Author: Maria Sparagis

  • How to Prevent Declines on Your Upsells — Stripe Guide

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    Stripe keeps declining your upsells, and you’re watching potential revenue slip away with every “do_not_honor” error. You’re not alone in this frustration. Hundreds of funnel builders using platforms like Systeme, ClickFunnels, and Shopify face this exact problem daily. Especially when their upsells trigger Code 59 fraud alerts. Let me share a real question I received…

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  • You’re MATCH-Listed, Now What?

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    The MATCH list is one of the most dreaded realities for business owners. Finding out you’re on the list is debilitating, leaving you stranded with no guidance on how to move forward. We’re here to help. Understanding the MATCH list, why you’re on it, who put you on it, and how to accept payments is…

    Member Alert To Control High-Risk (MATCH) Merchants: the six-word phrase that every merchant dreads seeing.
  • Shopify’s Third-Party Transaction Fees

    Yes, Shopify charges additional fees when you choose a payment processor other than Shopify Payments. But don’t run off just yet! There are major benefits to using an alternative payment processor. Their fee structure affects thousands of merchants who want to use their preferred payment gateway while staying on Shopify’s platform. You’re not alone and…

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  • The 2025 Email Marketing and Lead Nurturing Blueprint

    Running an online business means you’re constantly looking for ways to connect with potential customers and turn them into buyers. But your audience gets bombarded with marketing messages every single day. So how do you cut through the noise and build real relationships that lead to sales? The answer is smartly using email marketing for…

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  • Is Stripe Atlas Worth It? Pros and Cons

    Stripe Atlas can power up entrepreneurs launching US-based businesses from anywhere in the world. This service promises to eliminate the traditional barriers that prevent international founders from establishing American companies. But does it deliver on its promises, and what should online business owners know before diving in? APPLY FOR A DEDICATED MERCHANT ACCOUNT What Stripe…

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