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Re: How to create donation button with preset amou...

by cagross Contributor in About Business
‎Jan-29-2018 03:29 AM
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‎Jan-29-2018 03:29 AM
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OK thanks for that.  Let me do some research into what's causing the issue.  Like I mentioned, I got it working in Codepen.  That's a good sign.  At least, it will help people in another forum figure out why there is a discrepancy between the Codepen and my site.   If we can, let's leave this open for a few days (maybe a week).  I'll report back here when I find out.     ... View more

Re: How to create donation button with preset amou...

by cagross Contributor in About Business
‎Jan-28-2018 07:24 AM
‎Jan-28-2018 07:24 AM
>> As for the examples you provided, I can't tell - it has to be all together just like the example I posted.   You may want to simply try the example as it is first before actually including in your current web page.  I'm guessing that there's something missing when you insert the code into your web page so it's best to try it with a clean blank page first.   I should have mentioned that this site is a WordPress site.  So I've moved the JS to a separate JS script.  But does the JS need to be inserted explicitly into the <head> element as you have done?  I have not done so--the JS code is executed at another point during the loading of the page (specifically, when WordPress enqueues its external scripts).  Maybe I can try moving it to <head> as a test.   As a separate test, I tried inserting your code into Codepen, and there it *does* function as expected.  So I'll try to find out how my site is processing the code differently.   FYI the page with my form is here if you want to take a look.   >> You can use either your Merchant Account ID or your email address.   Since you button code is not saved on the PayPal servers and it's manually coded, this makes it possible for bots to scoop up your email address and in turn use it for spamming thus, the Merchant Account ID .   OK got it, thanks.     ... View more

Re: How to create donation button with preset amou...

by cagross Contributor in About Business
‎Jan-28-2018 06:32 AM
‎Jan-28-2018 06:32 AM
Right O.  Here is a pastebin of my JS code. Here is a pastebin of my HTML.   Also, you mentioned, "Tip: Use your your PayPal Merchant Account ID instead of your email address."  I'm interested in following best practices, but can you tell me why it is advantageous to use my Merchant Account ID instead of email address?  I was instructed to specify my email address by PayPal tech support. ... View more

Re: How to create donation button with preset amou...

by cagross Contributor in About Business
‎Jan-28-2018 05:59 AM
‎Jan-28-2018 05:59 AM
Hey thanks for the reply.  I gave your code a shot, but regardless of which radio button was selected, when I submitted the form I was taken to a PayPal page that asked for a custom donation amount (screenshot).  Thoughts on this?  There are no JS console errors. ... View more

How to create donation button with preset amounts ...

by cagross Contributor in About Business
‎Jan-26-2018 10:57 PM
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‎Jan-26-2018 10:57 PM
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Hi all.  I would like to create a PayPal donate button that allows users to select radio buttons corresponding to different preset amounts, as well as one for a custom donation amount.  How can I do this?   I found two separate PayPal forum posts, one from 2012 and another from 2013, and both contain slightly different solutions.  Are either of these still considered best practice?  I am of course interested in one that is safe in terms of security.   I took a stab at it myself (see this Codepen). But I can't get the 'custom donation' radio button to deselect when another radio button is selected. Thanks in advance. ... View more

Re: Can PayPal receipt act as tax document for don...

by cagross Contributor in About Business
‎Jan-01-2017 08:34 PM
‎Jan-01-2017 08:34 PM
Thanks for that.   >> It needs to comply with U. S. codes.   My question is essentially asking if the PayPal confirmation email complies with US codes.  I'm not sure if the email indicates the tax status of our organization.  I'll have to look into that.   Regardless, this confirms that we will generate our own receipts and send them.   Thanks. ... View more

Can PayPal receipt act as tax document for donatio...

by cagross Contributor in About Business
‎Dec-29-2016 08:52 PM
‎Dec-29-2016 08:52 PM
Hello.  I work for a US non-profit organization and recently implemented a PayPal button on the website to collect donations.  In the past, when we received a donation via check, we would mail a separate hard copy receipt to the donor, which they could use as proof of donation on their taxes (should they choose to write off the donation).  I'm wondering if the PayPal email confirmation they receive can serve as a substitute for this separate receipt, or if we should still send one (via email this time).   Thanks in advance. ... View more

Re: Is there a way to consolidate the "Add To Cart...

by cagross Contributor in About Business (Archive)
‎Jul-15-2016 10:06 AM
‎Jul-15-2016 10:06 AM
Thanks.  I took a look around there and it seems primarily (solely?) for API support, and not HTML Button support.  If so, it's not exactly what I'm looking for.   *Unless* your answer is that my solution can only be found via APIs.  If so, that is the information I'm looking for. ... View more

Is there a way to consolidate the "Add To Cart" AN...

by cagross Contributor in About Business (Archive)
‎Jul-15-2016 07:34 AM
‎Jul-15-2016 07:34 AM
I'm trying to determine the best HTML button solution for my website.  On a single page I would like visitors to be able to buy books ("Add To Cart" button for each) and donate an amount of their choosing ("Donate" button).  But with that setup, if a visitor wants to purchase books *and* make a donation, it will require two separate transactions. This has some bookkeepping advantages on my end, but might deter some visitors from doing both--a single-transaction would be simpler and more appealing for visitors. Is there a way around this using just HTML buttons?  Or would a solution require API customization (which is currently beyond my expertise)?   Thanks in advance. ... View more
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