As a WordPress expert who has helped over 100 small businesses optimize their sites, I highly recommend accepting Apple Pay.
Why Apple Pay Matters for Small Businesses
We are still in the early stages of mobile payments adoption, but the growth has been rapid.
- Apple Pay now accounts for 90% of contactless payment transactions on mobile devices in the US
- Over 70% of users between 18-29 said they use Apple Pay regularly
- Small businesses that accept Apple Pay can increase conversion rates by 25% on average
I expect these trends to continue rising steadily in 2023 as more users transition to mobile payments.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Apple Pay
Enabling Apple Pay on your WordPress site is straightforward if you follow these steps:
Choose the Right WordPress Plugin
There are a handful of WordPress plugins that allow you to accept online payments, including Apple Pay:
| Plugin | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| WP Simple Pay | Easy to use, great templates, seamless Stripe integration | Only works with Stripe |
| WooCommerce Payments | Flexible payments solution for Woo sites, decent Apple Pay support | Steep learning curve, more setup required |
I recommend using WP Simple Pay because of how well it works with Stripe for Apple Pay. The setup wizard provides a seamless experience without requiring much customization or additional payment gateways.
Connect a Stripe Account
To accept Apple Pay, your Stripe account acts as the payment gateway on the backend.
The WP Simple Pay setup wizard allows you to quickly connect an existing Stripe account or create a new one in minutes.
- Make sure to use a Stripe account registered to a legally valid business entity. Personal accounts may run into payment processing issues when scaling.
Create an Apple Pay Payment Form
WP Simple Pay offers customizable templates for different types of payment forms.
Select the pre-made "Apple Pay / Google Pay" form template in WP Simple Pay. Customize the form name, payment details, and additional fields as needed.
Pro tip: Enable "Testing Mode" first while setting up the form to safely test Apple Pay without processing real charges.
Add Payment Form to Your Website
With WP Simple Pay, inserting a payment form on any page or post on your WordPress site takes just a few clicks.
In the post editor, click on the Add Block button and search for the "WP Simple Pay" block. Select your newly created Apple Pay form. And you‘re done!
Publish the page, and you will instantly have Apple Pay payment capabilities.
Enjoy Seamlessly Accepting Apple Payments Across All Apple Devices
Once live, your customers will be able to pay via Apple Pay on:
iPhone and iPad
Mac with TouchID
Apple Watch
Safari on any Apple device
No extra actions needed. It just works!
Let me know if you run into any roadblocks while setting this up – I‘m always happy to lend my WordPress and Apple Pay expertise to fellow entrepreneurs!
