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.
Release Notes: Data Freedom Achieved, SaaS-Ready Features, WordPress Playground Support, and Smarter Pricing Options
From completing our Data Liberation Project to introducing powerful tools in the Freemius Checkout and WordPress SDKs, we’ve addressed key maker requests while staying ahead of trends in the software…
Feature Prioritization 101: How to Plot a Successful Software Product Roadmap
Creativity sparks innovation, but true growth and customer satisfaction come from prioritizing features that align with user needs and business goals, and deliver tangible, long-term value.
Year in Review 2024: Growth, Challenges, and Bold New Beginnings
As I reflect on 2024, I’m proud of how far we’ve come. It’s been a year of great accomplishments, but not without challenges. As our team grew, some processes that…
No Shortcuts, Just Hard Work: How Robert Abela from Melapress Built Security Plugins Trusted by Enterprises
Success is a journey of continuous learning for many software makers, and Robert Abela’s story is no exception. He believes wholeheartedly that long-term dedication and hard work are the keys…
Release Notes: Expanded Tools for Migrated Makers, SaaS Updates, a Fresh SDK, and Enhanced Data Exports (+ More!)
From new data export options to SaaS-friendly tools and a fresh SDK, this release reinforces our commitment to helping you succeed with product development and business growth. Whether you’re re-engaging…