Sell Online with Your Website: Accept Payments with Stripe

Many shop owners, tradespeople and freelancers think a small business website is only there to introduce their business: an address, opening hours, a few photos and a phone number. That already matters a lot, but your Flopix website can do more. With the Stripe payment option, it also becomes a way to sell online and get paid by your customers, right from your pages, without building a complicated online store.

In this article, we cover what you can sell, how to turn on online payments in a few minutes, where the money goes and how to keep track of your orders.

A brochure website that can also earn you money

A brochure website brings in visitors, builds trust and encourages people to get in touch. But between the moment a customer is convinced and the moment they pay, there is often a phone call, a message or an appointment. Every extra step is a chance to lose the sale. By adding a secure payment button to your website, you let customers pay the moment they decide, day or night, even when your shop is closed.

This is not an online store with hundreds of products and a complex shopping cart to manage. It is a simple solution designed for small businesses: you describe what you sell, and a payment button appears on your website.

What you can sell from your website

Online payments work for a wide range of businesses. Here are a few examples:

• A signature product: a gift box, a handmade piece, a gift card, an item made in your workshop.
• A service: a photo session, a private lesson, an assessment, an at-home visit.
• A booking to lock in a time slot or confirm an order in advance.
• A recurring plan: a membership, a monthly box, ongoing coaching billed every month.

Turn on online payments, step by step

You will find this option in your customer dashboard, in the Advanced options section of your website. It is available as soon as your site is live, free trial included, and it comes with your subscription at no extra cost. It takes about five minutes:

• Connect your Stripe account, or create one if you do not have one yet.
• Describe your product: its name, a short description and its price.
• Pick the payment type: one-time payment or monthly subscription.
• Save: a secure payment button appears on your website.

Customers click the button, pay securely through Stripe, and the order shows up in your dashboard. No technical skills are needed, and there is nothing to install.

One-time payment or monthly subscription

One-time payment

The customer pays once, for a product or a service. This is the most common setup: one purchase, one payment, one order. It fits the vast majority of shops and service businesses.

Monthly subscription

The customer is charged automatically every month. It is ideal for a membership, regular classes, a maintenance service or any offer your customers renew. You no longer have to chase anyone to get paid, and your income becomes more predictable.

Where does the money go?

This is the question we hear most often, and the answer is simple: the money goes straight to your Stripe account. Flopix never collects payments on your behalf and takes no commission on your sales. Only Stripe's standard fees apply, just like for any business that uses Stripe. You stay in full control of your payments from your own account.

Stripe is one of the most widely used online payment providers in the world. Your customers pay in a secure environment they often already know, which reassures them right when they reach for their card.

Track your orders from your dashboard

Every order placed on your website shows up in your Flopix dashboard. You follow your sales in the same place as the rest of your website, without juggling several tools or digging through your inbox.

Our tips to sell more online

• A clear name: customers should understand at a glance what they are buying.
• An honest description: spell out what is included, the timing and any conditions.
• A visible offer: mention it in your description, on social media and in your shop.
• Start simple: one well presented offer beats ten confusing ones.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Stripe account first?

No. If you do not have one, you create it when you connect your website. If you already have one, you just connect it in a few clicks.

Does Flopix take a commission on my sales?

No, none at all. The money goes straight to your Stripe account, and only Stripe's standard fees apply.

Can I offer a subscription to my customers?

Yes. When you describe your product, choose monthly subscription instead of one-time payment.

Does this option cost extra?

No. It is included in your Flopix subscription and available as soon as your website is live, including during the free trial.