SaaStr

JANUARY 26, 2025

Here’s what it really took for Attentive to go from $0 to $500M ARR in just 7 years, sending over 32B text messages and generating $20B+ in revenue for their 8,000+ customers. The traditional “Text WHY to 12345” SMS opt-in process was clunky and killed conversion rates. The result?

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 13, 2024

Choosing the right platform for your influencer marketing efforts can be overwhelming—not because of a lack of options, but because there are so many to choose from. Standout feature for creators: Creators can get access to a wide range of campaigns and sign up to be presented to join the platform’s database.

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

We can hail a ride from a mobile app, and our transactions for all sorts of goods and services can be easily paid for from our phones. Physical wallets are phasing out, left behind in favor of digital wallets and other digital payment options. In 2019, 77% of US consumers were using at least one type of digital payment system.

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Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

They prioritize revenue growth, market share and profit maximization differently. Maximization (Revenue Growth) - maximize revenue growth in the short term. Many mid-market software companies price with the goal of revenue maximization, negotiating for the highest possible price in each sale.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. Payment Gateways , Payment Processing , PSPs, MoRs — What’s the Difference?

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USIO

MAY 13, 2024

Digital disbursements offer several benefits over traditional payment methods, such as checks or cash. ACH (Automated Clearing House) is a payment processing network that’s used to send money electronically between banks in the United States. This can be especially beneficial for urgent or time-sensitive payments.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 3, 2022

Folks that wanted to go online, stayed online. But folks that didn’t really want to sell online, sort of stopped when they didn’t have to anymore. Shopify returned to earth, and is now growing just at the overall rate of ecommerce. #2. From CEO Tobi Lutke: “It’s now clear that bet didn’t pay off.

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Payrix

JULY 24, 2024

With their sights set on elevating the customer experience, deepening user engagement, and driving sustainable growth, there’s one thing software companies are making room for in their roadmap: Embedded Payments. However, not all Embedded Payments solutions are built under the same standards.

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USIO

JANUARY 30, 2024

An integrated payment system is a solution that combines various payment methods into a unified platform, making it convenient for businesses and customers to process transactions. One popular example of an integrated payment system is Usio.

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FastSpring

JULY 25, 2024

Get ready to level up your game’s revenue potential at devcom and gamescom 2024! The video gaming world is converging on Cologne this August, and FastSpring is ready to level up your game monetization strategy. devcom: Level Up Your Monetization Strategy Join us at Booth –B4 and connect with the team via the devcom app here.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. In this article, we’ll cover: Current app store practices and rates. Thanks to Tony Markov for contributing to this article!

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SaaStr

MARCH 24, 2022

BlueSnap helps businesses accept payments globally. Our All-In-One Payment Platform is designed to increase sales and reduce costs for all businesses accepting payments. Printfection is a swag management platform that simplifies the buying, managing, and distribution of swag and branded merchandise.

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Stax

MARCH 15, 2025

As a result, SaaS businesses need to become more innovative in how their platform features and product offerings address their user’s unique operations and set of business needs. Enter payment monetization. But how exactly should a SaaS company monetize payments? What is Payment Monetization?

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 4, 2024

FastSpring is thrilled to announce our participation in gamescom asia, a premier event that offers unparalleled business opportunities both within and beyond Southeast Asia. At FastSpring, we’re more than just a payment provider — we’re your partner in growth. We can’t wait to meet you in person in Singapore!

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FastSpring

AUGUST 13, 2024

Apple has revised its App Store rules to be better compliant with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), but the fees associated with Apple’s revisions are still considerably high according to an article from The Verge. For example, the “Store Services Fee” will be “a 10% standard commission fee or a 5% discounted commission (e.g.,

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Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payments 158

Subscription Flow

AUGUST 20, 2024

The 2000s were all about making payments through credit and debit cards. The 2010s were a period of uncertainty with multiple alternative payment methods entering the fray. Now, as we approach the middle of the 2020s, it has become obvious that the payments industry is undergoing significant changes.

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 26, 2022

Since the pandemic, consumer habits have really changed – shoppers have migrated online en masse, their expectations are higher than ever, and brand loyalty is harder to maintain. “Customers get to enjoy a fully personalized experience while providing you with CX nourishing feedback” Not anymore!

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Payrix

APRIL 2, 2024

A comprehensive Embedded Payments strategy isn’t complete without value added services. But, as a software platform, what value added services should you be considering? And when should you start thinking about these solutions and infusing them into your payment ecosystem and experience?

