This integration comes hot on the heels of Create.net's added security and payments features such as Shared SSL certificate and partnership with Stripe.

PayPal Website Payments Pro is the latest in a wide range of payment gateways offered by Create.net, now at a total of 13 and with more in the pipeline.

"We've had an extremely positive experience from the outset. Integration with the Create.net system was quick, simple and trouble free," said Gary McConnell, owner of Jade Bagua, who imports and sells oriental goods such as silks, dresses and gifts through his website jadebagua.com.

"The popularity of PayPal Website Payments Pro with our customers has been so positive and conclusive that we've removed all other payment gateways from our website. About 20% of customers now make payments using their PayPal account, 30% via the PayPal Virtual Terminal and 50% via credit or debit card. The Create.net order management system integrates perfectly with PayPal Website Payments Pro, too."

Create.net founder Simon Kimber said "This is an exciting opportunity for businesses who run their online enterprises with Create.net to take advantage of the advanced features of PayPal Website Payments Pro, further boosting customer confidence in their site and giving their visitors a wider choice of how to pay through their checkout.

"We believe it's crucial for online businesses to be able to offer quick and easy payments to their customers and PayPal Website Payments Pro is a great factor in ensuring this."

PayPal Website Payments Pro joins well-known gateways such as WorldPay, Sage Pay and Global Iris in allowing payments through Create.net's powerful and feature-filled shop checkout and DIY website builder.