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How to sell software online?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by zupdaa, Dec 26, 2010.

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    Hello everyone.

    I have created a simple software which I want to sell online.

    How do I setup the payment processing (paypal?) and how the users can download the software after they have paid for it?

    Is there something special that I should know?

    Thanks for help!
     
    zupdaa, Dec 26, 2010 IP
  2. Luke Sherren

    Luke Sherren Active Member

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    If I was you I would use xcart it's great ecommerce software. I have used it to make my website www.presentplanet.co.uk and it's simple to use.

    You can sell the item and ship it or the buyer can instantly download it.

    It's fully integrated with PayPal and many more payment processors

    Please let me know if you require any assistance
     
    Luke Sherren, Dec 26, 2010 IP
  3. zupdaa

    zupdaa Peon

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    Yeah I forgot to say that buyers will download the software and the cost is about $2-$5.
    I dont need a shopping card, just easy one-click-payment

    If it could be possible to create coupon codes that would be great!
     
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    zupdaa, Dec 26, 2010 IP
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    Doesn't Paypal have information to create your own buy it now buttons?
     
    HelpfulHannah, Dec 26, 2010 IP
  5. Luke Sherren

    Luke Sherren Active Member

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    You could just create a simple site and use Paypals shopping basket codes
     
    Luke Sherren, Dec 26, 2010 IP
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    Luke Sherren Active Member

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    Yes you can, you can have buy now or a shopping cart system from them. It's really easy to set up
     
    Luke Sherren, Dec 26, 2010 IP
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    These guys are right that paypal has a buy button you can set up, though... You're either going to need to put that button on a website or in an email in order for someone to actually buy your product from you.
     
    businessman413, Dec 26, 2010 IP
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    Selling products online has eventually become easier and there are innumerable e-commerce websites that are awaiting to reap rich dividends from this business. Unfortunately, a large section of aspirants fail to make money selling products online. The obvious reason for the failure is the lack of awareness about the web world and online consumer behavior. Here are some tips on selling products online.
    1.Homepage is the Key
    2.Easier Navigation Interests the Consumer
    3.Ensure Par Excellence Professionalism
    4.Be Realistic, Stick to the Basics
     
    Balendra Singh, Dec 26, 2010 IP
  9. Forex.Affiliate

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    this is many software sellers, two cown, example
     
    Forex.Affiliate, Dec 26, 2010 IP
  10. zupdaa

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    Paypal has a field where you can enter url where it redirects after the payment, but if people share that link then everyone can download it without paying?
     
    zupdaa, Dec 27, 2010 IP
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    There are a bunch of ecommerce companies set up for selling software, they will distribute registration keys for electronic delivery, they have optional CD fullfillment etc... check out: FastSpring, RegNow, Plimus etc...

    As far as selling software online there are a number of sites that are helpful. Have a look at Software Promotions http://www.softwarepromotions.com and Developer Resource http://www.developer-resource.com

    HTH
     
    MayaLocke, Dec 27, 2010 IP
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    It's fully integrated with PayPal and many more payment processors
     
    ddfrry, Dec 27, 2010 IP