Here's a follow up question.
Apparently there is some API called 'websockets' (I apologize, I know *nothing* about web based programming) which is some kind of standardized way to do communications over the internet and might talk to things like the blockchain.info service.
So, would the strategy I need be to integrate a lightweight C++ implementation of a websocket client, something like:
https://github.com/dhbaird/easywsclientAnd then just put my various payment requests to the blockchain.info site?
Sorry, I apologize for my ignorance but this really just isn't my area of expertise. Ask me about how to program game engines and I can help you out there....
Thanks,
John