Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Most SaaS businesses adopt a subscription-based model supported by a recurring payment system. Setting up a recurring payment system can be complicated and requires the right tools to measure, manage, and review payments regularly. What is Recurring Billing? How Does Recurring Billing Work?

Payment Services 89

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Features Payments 89

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 16, 2023

We’ve shared a number of parts of Buffer’s business transparently over the years — and one piece we’ve always wanted to expand on is where your money goes when you pay for a Buffer subscription. Stripe payments make up 98.5 percent of our total revenue and 83 percent of our fees.

Merchant Services 80

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Features Payments 80

FastSpring

JULY 12, 2019

Since most SaaS and subscription-based businesses depend on recurring payments to sustain themselves, it can pay dividends to keep a close eye on lifetime value and customer retention rates. Here’s one simple formula for calculating CLV: CLV = Average recurring revenue per account * length of the partnership (lifetime).

Customer Lifetime Value 75

Customer Lifetime Value Payment Features Finance Payment Solutions 75

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Sales teams feel constant pressure to speed up time-to-revenue and quickly close deals. To help take some of the pressure off, companies focus on technology investments to help their sales teams increase win rates and accelerate revenue while automating a lot of the tedious, manual processes that prove to be a bottleneck in the sales cycle.

Payments 87

Payments Payment Services Revenue Payment Solutions 87

User Pilot

MARCH 20, 2024

This article will go through 13 software monetization solutions to help your software product create great revenue streams and drive product growth. TL;DR Software monetization helps generate revenue using various new business models to reinvest in development and enhancements.

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Software Revenue Strategy Advertising 59

Baremetrics

AUGUST 16, 2021

What does it mean to reactivate a subscription? There are several reasons a customer would cancel their subscription. It could be that the customer got no return on investment, had technical difficulties, or they may have canceled because they achieved their set goal. Table of Contents. What is reactivation MRR? Trial to paid 3.

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Subscription Payment Features Metrics SaaS Payments 87

FastSpring

MAY 14, 2019

However, our expectations for the quality of the software continue to grow and outpace any current investments. Here’s how your company can benefit from switching from a perpetual license to a subscription plan. Reason #1: Subscriptions support product innovation. Reason #1: Subscriptions support product innovation.

Payment Features 79

Payment Features Payment Methods Subscription Payment Services 79

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The pre-revenue startup phase has a host of stresses that hopefully disappear as the company begins to earn revenue. Depending on the amount invested, it is possible that all members of the team are working full time jobs to support themselves and then doing that again to push their startup onto the market. Table of Contents.

Payments 110

Payments Revenue Startup Development Team Review 110

Neil Patel

APRIL 12, 2021

They offer some of the best-known subscription boxes around, reflecting an increasingly popular (and potentially lucrative) business model. If you do it right, you could benefit from a loyal customer base, regular billing, predictable financials, and enhanced brand profile. Why Should You Launch a Subscription Box?

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Outsourcing Services Payment Methods Subscription Payment Features 123

FastSpring

JANUARY 5, 2021

Regardless of your professional motivations, billing and invoicing is a vital part of any successful business. Revenue Recovery. Good billing and invoice software will simplify your life by automatically doing all this math for you. Before you invest in a billing program, take it on a test drive. Simplicity. Usability.

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments 93

SaaStr

AUGUST 5, 2019

Driving it up will certain increase revenues in the short term. In companies I’ve worked with or invested in, I’ve seen the numbers range from 2% to 30%+. It can let marketing off the hook for brand and awareness growth, so raw new user grow may slow. Be a bit wary about raw conversion of free-to-paid as an absolute metric.

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Subscription Payment Features Branding Investment 170

Baremetrics

MARCH 7, 2021

Read what you should know about subscription management and why it is important in recent times! Many products and services online are beginning to adopt subscription-based systems for their billing processes. Apart from the recurring revenue, subscription billing systems also offer appreciable stability to businesses.

Payment Features 45

Payment Features Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 45

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2022

With lockdowns preventing in-store experiences, shoppers have gravitated towards brands that can provide the best online experience possible. In fact, 75% of consumers were more likely to favor brands that exhibited clear and frequent communication during the pandemic. But what’s the best way to stay ahead of these expectations?

