=== Tip My Work - HostJane Payments ===
Contributors: hostjane
Tags: payments, paypal, stripe, apple pay, google pay, send money, cash, accept cards, cart, checkout, donations, e-commerce
Requires at least: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Accept payments for your work with HostJane, a fast-growing marketplace for freelance services.

== Description ==

The [HostJane marketplace](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace) payments plugin for WordPress makes it easy for you to accept tips, donations and payments from your blog or website, allowing your clients and fans to become paid supporters of your HostJane studio from your site.

It takes 30 seconds to activate the plugin and to place your HostJane button anywhere on your site. The button allows supporters to make a tip or payment pledge from your site, then directs fans to your HostJane studio where they can easily complete a one-off payment powered by Stripe. You can withdraw cleared payments to your bank or PayPal account from HostJane in 5 days.

= Turn your skill into cash =

Create your free studio at HostJane in just a few minutes, add a service, and link your PayPal or bank account to start receiving payments via MasterCard, VISA and AMEX credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. With the HostJane WordPress plugin, you can accept direct payments from your website visitors, without having to wait for your monthly Google adsense or affiliate revenue income to be deposited.

= Sell or teach anything you can deliver online =

HostJane was started during the Covid pandemic to make it easier for [freelancers to sell virtual services](https://www.hostjane.com/about) and work with students, entrepreneurs, small businesses and creatives online.

With a unique kanban-style board workspace inside orders, it's easy to collaborate with anyone remotely using HostJane, organize tasks and complete even complex projects effectively.

= Keep money moving =

Whether you're creating: web and mobile development, software, art and animation, writing, voiceovers, translation, digital business services including tax prep and legal advice, or teaching your students a language online, HostJane is a free, fast and convenient platform to expand your audience as a freelance creator and keep money moving.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Latest version for HostJane payments plugin for WordPress by Team HostJane

= 1.0.1 =
Bug fixes

= 1.0.2 =
Add icon.png, updating typo

== Installation ==
Installing widget (one-time step)

- Install from WordPress Plugin Directory: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/hostjane](https://wordpress.org/plugins/hostjane)
- Install the plugin by searching "HostJane" from the WordPress Plugin Directory which is accessible from the WordPress Administration Plugins > Add New Screen.

**Prerequisites**

1. Installed and enabled HostJane Payments plugin for WordPress: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/hostjane](https://wordpress.org/plugins/hostjane)
2. A HostJane seller account (studio): [https://www.hostjane.com/sell](https://www.hostjane.com/sell) - you need to add at least 1 service to HostJane to upgrade to a free studio

**Activate button**

1. Go to HostJane plugin page from the sidebar
2. Under "Your HostJane username", enter your HostJane username then click Save.
3. Check "Enable tip button"
4. Save changes

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is HostJane? =

HostJane is how we work remote - a global [freelance services platform](https://www.hostjane.com/about) that allows people to buy and sell skills online in a better workspace.

As a business resource for fast and affordable work, HostJane connects remote freelancers to individuals and businesses with an emphasis on low-cost, high value services delivered virtually.

**Web / Mobile / Tech**

- Hire turnkey freelance [web developers](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/web-mobile-tech-freelancers) who can build, redesign or bug fix your website or web project.
- Build powerful WordPress websites with inspiring [WordPress developers](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/web-mobile-tech-freelancers/wordpress) who use cutting-edge methods to keep your WP website ranking highly for SEO and social marketing.
- Find trendy [web designers](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/web-mobile-tech-freelancers/web-design-apps) and [mobile apps developers](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/web-mobile-tech-freelancers/apps-mobile) who can make your next website and online destination for your business goals.
- Expore [Crypto and NFT freelancers](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/web-mobile-tech-freelancers/blockchain-cryptocurrency-nfts) on HostJane offer expert guidance and support in blockchain payments and projects involving cryptocurrency, crypto security and digital market exchanges like Binance.

**Online Lessons / Creative Freelancers**

- Improve educational and homework skills with [online tutors](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/online-tutors) teaching online lessons in any subject by Skype or Zoom - from [English language teachers](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/online-tutors/language-tutors/english-lessons) to [French lessons](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/online-tutors/language-tutors/french-lessons) and [math lessons](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/online-tutors/math-lessons) for high school, SAT, college and university exam prep.
- Learn a new instrument from the violin to drums with [online music lessons](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/online-tutors/music-lessons) held remotely.
- Browse talented [logo graphic designers](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/design-art-video-voice/graphic-design-logos) with expertise in Adobe and professional graphic design software. From book design to gorgeouys custom icon sets to file conversion, HostJane has solutions for every business.
- Design assets that will amaze your audience from [video editing](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/design-art-video-voice/video-animation), 2D and 3D animators; hire [professional illustrators](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/design-art-video-voice/freelance-artists-other-art) who can create original creative and commercial designs for your private use, non-profit project or business venture.
- Cover your audio and music needs with [freelance voiceovers](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/design-art-video-voice/voice-over-acting), [studio musicians](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/design-art-video-voice/studio-musicians-session-singers), singers and sound producers.

**SEO / Digital Marketing / SMM**

- Outsource your [digital business marketing](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/business-admin-support/digital-marketing) and your [virtual assistant](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/business-admin-support/personal-virtual-assistants) needs to remote workers who are on-hand 24/7 to support your business goals.
- Affordable [human translation services](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/writing-translation-freelancers/translation) for general, technical and certified translation is available on HostJane, using the same native, bilingual speakers who remotely work for well-known translation companies at dramatically reduced price per word to slash your costs.
- Discover on-demand [freelance writers](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/writing-translation-freelancers) in any genre for business or creative writing tasks, [experienced editors](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/categories/writing-translation-freelancers/editing-proofreading), article writers, bloggers, podcasters and  to expertly handle your literary, editing and copywriting needs.

HostJane also offers customers high-quality [VPS hosting](https://www.hostjane.com/hosting) and [managed WordPress hosting](https://www.hostjane.com/hosting/vps-hosting-wizard/?appType=1&app=0) services to people and businesses sick of slow loading websites.

= Will the HostJane payments plugin slow down my website? =

No, great care has been taken to ensure the plugin is lightweight and fast, does not interfere with popular themes, web templates and plugins, with net zero effect on your website's pagespeed or loading time.

= Can I download invoices for tax? =

Yes, inside your HostJane account, head to [payment reporting](https://www.hostjane.com/marketplace/reporting) to view your financial history, download payment invoices, make payout requests with payment filters.

= How fast do I get paid? =

Request a payout from cleared funds in your HostJane account [after 5 days of receiving deposits](https://www.hostjane.com/legal/marketplace-terms). The balance can then be transferred to your U.S. or international bank account or PayPal account, depending on your bank's fees. There is no minimum threshold. Your clients and fans will be able to use PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and all major credit cards to pay you.

== Screenshots ==
1. Activate the tip payments button on your Wordpress website, blogs and e-commerce shops
2. Accept tips from a beautifully designed widget that loads fast on every page
3. Check your HostJane earnings and stats over a period of time

== Changelog ==

* First release of Tip My Work - HostJane Payments for WordPress (Paypal & Stripe Checkout) by HostJane Marketplace