Author: Maria Sparagis

  • What Stripe’s $70B Valuation and Sequoia Deal Means for You

    Payment system giant Stripe has seen its valuation soar to an impressive $70 billion, up significantly from last year. This surge comes as Sequoia Capital, a prominent venture capital firm and long-time investor in Stripe, has offered to purchase up to $861 million worth of shares from investors looking to cash out. Despite experiencing a…

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  • Mastering Abandoned Cart Emails

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    Abandoned customer carts are a common problem for ecommerce businesses, with an average cart abandonment rate of 69.57% across all industries. When potential customers add items to their cart but leave without completing the purchase, it represents a significant loss of potential revenue. However, abandoned cart emails can be a powerful tool to recover these…

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  • What Is a Virtual Credit Card and How to Accept It for Subscriptions

    Virtual cards are revolutionizing the way consumers shop online and manage finances. These digital-only payment methods offer a secure, convenient alternative to traditional plastic credit cards. In this post, we’ll explore what virtual cards are, how they benefit both customers and merchants, and their role in the world of subscriptions and recurring payments. PROTECT YOUR…

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  • Credit Card Decline Code 51: Insufficient Funds (and how to save the sale)

    Are you an online business owner tired of losing sales due to credit card declines? One of the most common reasons for a payment not going through is decline code 51, which means the customer’s card has insufficient funds. But don’t worry – you can turn these declines into opportunities with the right approach. In…

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  • Best Stripe Alternatives for International Sellers

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    Are you an international seller looking to expand your online business and reach customers in the United States? If so, you’ve likely encountered the challenges of finding a reliable payment processor that caters to your unique needs. Stripe and PayPal, two of the most popular options, may not always be the best fit for merchants…

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