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9 Mistakes to Avoid When Developing WordPress Plugins or Themes
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

9 Mistakes to Avoid When Developing WordPress Plugins or Themes

Looking to build a WordPress plugin or theme? Keep in mind that successful plugin and theme development includes some trial and error. Even the most experienced developers occasionally mess up…

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SDK 2.4.0 Release Notes – New Pricing Page, License Activation Improvements, Bug Fixes and More
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

SDK 2.4.0 Release Notes – New Pricing Page, License Activation Improvements, Bug Fixes and More

We’ve got a pretty cool update this time around – a new ReactJS pricing page for the WP Admin will be shipped soon directly with the Freemius SDK! Besides that,…

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Growth Hacking Your Product Launch with Hot Tips
Rob Hope by Rob Hope

Growth Hacking Your Product Launch with Hot Tips

I want to share some secrets about how I’ve been growth hacking with daily “Hot Tips” leading up to the launch of my Landing Page Masterclass. This is a unique…

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How Aaron Bowie Left His IT Job to Build a Full-Blown WooCommerce Extensions Business
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

How Aaron Bowie Left His IT Job to Build a Full-Blown WooCommerce Extensions Business

This month, I had the chance to interview Aaron Bowie, a super-chill guy based in the UK who like many of us, made the transition from IT guy to plugin…

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Top 14 YouTube Channels for Plugin and Theme Developers to Follow
Alex Panagis by Alex Panagis

Top 14 YouTube Channels for Plugin and Theme Developers to Follow

Whether you’re a seasoned WordPress plugin or theme developer or on track to build your very first – YouTube channels are one of the best ways to learn and keep…

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Contextual Discounts to Increase Conversion Rates and Reduce Churn
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Contextual Discounts to Increase Conversion Rates and Reduce Churn

eCommerce is booming now more than ever. The space evolves every single day and we are here to make sure our makers stay at the edge of modern practices. This…

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Stop Blaming Plugin Developers for Too Many WordPress Admin Notices
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Stop Blaming Plugin Developers for Too Many WordPress Admin Notices

Every 3 to 6 months I stumble across a trending social media thread that bashes plugin developers for overloading the WP Admin dashboard with notices. As a plugin developer myself…

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Getting the Most Out of Reviews & Testimonials for WordPress Plugin & Theme Shops
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

Getting the Most Out of Reviews & Testimonials for WordPress Plugin & Theme Shops

As the owner of a WordPress agency for over 10 years, I’ve purchased tons of different plugins and themes. Every single time, I’ve analyzed their reviews before making the purchase….

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Saving Plugin & Theme Developers Time with Freemius’ New Reactive Contact Form
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Saving Plugin & Theme Developers Time with Freemius’ New Reactive Contact Form

As part of our ongoing efforts to help plugin and theme developers optimize the support experience for their customers, we’re excited to share a brand new contact form in the…

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Is AppSumo Worth the Hassle for WordPress Plugin Developers?
Puneet by Puneet Sahalot

Is AppSumo Worth the Hassle for WordPress Plugin Developers?

Building a WordPress plugin and launching it are two different things. As developers, we are always fascinated with the idea of building something meaningful and solving a problem. But, a…

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New Video Series – Experts Corner, Round I
Ben Lev by Ben Lev

New Video Series – Experts Corner, Round I

Last February, I was supposed to attend my first WordCamp. I was really thrilled about meeting fellow WordPress-ers from all over the world at the first conference to be held…

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Account Successor Feature Tributed to Our Own Tevya Washburn
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Account Successor Feature Tributed to Our Own Tevya Washburn

This is a particularly difficult post to write during a hard time in the world. One of our friends and community members, Tevya Washburn, has recently passed away, leaving behind…

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Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur Founds Rapidly Growing WordPress Security Plugin
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur Founds Rapidly Growing WordPress Security Plugin

This is a truly unique success story about plugin developer Sagar Patil, who created SSL Zen. Sagar is an entrepreneur who successfully started and sold 4 different companies, and this…

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WordPress Products, Audited: Optimizing Conversion Rates for DeoThemes
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

WordPress Products, Audited: Optimizing Conversion Rates for DeoThemes

Welcome to another deep dive exploration into the world of Conversion Rate Optimization! Today, I have the pleasure of auditing DeoThemes – a theme shop with some really nice looking…

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Announcing Late & Partial Refunds, Improved User Filtering, Affiliate Links in the Developer Dashboard, & Gifts from Freemius!
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Announcing Late & Partial Refunds, Improved User Filtering, Affiliate Links in the Developer Dashboard, & Gifts from Freemius!

We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy in these wild times 😷 The team has been hard at work (albeit in quarantine) with some awesome new features 🚀 around…

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