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Dec 19, 2024 • 12min

You CAN PROFIT from Insufficient Funds Errors—Here's How

Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-usInsufficient funds, error code 51 in your payment gateway, doesn't have to the end of that customer's journey. Aside from the obvious, here's what insufficient funds can mean and 4 ways to save the sale and profit from these customers.0:00 Intro0:47 Insufficient Fund Declines1:36 Why Insufficient Funds Happen3:53 Strategies to Save the Sale5:30 #1 More Payment Modes7:02 #2 BNPL7:51 #3 Installments9:48 #4 Low-Cost Offer11:17 OutroDO NOT HONOR ERROR: https://youtu.be/6gDW8RVhLdAISSUING BANK DECLINES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h24Crsa9ng
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Dec 9, 2024 • 16min

How to Write a Killer Contract

A contract will save you from declines, refunds, and chargebacks. Here's what you need to include in yours:1. Service Timeline2. What's Included in Your Service3. Pricing4. Refund Policy5. Payment Terms6. Confidentiality Agreement7. Cancelation Policy8. Customer Specifications9. Jurisdiction0:00 Intro0:40 High Ticket Products1:20 Declined Transactions4:21 How to Make a Contract14:24 OutroNeed a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us
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Nov 25, 2024 • 16min

Why You're on MATCH and How to Get Off

What is the MATCH list? Or the TMF? How did you get on it in the first place, and how do you get off? I answer all these questions right here so you can continue running your business as low-risk as possible. Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us
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Nov 18, 2024 • 12min

The Genius Black Friday Marketing Strategy You Aren't Using

Black Friday Cyber Monday is almost here, and I've got the PERFECT BFCM strategy for you.You also may not realize this, but Black Friday is a GOLDMINE of customer data. It's honestly more valuable to gather this data than to make a one-time sale. Let's get into it.Liss Graham Email Strategy: https://youtu.be/KnC8-bM4DecNeed a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us0:00 Intro0:45 Chargeback-proofing Sales3:30 One-Time Payment Products4:45 Customer Data6:39 Subscriptions7:41 Genius BFCM Strategy
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Nov 11, 2024 • 21min

FTC Click-to-Cancel Q&A - Creating a Cancelation Funnel

Click to Cancel doesn't have to be the downfall of your business. The FTC's new rule is aimed at protecting consumers, but also offers businesses a new type of sales funnel.Cancellations can be a sales funnel. Don't let customers off the hook so easily, but don't force them to stay on. Finding the balance is key.Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us0:00 Intro0:58 Click-to-Cancel2:10 Negative Options2:49 Opt-Outs4:45 Why the FTC?6:44 Amazon and Adobe8:27 Cancellation Funnel11:48 Always Be Closing20:01 Outro
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Nov 4, 2024 • 31min

Q&A Stripe Holding Funds, How to Save Your Business

Today, I'm speaking with someone who knows the business well and has worked with me for quite some time. Together, we're answering the more common questions we get about Stripe, reserves, backups, and essentially how to continue accepting payments when your Stripe account freezes over.0:00 Intro2:30 Low Chargebacks, Funds Held – Why?4:22 Chargeback Ratio Safety Zone7:09 How to Accept Payments10:52 Solid Backup Processor13:00 Will Shopify Close Your Store?14:50 Stripe Reserves17:39 Frozen Stripe Account20:02 Chargeback Alerts27:14 Backup Volume30:32 OutroNeed a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us
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Oct 21, 2024 • 7min

Authorize.net on Shopify, a Top Gateway Alternative

Authorize.net is one of the best and most versatile payment gateways for any online business. Here's why you should use it and how to connect it to your Shopify account.Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us0:00 Intro00:34 What Is Authorize.net1:52 Getting an Account3:41 Connecting to Shopify6:50 Outro
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Oct 16, 2024 • 15min

How to Boost Checkout Conversions

Not converting at checkout, or even before? Here's what might be going on and how to solve it.Checkout conversions are the make-or-break moment for your business. Without sales, you're toast. Understanding why customers drop off and where they drop off is a key factor in improving not only your checkout flow but also your product and your business.0:00 Intro00:47 How to Increase Conversions02:31 A Winning Checkout Page4:32 Understanding Your Declines7:20 Biggest Decline Reasons14:28 Outro✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet
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Sep 18, 2024 • 19min

Ep. 168 - How to Win and Prevent Chargeback Disputes

Chargebacks suck. They're inevitable... but also preventable! Let's get into the timeline of a chargeback, how you can save yourself some $$$ with chargeback alerts, and methods any business can utilize to reduce chargebacks to a minimum.Remember, every business experiences chargebacks. But that doesn't mean your business has to suffer because of them.Get payment processing that SUPPORTS your business:directpaynet.com/contact-us0:00 Intro0:45 Every Business Experiences Chargebacks1:41 Cardholder Rights4:02 Common Reason Codes6:51 Business Owner Rights8:16 Win or Lose a Dispute11:34 Tips to Prevent Chargebacks17:37 Biggest Benefit19:09 OutroConnect with Maria:🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/directpaynet
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Sep 9, 2024 • 19min

Ep. 167 - Stripe Payout Paused? How to Recover Quickly

Stripe paused payouts? Can't access Stripe funds? Can't accept payments?These are all too common issues globally for Stripe users. This video will cover how to handle it step-by-step so you can keep your business running and get your money back.Stripe shut you down: https://youtu.be/Y4SHOET94G8Lower Stripe fees: https://youtu.be/dTCC0SSS8BoBackups and Application Approval: https://youtu.be/mz_KYFtEJf80:00 Intro1:11 #1 Missing Account Info2:41 #2 Disputes3:57 #3 Your Niche5:51 #4 You Scaled Too Quickly7:57 #5 Restricted Businesses List8:48 #6 Foreign Merchants10:32 #7 Statement Warnings12:05 3 Steps to Save Your Business18:37 Outro✓ Need a merchant account? Get in touch!🔗 Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.com🔗 DirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagis🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariasparagis.directpaynet🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynet_paymentsolutions🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/directpaynet

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