Author: Maria Sparagis

  • Credit Card Decline Code 85 (and what to do about it)

    Have you ever had a customer’s credit card decline, even though they insist there’s no issue with their account? Chances are, you’ve encountered a credit card decline code. These codes are the payment processor’s way of telling you why a transaction didn’t go through. While some codes are straightforward, others can leave you scratching your…

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  • How to Ensure Your Merchant Account Application Is Approved

    Any business that wants to accept credit and debit card payments needs a merchant account. Without one, you can’t accept payments. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to increase your chances of merchant application approval. START YOUR MERCHANT ACCOUNT APPLICATION Is your product or service clear and understandable? “What are…

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  • How to Respond to Negative Reviews on Your Shopify Store

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    No matter how good or how unique your product is, your entire business can be ruined by negative reviews. Luckily, negative reviews can be flipped around and become a powerful marketing tool. Here’s how you should respond to negative Shopify reviews (even the worst of the worst). SECURE YOUR SHOPIFY STORE WITH A BACKUP PAYMENT…

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  • StripeShutMeDown! How to Recover and Keep Your Business Running

    You wake up one morning, excited to check your Stripe account and see the latest sales figures, only to find a gut-wrenching email stating that your account has been terminated. Panic sets in as you realize your primary payment processor is no longer available, putting your entire business at risk. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.…

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