Clouded Judgement

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

With a bit of work and the right platform behind you, you can create an online store that generates that kind of revenue (and more). She quit her job to start an online clothing store based around her Indian heritage. She built her online store using Shopify, one of the best ecommerce platforms on the market.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 5, 2024

But in many instances, just setting up the web shop is only part of the process — you’ll need to set up some sort of payments solution, too. Below, we’ll cover: What a gaming payment gateway is. How a merchant of record like FastSpring can handle all the complexities of global payments for you, even taxes and compliance.

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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

Completing online payments via manual card entry can be time-consuming and off-putting for customers. Click to Pay completely removes the need to enter credit card information during online purchases, making it more convenient and faster than manual card entry. Learn More What is Click to Pay?

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 18, 2020

While we’ve been shopping for items like clothes or shoes online for years, another trend is now emerging—business-to-business (B2B) ecommerce. It’s easy to think of online sales as a marketplace where we buy items for ourselves, but more and more B2B and SaaS sales are now happening online.

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Payrix

JANUARY 28, 2025

In this episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, host Ian Hillis welcomes Matt Downs, President of Worldpay for Platforms, to discuss software-led payments predictions for 2025 and beyond. Navigating market dynamics in 2025 and beyond Matt emphasized the cyclical nature of the payments industry, likening it to a pendulum.

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USIO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Becoming your own Payment Facilitator (PayFac) sounds greatuntil you realize its a regulatory nightmare , a financial black hole , and takes longer than your last DIY home improvement project (which, lets be honest, is still unfinished). Some will actually pick up the phone when you call. But not all PFaaS providers are created equal.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

That life-changing decision comes down to what website builder you decide to use. We’ve done the hard work and this article will guide you through the otherwise arduous process of finding the best website builder. The Top 4 Best Website Builders. The Different Types of Website Builders. General-purpose website builders.

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USIO

JULY 1, 2024

While many strategies involve significant investments in marketing, sales, and technology, there are also effective methods to boost recurring revenue that require minimal financial outlay. Show Appreciation : Acknowledge and thank customers who refer others, either through public recognition or personalized messages.

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Tom Tunguz

JULY 16, 2024

In web2, the engineering team building a payment processing system will convey to the analytics team the data schema. As thousands of developers build & trillions of dollars worth of value are stored on blockchains, this problem compounds geometrically. Merchants will accept payments in a variety of cryptocurrencies.

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Stax

OCTOBER 13, 2024

There are many good products in the market that provide you with all of the features you need, but we will only focus on Quicken software and Intuit’s QuickBooks Online. Quicken includes features that let users view the complete picture of their personal finances on a single dashboard. Quicken Inc.

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Payrix

JANUARY 10, 2025

Ian Hillis welcomes David Blair, Senior Director of Product Management at Worldpay for Platforms, on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast to explore the critical roles of merchant underwriting and onboarding for software providers. This personalized approach not only improves efficiency but also enhances the overall merchant experience.

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Subscription Flow

MAY 9, 2024

Running an Ecommerce store takes a lot: not only do you have to ensure that you sell top quality products, you also need to invest in having a robust marketing department that keeps your potential customers aware of the products’ existence. Following are the detailed steps of the checkout process in Ecommerce: 1.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Do you want to build a website? Luckily for you and the tens of thousands of online businesses out there, a digital website builder makes it easy to create professional sites that function beautifully in no time. There are many free website builder options. How to Choose The Best Free Website Builder For You.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Leverage Popular Local Payment Methods Simplifying the payment process is essential, especially for annual plans. Offering widely-used local payment options — such as AliPay or WeChat Pay — helps reduce friction at checkout and boosts customer satisfaction, leading to higher renewal rates.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Wix is an exceptional website builder, allowing you to create a highly functional and professional website with zero coding experience. In our opinion, Wix is the best website builder for general use, whether you are a photographer, musician, restaurateur, blogger, or just setting up a small ecommerce business.

