Author: Maria Sparagis

As President of DirectPayNet, I make it my mission to help merchants find the best payment solutions for their online business, especially if they are categorized as high-risk merchants. I help setup localized payments modes and have tons of other tricks to increase sales! I am an avid traveler, conference speaker and love to attend any event that allows me to learn about technology. I am fascinated by anything related to digital currency especially Bitcoin and the Blockchain.

Customer Data is Your Black Friday Goldmine

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Black Friday isn’t just about slashing prices, it’s your golden opportunity to gather customer data that fuels your marketing efforts throughout the entire year. Immediate sales are great, but the real treasure is building a robust customer database that drives long-term revenue. SECURE YOUR BLACK FRIDAY LEADS The Power of Referral Programs The statistics paint […]

StripeIsHoldingFunds! How to get your withheld funds back from Stripe

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Stripe is one of the most popular PSPs (payment service provider) in the world. It’s quick and easy setup also makes it one of the most accessible. But this PSP is not without its drawbacks. Stripe holding funds is one of the biggest issues we see from businesses who want to utilize its services. Here’s […]

Credit Card Decline Code 54: Expired Card (and how to save the sale)

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When a customer’s credit card expires, it triggers decline code 54. This decline code indicates the card’s expiration date has passed, making it invalid for transactions. The issue now is how the customer can make the payment and how you can prevent any further processing fees for attempting an expired card. We have the solution. […]

GHL SaaS Mode Improves Checkout with Authorize.net and NMI

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GoHighLevel has improved its SaaS Mode by expanding beyond Stripe to include NMI, Authorize.net, and Square as payment processors. This game-changing update transforms how agencies and businesses can manage their subscription-based services and recurring billing needs. For years, businesses faced a significant limitation – they could only process recurring payments through Stripe. Now, agencies can […]

There’s Still Room in the ED Meds Online Marketplace

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The erectile dysfunction treatment market is alive and well with plenty of room for new players. While digital health companies have revolutionized access to ED medications, they’ve also revealed significant opportunities for innovation and market expansion. Our analysis below looks at how new players can enter and compete in this fast-changing field. We focus on […]