Neil Patel

OCTOBER 6, 2021

You sell your product straight to them and cut out any fees required with wholesale and other sales platforms. Stores you could be selling wholesale to have the advantages of customer loyalty, brand recognition, a diverse inventory, and convenient locations. Examples of D2C Brands. Peet’s Coffee Subscription.

Branding 116

Branding Strategy Technical Review Software Review 116

Blulogix

APRIL 11, 2024

By BluLogix Team Mastering the Art of Complex B2B Recurring and Subscription Billing: Conquering Channel Business Management In the dynamic landscape of B2B subscription models, channel business management emerges as a pivotal strategy for expanding market reach and enhancing product distribution.

B2B 95

B2B Subscription Payment Features Scale 95

FastSpring

DECEMBER 9, 2022

SaaS billing software automates one or more of the various aspects of the recurring billing process — payment processing, fulfillment, dunning, and more. You’ll still need a separate solution for payment processing, taxes, chargebacks, and more. 3 Subscription Management Software. 3 Payment Processors.

Payment Services 128

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 128

FastSpring

APRIL 30, 2024

If you’re selling your software, plugin, add-on, or other digital product for a one-time fee, you’re likely thinking about switching to a recurring subscription model. While the financial reasons are strong to switch to subscriptions, your path to roll out this massive change to your business is filled with peril.

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Subscription Payment Features Payments Payment Solutions 78

FastSpring

JANUARY 27, 2022

Note: FastSpring offers advanced subscription management services that support free trials, monthly and annual paid plans, proration, discount management, and more. How Castos upsells subscription tiers. His podcast hosting company uses data analytics that looks at which users are most likely to grow out of their current subscriptions.

Merchant Services 118

Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 118

FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Chargebee is a robust subscription management platform. However, there are certain aspects of collecting recurring payments that you would still be responsible for when using Chargebee, such as: Connecting to payment gateways manually. Zoho Subscriptions. Increase conversions with branded, localized checkout.

Payment Methods 133

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Services Payments 133

Subscription Flow

APRIL 23, 2024

A robust recurring billing software can make all the difference for your subscription business but win 2024 we are taking no gambles. Invest in the right billing and subscription-management software to automate your workflows after carefully assessing three of the best options in the market.

Payment Solutions 81

Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments 81

User Pilot

MAY 2, 2024

You will also learn how to build a retention strategy, what metrics to track, and 10 bulletproof retention tactics for SaaS companies. An omnichannel engagement strategy ensures consistency across all customer touchpoints for a seamless brand experience. Customer retention is vital for product success and business profitability.

Retention 74

Retention Metrics Strategy Scale 74

User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

Wondering what a marketing growth strategy is? From this article, you will find out how to develop a strong growth marketing strategy and learn growth marketing tactics for different customer journey stages. Start building your marketing growth strategy by setting goals. It integrates real-time feedback to adapt strategies.

Underperforming Technical Team 96

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Marketing Customer Lifetime Value 96

Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Set rate processing Subscription rate processing TL;DR Interchange fees are not collected by your payment processor or bank; they go directly to the card-issuing banks. Essentially, the merchant pays the card brand for the convenience of accepting this payment method since that is the way your customers want to pay.

Payment Services 167

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 167

Incredo

JULY 14, 2019

Whether you are a startup owner, a manager of a growing business or the CEO of an established company, you might find yourself asking questions like “ Should our SaaS subscription model be monthly, annually or both ?” or “ What are the best tips I can get in terms of annual vs monthly subscription models ?”.

Payment Features 184

Payment Features SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payment Solutions 184

SaaStr

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Intercom CEO Karen Peacock reveals the top strategies that accelerate revenue growth and the steps to take your business to the next level. . It’s likely that most SaaS leaders can immediately spout off their ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) –– after all, that’s the key growth metric. Know Your Business. Know Your Customers.

