#223 Shopify Payments Isn’t Your Only Option (Keep Your Store)

About this episode

Maria Sparagis discusses alternatives to Shopify Payments and how to integrate third-party payment gateways into Shopify stores.

Shopify Payments ≠ Shopify. If Shopify Payments isn’t right for your business, you don’t have to rebuild your store. You can keep your Shopify storefront and connect your own 3rd party payment gateway to take payments your way. In this video, Maria busts the myths: Shopify Payments isn’t the only option, and it’s not built for every business. Whether you’re selling subscriptions, running a creator business, dropshipping, or just want more flexibility, she shows how to add a 3rd party payment gateway to your Shopify store—so you can stay in control, avoid limits, and keep scaling. From understanding why Shopify alternatives matter, to actionable steps for setting up your own gateway within Shopify, this video gives you everything you need to continue selling smoothly, protect your revenue, and keep your online store thriving. ____________________________________________ 🎯 Key Concepts Covered 🟩 Shopify A leading ecommerce platform that allows businesses to build and manage online stores. Shopify handles storefront setup, product management, and checkout experience, independent of the payment method used. 🟩 Shopify Payments Shopify’s built-in payment solution. While convenient…

People in this episode

Host: Maria Sparagis

Topics covered

• Shopify
• payment gateways
• ecommerce
• business flexibility
• online store management

Keywords

• Shopify Payments
• 3rd party payment gateway
• merchant account
• ecommerce solutions
• business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shopify, Shopify Payments, 3rd party payment gateway, Merchant Account

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