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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. Proactive engagement.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The payments landscape and how it affects businesses trying to grow in Asia. Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services. In simple terms, we handle everything from payments to fraud management, to custom support and tax compliance, so that sellers can focus on growing their business.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

is a software company that develops online SEO tools and free educational materials for marketing professionals. Ahrefs is an all-in-one SEO toolset for growing search traffic and optimizing websites. To do that, Ahrefs crawls the web, stores tons of data and makes it accessible via a simple user interface. Ahrefs Pte.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 6, 2021

That’s why customer retention is crucial to growing your Ecommerce business. Research shows that repeat customers spend more than once-off customers, making retention a priority for any Ecommerce business that wants to grow. 5 Customer Retention Strategies and Corresponding Tools for Ecommerce Companies. How do you do that?

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Two sentence description of what Airbnb does: They let any home or apartment owner rent out their place online. They collect the payment online and take a 15% fee for every booking. Airbnb handles the payments and gets you a guest, and now your rent is covered for the next couple of months. That’s it.

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Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

The merchant underwriting process is a critical step that payment processors and financial institutions use to assess the risk associated with onboarding new businesses. Merchant account underwriting is the evaluation process payment processors use to assess whether a business meets the criteria for accepting credit card payments.

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Neil Patel

JANUARY 8, 2021

You want a quick and easy way to start a website yet have no clue how web hosting works. Or perhaps you know how it works but don’t have the budget or urgency to invest in one. The good news is you can get a website up and running without spending a dime. The bad news is also the fact that it’s free. neilpatel.wix.com).

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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. Everyone was stuck in place and online was the answer.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 27, 2020

So, irrespective of your small business type – retail, restaurant, franchise, online store, etc., To choose a POS system, start by considering what your business needs are – accept payments, process sales, track inventory, CRM integration, manage employees, etc. The Top 5 POS Systems For Small Business Owners.

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Payrix

MARCH 27, 2024

Payment transaction types and touchpoints are becoming more accessible and diverse. Online and offline payments, credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH — the more commerce intersects with our daily lives, the higher the expectations for simple and intuitive payments. They need omnichannel payments. No problem.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 21, 2024

But Gross Margins Only 28% on Payments and Related Solutions Low gross margins on payments and financial services of only 28% makes Toast’s model much tougher than Shopify’s (39%) or Bill’s (80%+). Customer Referrals Now Responsible for 14% of New Locations Invest in true customer happiness, folks. #10.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

So one of SaaStr Fund’s latest investments is Mangomint, a vertical SaaS platform for spas and salons. You really have to do it all now to build a true platform for SMBs: software, payments, payroll, marketing, workflow and more. Not the 1 person salon or spa, nor the massive chaings, but the middle.

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SaaStock

JANUARY 25, 2019

The main target customers of Olist include online shops, retailers seeking better placement, importers and distributors, but the platform is also useful for end customers. Listing your online business on Olist is compared to having your shop in the largest department store in the region. CEO : Tiago Dalvi. Founded : 2015.

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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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Stax

MARCH 26, 2024

Online payment systems are the standard. Globally, one-third of people do their shopping through eCommerce sites. In the US, that amounts to $3,428 per capita spent online. This article covers the what, why, and how of online terminals; all a business owner needs to know to dive in and thrive.

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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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Subscription Flow

MAY 14, 2024

Before talking about NMI gateway integration, it is important to understand what role payment gateways play. In the world of SaaS, a payment gateway is like a toll booth at which you pay a small fee to go from point A to point B. But you already knew all of this, right?

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SaaStr

JULY 15, 2024

Skyflow is a data privacy company that started with the simple premise that your personal information shouldn’t end up on the dark web. They began with the ability to store large amounts of unstructured data in a narrow space, and calling it NoSQL attracted a certain class of people. Here’s the truth: most pivots fail.

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Payrix

JULY 30, 2024

Why there’s greater value in a payments integration supported by white-glove service than a DIY, documentation-driven approach The decision to embed payments into your software platform as a key part of your growth strategy is a significant starting point from which you can create new value and revenue streams for your business.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 1, 2021

Ninety-one percent check out the brand’s website or app, 89 percent make a purchase, and 85 percent recommend the brand to someone they know. There are two main ways to use social media for e-commerce: to drive traffic to your company website or drive sales. People expect timely and personal interaction on social media networks.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Dropshipping is a popular method for building an e-commerce empire. This post covers the basics of dropshipping and the 11 best dropshipping tools to maximize this fulfillment method’s benefits while minimizing the drawbacks. Using the dropshipping model, your store markets a third-party’s (a wholesaler or manufacturer) products.

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