete
    This lens was really needed for Squidoo Newbies. Setting up a PayPal acct can be confusing but you have made it an easy task.
  • Fatih Jun 16, 2009 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    Thank you so much ......I am such a newbe and the information you provided will further
    my education of the www.........great lens 5stars
  • kiwisoutback Jun 16, 2009 @ 8:55 pm | in reply to lucasrick40 | delete
    If you're just using the PayPal for Squidoo, you can set up a personal account. You're automatically going to get royalties for affiliate sales by using the amazon, ebay, and cafepress modules on Squidoo. Any other affiliate accounts you'll need to set up yourself through CJ, Linkshare, etc. You can find out more about those affiliate programs here:
    http://www.squidoo.com/affiliate-marketing-earnings
  • lucasrick40 Jun 16, 2009 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    I'm new to squidoo...what type of paypal account do I need to sign up for? personal or business, and how do I sign up with affiliates to earn commissions through my lens?
  • StephenC Jun 14, 2009 @ 7:13 pm | delete
    Already have a paypal but this is a much needed lens for those who are thinking about doing business online. Great lens.
  • mindxstudio Jun 14, 2009 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    Good One, Happy to read such use full information.
  • Lakota429 Jun 12, 2009 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    Great lens!!! Terrific info! 5 stars!!! Smiles, Annie~
  • elDino Jun 9, 2009 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    Good lens friend...
    Keep up the good lens.
    Excellent and thanks for sharing...
  • kiwisoutback Jun 8, 2009 @ 1:11 pm | in reply to Adarsh_money | delete
    As with any online purchase, there can be a risk. Even by funding a purchase with your CC, the buyer can file a chargeback. If you're in the service industry, having the buyer sign a contract (or signature confirmation if it is an actual item) upon delivery of the item is the best way to go to ensure that this doesn't happen.
  • Adarsh_money Jun 8, 2009 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    Thank you for the information. however Paypal is not safe for transactions like services or domain transfer. If the buyer claims they did not get the service/ domain then sure it is going to be a bumpy ride for the seller as mostly the buyer wins. In such cases I advice you to use escrow dns. thanks for the Phishing warning
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jun 8, 2009 @ 6:15 am | delete
    Excellent lens, blessed by Brenda.
    I like the way you've set out the facts. Are you going to include Paypal's other methods of payment as Paypal is never going to be the only way to pay on eBay?
  • Wysiwigs Jun 7, 2009 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    This is a fantastic lens! I sell on Etsy and PayPal is absolutely wonderful (I love it). Very handy lens - nice job :o)
  • Passion8Girl Jun 6, 2009 @ 2:37 pm | delete
    This would be a good page for me to have my parents read! :)
  • lakeerieartists Jun 2, 2009 @ 2:56 pm | delete
    Blessed by a Squidoo Angel. Very useful lens. :)
  • Jun 1, 2009 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    Great Info - So much to learn. I see you have more great educational reading to check out ! Very Nice and Thank YOU for the Tips !

    * * 5 * *
  • of_different_sorts May 31, 2009 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    Paypal is a versatile, must-have tool if you are going to shop and/or sell online! I use Paypal for buying and selling at eBay and I receive my Squidoo commissions through Paypal. Very trustworthy and useful!
  • marciusstr May 24, 2009 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Very helpful info ! Thanx!
  • HenryE May 18, 2009 @ 11:16 am | delete
    Great thoughts here. I don't have a PayPal account but more and more often I'm seeing their logo on websites....I guess it's time for me to sign-up!

