Registering your domain name is a lot easier than you might think. There are a vast number of domain name registrars to choose from but we strongly suggest DomainsforCPAs.com for a number of reasons. It’s cheaper, it’s easier to find tech support when you need it, and your domain name will automatically be directed toward our servers as soon as the purchase is complete. You can begin using your email and website immediately!

1. Once you’re at the Domains for CPAs page, enter your desired domain name. (see below).

2. If the domain name is available you will see a screen such as displayed below. Don’t check any of the other boxes (think of this and the next couple screens as “The Impulse Buying Lane” at the supermarket), just scroll down and click “Continue”.

3. Enter the information necessary to create an account with DomainsforCPAs.com

4. In the next screen, confirm that your contact information is correct and decide how many years you want to register the domain name for, then hit “Continue”. The “auto-renew” protection is already enabled, so you don’t need to manually renew your website each year.

5. On the next screen decide what level security you want for your domain. The Standard level is included for no extra cost and is the basic set-up. Select “Checkout” to continue.

6. This brings you to the Shopping Cart checkout screen. Select your payment method and then select the boxes next to Domain Registration Agreement and Universal Terms of Service. Then click “Continue With Checkout”.

7. Now it’s time to create the login ID and password for you new account. You will probably want to change the numeric user name to one you will more easily remember. In the “Stay Informed” section check yes or no as it applies (examples displayed in the following graphic), and click “Continue With Checkout”.

8. Enter your billing and credit card information, then click “Checkout Now”.

9. You are done, the domain name is yours! Domains for CPAs will send you a confirmation email with your user ID number and your password. Save this information for your files, but there’s no need to sign into your account now. Your domain will automatically be directed toward our nameservers.

1. Go to PayPal’s Signup Page and click on the Sign Up link on the top of the page.

2. On the next page, Select Business Account then Select the country in which you live then click Continue.

3. You’ll be prompted to select a specific “payment solution” from a drop down menu. Select Website Payments Standard.

4. Over the next several pages you’ll enter your Business Information, PayPal login and password choices, Bank Account verification information and confirm your email address.

Make sure you remember which email address you set as your PayPal login address, you’ll need that in a moment to set up the payment form on your website.

After completing the signup forms, PayPal will ask you to “Set up your payment solution.” You can skip this step, once your Bank information is verified by PayPal, all you need is your email address and your website’s SiteManager will do the rest.

Now login to the Firm Portal and click on Modify Website to bring you to Site Manager. If you don’t know how to login to Portal, Click Here.

When you get into the Site Manager, please click on the Add a Page button on the Site Manager toolbar and select the Pay My Fee page, then click on the Add button.

Now go to Firm Information by clicking the Firm Info button on the Navigation Toolbar. From Firm Info, click the Add-On Tools tab and paste your PayPal Code into the field that says PayPal Code.

Click Save on the bottom of the page. That’s it. A PayPal icon will show up on your page and your Online Payment page complete. Now you’re ready to accept payments.