FastSpring

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Selling internationally can get complicated very quickly if you’re trying to manage cross border payments yourself. And typical payment service providers won’t help you with most of those concerns. Read on to learn: Why cross border payments are key to taking your business global.

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USIO

APRIL 4, 2025

Healthcare is evolving quicklyand payment expectations are evolving with it. For medical billing software providers, that means delivering more than just clinical functionality. Integrated Payments: Powering Medical Facilities Behind the Scenes When payments flow smoothly, operations follow suit. Its mandatory.

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USIO

MARCH 7, 2025

Managing payments efficiently isnt just a convenienceits a necessity. For companies handling high volumes of transactions, traditional payment systems often lead to inefficiencies, hidden costs, and unnecessary complexity. Improving Cash Flow Management Delayed payments and inefficient invoicing create cash flow bottlenecks.

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USIO

MAY 16, 2024

Here are some of the most FAQs software companies ask Usio about integrated payments, along with comprehensive answers to help you navigate this critical aspect of your business. What are integrated payments? Why should my software company consider integrating payments? Security is paramount in payment processing.

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Clouded Judgement

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

ServiceTitan Overview From the S1 - “ServiceTitan is the operating system that powers the trades. ” The trades consist of the collection of field service activities required to install, maintain, and service the infrastructure and systems of residences and commercial buildings. trillion on trades services annually.

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Payrix

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In the latest episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, Ian Hillis speaks with Brad Pinneke , VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, about one of the most important decisions software companies face today: choosing the right payments partner.

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USIO

JULY 1, 2024

In the competitive world of Software as a Service (SaaS), generating recurring revenue is essential for sustainable growth. 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.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2025

That said, you might be wondering what strategies work within the confines of today’s rules and if it’s even possible to earn 50% or more of your game’s revenue through D2C. Why these strategies actually can result in >50% revenue coming from D2C. Jump to transcript. I think that was the first one.

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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. Check out this helpful blog: The essential elements of merchant underwriting for software companies.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 130

USIO

AUGUST 19, 2024

SaaS Payment Integration for Software Companies In the ever-evolving landscape of software companies, effective payment integration is crucial for success. This allows you to focus on what you do best—delivering exceptional software solutions. Scalable payment integration solutions evolve with your business.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A master merchant, often referred to as a payment facilitator or merchant aggregator, is a third-party agent that acts as the link between acquirers and online merchants. The master merchant simplifies the onboarding process for sub-merchants by handling the complexities of payment integration, security requirements, and compliance.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 130

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

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As you work to expand your SaaS, software, mobile games, or other digital product business worldwide, having the right payment methods available to global customers is key to ensuring they all feel comfortable purchasing. How FastSpring is supporting digital product and gaming companies with these methods.

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments Merchant Services 158

FastSpring

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Setting up a web shop for players to buy subscriptions or in-game items outside of mobile app marketplaces is a great way to create additional revenue streams for your game while saving on steep marketplace fees. There are solutions that make this process much easier — more on that below.) What Is a Gaming Payment Gateway ?

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Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods 88

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The companies have integrated FastSpring’s global localized payments and compliance platform with Nexus’ industry leading creator-powered web shops. Publishers and Studios are able to get a custom designed web shop optimized specifically for their players by a team of D2C gaming ecommerce and marketing experts. The challenge?

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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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SaaStr

APRIL 17, 2021

Perhaps the most interesting thing is just how similar both these website-builder-plus-ecommerce companies are. Squarespace may be more design-focused, Wix the somewhat more cost-effective solution. It’s growing at the same rate (~30%), booming from ecommerce (+78% for Squarespace, +60% for Wix). 85% NRR.

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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. Only spending 25% of revenue on sales & marketing.

Payment Methods 283

Payment Methods Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 283

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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Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 68

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Remember when it seemed like websites were just a commodity? They want a slick site that does more, from eCommerce to payments to marketing and more. That’s the power of recurring revenue. eCommerce and Business Tools Are Key Drivers to Accelerating Growth. 43% of Revenue Outside the U.S / North America.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

And they are both incredibly impressive — 118% growth at $3B run-rate and $500m in ARR in software alone may be an all-time record — but also, perhaps not SaaS? #1. With gross margins of only 21%, is Toast really a software company? Wix just has more software revenue to blend the total margins higher.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

TL;DR : Stripe markets themselves as a payment services provider (PSP), 2Checkout is a payment service provider with an upgrade option to make them your merchant of record (MoR), and FastSpring is a comprehensive merchant of record from the outset. Payment Gateways , Payment Processing , PSPs, MoRs — What’s the Difference?

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USIO

JANUARY 23, 2024

Integrated payments are gaining popularity among businesses as they enable seamless transactions and streamlined processes. A 2022 study by the National Retail Federation revealed that 63% of customers prefer integrated payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Moreover, with the global ecommerce market projected to reach $8.3

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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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Stax

MARCH 16, 2025

The average churn rate for the software industry as a whole is 14%. As a SaaS business leader, reducing software user churn is an important part of maintaining your customer base and increasing revenue. TL;DR The average software industry churn rate is 14%, but SaaS companies should aim for under 2%.

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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. It’s a capable solution, but by no means is Paddle a universal, one-size-fits-all option.

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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.

Merchant Services 147

Merchant Services Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 147

USIO

JUNE 27, 2024

Integrated Payments: Transforming the Way Businesses Process Transactions In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses across various industries seek secure and efficient ways to accept and process payments, thus enhancing the customer experience. What are Integrated Payments?

Payments 130

Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Merchant Services 130

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. can provide payment processing, order fulfillment, financing options, and more. Table of Contents.

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USIO

JUNE 12, 2024

July 11, 2024 10-11 AM CST Mastering the art of integrating payments can be the key to unlocking exponential growth and profitability. Join us for an exclusive event: Unlock the Secrets: How These Top SaaS Leaders Are Transforming Payments into Profit. Mark Your Calendar!

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USIO

JUNE 3, 2024

In the dynamic world of Software as a Service (SaaS), staying ahead of the curve means continuously evolving and integrating new functionalities that enhance user experience and streamline business operations. One such critical functionality is integrated payments. Here’s why Usio should be your go-to solution for Integrated Payments.

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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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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 192

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.

Merchant Services 274

Merchant Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Payments 274

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

APRIL 24, 2021

So many startups these days are claiming they have “ARR” from revenue that … doesn’t recur. Doesn’t ARR stand for Annual Recurring Revenue? ARR now really means revenue with 100%+ Net Revenue Retention. 50% revenue from software (recurring), 50% from payments (not-recurring). .

Merchant Services 360

Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 360

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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