    Henry
    www.geothermalexperts.net
  • May 13, 2009 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    cool...every merchant surely needs this.. Godspeed :)
  • May 13, 2009 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    cool...every merchant surely needs this.. Godspeed :)
  • aj2008 May 13, 2009 @ 8:28 am | delete
    Very good explanation. Blessings to you!
  • SquidooKimberly May 12, 2009 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Thanks Kiwi, I'd like to use this as an example for new lensmasters who are having a hard time getting set up!
  • zaynab-2009 May 1, 2009 @ 11:19 am | delete
    Really good lens
  • KimGiancaterino Apr 24, 2009 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    I've been a fan of Paypal for a long time, having bought and sold on eBay for many years. Excellent information here, especially the warning about phishing. It's happened to me a few times. I'm lensrolling this to my SquidZipper business lenses. Blessed!
  • ChineseKitesforKids Apr 24, 2009 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    Thank you very much! Thank you thank you thank you! I'm such a dummy when it comes to paypal.
  • AndyPo Apr 24, 2009 @ 8:56 am | delete
    Great lens. Very useful
  • wayfarer Apr 22, 2009 @ 8:48 am | delete
    There's also a plugin you can use to create a one-time use card for purchases to protect your identity and card info. PayPal does make it easy for both an online seller, like me and as a buyer, like me.
  • FoxMusic Apr 20, 2009 @ 10:21 am | delete
    This is a very useful lens on PayPal
  • Become_A_Professional_Organizer Apr 16, 2009 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    Great 5* lens. It explains the process in such detail.
    Thanks!
  • Sarunas Apr 13, 2009 @ 9:44 am | delete
    Very Very Very useful lens.
    Well Done. 5* from me.
    Keep it up :)
  • JaguarJulie Apr 13, 2009 @ 8:46 am | delete
    Yesterday when Mom was visiting with her boyfriend, we were checking out a couple of Squidoo lenses in an effort to get her MORE comfortable on Squidoo -- I do believe this is ONE lens she will need to reference -- favorited for Mom! ;)
  • papasaky Apr 10, 2009 @ 10:49 am | delete
    Really useful lens. 5
  • Alejandro_el_orientador Apr 2, 2009 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    I agree completely with you. I also recommended Paypal in my antiscam lense.
    Nice work!
  • SammySpam Mar 25, 2009 @ 4:32 am | delete
    Great and detailed guide to setting up paypal. 5*
  • adez7 Mar 12, 2009 @ 7:35 pm | delete
    Great lens, I plan to add it to the hitchhikers guide. Five stars and Blessed! Yea! :O)
  • awelldressedbullet Mar 12, 2009 @ 8:21 am | delete
    Great lens! It's nice to have another option, on our Etsy, eBay and eCRATER shops, our buyers use PayPal, for our website our customers use their credit cards. It's funny how the trends go.
  • bossnetm Mar 2, 2009 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    Very nice informative lens for newbies and professionals too. I knew some methods but these were really impressive.I'm going to have to come back and check out some of those links when I have more time.Absolutly great lens already taken a look a some of these sites keep up the good work.Lots of great suggestions and ideas. I will have to try some of them. Thanks!!
  • jchulew Mar 1, 2009 @ 8:17 am | delete
    Good lens! I am sending this to my parents, who never seem to grasp setting things online without a step by step tutorial.
  • s_j77 Feb 19, 2009 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    thanks for this good guidance!
  • poddys Feb 11, 2009 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    Really helpful information on Paypal. Yes I;m sold, it's so easy to pay for eBay items and a lot more on Paypal. GoDaddy allows you to pay on Paypal, plus a number of other sites. 5*****
  • Tipi Feb 11, 2009 @ 8:35 am | delete
    Hi Kiwi! How's it going? - I've been thinking about doing a Pay Pal lens, but I see it's already been done. I'll have to come up with another idea! :) Best Wishes!!!
  • PosterChildSmile Jan 25, 2009 @ 2:39 am | delete
    This is good. Very informative.
  • stevenwong Nov 17, 2008 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    Very good article on Paypal and the prevention measures. It is quite important that everyone aware of the new tactic used to attempt to get your information.

    In fact, there are many fraud cases happened daily and the latest one is sending you email to inform that your account has being limited access. I have wrote the review on this latest paypal fraud tactic and thoughts of sharing with you and your readers. Hope you like it.
  • Nov 17, 2008 @ 6:46 am | delete
    Good lens. Really informative for newbies
  • AlexGoad-GoogleConquest Nov 3, 2008 @ 1:09 pm | delete
    nice lens, thanks, very helpfull for those who do not know.. (yet)
  • Oct 14, 2008 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    Great lens! visit mine: http://www.squidoo.com/paypalquickguide
  • sisterra Jun 21, 2008 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    great lens - saw you on the stores board.
  • fanfreluche Jan 25, 2008 @ 11:05 am | delete
    From the store board with love!!

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