Strategy 209

Strategy B2C Scale Payment Features 209

ProfitWell

JULY 22, 2020

As a result, retail sales have been decreasing gradually, leading to thousands of closures annually. This is why the direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategy is gaining traction fast. Though e-commerce still accounts for a small portion of total retail sales, it is growing at a fast rate. Their strategy was simple.

Payment Methods 93

Payment Methods Outsourcing Services Branding Payment Features 93

User Pilot

MARCH 20, 2024

You can implement many software monetization strategies in your product, but picking the right one can be a challenge. The subscription model offers ongoing access for a fee, ensuring updates and steady income. Leveraging analytics tools is crucial for fine-tuning monetization strategies and providing insights.

Software 59

Software Revenue Strategy Advertising 59

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

FastSpring

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In this guide, we compare six Recurly competitors and alternatives according to several categories: Subscription management and recurring billing Checkout Global payment processing Reporting and analytics Pricing Customer reviews We’ll start with a deep dive into FastSpring — our end-to-end payment solution (i.e.,

Payment Services 78

Payment Services Payments Payment Methods Merchant Services 78

Baremetrics

AUGUST 23, 2021

You need to have a strategic approach that includes identifying your market fit, developing appropriate positioning and marketing strategies, and measuring performance. Here's where having a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes into the picture. Here's how you can create an effective GTM strategy for your SaaS product.

Strategy 104

Strategy Scale Payment Features Software Review 104

Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

Merchants can accept payments anywhere with mobile credit card processing, eliminating the need for a fixed point-of-sale terminal. That can mean paying the plumber by credit card in their own house or paying for a sweater with the sales associate who helped them pick it out, rather than going to find the POS desk.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Get the latest from FastSpring’s Support leaders about preparing for Cyber Weekend, refund policies, strategies to decrease customer churn, and more. Elevate Your Business With FastSpring Contextual Customer Churn: Turning the Tide With Proven Retention Strategies The Only Thing That’s Constant With Tax Law Is Change Need FastSpring support?

Payment Methods 78

Payment Methods Customer Support Payments Payment Services 78

Payrix

MARCH 12, 2024

With over two decades of payments experience, Andy has worked in several sales, strategy, and partnership management roles. Ian Hillis welcomed Andy back to the PayFAQ: Embedded Payments podcast to tap into his expertise and talk through how to create the ideal Embedded Payments experience. So, it starts there.

Payments 100

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services SaaS Payments 100

GetUplift

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

For new prospects, your likelihood of a sale only lies between 5-20 percent. There’s one very simple concept we need to internalize though before we dive into understanding strategies for customer retention. For all you know, there could be long established personal narratives as to why a person buys one brand over another.

Retention 89

Retention Strategy Sales Social Media 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. Another important detail to note is how Average Sales Price (ASP) and Expenses have changed over time.

Merchant Services 74

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Features Payments 74

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 16, 2019

No matter the specifics of how your company adapts and grows, it’s crucial to be aware of how your pricing strategy relates to other aspects of your business. It’s all too easy to make the mistake of adopting a pricing model that is ill-suited to other aspects of your company, such as the go-to-market strategy or sales strategy.

Business Model 195

Business Model Scale Pricing Payment Methods 195

User Pilot

AUGUST 30, 2023

Read on to find the best acquisition channels for your SaaS and how to create winning customer acquisition strategies that drive growth. In the context of customer acquisition sales funnels, the consideration and evaluation stages can be broken down into five stages: visitor, lead, MQL , PQL, and paying customer.

Acquisition 92

Acquisition Strategy Social Media Customer Lifetime Value 92

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

How do you build a sales organization from scratch? What about moving from founder-led sales to building a sales team and scaling your revenue growth? Build a predictable sales process. Before you hire your first sales reps, you need to have a justifiable reason to do so. Scraping LinkedIn. Cold calling.

Sales Hiring 206

Sales Hiring Scale Revenue Sales 206

SaaStr

MARCH 15, 2024

Vimeo is turning 20, which not many internet brands have achieved. They also have a media segment, a separate business supporting creators who want to do subscription-based video monetization. How Does Vimeo Handle Long-Tail PLG vs. a Very Sales-Led Motion? What’s It Like Running a Company Like Vimeo Today?

