What’s the best way to handle payments when selling websites?

I've found Escrow.com to be a great option. You outline what you're delivering, agree on a price, then the buyer puts the money into a neutral account. Once they receive the product and confirm everything is good, I get paid. It's a win-win.

For larger businesses, I often go for direct ACH payments since it helps me avoid Stripe's 3% fee. But if I'm dealing with someone I don't know well, I stick to Stripe for the security of credit card payments.

Contracts, invoices, and bank transfers are my go-to. If I don't need recurring payments, I prefer to skip Stripe and keep it simple.

I usually have clients sign a contract before using Square for payments. It just streamlines everything.

Honestly, I think Stripe can be a bit over-complicated. Using an invoicing platform like Square or Hello Bonsai is much easier. Clients always sign a contract first.