If you are using any of my WordPress shopping cart plugins (WP eStore or WP Simple Shopping Cart) then chances are that you have a PayPal account and making a bit of money selling your stuff online too. Next step is to keep your money safe so you don't loose it from hacking related issues or get fooled by some scam email. In this post I have shared two simple PayPal security related tips that you can start using and add that extra layer of security and sleep better at night. The first one is to add more protection around your PayPal account login. Use The PayPal security key The security key gives you an extra layer of security when you log in to your PayPal account. It creates random security codes to use along with your regular username and password. It’s like a combination lock for your account – designed to let you in and keep others out – except that the combination always changes. It comes in 2 types, each with different advantages: Security key: This is a small device, the size of a credit card that you carry with you. It creates a unique security code that you use to log in ...

1. Do you sell, or want to sell, digital content from your WordPress site while maintaining the security of your digital assets? 2. Are you frustrated with the e-commerce WordPress plugins you've looked at? Do you want a plugin with reliable customer service (where your questions get answered and issues get addressed)? 3. Do you hate the thought of paying ongoing fees and commissions to sell via a third party web site? If you are still reading, then the WordPress eStore plugin may be just what you need! Plugin Summary In a Nutshell... this sleek WordPress shopping cart plugin allows you to sell any form of digital products and services from your wordpress blog securely with complete automation. What I mean by complete automation is that once you set it up the whole process (The buying and the delivering of the product without revealing the real URL of the product) works on its own. An overview of the WP eStore plugin operations can be found here. Yes, you can sell physical products with this plugin too as long as you don't need complex shipping options. Plugin Features Below are just some of the notable features of the WP eStore Plugin: Security of Your Digital Asset Automatic instant digital product ...

The WordPress Simple Paypal Shopping Cart is a very easy to use plugin that allows you to sell products or services online in one click from your WordPress blog. Plugin Description WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart lets you add an 'Add to Cart' button anywhere on your blog. This plugin also allows you to add the shopping cart anywhere in a post or page or sidebar easily. The shopping cart shows the user what they currently have in the cart and allows them to add or remove items. The payment is processed by PayPal. Screenshots Simple Product Display Product Display with Variation Control Shopping Cart Screenshot Below is a screenshot of how the shopping cart looks when customers add products to the cart. [caption id="attachment_1350" align="alignnone" width="403" caption="Sample Shopping Cart Screenshot"][/caption] Demo of the WordPress Paypal Shopping Cart Plugin I am using the WordPress eStore (plugin to sell digital products securely) which is the premium version of the WordPress Paypal Shopping Cart plugin. So I had to disable it on this blog as it may conflict with the premium version but you can visit the WordPress eStore plugin page and play with the add to cart buttons to see how this plugin works (It will give you a good idea ...