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Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis

Maria Sparagis has spent 20+ years helping online businesses find the revenue they didn"t know they were losing. As president of DirectPayNet and a payment solutions expert, she knows that the difference between a good business and a great one often comes down to how you handle payments and conversions. On Click & Convert, Maria shares the strategies, tools, and insider knowledge that ecommerce founders and online entrepreneurs need to scale to 6 and 8 figures — from optimizing your checkout flow

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10:26

Monthly Subscriptions vs Lifetime Access

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2025/03/11

Monthly subscriptions are a more sustainable choice for businesses. Not only do customers like them more for various reasons like lower price points, but they help lower your risk profile.Lifetime access sounds appealing—having accessing for an entire lifetime. But that is also the catch. You have to support that product for a lifetime, and if you don't then those customers will win a chargeback suit against you.If you're still interested in selling lifetime access, I've got a few tips for you in

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11:55

Square closed your account? Steps to reactive your...

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2025/03/04

What to do when Square closes your account and you can't accept payments.Just like with Stripe or PayPal or Shopify Payments, Square is keen on shutting down any account that has the slightest tinge of risk. If this happens to you, immediately open a backup account—but don't stop there. That acount is just for 10% of your transactions and to tide you over while you open a real merchant account.Don't fall into the Square payments trap. If it's too easy to sign up and too good to be true, then

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19:12

Master the Upsell, Triple Your Profits

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2025/02/04

You've been upselling wrong this whole time. Here's how to do it the RIGHT WAY. And for when the upsell doesn't hit or your customer simply can't afford, I've thrown in a few alternatives for you like downselling and affiliate offers.Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us0:00 Intro0:55 What Is an Upsell?1:48 How to Upsell14:22 Downselling18:59 Outro

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09:06

Did you know this about Shopify?

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2025/01/29

Shopify Payments, the gateway and processor that Shopify uses and AGGRESSIVELY pushes you to use is actually powered by...Stripe! So if you're not able to use Stripe, then you're also not able to use Shopify Payments and vice versa.But luckily, I have some great alternatives for those of you who still want to use Shopify's platform without Shopify Payments.Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us0:00 Intro0:33 Shopify v Shopify Payments1:52 What is Shopify Payments?2:47

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44:54

A Guide to Building Wealth as a Business with Jason...

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2025/01/22

Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-usJason Schappert has been an entrepreneur his entire life and is here to share the ins and outs of building wealth as a business owner. One of the greatest pieces of advice he gives is to PAY YOURSELF FIRST. Listen and watch as he dives into how to invest, what to invest in, how to pay yourself, and taking your business to the next level.Get in touch with

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09:44

Recovery for Missing or Inaccessible Stripe Accounts

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2025/01/14

Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-usIf your Stripe account has disappeared or you can't access it, here's how to recover.Stripe Account TERMINATED: https://youtu.be/L6075XCHvOw0:00 Intro0:25 Why Your Account Disappeared1:05 #1 Forgotten Email or Password2:05 #2 Stripe Account Terminated3:02 #3 Accidental Deletion6:19 Following Through7:55 Securing Your Stripe Account9:36 Outro

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16:02

Stripe Alternatives to Save and Protect Your Business

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2025/01/07

The best Stripe alternative for your business really depends on what you sell and where you sell. Stripe won't accept a ton of risk, so returns and chargebacks can literally destroy your business. PayPal, Square, and Shopify Payments act the same. While there is a place for any of these payment services, there are also much safer options to keep your store running no matter what happens.Need a merchant account? Get in touch! ➡️ directpaynet.com/contact-us0:00 Intro0:47 Why You Need an

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12:09

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

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/12/19

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

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15:36

How to Write a Killer Contract

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/12/09

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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16:12

Why You're on MATCH and How to Get Off

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/11/25

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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12:00

The Genius Black Friday Marketing Strategy You Aren't...

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/11/18

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

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20:36

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

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/11/11

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

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31:04

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

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/11/04

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

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07:17

Authorize.net on Shopify, a Top Gateway Alternative

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/10/21

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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15:05

How to Boost Checkout Conversions

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/10/16

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

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19:22

Ep. 168 - How to Win and Prevent Chargeback Disputes

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/09/18

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

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18:48

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

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/09/09

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

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07:13

Stripe and GoHighLevel Integration - Pros, Cons, and...

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/08/26

Go High Level has tight Stripe integration, but that doesn't mean it's the only option. You connect many of the world's most popular and versatile payment gateways into your GoHighLevel account, opening up the opportunity to use a payment processor that better suits your business.In this video, you'll find out if Stripe and GHL are right for you.0:00 Stripe and GHL1:18 Options Other Than Stripe2:09 Stripe-Only Features3:06 Benefits of Having a Backup4:08 Should You Use GHL?6:22 Optimizing Your GHL

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13:44

Steps to Get Your Merchant Account Application Approved

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/08/19

Getting your merchant account application approved is not easy, but this video will cover everything you need to know to get banks and providers to say "yes" to yours.0:00 Intro00:58 What are you selling?1:37 Is your product high risk?3:24 Is your website ready?8:11 Are you on MATCH or TMF?9:40 Have you declared bankruptcy?10:23 Do you have bad credit?11:43 Is your bank account low?13:31 OutroStripe account suspended? https://youtu.be/duyX85tqSNkStripe permanently terminated

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14:00

Why and How to Move Tokenized Subscription Data Out...

Click & Convert with Maria Sparagis ·

2024/08/05

Stripe Tokens are super useful if you go all-in on Stripe—but you should NEVER rely solely on one solution. As a business owner, it's risky to put all your eggs in one basket. Stripe Tokens don't let you move around so freely, though. So what can you do?If you're selling subscriptions via Stripe and tokenizing that data (as you should be doing), then find a 3rd-party vault to transfer those tokens to. That way, you can use the same customer data and subscription data no matter when payment solution

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