DesignerTuts

This tutorial explains in some detail what you can do to get the most from a Paypal Buy Now button. There are many options available to you and I include example code where possible. Paypal has some really good documentation on the subject so I have also included links to their site.

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This is the second in our short series of tutorials about the Paypal Buy Now button. It covers some of the extra options that are available such as

Inventory Tracking
Postal Address options
Thank You page

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This is the first and simplest of a mini series of tutorials on the Paypal Buy Now button. If you want a really simple “Buy Now” button on your website, then this is how to do it.

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Instant Payment Notification is better known as Paypal IPN and is Paypal’s interface for handling real time confirmation of purchases.

A typical use for IPN is where you want a customer to pay for a software download but there can be more to it than that and the IPN interface provides a wealth of options some of which I will go through in this article.
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How to Beat the Hackers

There are many schemes out there to stop people changing your links but in my opinion there is only one worth considering – the “htaccess technique”. It does require a certain level of technical expertise to set up but its not that difficult and this tutorial will take you through the steps needed.
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Subcultures like Goths and Emos perhaps need to express themselves more than the average person due to misconceptions and criticisms leveled at them. Photoshop is a useful tool for showcasing the Emo or Goth image and for creating artwork that speaks to the creativity of these groups.

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With the internet going in the direction of easily accessible and aesthetically pleasing websites, updating your logo is a must. This tutorial will step you through creating a web 2 style logo in Adobe Photoshop in about 10 minutes. By having a clean style logo, your visitors should be more likely to stay at, visit, and purchase from your site.
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I absolutely love when clients want a grunge or gothic looking template. They are by far the easiest to create simply because they are chaotic, random, and should look rough around the edges. For this tutorial, I set my stop watch for 10 minutes to see what I could create in that time. Without further ado, here’s the 10 minute grunge theme.
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