They’re Coming for You: Why US Software Sellers Can No Longer Ignore EU VAT In 2024
For software product makers, nothing is certain in life except for (death by) support tickets and taxes 😩 and we’ve got some bad news for those who are lax on…
Epic Tales of Spectacular Fails: Lessons From Leading WordPress Entrepreneurs
We don’t talk about failure nearly enough in the software world ☠️ The mistakes and hard lessons learned from %^&*@!#ing up spectacularly are stepping stones to successful product development, as…
How to Maximize Sales on BFCM 2023
It’s time to discuss your weekend plans 💰 For BFCM 2023, that is 😉 With less than three weeks until the end-of-year sales fever hits, software product makers and entrepreneurs…
Managing the Risks of Selling on the WooCommerce Marketplace
It’s not what you know, it’s Woo you know… especially if you want to capitalize on using one of the biggest marketplaces in the WordPress space, and one that offers…
How to Build a Thriving Remote Company Culture
From cutting office costs to choosing from an international pool of candidates, remote work offers plenty of perks to founders and their companies. However, one concern looms large in this…
4 Low-Hanging Fruits to Reduce Customer Churn and Increase Subscriptions Renewal Rate
In the ever-evolving realms of WordPress and SaaS, the battle against customer churn is like a high-stakes game of chess. With each move, software product makers must strategize, adapt, and…
From a Baseball Fan’s Website to the Most Popular WordPress Table Plugin – The Success Story of TablePress
Don’t discount your hobbies because there’s always a chance they could lead to greater things. For Tobias Bäthge, the success of TablePress — the top WordPress table plugin — is…
How to Leverage YouTube Marketing for Audience and Business Growth
Lights, camera, software 🎥 WordPress and SaaS are competitive (and often saturated) markets, and owning your space and growing your audience as an entrepreneur can be tough. A possible solution?…
How to Convert Your WordPress Plugin to SaaS
Converting your plugin to Software as a Service could prove to be fanSaaStic for your product-making journey 😁 Seriously, though — SaaS offers developers an opportunity to service bigger markets…
Signs Your WordPress Plugin Has the Potential to Become SaaS
At some point, most WordPress plugin developers will ponder the possibility of transitioning to SaaS 🧳 For good reason: There are plenty of perks to consider, ranging from scalability and…
Why US-Based WordPress & SaaS Businesses Can’t Ignore US Sales Tax
US sales tax is an ever-growing thorn in the side of solopreneurs and SMBs 🌵 As of 2018, anyone selling software and SaaS products in the US must collect US…
WordPress Plugins vs. SaaS: What’s the Difference & Which to Choose?
Both WordPress plugins and SaaS products offer perks as software models 💃🕺 But which one is better for your objectives? Freemius founder and CEO, Vova Feldman, and I have the…
10 Must-Listen Business Podcasts for Indie Devs, Bootstrappers, & Product Makers
Hear that? That’s the sound of innumerable business podcasts flooding the digital airwaves with an abundance of opinions, information, and… hmm… value? There’s the rub — with that many podcasts…
Leave No Ticket Unturned! How to Find the Best Customer Service Software for Your WP Business
Almost 90% of buyers may become loyal customers after one purchase if they’re happy with the customer service you’ve provided, reports say. That means creating a positive customer experience is…
From MVP to Success Story 📈 How User Feedback Shaped Ivory Search & Led to 100K+ Active Installs
Success Stories are back with a 💥 In July, I had the pleasure of interviewing Vinod Dalvi, the creator of one of WordPress’s leading search plugins, Ivory Search. Previously known…