{"id":11268,"date":"2018-01-26T11:13:58","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T09:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=11268"},"modified":"2023-07-11T08:06:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T05:06:37","slug":"accept-bitcoin-on-wordpress-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/accept-bitcoin-on-wordpress-site\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Accept Bitcoin on WordPress – Your Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although Bitcoin is unpredictable, its value and mainstream usage has steadily risen, much to the satisfaction of those owning the coins. Not only that, but many consumers, businesses, and even payment processors have begun to recognize Bitcoin as a viable payment method, and that is why more and more online businesses want to learn how to accept Bitcoin on WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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In this guide, we’ll first dive a little deeper into why you should consider accepting Bitcoin<\/a> on your WordPress site, then we’ll get into how to actually do it<\/a>. Finally, we’ll wrap it up by answering a few frequently asked questions<\/a> related to accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Let’s get started!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is the main reason to accept Bitcoin on WordPress? \ud83d\udcb0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As many of us know, WordPress lets users build ecommerce sites with a plugin like WooCommerce. WooCommerce<\/a> connects to many payment gateways like Stripe<\/a>, PayPal<\/a>, and Payoneer. \ud83d\udd0c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only problem is that some customers in other countries aren’t able to use those payment gateways, whereas Bitcoin is available to anyone. Furthermore, some consumers would rather pay with Bitcoin (as opposed to a credit card), so that’s yet another way to ensure sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the business side of it, there are all sorts of use cases for accepting Bitcoin on your WordPress site. For example, content marketers can sell premium subscriptions and accept Bitcoin as an alternative payment. Online stores can place a Bitcoin button next to the credit card field. Even bloggers and charities could ask for a Bitcoin donation, with the possibility of cashing it out immediately or waiting to see the value of that payment increase over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line is that by accepting Bitcoin on WordPress, you provide an additional payment option that is accessible to everyone with an internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What are some other reasons to accept Bitcoin on WordPress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Along with the ability to accept payments from more customers, and its potential for enhanced international transactions, Bitcoin offers some other interesting advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n