How to Create and Share Checkout Links

Imagine being able to sell something with just a link. No website to build, no shopping cart to configure, no checkout flow to design. You create a link, share it, and your customer pays. That's exactly what Ponkan checkout links do.

What is a checkout link?

A checkout link is a URL that takes your customer to a hosted payment page. When they visit the link, they see what you're selling, enter their payment details, and complete the purchase. An order is created, you get paid, and the customer gets a confirmation — all automatically.

You can share checkout links anywhere:

In an email to a client
On social media (Instagram bio, Twitter, Facebook)
In messaging apps like Viber, WhatsApp, or Messenger
As a QR code printed on a flyer or business card
As a "Buy Now" button embedded on your website

Creating your first checkout link

Here's how to create a checkout link from your Ponkan dashboard:

Go to Checkout Links in the sidebar
Click Create Link
Give your link a name (this is for your reference — customers won't see it)
Select the products you want to include
Click Create

Your checkout link is ready. Copy the URL and share it wherever your customers are.

Bundling multiple products

Checkout links aren't limited to a single product. You can bundle several products into one link, and customers will see all of them on the payment page.

This is perfect for:

Product bundles — "Starter Kit" with three related items
Service packages — "Full Branding Package" that includes logo, business card, and social media templates
Event registrations — Conference ticket + workshop add-on

Just select multiple products when creating your checkout link, and they'll all appear together.

Customizing your links

Custom URLs

By default, Ponkan generates a random URL for your checkout link. But you can set a custom slug to make it more memorable:

Instead of ponkan.app/checkout/x7k9m2p4, you could have ponkan.app/checkout/summer-sale — much easier to share and remember.

Expiration dates

Running a limited-time offer? You can set your checkout link to expire on a specific date. After that date, the page will no longer accept purchases. This is great for:

Flash sales
Early-bird pricing
Seasonal promotions
Limited-edition drops

Discount codes

Want to offer a promotion? Create a discount code in your dashboard and your customers can apply it at checkout. You control the discount amount (percentage or fixed), how many times it can be used, and when it expires.

Tracking your results

Every checkout link comes with its own analytics, so you can see:

How many people visited the checkout page
How many completed a purchase
Total revenue generated from that link
Conversion rate — the percentage of visitors who bought

This helps you understand which channels drive the most sales. If your Instagram link converts at 8% but your email link converts at 25%, you know where to focus your marketing efforts.

Real-world examples

Here are some ways real businesses use Ponkan checkout links:

A freelance designer shares a link in her Instagram bio for booking consultations
A bakery prints QR codes on table tents so customers can order from their phone
A course creator drops a checkout link in his YouTube video descriptions
A nonprofit shares donation links in email newsletters
A photographer sends personalized links to clients for booking sessions

Tips for getting the most out of checkout links

Keep your product descriptions clear — Customers should know exactly what they're buying at a glance
Use custom slugs for marketing — ponkan.app/checkout/holiday-bundle is more shareable than a random string
Set up multiple links for different channels — Create separate links for email, social media, and in-person sales so you can track where revenue comes from
Combine with discount codes — A checkout link paired with a limited-time discount code is a powerful sales tool

What's next?

Checkout links are the fastest way to start selling. Once you're up and running, explore these guides:

Set up invoicing — For billing clients on projects or recurring services
Connect GCash and Maya — Let your customers pay with their favorite e-wallets
Quick start guide — If you haven't set up your account yet, start here