Adding Paypal shopping cart to WordPress

If you want to sell products or services directly from your WordPress site, you can integrate a PayPal shopping cart. On ruachost.com, the recommended method is using the Simple PayPal Shopping Cart plugin, which allows you to add “Add to Cart” buttons and a checkout page with minimal setup.

Why Use PayPal Shopping Cart?

• Quick and easy setup for e‑commerce.

• Secure payments via PayPal.

• No need for complex store management systems.

• Works well for small businesses, blogs, and service sites.

Installing the Simple PayPal Shopping Cart Plugin

1. Log in to WordPress with an administrator account.

2. In the dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.

3. Search for Simple PayPal Shopping Cart.

4. Click Install Now, then Activate.

✅ The plugin is now installed and ready to configure.

⚙️ Configuring the Plugin

1. In the dashboard, go to Settings → WP Shopping Cart.

2. Fill in the required fields:

   • PayPal Account Information → Your PayPal email address.

   • Shipping Policy → Define shipping rules.

   • Return URL → Page users see after successful payment.

   • Cancel URL → Page users see if they cancel checkout.

3. Click Update Options to save settings.

Adding Cart Buttons and Checkout

• To add an Add to Cart button for a product, use this shortcode:

  [wp_cart_button name="Product Name" price="PRODUCT PRICE"]
  

   

• To display the shopping cart on a page or post, use:

  [show_wp_shopping_cart]
  

✅ You can also add the cart to your sidebar using the widget provided by the plugin.

Important Notes

• You must have an active PayPal account to receive payments.

• Always test the checkout process before going live.

• Consider SSL/HTTPS for secure transactions.

• For advanced features (tax, shipping, coupons), you may want to explore WooCommerce.