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How to Sell a Mobile App or Game Outside App Stores

FastSpring

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. Highlights from recent U.S. Interested?

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Payment Facilitator vs Payment Gateway: Key Differences and Similarities

Stax

That’s the value of eCommerce transactions that took place in 2023 in the U.S. In a world where we’re spending more and more time online and every click is a potential transaction, it’s no surprise the eCommerce and digital payments sectors are experiencing exponential growth.

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How to Create a Services Marketplace

Neil Patel

Over the last decade, service marketplaces have sprung up and distributed how we work and live. For instance, Airbnb , a marketplace for vacation rentals, has over four million hosts who have welcomed over 800 million guests. Food delivery service marketplaces are expected to reach $154.34 billion in 2023.

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Unlocking Growth in the Internet Economy: a Perspective from Stripe Head of Invoicing, Suzanne Xie (Video)

SaaStr

These days, as the business lead for invoicing at Stripe, Xie has earned her own stripes in navigating the unique challenges of building and thriving in the SaaS marketplace. Market trends: why is it easier than ever to build an online business? Despite all these growing pains, it’s still never been a better time for online businesses.

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Top Fraud and Payment Trends for 2023: What SaaS Pros Need to Know

Fraud is ever changing – especially for merchants that offer online services and subscriptions. This report outlines the most common types of fraud to look out for in 2023 and offers merchant-reported preferred best practices to help minimize fraud losses. How fraud changes based on the size of business.

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How to Make Money on Instagram in 2024

Buffer Resources

Gabby makes hundreds of thousands of dollars from her content, netting nearly $300,000 in 2023. Gated content on your online store : If you have an existing online store or website, you can create a subscription-based model by gating certain content or products behind a paywall.

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How to Navigate Thailand’s New VAT Requirements for Sales of Digital Products and Services

FastSpring

Due to the impact of the pandemic, the country reduced its VAT rate from 10% to 7% through September 30, 2023. The country recently published guidance requiring providers of electronic services — select digital products and services — to register for VAT if they meet certain criteria and thresholds.