Use Google Docs & Google Checkout to Sell Online

The Google Checkout store gadget -- a new offering just released to Google Labs -- allows anyone to create an online store using a Google spreadsheet. How does it all work?

Using new Spreadsheet Data APIs, we've integrated Google Docs and Google Checkout to make online selling a breeze. In three simple steps, you'll be able to create an online store that's powered by Google Checkout and has inventory managed and stored in a Google spreadsheet.

No complicated coding or technical tasks are required. You can get your first online store up-and-running in under five minutes.

1. Sign up for Google Checkout
2. List products you want to sell in a Google spreadsheet
3. Place the Google Checkout store gadget on your website. (Also supported: Google Sites, Blogger, and iGoogle).

Ready to get started? Create your online store using the Google Checkout store gadget today.

Here's a quick summary of the required steps.

1. Sign up for Google Checkout

Signing up for Google Checkout is quick and easy. You'll use your Checkout account to process orders placed at your new online store. Plus, Checkout can also help you attract new leads, convert more sales, and enjoy sophisticated protection against fraud.



2. List products you want to sell in a Google Docs spreadsheet

First, create a copy of our template spreadsheet. Next, replace the sample inventory with your own. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the set-up and publishing of your spreadsheet.



3. Place the Google Checkout store gadget on your website.

You can embed the store gadget anywhere you'd like. The step-by-step guide has detailed instructions for embedding your new online store in Google Sites, Blogger, iGoogle, or your personal website. Sample sites with the gadget embedded:


Learn more about the Google Checkout store gadget, or review our troubleshooting guide if you have any difficulty implementing the Checkout store gadget on your site.

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