Creating a Payment Link is an easy process that you can do by following these steps:
Step 1
Go to your Buzz Business Cloud Manager Dashboard.
Figure 1.1. shows the Buzz Business Cloud Login Modal
Step 2
Log in and click on Payment Links in the Business Cloud Manager Menu, located on the left side of the page.
Figure 1.2. shows the Buzz Business Cloud Manager Menu
Step 3
Click on the “Create Payment Link” button on the top right side of the page.
Figure 1.3. shows the Payment Links Area and the Create Payment Link Button
Step 4
Fill out all the fields and add any advanced settings if necessary. Click the "Create" button when you are satisfied.
Figure 1.4. shows the Create Payment Link Page
Payment Link Fields Explained:
After clicking the "Create Payment Link" button, you will be prompted to enter the core information for your Payment link, which includes:
Link Name: Enter the primary name of the Payment Link.
Purpose of Payment: Add a short description of what this payment entails.
Link Tag (Optional): This tag will not be visible to your customers. Its purpose is to assist you with filtering payments in your Reports.
Enable Minimum Payment (Optional): Enable this toggle to enter a minimum payment amount that customers should pay. N.B., if this is enabled, it overrides the Amount field.
Amount: Enter the payment figure the customer will pay.
With the previous fields filled, you can click the "Create" button to create a Payment Link and advance to Step 5.
If further configuration is desired, use the following additional advanced fields* and settings to continue creating your Payment Link:
Enable Product Link: Use this toggle to use a previously created Product & Service listing for your Payment Link. Find more information about this feature in this article.
Search Product Listings: Use the search bar to find and select a previously created listing, OR
Add Item: Use the "Add Item" button to create a new Product & Service Listing.
Quantity Amount: Set the amount of product a customer can purchase.
Quantity Settings: Check this box if you would like to allow customers to adjust the amount of product they can purchase.
Custom Fields: Use this toggle to insert customised fields for your customer to fill out during checkout.
Digital Downloads: Enable this toggle if you would like to make a digital file available for download upon purchase.
File Name: Enter the primary name of the download file.
File URL vs. File Upload Toggle: Enable the appropriate download method, i.e. via a URL to a download page that you provide OR by uploading a file hosted by the Buzz Business Cloud. Depending on the chosen method, a field will be made available for the URL or to upload the file.
File URL: Enter the hyperlink for the website download page that customers can collect their digital file from, OR
Upload File: Add your digital download file directly to your Payment Link.
Download Limit: Enter a maximum number of times a customer can download the file. Leave blank for unlimited downloads.
Download Expiry: Enter the number of days the download link expires after purchase, or leave blank so that it never expires.
Redirect Link: Use this toggle to add a website URL customers will be sent to after payment completion.
Enable Email Notifications: Enter additional email addresses that will receive notifications each time this Payment Link is used.
Enable Image Upload: Add an image to be used in the display of your Payment Link.
Settings: These features affect the payment aspect of your Payment Link.
Buyer Incurs Fees: Enable this toggle to pass transaction fees onto the customer.
Single Use: Enable this toggle to disable this Payment Link after a payment is made. This is useful for one-time payments.
*Disclaimer: Invoice feature availability varies depending on your chosen plan. Please visit our Buzz Business Cloud Pricing Page to see all features & compare plans.
Step 5
You will be sent to a page with the URL of your Payment Link. You can click the Preview button to see a preview of your Payment Link. You can also share your Payment Link via various methods with your customers.
Figure 1.5 shows the Share Payment Link Area
You’ve completed the process of creating a Payment Link!
If you require further assistance, please send us a message via live chat, and we will work together on using your Buzz Business Cloud Account features. Click on this image located on the bottom right of your screen to chat with us.
Figure 1.6. shows our Help Chat Box