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.

ShopifyClosedMyStore (and How to Reopen It FAST)

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If you’ve landed on this page, chances are Shopify has unexpectedly closed your store. Panic may be setting in as you wonder what happened and how to get your business back up and running. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll uncover the most common reasons why Shopify closed your store […]

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 […]

StripeShutMeDown! How to Recover and Keep Your Business Running

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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. […]

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

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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 […]

Cold DMs Could Be Your Secret Marketing Weapon

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Cold DMs, or cold direct messages, are the modern equivalent of cold calling and cold emailing. Instead of picking up the phone or sending an unsolicited email, businesses are now sliding into potential customers’ DMs on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even TikTok. Just like their predecessors, cold DMing aim to start […]