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Buffer Resources

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A fellow business owner recommended I get on the platform to expand awareness for my disability advocacy company Diversability , and I gave it a chance but initially struggled to find traction. I made brand partnerships as seamless as possible Brand deals have been a wonderful additional revenue stream for my business.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Wherever you are in your revenue journey, adopting certain growth strategies can help you keep growing fast. Joined by Katie Wickham, Payrix’s Director of Marketing, Butler shares essential tips on accelerating your business to $100 million ARR and beyond. . Brex then scaled its payments business quickly.

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Payrix

AUGUST 21, 2024

Back to customer stories Delivering a premium payments solution to premium printers Payrix takes Inktavo’s payments to new heights with high transaction limits, greater efficiencies, and seamless access to working capital. Payrix was also able to provide embedded ACH, consolidated reporting tools, and single checkout experiences.

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USIO

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Integrated payments refer to the seamless incorporation of payment processing capabilities into other business applications or systems. Similarly, a point-of-sale (POS) system in a retail store might have integrated payment functionality, streamlining the checkout process for both customers and employees.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is a payment processor? A payment processor facilitates the flow of transactions typically made with credit cards, debit cards, and other digital payments. To operate as an integrated software vendor (ISV) or payment facilitator, a software company requires a relationship with an acquiring bank and a payment processor.

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Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2022

With lockdowns preventing in-store experiences, shoppers have gravitated towards brands that can provide the best online experience possible. And, as society reopens, it is vital to maintain ease of movement between in-store and online channels – not just for your customers, but for your teams.

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Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

Everything is done under one platform. And it’s all thanks to embedded finance and embedded fintech. Embedded finance isn’t entirely a new concept. Airline credit cards, payment plans for costly items, and car rental insurance are forms of embedded finance that have been around for a while.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Chargebee is a robust subscription management platform. However, there are certain aspects of collecting recurring payments that you would still be responsible for when using Chargebee, such as: Connecting to payment gateways manually. Reconciling payments, fulfillment, refunds, etc.

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Stax

MARCH 19, 2024

Business owners are increasingly showing an overwhelming preference for SaaS platforms with embedded payment capabilities as part of their offerings. Not to mention the benefit of extra revenues from payment processing fees collected on each transaction. What are Integrated Payments?

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FastSpring

APRIL 23, 2024

The company handles transactions for sellers of digital products, providing the infrastructure for global online payments while taking responsibility for tax collection and remittance, fraud prevention, and other aspects of the checkout process. The subscription management system doesn’t support multi-product transactions.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The payments landscape and how it affects businesses trying to grow in Asia. If you’re not sure how to kickstart growth for your digital products or software business in Asia, listen or watch now! Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services. Jump to video. | Jump to transcript.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Interested in learning more about software-led payments or joining the current Embedded Payments conversations in your organization? This blog post is your ultimate guide to understanding the most used payments terms today. This blog post is your ultimate guide to understanding the most used payments terms today.

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

More and more, cash-only businesses are falling by the wayside, unable to keep up with consumer demand for convenient electronic payments. The world of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments is vast, spanning just about every payment method you can think of. What is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment?

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Buffer Resources

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The right music can make a brand feel more professional and trustworthy, or help a creator's content feel more authentic and relatable. You can use them in your videos for commercial or non-commercial (non-business) use, remix them, or share them without worrying about legal or financial issues.

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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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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Monetizing your desktop or mobile game effectively in the rapidly growing and changing video game industry can be very challenging, and choosing the right distribution channels is just one piece of the puzzle. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Every day, billions of people around the world connect with their favorite brands to shop online, play the latest video games, log into mobile banking apps, learn remotely, share videos with friends, and so much more. They may not know it, but Akamai is there, powering and protecting life online.

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Merchant Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Payments 279

Stax

MARCH 16, 2025

As a SaaS business leader, reducing software user churn is an important part of maintaining your customer base and increasing revenue. By pinpointing the exact reason for user churn, you can determine how to avoid it and ensure that your business continues to have strong profits. Looking to measure churn? Contact sales 2.

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Subscription Flow

MARCH 1, 2024

Imagine a situation where each prospective client that visits your website receives a seamless checkout experience, resulting in a rise in conversions and satisfied customers. When talking about ClickFunnels payment gateways – when a reliable payment gateway is integrated with ClickFunnels – this vision comes to pass.

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