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WordPress SDK 2.4.2, License Activation Enhancements, Beta Programs Fix, Pricing Page Conflict Resolved, and Streamlined Activation for Add-ons
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

WordPress SDK 2.4.2, License Activation Enhancements, Beta Programs Fix, Pricing Page Conflict Resolved, and Streamlined Activation for Add-ons

WordPress SDK 2.4.2 was just released with some great license activation improvements, a bugfix for the Beta Programs feature, and streamlined activations for Add-ons. Oh yeah, and we fixed a…

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Why You Should Make Your Plugin or Theme Multilingual-friendly (+How to Do it)
Allison Rivers by Allison Rivers

Why You Should Make Your Plugin or Theme Multilingual-friendly (+How to Do it)

It’s a lot of work to build a plugin or theme, and it can seem like extra, unnecessary work to add multilingual support to your project. However, based on our…

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From Side Project to 200K Users: The Bootstrap Success Story That’s Disrupting WordPress Theme
Milos Tanasijevic by Milos Tanasijevic

From Side Project to 200K Users: The Bootstrap Success Story That’s Disrupting WordPress Theme

We’ve had the pleasure of talking with two amazing young guys from the Republic of Moldova, Sergiu and Andrei, the creators of Blocksy and the founders of CreativeThemes. Blocksy started…

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Customer Portal JS Customization, New Way to Onboard Affiliates, Affiliate Coupons, and Improved Affiliate Agreement
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Customer Portal JS Customization, New Way to Onboard Affiliates, Affiliate Coupons, and Improved Affiliate Agreement

The Customer Portal is now even more customizable with custom JavaScript injection, you can onboard affiliates more easily in the new “Earn” section of the Customer Portal, and better manage…

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Developer Dashboard Revamped Earnings Page, New Email Notifications Center, Shareable Review Cards, and Upgrades to Coupons Management
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Developer Dashboard Revamped Earnings Page, New Email Notifications Center, Shareable Review Cards, and Upgrades to Coupons Management

I’m glad to share these Release Notes including some unique upgrades to the Developer Dashboard – most of which are a response to community requests. The revamped Earnings page lets…

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Checkout Enhancements, Improved Management of Licenses/Subscriptions (+ new events), and Increased Visibility on Disputes & Chargebacks
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Checkout Enhancements, Improved Management of Licenses/Subscriptions (+ new events), and Increased Visibility on Disputes & Chargebacks

This release is packed full of great updates, including Advanced Checkout Tracking to give you the ability to track many aspects of the checkout (like time to complete, coupon usage,…

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How do WordPress Plugin Developers Make Money?
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

How do WordPress Plugin Developers Make Money?

Plugin development is one of many ways to make money with WordPress, but if you’re just starting out as a plugin developer, figuring out the path to success isn’t easy….

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WordPress SDK 2.4.1, Deployment Update Notifications, Install Paid Products with Composer, DKIM Self-Verification, Improved Login As User and Login Security
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

WordPress SDK 2.4.1, Deployment Update Notifications, Install Paid Products with Composer, DKIM Self-Verification, Improved Login As User and Login Security

The latest WordPress SDK 2.4.1 is now available with easier white labeling via the WP Admin and updates for WP 5.5. Plus, we enriched the Deployment mechanism to show the…

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Staged Rollouts for WordPress Plugin & Theme Developers: Avoiding a “Clusterbug Release”
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Staged Rollouts for WordPress Plugin & Theme Developers: Avoiding a “Clusterbug Release”

Do you recall the last time you released a new version of your WordPress plugin or theme to quickly discover that you mistakenly added a new major bug that slipped…

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Security Best Practices for WordPress Plugin and Theme Developers
Lars Koudal by Lars Koudal

Security Best Practices for WordPress Plugin and Theme Developers

As a WordPress developer, there are many decisions you have to make about what to work on. Your primary interest and priority are to build an amazing theme or plugin,…

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Experts Corner Round II – We’re Back with More Top  Tips for Selling Plugins and Themes
Ben Lev by Ben Lev

Experts Corner Round II – We’re Back with More Top Tips for Selling Plugins and Themes

Nearly 6 months ago, we launched Experts Corner – Round I and received a wonderful response from our community and makers. The experts have had a chance to share some…

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BFCM 2020: 5 Ways to Promote Your WordPress Plugin or Theme Without Reducing Average Sale Price
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

BFCM 2020: 5 Ways to Promote Your WordPress Plugin or Theme Without Reducing Average Sale Price

Many folks have had a dramatic year due to coronavirus – not just in our personal lives, but also in our plugin and theme sales. The massive rise in working…

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Nailing First Time User Experience (FTUE) for WordPress Plugins & Themes
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

Nailing First Time User Experience (FTUE) for WordPress Plugins & Themes

Did you know the #1 reason users deactivate a WordPress plugin or theme is that they couldn’t figure out how to use it? This thought makes me toss and turn…

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James Farmer, CEO at WPMU DEV’s Shares Their Transformation from Tons o’ Plugins to Premium Agency Solution
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

James Farmer, CEO at WPMU DEV’s Shares Their Transformation from Tons o’ Plugins to Premium Agency Solution

I recently had a video chat with the founder of WPMU DEV, James Farmer, to ask all about their transition from managing over 100 plugins and themes to focusing on…

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How COVID Affects EU VAT for Digital Product Sellers. This Is How We Solved VAT Rate Changes at Freemius
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

How COVID Affects EU VAT for Digital Product Sellers. This Is How We Solved VAT Rate Changes at Freemius

If you are selling WordPress plugins & themes (or any other digital products) globally, you already know that once every few months, the “universe” throws you unexpected regulatory/legal/privacy/tax laws that…

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