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Artem Frolov

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<p>The WP Express Checkout plugin allows you to sell any type of products and services from your WordPress powered site easily using <strong>fast checkout options from PayPal and Stripe</strong>. Install the plugin, configure some basic settings, create a few products and you are ready to sell products and services from your site. The checkout process is quick and easy.</p>
<p>This plugin gives you shortcodes to generate customizable payment buttons that allow customers to pay for items instantly via a payment popup window. Customers can pay using <strong>PayPal, Stripe, or a credit card</strong>. It uses the newest/latest Checkout APIs for both services.</p>
<p>Additionally, this plugin provides a product block that seamlessly integrates with the WordPress block editor, enabling you to easily incorporate products into your website.</p>
<p>The full checkout takes place in a payment popup window and the customer never leaves your site. It creates a fast and elegant checkout experience.</p>
<p>This is ideal for users who want a lightweight and simple solution for selling products or services via PayPal and Stripe.</p>
<h4>Checkout Demonstration</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="WP Express Checkout Transaction Process Overview" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KF32ZOgsb2U?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h4>Great for Selling Digital Downloads</h4>
<p>If you want to sell digital products using PayPal or Stripe then you will love the simplicity of this plugin. You can configure it to expire the download links after it has been used a few times or after a certain period of time.</p>
<h4>Works with PayPal’s Buy Now Pay Later Feature</h4>
<p>This plugin works with PayPal’s Pay in 4 (Buy Now, Pay Later) feature also. It lets your customers pay later in 4 installments.</p>
<h4>Basic Setup and Usage Video</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="WP Express Checkout Plugin - Basic Setup" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UIUvpYGYuiU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="WP Express Checkout - Creating Products" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YP9E12KDo1A?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="WP Express Checkout  - Add a Product to a Page" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n9YDFVFHDf8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h4>Usage Documentation</h4>
<p>View configuration and usage details on the <a href="https://wp-express-checkout.com/wp-express-checkout-plugin-documentation/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Express Checkout</a> plugin’s documentation page.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Offer fast, secure checkout using both <strong>PayPal Checkout and Stripe Checkout</strong> from the payment popup.</li>
<li>Sell products or services using a quick and easy checkout process.</li>
<li>Accept payments via PayPal (PayPal account, credit card, debit card, Pay in 4, Venmo etc.).</li>
<li>Accept PayPal donations with minimum donation amount limit.</li>
<li>Accept payments via Stripe (credit card and other payment methods).</li>
<li>Support for Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other Stripe-supported payment methods.</li>
<li>Sell downloads, files, or any digital goods.</li>
<li>Sell music, video, ebook, PDF or any other digital media files.</li>
<li>Shop page that will list all your products in a grid view. Users can browse your products and purchase it.</li>
<li>Allow the customers to automatically download the file once the purchase is completed via PayPal or Stripe.</li>
<li>You can deliver the digital downloads using encrypted download links that expire automatically.</li>
<li>Ability to enable force download option on your digital products.</li>
<li>Option to offer downloads via a non-web accessible local file path, instead of a URL, to enhance download security.</li>
<li>Offer Buy Now Pay Later payment option to your customers (via PayPal).</li>
