How to Increase Software Adoption: Actionable Tips for Makers
Getting users to buy or sign up is just the first step, but true adoption happens when your product becomes essential to their daily workflow. The challenge? Even the best…
Love, Work, and WordPress: How Brad and Tam Vincent Manage FooPlugins
Running a business with your spouse while managing a full-time job is no small feat. But for Brad and Tam Vincent, it’s been a journey of growth and teamwork. With…
How to Deal with the New Stripe Chargeback Fee (And Why There’s a Better Way)
Imagine losing a sale, fighting to get your money back, and then getting slapped with a $30 fee for trying! 😵💫 That’s the reality many indie developers and software makers…
Release Notes: A Fully Responsive Dashboard, Incremental Updates, and Expanded Licensing for SaaS & Apps
Freemius just got even more powerful! We’re constantly refining the platform to make software selling smoother, more flexible, and scalable for makers like you. This month’s updates bring more automation,…
Why Makers Are Leaving WordPress Marketplaces — And What’s Next
Software selling has changed, and WordPress marketplaces must adapt or risk becoming obsolete. Sales platforms have made it easier than ever for makers to sell their products independently, undercutting the…
WordCamp Asia 2025 Recap: A New Era for Freemius and Uncertain Times for WordPress
Happy to report that I got safely back home from WordCamp Asia 2025. As always, it was a wild and wonderful time catching up with old friends, making new ones,…
4 Ways We Leverage WordPress Conferences (And Why Makers’ Meetup Is a Success)
Behind the swag bags and keynotes lies the real value of WordPress conferences: actionable intelligence and relationship-building that directly impact your bottom line. From conducting market research to organizing side…
Freemius’ Rebrand: A Commitment to Growth, Collaboration, and Serving the Software Maker Community
Freemius is built on collaboration — within our team and within our community of software makers. As we move beyond WordPress to encompass software making as a whole, our brand…
Freemius Reimagined: A Revitalized Brand, a Product-First Website, and a Radically Refreshed Dashboard
A new era of Freemius has begun. Not just a fresh coat of paint or a superficial reskin, but a complete reimagination of the platform and how we support software…
Escaping the MyCommerce Nightmare: How Milan Petrovic of Dev4Press Successfully Migrated to Freemius
Last week, software makers worldwide faced a crisis: MyCommerce, a long-standing payment and eCommerce solution owned by Digital River, abruptly shut down and filed for insolvency. For many, this is…
How to Migrate from MyCommerce to Freemius in a Weekend
What started as payment delays and forced contract changes in mid-2024 has escalated into full-blown insolvency for MyCommerce. This leaves software makers without access to earnings and scrambling for answers.
Digital River’s Shutdown: What Software Makers Can Do Next
In a shocking turn of events, Digital River abruptly laid off over 100 employees and filed for insolvency, leaving software creators in the lurch, unable to access their hard-earned revenue….
How to Create a High-Impact Feedback Loop for Your Software Business
When it comes to independent software selling, success isn’t just about shouting louder than the competition — it’s about listening smarter. The real winners aren’t the ones with the biggest…
How to Use Strategic Partnerships to Unlock Exponential Growth for Your Software Business
Growing a software business is becoming increasingly challenging. While traditional channels like social media and SEO remain important, rising costs and crowded markets make it harder for independent makers and…
plugin.fm Returns: Bridging Makers, Great Products, and Smart Marketing
Cue the horns 📯: plugin.fm is back! 💥 Season 3 of plugin.fm launches today, zeroing in on a topic that can make or break any software business: marketing.