By Donna Knight
CREATOR: Armand Morin
PURPOSE: Software program that allows you to generate flash-based Paypal payment buttons.
BENEFITS: A software program that allows you to create secure paypal code. If you are selling digital products such as ebooks or website scripts, it will help prevent people from stealing by downloading your products without paying.
EASE OF USE: I had to watch the video to figure out how to use it. Armand himself does the tutorial and it is easy to understand. I give it 3/5. I’ll be honest. Programs that don’t require me to read instructions or watch videos are more likely to get a 5. This is not because I’m lazy. As a techie, I read instructions all the time and am not reluctant to do so. But a program that can be figured out without instructions usually is inherently easier to use. That doesn’t mean some people won’t still need to use the tutorial though.
ADVANTAGES: Secures your digital products, such as ebooks or scripts, from theft. The buttons generated look like a normal Paypal button. Like all of Armand’s programs, it is classy and professional-looking. I looked at the Paypal code the software generated, and couldn’t tell what my download link was, so Armand’s claim that it will hide your link appears true.
DISADVANTAGES: If the potential customer doesn’t have Macromedia Flash already installed, having to install it just to see your “Buy Now” button may cost you a sale. Any thing that makes it harder to purchase your product gives a potential customer time to have second thoughts. This product really is no longer necessary. Here’s why: Paypal now has a feature that allows you to encrypt your Paypal code and hide your download link from snooping thieves. It was a good idea at the time though.
CONCLUSION: This product is no longer necessary now that Paypal has an encryption feature built in.
Reviewer: Donna Knight
Score: 3/5
Related Link: FlashPalGenerator Paypal button generator
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Donna Knight is a Computer Trainer and Website Promotion Specialist. She has built over 200 websites and helps new site owners promote their site cheaply. For tips that will help you save money and save time when marketing online, visit her Internet Marketing Tools and Reviews blog at http://www.DonnaKnight.com
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