Payment Methods 209

Payment Methods Technical Review Payments Payment Solutions 209

Baremetrics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Fast forward to today when most software companies use a Subscription as a service (SaaS business model , and things aren’t as simple. You have to deal with recurring payments, multiple pricing plans, annual vs monthly payments, add-ons, variable payments and the list goes on. SaaS analytics tools fill that gap.

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Merchant Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

ProfitWell

MAY 15, 2020

Today on the show, brand affinity amid a pandemic is apparently top of mind for many. So how can you make your brand top of mind as well? We’ve also seen new revenue for B2B continue to accelerate today, up almost 5% over the last 24 hours. How are churn and new revenue trending over time? Love, your brand.

Branding 52

Branding B2B Growth Hacking Entertainment 52

Baremetrics

APRIL 6, 2021

In this article, we’ll compare two popular subscription billing systems, Stripe vs. Recurly. When you’re setting up your subscription business for e-commerce success, you will need a system to process online payments that allows automation for accepting subscription payments. Table of Contents.

Payment Methods 81

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments 81

User Pilot

APRIL 29, 2024

A good SaaS renewal strategy helps drive customer retention , increases the customer lifetime value , and improves your monthly recurring revenue. The renewal rate is calculated as the number of customers who renew their subscription divided by the total number of customers up for renewal at any given period.

SaaS Payments 102

SaaS Payments Business SaaS Payment Solutions 102

Buffer Resources

MAY 2, 2024

The creator economy is filled with loads of potential for anyone willing to put in the effort and build an attractive-looking brand.    Frustrated with the slim returns from YouTube Ad revenue, they switched to a specialized video monetization platform and set up a paid membership model.  Whatever it is, note it. 

Payments 79

Payments Payment Methods Social Media AI Search 79

Chart Mogul

MARCH 9, 2020

CEO Joel Gascoigne tells us about the decision to invest in new analytics tools and how Buffer sustained long-term growth thanks to growing their ARPA. Buffer’s mission is to empower their customers to build their brand and engage their audience on social media. The Solution: Invest in a revamped data infrastructure.

Payment Solutions 113

Payment Solutions Payment Features Payments Social Media 113

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Key considerations specific to SaaS accounting Accrual Accounting vs. Cash Accounting Bookings, Billings, and Revenue Bookings Billings Revenue The Statements Metrics. When running a SaaS company, tracking revenue becomes a unique challenge. What Makes SaaS Accounting Different from Traditional Accounting?

SaaS Payments 93

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Features 93

ProfitWell

MAY 2, 2019

But for now, a fix of subscription to bring it on home. A Brand New Instapage Refresh. Looks like Instapage is also in the refresh stage with a brand new site. You can make your own bot, no coding required, to connect with consumers and build your brand. This round of investment was led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

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Subscription Payment Features Scale Advertising 81

Buffer Resources

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For one, she has built a stable and viable business, achieving six figures in revenue every year for the past five years and even bringing in multiple-six-figures in 2021 when she expanded her business with subcontractors.    Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Initial capital invested: Very little!

Scale 116

Scale Scaling Payment Solutions Payment Services 116

Valuize Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Expand Your Revenue & Growth Potential With A Superior Partner Ecosystem. In this article, we evaluate the different types of Partner models you can leverage and provide strategic recommendations on how to drive a fruitful Partner program that exponentially increases your recurring revenue potential. Types Of Partners.

Revenue 52

Revenue Scale Government Customer Success 52

Valuize Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Expand Your Revenue & Growth Potential With A Superior Partner Ecosystem. In this article, we evaluate the different types of Partner models you can leverage and provide strategic recommendations on how to drive a fruitful Partner program that exponentially increases your recurring revenue potential. Types Of Partners.

Revenue 52

Revenue Scale Government Customer Success 52

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Subscription services have been steadily on the rise for years now. Keeping that going during a time of social distancing might seem like a challenge, but Harmon and team have already been building the infrastructure they need to continue offering those social experiences for years – via personalized subscription services.

