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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Payrix

APRIL 10, 2025

In todays competitive software market, forward-thinking trade and field service platforms are no longer asking if they should modernize their payment infrastructure, theyre working diligently to source the right payments partner to implement innovative solutions before their competitors beat them to the punch.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is an integrated software vendor? An integrated software vendor more commonly known as an ISV is a software company that engages in a partnership with a payments provider in order to integrate payment processing capabilities into their platform. Learn more about the revenue potential for ISVs.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2025

the future of monetizing your game direct to consumer looks brighter than ever. 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. With changes to legislation in the EU and lawsuits in the U.S.,

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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

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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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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Payrix

MARCH 20, 2024

Among the most recent strategies proving successful for software companies is Embedded Payments. In fact, a recent report from IDC estimates that by 2030, 74% of global digital payments will be processed through platforms owned by non-financial institutions, including software companies. What are Embedded Payments?

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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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Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

But launching your eCommerce store is just half the equationaccepting payments efficiently and effectively is a whole different ball game. On the surface, it seems effortless, with customers only taking a few seconds to initiate and complete payments. The eCommerce payment solution infrastructure involves several key players.

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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

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

MARCH 27, 2025

Per the Commissions press release , the two sets of preliminary findings specifically address Google Search giving preference to Alphabets own services, and the Play Store preventing app developers from freely steering consumers to other channels for better offers.

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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

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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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. Mark your calendars for October 17-18, when the gamescom asia business area will transform into a hub of opportunity, networking, and knowledge sharing.

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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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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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Stax

MAY 13, 2025

In this blog, we’ll explore how to approach credit card processing like an opportunity instead of just another expense. We’ll also outline how to choose the best payment solutions for your unique business needs. Together, these tools form the foundation of your ability to process payments reliably and securely.

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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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Payrix

MARCH 12, 2024

Embedded Payments have become a popular initiative among vertical specific software companies looking to deliver a more seamless customer experience, introduce new revenue into the business, and stay competitive in today’s digital world. How do they think about attaching payments to those existing customers?

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

Physical wallets are phasing out, left behind in favor of digital wallets and other digital payment options. There’s no question that cashless payment systems and digital payment adoption have accelerated over the last few years. In 2019, 77% of US consumers were using at least one type of digital payment system.

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SaaStr

MAY 24, 2025

Billion in ARR The company now serves approximately 85,000 customers and 140,000 locations using Toast across the US, Canada, and the UK, and has reached over a billion dollars in revenue while still having approximately 85% of the market left to conquer. 5 Interesting Learnings from Toast at $1.1

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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. If you want to offer more payment methods around the world, don’t miss this episode of Growth Stage.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

How can a simple offering be transformed into its own platform? Renaud Visage, Co-Founder of Eventbrite, and Romain Huet, Head of Developer Relations at Stripe, know what it takes to effectively evolve your offering into a platform without losing what made offering appealing in the first place. Join us at SaaStr Annual 2020.

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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. Paddle offers SaaS companies a completely different approach to their payments infrastructure.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 13, 2024

The highlights are outlined in six bullet points on Apple’s News and Updates page, with readers invited to click through to a more detailed guide to the changes in their developer documentation. However, the fees associated with the new feature are so steep and restrictive that “it’s hard to imagine any developer using it.”

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FastSpring

AUGUST 30, 2024

The physical exhibition aims to cater to a diverse range of visitors, from business professionals to families, while official streaming programs and the virtual venue will provide various news and experiences across the world. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Panel discussion with four industry experts: “Is Using a Web Shop or Third-Party Payment Solution Worth It?” To learn more about how FastSpring supports game developers, visit fastspring.gg/. Watch the Video Panel Discussion: Is Using a Web Shop or Third-Party Payment Solution Worth It? A player-experience optimized web shop.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is an integrated software vendor? An integrated software vendor more commonly known as an ISV is a software company that engages in a partnership with a payments provider in order to integrate payment processing capabilities into their platform. Learn more about the revenue potential for ISVs.

Payments 100

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Payrix

JULY 23, 2024

In the latest episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast, Ian Hillis sits down with Renn Salo, Vice President of Payments at Inktavo, to delve into the exciting world of Embedded Finance, with a particular focus on the intersection of lending and software platforms.

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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). Despite all the risks, the brand now makes more than half a million dollars a year (averaging around $1,500 per day ). How to choose the best ecommerce platform for you. Deployment options.

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Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Businesses may never know how much revenue might be leaking from overlooked nooks and crannies. The purpose of the revenue growth management strategy is to steer a business in an organized, and sustainable direction. After all, no business wants its success to be short lived.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most subscription billing platforms let you: Automate invoicing and payments. Provide a self-service portal to customers so they can manage their accounts (including payment information, seats, and more). Gather metrics and view reports on monthly recurring revenue. Optimize Your Checkout Process to Increase Conversions.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Many companies that expand globally reach a point where they can’t properly support their international customers with their current payment platform. An international payment gateway can help with some of these issues, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. What is an international payment gateway? Table of Contents.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Companies that have access to more accurate financial data have the ability to develop seamless exchanges of information, providing consumers with improved ways to manage their finances. Enter the platform company. Zach : So in our back end, we’ve integrated with about 10,000 financial institutions in the U.S.

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