Author: Maria Sparagis

  • Overcoming Payment Gateway Issues for Drop Shipping Merchants

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    There are plenty of benefits to starting a drop shipping store. The lack of a brick-and-mortar storefront plus zero need for inventory warehousing takes away most of the cost of having your own business. And while there are certainly some downsides (that can usually be avoided), the pros far outweigh the cons. However, an issue…

  • How New Crypto Coins Are Affecting the Industry 

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    After the initial success of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), interest from investors in new crypto tokens, sometimes referred to as altcoins, has never been higher. So how does the release of these new digital assets impact the market? What is driving the current demand for blockchain-based currencies and apps? Let’s take a look at…

  • FAQ Friday: What Are the Best Chargeback Prevention Strategies?

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    Chargebacks are something every merchant faces. Unfortunately, there’s never going to be a day when you enjoy 0% chargebacks. However, with most merchants losing 2% – 8% off their top-line revenue, it’s no surprise that you’ll want to take action. The good news is that are numerous ways to increase your bottom line. From implementing…

  • How to Prevent Rogue Affiliates from Derailing Your Business

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    The affiliate marketing growth strategy has been around for decades. Business owners have long loved the simplicity and low-risk nature of only having to pay out a marketing expense after an affiliate makes a sale.  However, it’s no longer quite as win-win as it might seem.  What was once one of the lowest-risk forms of…