PayPal For Dummies

Introduction

Like many people, I was introduced to PayPal, one of the Web's most valuable resources, by purchasing items through eBay auctions. After winning an auction, I was able to send payment with just a few taps of the keyboard and a couple of clicks with the mouse. PayPal made everything so easy!

As time went on, I started to sell items through eBay and discovered the value that PayPal offers to merchants. If you already have a PayPal account, this book shows how to get the most out of using PayPal. If you don't have a PayPal account, I hope this book encourages you to open one and get started!

About This Book

Whether you want to use PayPal to purchase goods and services, offer PayPal as a payment option when selling on eBay, add PayPal buttons to an existing Web site, or create custom PayPal applications, this book is designed to help you. It's divided into sections, which demonstrate how to sign up for, buy with, and sell from using your PayPal account. In these pages, I show you how to

• Choose which PayPal account is right for your needs and open the account.
• Protect your money and your privacy from people who are seeking to steal your identity or rip you off.
• Use PayPal as you would a bank account (whether you want to deposit money, spend money, or purchase on credit).
• Set up your PayPal account to sell goods and services on eBay, through a PayPal shop, or from your Web site.
• Send an invoice, request money, and use PayPal to simplify your shipping.
• Take advantage of ...