Forums > Site Announcements > You can now include a PayPal button at the end of your reviews and blog posts

As you may already know, HonestGamers has for some time allowed all contributors to head to their Settings page and provide information that will in turn allow a Patreon button to appear at the end of that contributor's reviews and blog posts around the site. Today, one of you submitted a suggestion through the site's Contact queue, pointing out that some readers might wish to support a writer but may not have a Patreon account. Meanwhile, PayPal is a commonly used and generally trusted way to send money around the world. Many of us already do have accounts.

After brief consideration, I decided this suggestion had merit, so I've just finished the code that will allow a PayPal button to appear at the end of your posts. A user can click to send money once, or to set up a recurring monthly payment. The only fee for this service is the one PayPal charges whenever money is sent. HonestGamers sees no revenue from PayPal donations unless you read my content and choose to make a donation through the link that now appears at the end of my own reviews and blog posts. I'm just happy to continue hosting your content, when you see fit to share it.

For those who contribute reviews frequently, or who post on their blog a lot, and especially for those who may cultivate an audience for that quality content on social media or by building positive word of mouth, the new donation button will hopefully be a great way to generate additional revenue to reward that hard work. I don't know how many people will actually find it useful, or how many people will care to donate. It's just there as an option if you want to use it to let your readers show their support and appreciation with money.

Thanks, each of you, for continuing to use HonestGamers to share your reviews and other content, and for letting me know when you have ideas on how the site and community may be further improved. I can't always implement your ideas quickly--or at all--but I do consider all feedback and I appreciate your participation. Have a great day!

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