From Interest to Income
You’ve got the offer. You’ve got the platform.
Now it’s time to make it real, by turning “I’m interested” into “I paid.”
For many creators, this step feels like hitting a big switch. Suddenly, your project isn’t just an idea, it’s a product.
That mental block makes payments feel harder than they are. But the truth? It’s simple, and it can be done in under an hour.
Read next: Why Connecting Payments Feels Bigger Than It Is — a quick mindset reset to help you move past the block.
Choose Your Payment Gateway
The two most common options are:
Stripe → Smooth checkout flows and subscriptions
PayPal → Familiar worldwide, especially preferred for international buyers
Pick the one that matches your audience, then connect.
Go deeper: Stripe vs PayPal: Which One Should You Start With? — a breakdown of pros and cons for beginners.
Connect Payments to Your Platform
Once you’ve chosen your gateway, link it directly to your site.
On Squarespace or Wix, this process takes less than 30 minutes, no coding, no messy integrations, just a few clicks.
See also: How to Connect Payments on Squarespace in 20 Minutes — a step-by-step guide for the most common setup.
Test and Troubleshoot Your Checkout Flow
Never assume your checkout works. Test it yourself:
Select an offer
Go to checkout
Enter details and payment
Confirm the thank-you page and email receipt
This way you’ll catch broken links, confusing steps, or unclear instructions before your first customer does.
Related resource: How to Test Your Checkout Like a Customer — a simple checklist for spotting issues before launch.
Wrap-Up
You’re not “selling.” You’re giving people a way to say yes.
Payments aren’t pressure. They’re permission. They’re momentum.
So:
Set it up.
Test it.
Launch it.
And remember: a paid offer doesn’t need to be perfect.
It just needs to work.
Review these insights
How to Set Up Payments on Squarespace or Wix in Under 30 Minutes
How to Test Your Checkout Like a Customer (Before You Launch)