<li>Accept Payments via Venmo (through PayPal) easily.</li>
<li>View the transactions from your WordPress admin dashboard.</li>
<li>Option to configure a notification email to be sent to the buyer and the seller after the purchase.</li>
<li>Option to customize the purchase notification email on a per-product basis.</li>
<li>Ability to set a product thumbnail for a product.</li>
<li>Use a simple shortcode to add a payment button anywhere on your site.</li>
<li>Create a payment button widget and add it to your site’s sidebar.</li>
<li>Ability for a customer to enter an amount and pay what they want for a product.</li>
<li>Ability to configure variable products. You can charge different amount for different options of the product.</li>
<li>It can be used to accept donations on your site.</li>
<li>Option to configure a minimum donation amount so the customers have to pay a minimum amount for donation.</li>
<li>Option to customize the currency formatting.</li>
<li>Stock control option. You can limit the number of quantity available for a product.</li>
<li>Option to charge shipping for your items. Ability to set a shipping cost for each item separately.</li>
<li>Option to charge tax for your items.</li>
<li>Option to configure discount coupon codes.</li>
<li>Option to give a free product using 100% discount coupon code (offer complimentary product).</li>
<li>Option to configure terms and conditions before checkout.</li>
<li>You can see all the orders within your WordPress admin dashboard.</li>
<li>Option to customize the Thank You page.</li>
<li>Option to create product categories and apply it to some products. </li>
<li>Option to create product tags and apply it to certain products.</li>
<li>Option to export the orders data to a CSV file.</li>
<li>Ability to configure the download links to expire after X number of hours.</li>
<li>Ability to configure the download links to expire after X number of clicks.</li>
<li>Option to test it on PayPal Sandbox mode before going Live.</li>
<li>Option to use <a href="https://wp-express-checkout.com/how-to-use-manual-offline-checkout-in-wp-express-checkout/" rel="nofollow ugc">manual/offline checkout</a></li>
<li>Option to <a href="https://wp-express-checkout.com/woocommerce-paypal-express-checkout/" rel="nofollow ugc">Integrate it with WooCommerce</a> to offer product checkout via PayPal’s express checkout system.</li>
</ul>
<p>The setup is very easy. Once you have installed the plugin, all you need to do is enter your <strong>PayPal and/or Stripe API credentials</strong> in the plugin settings and your website will be ready to accept fast payments via both services.</p>
<p>You can also accept payment using <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/pay-in-4" rel="nofollow ugc">PayPal’s Pay in 4</a> feature (buy now pay later offering). Read the <a href="https://wp-express-checkout.com/paypal-pay-in-4-wp-express-checkout-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">Buy Now, Pay Later Tutorial</a> to learn more.</p>
<h4>Optional WooCommerce Integration</h4>
<p>There is also an option for WooCommerce. So you can use this plugin to add the new PayPal Express Checkout gateway to WooCommerce.</p>
<p>Please note that the integration with WooCommerce is entirely optional. It is important to highlight that this plugin is primarily designed for standalone use and does not depend on WooCommerce.</p>
<h4>Shortcode</h4>
<p>This plugin adds the following shortcode to your site:</p>
<pre><code>[wp_express_checkout id="123"]
</code></pre>
<p>Where <code>123</code> is the product ID.</p>
<p>Or use the following shortcode to output product details and the express checkout payment button:</p>
<pre><code>[wp_express_checkout id="123" template="1"]
</code></pre>
<p>Additionally, you have the option to utilize the product block for adding a product into the post or page editor.</p>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<p>View <a href="https://wp-express-checkout.com/basic-installation-and-setup-of-wp-express-checkout/" rel="nofollow ugc">this usage documentation</a> page for additional info.</p>