AI Search 229

AI Search SaaS Advertising Sales Hiring 229

User Pilot

MARCH 15, 2022

Why a go-to-market strategy plays an integral of your SaaS product success? This is where the GTM strategy comes in. In this blog post, you’ll learn everything about go-to-market strategies. Successful product launches stand on the back of an effective GTM strategy. What is a go-to-market (GTM) strategy?

Strategy 81

Strategy Marketing SaaS Customer Lifetime Value 81

OpenView Labs

AUGUST 10, 2020

Marketing in the age of the new normal —yes, we’re tired of the phrase “new normal,” too—means taking a good look at our current strategy and seeing where it can be better. COVID-19 derailed many companies’ plans and campaigns, causing mass layoffs and pushing everyone to pivot their strategy. Offer educational content.

Innovation 96

Innovation Payment Solutions Startup Payment Methods 96

Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Building a sales funnel that aligns with your business goals is essential. I’m the head of Product at Datanyze, specializing in sourcing up-to-date prospect contact info to keep your pipeline flowing and sales funnel fresh. What is a sales funnel? And then there’s the sales funnel. The 4 stages of a sales funnel.

Sales Funnel 118

Sales Funnel Outsourcing Services Underperforming Technical Team Social Media 118

FastSpring

APRIL 4, 2024

As an experienced sales and GTM leader, John Eitel has more than witnessed how product-led growth (PLG) has affected the tech and SaaS space in the last few years — he and his teams have been up close and personal with how PLG increased in popularity as a sales strategy. “I What success looks like for using both together.

Scale 130

Scale Sales Payment Methods Merchant Services 130

Totango

AUGUST 25, 2022

Six Customer Engagement SaaS Strategies That Work. For software service providers, customer engagement SaaS strategies play a central role in a successful business model. In this article, we’ll offer some tips for a winning customer engagement SaaS strategy. What Is SaaS Customer Engagement?

Engagement 96

Engagement Strategy SaaS Scale 96

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Membership programmes, the foundation of innumerable prosperous Internet businesses, not only improve client retention but also open doors to higher sales and greater brand loyalty. You may manage members, impose restrictions on material, and establish subscription plans. To win customer loyalty, membership programs always work.

Payment Methods 52

Payment Methods Payments Payment Features Payment Solutions 52

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?

Outsourcing Services 123

Outsourcing Services Payment Methods Subscription Payment Features 123

FastSpring

MAY 14, 2019

Here’s how your company can benefit from switching from a perpetual license to a subscription plan. Reason #1: Subscriptions support product innovation. The viability of this strategy comes into question when users begin to demand new features. Reason #2: Subscriptions increase the accessibility of your software.

Payment Features 71

Payment Features Payment Methods Subscription Payment Services 71

Totango

JANUARY 15, 2019

While it’s no doubt a thrill to pursue and persuade a new customer to work with your enterprise, for software and subscription-based businesses, the real value lies in customer retention. The modern subscription-based economy has empowered customers to think short-term , with promises of being able to opt-in, cancel anytime, and leave freely.

Retention 75

Retention Subscription Payment Features Strategy 75

Neil Patel

JANUARY 1, 2023

In a rapidly growing and increasingly competitive digital landscape, it’s more important than ever for large businesses to have a comprehensive and effective enterprise SEO strategy. In this piece, I discuss some of the steps you need to make an enterprise SEO strategy work for you or your agency. What Is Enterprise SEO?

Enterprise 93

Enterprise Strategy Technical Review Scale 93

Baremetrics

JUNE 15, 2021

There are all sorts of ways to optimize your marketing strategy , and influencer marketing is a great way to take your business to the next level. Before going any further you might be thinking, "how can this strategy be implemented in a SaaS or subscription business?" not on your life in general. What Is Influencer Marketing?

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Subscription Payment Features Social Media Marketing 98