How do I use my own image for "Buy Now" button?

[aniamm]

HI There,

I want t use my own image as the Buy Now button, but when I insert a link in to custom box, the button is blank!

Thanks,

Ania

[SallyC]

Not sure if this will be helpful or not.  But be sure you are using http:// and pointing to a file that you have uploaded to the server.  Double check that the path is correct and that the file actually made it up to the server by putting the link into a browser and seeing if the image appears.  Also, not sure what format you are using or what is acceptable. I have used .gif and .jpg and they work.  Good luck!

[craftypc]

I am having the exact same problem! I first uploaded the image to my site and pointed to it in PayPal. Got the code but that same box with no image in it. So I thought perhaps I would try uploading the button to an image hosting site - ImageShack in this case. Got the URL, tried again to create the custom button in PayPal and the same thing happened again!  Code but no image! This is VERY frustrating!

[verbage]

Same problem here! Anyone else having better luck??

[verbage]

Ah-HA! After a little digging I found the answer - ignore the "blank buyer's view".

This blogger:

http://www.wendycholbi.com/2009/06/how-to-create-a-customized-paypal-payment-button/

was the one who suggested it, along with some tips for creating your custom button and getting it online so that you can reference it. (i'm more into adobe CS and dreamweaver myself, but whatever works)

Basically:

• design your button
• host it online (somehow)
• direct your paypal button-maker to your desired location
• ignore the blank "buyer's view"
• proceed as normal.

If you're like me and you want to see it before you believe it, or populate it, check out this site:

http://www.draac.com/htmltester.html

Or others like it. It's an HTML tester. Drop your new Button Code in there and give it a try. It should open a new window with your functioning button in it. Clicking on your new button should open another new window to your shopping cart. If you really wanted to be redundant, you could pay yourself at this point. 

Good Luck!

[smilemoreplease]

I was having the same problem, I ignored it as verbage said and placed it on my site and it WORKED! Thank you!