Bypassing Payment Platform Restrictions Was The Best Decision I Ever Made For My Digital Product Business
Lillian Dube faced significant challenges in selling digital products online due to restrictions from major payment platforms. After unsuccessful attempts to use VPNs and smaller payment services, she decided to build a custom payment solution. This decision led to increased sales and reduced fees, ultimately proving to be a pivotal move for her business.
- ▪Lillian Dube was blocked from using major payment platforms like PayPal and Stripe due to her location.
- ▪After trying various workarounds, she opted to create her own custom payment solution using open-source software.
- ▪The new payment system resulted in a 30% increase in sales and a 25% decrease in processing fees within the first year.
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