WP Express Checkout (Fast Payments via PayPal & Stripe)

Allows you to accept fast and secure payments for products and services via a payment popup window, supporting both the new PayPal and Stripe Checkout …

Anjana Hemachandra

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<p><strong>Build it <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Freeze it <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Let them play with it <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Let it to Auto Reset via Server Cron.</strong></p>
</blockquote>
<p>A lightweight plugin built to deliver robust, set-and-forget Demo Automation.</p>
<h3>Philosophy</h3>
<p>Your WordPress product can be a Theme, Plugin, or Specially Developed Website. Why limit your customers to frontend-only demos? With Demo Reset Free plugin, they can experience it as an Editor, Author, Subscriber, or any user—without risking permanent changes or security. This is the ultimate set-and-forget automation solution for Demo Websites.</p>
<p>Stay ahead of your competitors by earning your customers’ trust and confidence with fully accessible Demo Websites on your own servers.</p>
<p>At Ministry of Plugins we believe, it is our duty to develop WordPress technologies to double your sales.</p>
<p><strong>EXPLORE THE LIVE DEMO: <a href="https://free-plugin-demo.demoresetpro.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Demo Website link…</a></strong></p>
<h3>Concept</h3>
<p>Simply install the Demo Reset free plugin or Demo Reset Pro plugin on your WordPress website and create a Reset Point to put the site in the Frozen State (Demo Mode). This allows you to let your customers to interact with the website without any risk of permanent changes. With each automatic or manual reset, all customer changes will be removed, restoring the website to its original state. In short; Now your website is ready for Demo purposes.</p>
<p>See the Concept Diagram: <a href="https://ps.w.org/demo-reset/assets/screenshot-1.png" rel="nofollow ugc">Image link…</a></p>
<h3>Use Cases of Demo Reset plugin</h3>
<h4>Demo for sales purposes:</h4>
<p>Having a Demo Website as part of your sales funnel can significantly boost customer conversions for website developers, theme developers, and plugin developers. It allows potential customers to experience the product firsthand and increasing their confidence of making a purchase. With each manual or automatic reset cycle, the Demo Reset plugin will keep the WordPress website in its original state by removing all temporary changes made by customers.</p>
<h4>Demo for presentation purposes:</h4>
<p>For website developers, converting a newly developed WordPress website into a Demo Site is an excellent strategy for presenting its features and functions to stakeholders. After the presentation, the developer can easily reset the website to its original state, erasing any temporary changes. This ensures that the website remains clean and professional. The Demo Reset plugin can be turned off once the presentation is complete.</p>
<h4>Demo for training purposes:</h4>
<p>Training the staff and stakeholders on a newly developed WordPress website is more effective when using the website in Demo state. This approach allows trainees to interact with the website and explore its features without the risk of making permanent changes. After the training session, the developer can reset the website to its original state, removing any temporary modifications. This method ensures the site remains pristine and always ready for future use. The Demo Reset plugin can be turned off as needed.</p>
<p>See the Use Cases Diagram: <a href="https://ps.w.org/demo-reset/assets/screenshot-2.png" rel="nofollow ugc">Image link…</a></p>
<h3>Demo Reset Free Plugin</h3>
<h4>Demo Reset Free Plugin – Quick Introduction</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Demo Reset Free Plugin - Quick Introduction" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c4Oml--aRwY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/c4Oml--aRwY?si=eTOn6esPHbyJsjQH" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Features of Free Plugin:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Able to create multiple Reset Points.</li>
<li>Manual Demo Reset execution capability.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via a regular URL.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via a RESTful URL.</li>
<li>The entire Database will reset to the chosen Reset Point.</li>
<li>All logged-in users will be logged out during the Reset process.</li>
<li>Displays the Demo Reset Status (THAWED state or FROZEN state) on the WP Admin Bar.</li>
<li>Media files uploading and deleting is restricted in the FROZEN state. (Images, PDFs etc.)</li>
<li>Plugins, Themes are WP Core auto updates are restricted, but can update manually in the THAWED state.</li>
<li>Capable of deploying Demo Websites only for Non-admin users. Because all admins can deactivate the Demo Reset plugin or delete Reset Points.</li>
<li>Displays the Demo Users’ login details, Live Demo status, and Reset Timer on the Info Bar.</li>
</ul>
<h4>THAWED state of Free Plugin:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Changes made by admins or other users will remain on the website.</li>
<li>Permalink Settings page is accessible.</li>
<li>All the auto-updates are suspended.</li>
<li>Admins can install WP Core, Plugin & Theme updates.</li>
<li>Admins can install or delete Plugins & Themes.</li>
<li>Admins and users can upload new images or files.</li>
<li>Admins and users can delete/trash existing uploaded images or files.</li>
<li>Only admins can access the Demo Reset Admin Menu.</li>
<li>Only admins can change Demo Reset settings.</li>
<li>Admins must add at least one Reset Point to activate the FROZEN state (Demo Mode).</li>
</ul>