B2C 221

B2C Outsourced Development Subscription Payment Features 221

Blulogix

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This blog post delves into advanced strategies that can help subscription services foster deeper connections with their customers, thereby improving retention rates and fostering brand loyalty. Retention, on the other hand, focuses on maintaining these subscribers over time, turning them into loyal advocates for your brand.

Retention 52

Retention Engagement Strategy AI Search 52

CustomerSuccessBox

JUNE 24, 2022

Every SaaS business lives and breathes by reducing churn and increasing recurring revenue. Monthly Recurring Revenue is a SaaS metric that you should be tracking in order to see where your SaaS business stands. Why you should invest in Customer Success? Number one growth driver. Easy retention via customer success.

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Customer Success Revenue Onboarding Retention 52

SaaStr

APRIL 28, 2019

Only 8% of Slack’s revenue last year was from direct conversion from Free to Paid — and that’s down from 10% the year before. Today, Slack has 575+ customers paying more than $100k a year, which important now accounts for 40%+ of its revenue. That’s way, way up from just 22% of revenue from $100k+ deals in 2017.

Scale 276

Scale Venture Capital SMB Enterprise 276

SaaStr

MAY 25, 2022

Investors will invest in your business if: You have a strong brand. Your top-line revenue is growing. These professionals had to earn their spot by selling Expensify subscriptions. Try not to limit your thinking to the economics your VCs want in business economics. even if they say they did. Your customers like you.

Scale 248

Scale Marketplace as a Service Advertising Business Model 248

SaaStr

JUNE 5, 2020

It’s hard to imagine a world where analysis didn’t understand recurring, subscription based revenue for technology products. The company is the poster child for subscription-based software, a model that’s gaining popularity among corporate buyers. 110% net revenue retention? Don’t VC’s Want This Dealflow?

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Venture Capital Technical Review SaaS Scale 224

Buffer Resources

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

High engagement rates indicate a loyal and active audience, which can be more valuable to brands, allowing you to charge more even with a smaller following. Brand alignment : When your content and audience perfectly match a brand's target demographic, your value to that brand increases.

Pricing 99

Pricing Social Media Consulting Branding 99

TrackStreet

APRIL 26, 2024

While this may be a good thing for consumers, it is detrimental to most of the brands involved, especially for those who lack the budget or uncompromising strategies to adapt to these dynamic market changes. Here are several examples you can use for your brand: 1. This devaluation is called Pricing Erosion.

Pricing 52

Pricing Marketplace as a Service Technical Review Innovation 52

Buffer Resources

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In this article, I attempt to do just that and help you make the right decision for your brand. X Premium is a premium, opt-in, paid subscription service designed to enhance user experience on the platform. Look for the 'X Premium' or 'Subscription' option in your account settings or profile menu.

Social Media 123

Social Media Subscription Payment Features Engagement 123

User Pilot

MAY 2, 2024

It’s crucial for SaaS businesses because it drives revenue growth, increases customer lifetime value , reduces customer acquisition costs , and fosters positive word-of-mouth marketing. An omnichannel engagement strategy ensures consistency across all customer touchpoints for a seamless brand experience.

Retention 111

Retention Metrics Strategy Scale 111

Neil Patel

MARCH 1, 2021

If you try to grow your consulting or freelance revenue by merely adding more clients to your portfolio, you may hit a common obstacle: Living project to project. For even more predictability, you can sell subscriptions to your services. Keeping these costs down may allow them to invest more money in other aspects of their business.

Scale 141

Scale Payment Features Consulting Pricing 141

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Reaching a higher AOV means you’re bringing in more money with each transaction, which increases revenue and efficiency. Another benefit to higher AOV is that the added revenue gives you more financial freedom to acquire more customers. Revenue – (Cost of Goods + Shipping +Transaction Fees +Discount Codes + Refunds).

Customer Lifetime Value 63

Customer Lifetime Value Merchant Services Revenue Social Media 63

Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The content they produce is typically original and may be shared for money, audience building, brand awareness, or just as a way to share their talents online. Influencers are popular individuals on social media and other content-sharing platforms who leverage their substantially large followings to promote certain brands and lifestyles.

Social Media 139

Social Media Content Marketing Payment Features Technical Review 139