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For creatives and small business owners, the ability to take payments directly on their websites is a game-changer. Portfoliobox makes this process straightforward and secure, allowing them to focus more on their craft and less on the logistics of online transactions. If you're selling digital downloads, physical goods, or providing booking services, here's a straightforward way to add payment options to your portfolio website.
Setting up your store
Before you can start accepting payments, you'll need to set up your online store. Portfoliobox offers tools to easily create product pages with descriptions, images, and prices. You can categorise your products or services to ensure your store is easy to navigate.
Choosing payment methods
Portfoliobox supports several payment methods to accommodate your needs and the preferences of your customers. You can integrate significant payment gateways, such as PayPal and Stripe, to accept payments from all over the world. Here’s how to add these options to your site:
PayPal
One of the most widely used payment systems worldwide, PayPal is known for its reliability and ease of use. It allows users to make payments using their PayPal balance, linked bank accounts, or credit cards.
Connect your PayPal account to easily integrate PayPal into your Portfoliobox store. This enables a seamless checkout process for your customers.
Credit cards
Stripe is a powerful payment processing tool for Internet businesses. It supports many credit and debit cards, making it a convenient option for global transactions.
By setting up Stripe, you can accept all major credit cards directly on your site. This integration ensures secure and efficient transactions, with Stripe handling the complexities of online payments.
Invoice
This method is ideal for users who bill clients for services rendered or products delivered. Invoicing allows you to provide a professional payment request that can be paid at a later date.
You can set "Invoice" as a payment method in your store. Portfoliobox enables you to generate and send digital invoices directly through your site. Clients can then pay these invoices through the provided payment methods at their convenience.
In-person payment with QR code
This method is perfect for physical stores or events. It allows customers to make payments on the spot by scanning a QR code with their smartphones.
Set up a QR code linked to your payment gateway on Portfoliobox. This is particularly useful for pop-up shops, galleries, or markets where quick and contactless payments are preferred.
Managing transactions
Once you've established your payment methods, track and manage your orders from your Portfoliobox admin panel, which simplifies the tracking and management of both ongoing and completed transactions. Access your orders under Libraries & Tools → All Orders. This area displays a list where you can search for orders by name or ID and filter them based on payment status, delivery status, payment method, and item type.
The payment process is conducted through your chosen payment gateway, such as PayPal or Stripe, ensuring secure and efficient handling of all transactions.
Offering promotions and discounts
To enhance sales and reward your customers, Portfoliobox allows you to set up discount codes and promotional offers. These can be easily managed within your admin panel and can be applied to specific products or based on the total purchase amount.
When setting up discounts for your store, you need to select both a discount rule and a discount type. Discount rules dictate how the discount is applied: discount code, once a certain amount is reached, or when a specified number of items are added to the cart.
You can choose from several discount types, such as a percentage off the order value, free shipping, offering the cheapest item for free, or a fixed amount off.
These rules and types can be combined to craft specific promotions tailored to your sales strategy. For example, you could offer '$10 OFF on orders above $100' by combining the 'Order Above Limit' rule with a 'Fixed amount' discount.
Handling payments on your Portfoliobox site is straightforward, giving you more time to grow your business and less time worrying about the technical details. With strong support for various payment gateways, Portfoliobox is well-equipped to manage all aspects of your e-commerce needs, ensuring a smooth and secure experience for you and your customers.
Ready to start selling? Set up your Portfoliobox online store today and unlock the full potential of your Portfoliobox website!
