SaaStr

APRIL 29, 2021

Shopify’s first quarter revenue: Q1 2021: $989 million Q1 2020: $470 million Q1 2019: $321 million Q1 2018: $214 million Q1 2017: $127 million Q1 2016: $73 million Q1 2015: $37 million Q1 2014: $19 million Q1 2013: $9 million. Cloud and ecommerce may end soon, but it hasn’t ended yet. NRR of 110%+ since 2018 — sort of.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It loses money on the hardware (gross margin negative) and the payments solutions have barely a 20%+ margin and constitute the vast majority of revenue today. Wix has a similar challenge at $1B+ in ARR , where its website SaaS has high margins but its payments products for eCommerce have a 29% margin.

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FastSpring

JULY 8, 2019

billion online with U.S. Unfortunately, as growth in online payments continues to climb so do instances of credit card fraud. billion by 2020. billion by 2020. Governments have started taking online payment fraud seriously in an attempt to protect consumers and hold companies more accountable.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What makes a company choose one SaaS payment processing provider over another? For example, at FastSpring, we have a lot of data about online shopping carts. But we wanted to hear directly from technical founders and software developers about what you look for in a SaaS payment processing service. Is it the interface?

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 147

FastSpring

JANUARY 29, 2020

Keeping up with the latest and greatest in ecommerce can be a lot of work. Between new legislation going into effect and shifting consumer preferences, the ecommerce landscape is anything but stagnant. As your global ecommerce partner, we make it our mission to stay on top of the latest trends. But don’t worry, we got your back.

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Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2022

The e-commerce landscape has grown exponentially since 2020, with experts predicting that the pandemic accelerated transformation of the digital space by up to five years. With lockdowns preventing in-store experiences, shoppers have gravitated towards brands that can provide the best online experience possible.

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Payment Methods Technical Review Payments Payment Solutions 209

SaaStr

JULY 15, 2019

Well, not QUITE yet but if you’re already planning your trip to SaaStr Annual 2020, here is our initial speaker lineup. The online design and publishing tool has over 15 million users across 190 countries. Prior to this, she was a Director at Apple where she led Worldwide Payments and Financing Programs for Online Stores.

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Payment Methods Point of Sale Payments Engineering 168

SaaStr

APRIL 1, 2023

Rewind The Clock — How Did We Get Here Most small businesses in pre-2010 didn’t have computers in their store or restaurant. Throw in the rise of social media and mobile web payment systems like Stripe and Braintree, and something revolutionary was at our doorstep. Fast Forward To 2020 The pandemic happened.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

You really have to do it all now to build a true platform for SMBs: software, payments, payroll, marketing, workflow and more. Since 2020, Mangomint’s receptionists and front office labor has seen wages up +50%, and turnover increase 100%. Not the 1 person salon or spa, nor the massive chaings, but the middle.

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FastSpring

APRIL 25, 2024

Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system introduced by the Central Bank of Brazil in 2020, has rapidly gained popularity among consumers as a preferred digital payment method. Director of Payments, Risk, and Compliance at FastSpring. It’s a must-have payment method in Brazil.

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Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 147

SaaStr

MARCH 19, 2021

Shopify, since last year, has nearly tripled in market cap driven by the rise of e-commerce, but also the digital payments and the QR code system they provide for contactless payments. Then if we look at the top five public cloud companies. First up is the incredible growth in cloud multiples.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Brex then scaled its payments business quickly. Shopify identified its ICP as individuals and businesses looking for easy tools to start an online e-commerce store. Then, it built an entire ecosystem around it, soon launching Shopify payments, an embedded payment tool that quickly became the largest piece of the business.

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Unbounce

JANUARY 6, 2025

Unlike a regular website, a landing page funnel focuses on specific actions you want visitors to take, like signing up for your email list or purchasing. What’s the difference between a website, a landing page, and a funnel? Website: the hub for all of your landing pages, content and products.

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FastSpring

JUNE 13, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Apple Pay capabilities, available now to your buyers using FastSpring for purchases on your website or web shop on Safari, Chrome for iOS, and Mac. Currently, Apple Pay is enabled on 78% of all iPhones and saw 100% growth from 2020 to 2022. Ready to take your business to the next level?

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Payment Methods Payments Payment Services Payment Features 159

SaaStr

MAY 5, 2020

Lemkin (@jasonlk) May 4, 2020. Hire One Person That Can Help. Pick up the phone, the Zoom, whatever and just do it. Stretch out payments as long as you can. It’s time to stick to a plan for 2020 now. — Jason ?InItTogether? InItTogether? Do Better Than April. You can do better now. At least a few.

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Payment Methods Finance Strategy Enterprise 283

FastSpring

JANUARY 25, 2019

Keeping up with the latest and greatest in ecommerce can be a lot of work. Between new legislation going into effect and shifting consumer preferences, the ecommerce landscape is anything but stagnant. As your global ecommerce partner, we make it our mission to stay on top of the latest trends. But don’t worry, we got your back.

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Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 74

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The number of website data breaches is steadily growing. You may be thinking, “What is a website data breach exactly, and should I be worried?”. You may be thinking, “What is a website data breach exactly, and should I be worried?”. What Is a Website Data Breach? Statista data shows the number of U.S.

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Subscription Flow

JUNE 26, 2024

Did you know that the Dutch payment processing company Mollie was only able to raise $100 million in 2020 as its growth tech investment? Lo and behold, in no time Mollie became the third largest European payment processor (after the fellow Dutch company Adyen and the London-based Checkout.com). So what happened?

