Paid Memberships Pro Add PayPal Express Addon GPL v0.7

Paid Memberships Pro Add PayPal Express Addon GPL Overview

The PayPal Express Addon for Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro) provides an additional payment option for your membership site by integrating PayPal Express at the checkout. This addon allows users to select PayPal as a secondary payment method, complementing your primary payment gateway (e.g., Stripe).

About the Addon

This addon adds a radio button selection to the membership checkout page, allowing users to choose their preferred payment method. If users prefer PayPal, they can select it as an option, ensuring a smooth and secure payment process. PayPal is a trusted payment gateway, and offering it as an alternative payment method can increase customer trust, especially for those who are cautious about entering credit card details directly on the site.

Key Features

• Secondary Payment Option: Allows users to choose PayPal Express as a secondary payment option at checkout, in addition to your primary payment gateway (e.g., Stripe).
• Seamless Checkout Experience: Users can easily switch between PayPal and your primary payment gateway, providing more flexibility and convenience during the checkout process.
• Added Security and Trust: PayPal provides an extra layer of security for users, which can increase trust and reduce cart abandonment.
• Easy Integration: Works seamlessly with the Paid Memberships Pro core plugin, requiring minimal setup.
• Only Needed for Non-Primary Gateways: This addon is only necessary if you are using a different primary payment gateway (like Stripe) and want to offer PayPal Express as an additional payment method.

How It Works

1. Checkout Page Integration: When a user reaches the checkout page, they will see a radio button option to choose between your primary payment method (e.g., Stripe) and PayPal Express.
2. Select PayPal Express: If the user prefers PayPal, they can select the PayPal Express option.
3. Redirect to PayPal: Upon selection, the user will be redirected to PayPal to complete the payment.
4. Return to Site: After completing the payment on PayPal, the user is redirected back to your site to finalize the membership registration.

Why Use This Addon?

• Appeal to More Customers: Offering PayPal as a secondary payment option can attract a wider audience, as some users may prefer using PayPal over entering credit card details directly.
• Increase Conversion Rates: By providing more payment options, you can reduce friction during the checkout process and improve conversion rates, particularly for users who trust PayPal.
• Enhanced Security: PayPal offers buyer protection, which can make users feel more secure about their transactions, leading to higher trust and more successful transactions.
• Simple Setup: If you are already using Paid Memberships Pro with another primary payment gateway, adding PayPal Express is straightforward and doesn’t require extensive configuration.

Ideal Use Cases

• Membership Sites: If you offer memberships with recurring payments, adding PayPal Express can appeal to a broader audience who prefer PayPal over traditional credit card payments.
• E-commerce or Subscription-Based Sites: For sites that offer paid memberships or subscriptions, offering multiple payment methods can increase conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
• Global Audiences: PayPal is widely used internationally, making it an excellent choice for sites with a global audience who may not have access to or prefer not to use traditional credit card gateways.

Summary

The PayPal Express Addon for Paid Memberships Pro provides a simple yet powerful way to offer PayPal as a secondary payment option on your membership site. This addon enhances the checkout process by giving users more payment flexibility, increasing trust, and potentially improving conversion rates. If you’re already using a primary gateway like Stripe, this addon is an easy way to add PayPal Express without complicated configurations.