<h4>FROZEN state of Free Plugin:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Changes made by admins or other users will be reset in every Reset Cycle.</li>
<li>Permalink Settings page is restricted.</li>
<li>All the auto-updates are suspended.</li>
<li>Installation of WP Core, Plugin & Theme updates is suspended.</li>
<li>Installation, activation, deactivation or deletion of Plugins & Themes are suspended.</li>
<li>New images or files uploading is suspended.</li>
<li>Deletion of already existing uploaded images or files is suspended.</li>
<li>Logged-in users will automatically be logged out during the reset process.</li>
<li>Only admins can access the Demo Reset Admin Menu.</li>
<li>Only admins can change Demo Reset settings.</li>
<li>Admins can add multiple Reset Points.</li>
<li>Admins should delete all Reset Points to get back to the THAWED state.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Setting a WordPress website to FROZEN state (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting a WordPress website to FROZEN state – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q-ES0ey_0kg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/Q-ES0ey_0kg?si=bP2tWv1m_OCVa654" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Setting an Active Reset Point for Auto Reset (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting an Active Reset Point for Auto Reset – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rbw3ffD7jOM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/rbw3ffD7jOM?si=V8se27ZzqLPqqfk5" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Setting Reset Runner URL to run Auto Reset (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting Reset Runner URL to run Auto Reset – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S4qRo6vgyAY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/S4qRo6vgyAY?si=QNq6TKHmyjYn54Kk" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Setting Reset Runner REST URL to run Auto Reset (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting Reset Runner REST URL to run Auto Reset – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GIJi1zxjGMU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/GIJi1zxjGMU?si=5cdp3el-QTREWKrK" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Setting a WordPress website back to THAWED state (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting a WordPress website back to THAWED state – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tq7wX74X2-s?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/tq7wX74X2-s?si=yjEEqCpqG-Sm9xQG" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<p>Demo Reset Documentation: <a href="https://ministryofplugins.com/demo-reset-docs" rel="nofollow ugc">https://ministryofplugins.com/demo-reset-docs</a></p>
<h3>Demo Reset Pro Plugin</h3>
<h4>Demo Reset Pro – Quick Introduction</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Demo Reset Pro - Quick Introduction" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oicwILzz0Yo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/oicwILzz0Yo?si=3ulohkktYtP4crDF" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h3>Features of Pro Plugin:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Able to create multiple Reset Points.</li>
<li>Manual Demo Reset execution capability.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via a regular URL.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via a RESTful URL.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via server Cron Jobs directly.</li>
<li>The entire Database and Media Library can be reset to the selected Reset Point.</li>
<li>Offers options to avoid forceful log out on logged-in users during the Reset process.</li>
<li>Displays the Demo Reset Status (THAWED state or FROZEN state) on the WP Admin Bar.</li>
<li>THAWED State Website Isolation capability to prevent unnecessary changes to the website.</li>
<li>Capable of allowing users to upload new media files and trash already uploaded files in the FROZEN state. (Images, PDFs etc.)</li>
<li>There will be no accumulation of abandoned files in the uploads directory because the Media Library will reset with every reset run.</li>
<li>Plugins, Themes are WP Core auto updates are restricted, but can update manually in the THAWED state.</li>
<li>Able to deploy Demo Websites for both Admin and Non-admin users. Only Admin who activate the Demo Reset plugin can access its setup features.</li>
<li>Displays the Demo Reset Countdown Timer showing the time remaining for the next Reset.</li>
<li>Shows the customizable Promo Bar at the top of the Demo Website on both admin and public sides.</li>
<li>Options to display the Promo Bar on the admin side, public side, both, or hide it entirely.</li>
<li>Features your Logo and Brand Name on the Promo Bar, linking your Business Website to the Demo site.</li>
<li>Highlights your Special Offers or Promotions on the Promo Bar, linking your Landing Page to the Demo site.</li>
<li>Capable of providing your Phone Number and Email Address for Demo users as Promo Bar Tools.</li>
<li>Includes your Help Articles for Demo users as a Promo Bar tool.</li>
<li>Able to add Extra Links for Demo users as a Promo Bar tool.</li>
<li>Capable of sending an email notification at the end of each Reset Cycle.</li>
</ul>
<p>Demo Reset Documentation: <a href="https://ministryofplugins.com/demo-reset-docs" rel="nofollow ugc">https://ministryofplugins.com/demo-reset-docs</a></p>


Demo Reset – Robust Demo Website Automation


We're excited to see the development and upcoming feature updates of this plugin. Wishing you great success with the Pro version as well!


Looking Forward to the Future of This Plugin

Let customers explore your Demo Websites beyond the frontend. Let them try as Editor, Author, Subscriber or Anyone—without risking permanent changes.

WP Express Checkout (Fast Payments via PayPal & Stripe) vs Demo Reset – Robust Demo Website Automation