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 Respond to Negative Reviews on Your Shopify Store

    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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  • Stripe Tokens, How to Migrate Them Before It’s Too Late

    If you’re running a subscription-based business and using Stripe for payment processing, you’ve likely encountered Stripe Tokens. These tokens, also known as network tokens, represent encrypted customer payment data stored in a secure vault. While using Stripe Tokens for subscriptions may seem convenient, relying solely on them can put your business at risk. In this…

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