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 was a year unlike any we’ve experienced before, that tested all of us in ways we couldn’t have imagined twelve months ago. Not only did our customers thrive in 2020, but they also did so at a record level. We experienced the strength and resiliency of the digital ecommerce economy. We acquired SalesRight.

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Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 131

Stax

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

ACH transfers, or payments made through the Automated Clearing House network, account for billions of dollars in payments annually. In fact, NACHA, the nonprofit that governs the ACH payments network reported 6.1% in payment volume growth in Q4 2021. TL:DR ACH Payments are essentially digital check payments.

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Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services Payments 88

FastSpring

AUGUST 11, 2021

Malaysia extended its tax system to cover digital services provided by foreign service providers on January 1, 2020. Foreign service provider (FSP): a person outside of Malaysia providing any digital service to a consumer. You can read more about the SToDS via the Royal Malaysia Customs Department website.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

So, the way in which you accept payments matters for both you and the customer. Look at the payment terms and fees carefully. Accepted Payment Methods. Nowadays, you need a payment processing company that accepts more than just debit and credit cards. There are many touchpoints along the customer journey.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 25, 2021

In 2020, TikTok was ranked one of the world’s top mobile apps , outperforming YouTtube, Tinder, and Netflix. Plus, integrations with Shopify and other strong eCommerce platforms have made it easy for brands to sell products directly on TikTok. Below, I’ll show you the strategies and tactics you need to sell products on TikTok.

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Payment Methods Merchant Services Payments Social Media 141

SaaStr

JULY 20, 2022

Weave started off as a dental ERP and comms platform (including VoIP / phone), and then expanded beyond that as it scaled. Historically, Weave gave away several “free” phones with each new account. Weave has added payment processing to its services, and as part of that, use Stripe per a 3 year term agreement. #5.

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SaaS Payments Scale Payment Methods SMB 291

yoursales

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Sales Stack 2020. SALES STACK 2020: THE TOOLS SALES STACK 2020: THE TOOLS. W elcome to "Sales Stack 2020 - Sales Tools for Professional Sales". Now, in 2020, there really aren't any reasons to believe that will change. Sales Tools for Professional Sales. As a company you really don't want to fall behind.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For example, hobby, toy, and game stores earn 35% of their total annual revenue around the holidays. Average Monthly Revenue by Country (2016-2020). We then looked at their revenue from 2019, 2020, and 2021 to identify trends. US End-Of-Year Trends For SaaS And Software Purchases. In the U.S., B2B Versus B2C Quarterly Sales.

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Software Review 148

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

BNPL allows consumers to split large purchases into several monthly payments, interest-free. percent of US consumers choosing the option as of July 2020. BNPL helps online retailers attract customers and increase revenue, which is why business leaders are taking note. Highlight Your BNPL Payment Option.

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yoursales

DECEMBER 23, 2019

SALES STACK 2020. W elcome to "Sales Stack 2020 - Sales Tools for Professional Sales". Now, in 2020, there really aren't any reasons to believe that will change. As in 2019 the focus for 2020 is going to follow this prioritized order: Which customer journey experience are you creating? Sales Tools for Professional Sales.

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SaaStr

MAY 8, 2021

— Jason BeKind Lemkin (@jasonlk) September 4, 2020. bills, “payment terms”, and often, repeated follow-up. Most start-ups don’t have a good enough finance person or firm to be good at collections. But getting paid in a simple ACH or credit card payment each month can be magical. More on that here.

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Stax

MARCH 17, 2025

Adding PayPal to your list of accepted payment methods opens up a range of benefits for you and your merchants alike. Benefits for merchants Increase conversions – The primary advantage of adding PayPal, Venmo, and Pay Later as payment options is that they enable merchants to boost conversions.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 22, 2020

One such method is an influencer promotion campaign. For smaller e-commerce stores or those with limited budgets, this can be more hassle than it’s worth. Currently, there are more than 7 million online retailers. That’s a lot of other stores for users to choose from. So what’s the answer?

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Payment Methods Branding Payment Solutions Payment Services 139

Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

According to Forbes , “mobile payments are increasingly being used by U.S. Not only are there a number of ways your customers could be using their mobile devices to give payments, but you as a business owner could be leveraging mobile devices to accept them as well. shoppers as customers become more comfortable with the technology.”

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Baremetrics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In the early days of running a software company, collecting payments was pretty straightforward. You have to deal with recurring payments, multiple pricing plans, annual vs monthly payments, add-ons, variable payments and the list goes on. First, they choose a plan and a payment method. Think of it this way.

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Payment Solutions Merchant Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

FastSpring

MARCH 16, 2023

From 2015 to 2020, MapTiler doubled the number of countries where it has customers. But the team also uses in-person events to find affiliates and form strategic partnerships with other companies. MapTiler maintains a partnership page on its website for interested parties and is always on the lookout for new partners.

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Payment Methods Payments SaaS Payments Social Media 148

FastSpring

MARCH 5, 2019

Now you’re ready to sell online – congrats! Let us walk you through a few different questions to ask yourself before selling online in the US, including how to handle sales tax and data privacy regulations. Your website is stunning, your email campaigns look great, and your customer support forum is looking snazzy, too.

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Agile Payments

APRIL 8, 2020

SMS stands for Short Messaging Service, and centers around cell phone texting. SMS Payment Solutions allow businesses to text customers with payment reminders/confirmation and accept payment via the cell phone.

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SaaStr

JUNE 20, 2019

In this session, the audience will learn about Adyen’s journey from a Dutch payments startup, to a global public company with more than 15 offices around the world working with large global companies like Facebook, Spotify, Uber and Microsoft. Join us at SaaStr Annual 2020. Want to see more content like this? FULL TRANSCRIPT BELOW.

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