Overview of PayPal Website Payments Standard and Pro
This overview is targeted for the web designer and developer so that they can better advise their customers
Website Payments Standard and Pro are both extensive eCommerce solutions that cover a wide range of features. The Pro product is comparable to other Internet merchant solutions like Authorize.net or Innovative Merchant Solutions, and others, therefore the same issues would apply. This article it primarily targeted to the Web Designer, Developer or business owner that is considering using PayPal in an eCommerce solution. It is assumed that you have reviewed the PayPal documentation, and though it addresses the "how" on so many issues, it does leave out or is silent on a number of important questions that you need to know to best understand the best solution for you needs.