In this tutorial I will show you how to create a simple buy now button link. Some call this the HTML PayPal button because it only uses HTML and no JavaScript unlike the default PayPal button. The nice thing about a buy now PayPal button link, as opposed to a button, is that you can use the link almost anywhere(free websites, email messages, Facebook pages and in comments). Creating a buy now button link takes about 3 minutes, just follow the steps below. For a more sophisticate tutorial on how to create a Facebook donation page and button go here.

How to create a PayPal buy now button link

1. Log into your PayPal account.
2. Click on the 'Merchant Services' tab.
3. Click on the 'Create payment buttons for your website' option.
4. Click the 'Buy Now' button option.
5. Fill in your 'Item name' field.
6. Fill in the 'Price' field.
7. Fill in the 'Tax' percent field.
8. Click the 'Create Button' button.
9. Click the 'Email' tab.
10. You should now see your final PayPal buy buy link congrats. Copy this link and use it in email messages, forums, social networking sites, Tumblr, Facebook, chat or wherever you're advertising your product online.