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Creative Market: An Honest Breakdown for WordPress Product Makers
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

Creative Market: An Honest Breakdown for WordPress Product Makers

Creative Market is becoming a popular choice for WordPress product makers, offering access to a community of over 10 million creative professionals. It allows sellers to set their own prices,…

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TemplateMonster Marketplace: A Deep Dive into Costs and Benefits for Sellers
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TemplateMonster Marketplace: A Deep Dive into Costs and Benefits for Sellers

Following Shutterstock’s acquisition of Envato, many WordPress software makers are searching for new alternatives. One popular option is TemplateMonster, a well-known digital marketplace that offers a wide selection of high-quality…

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Are WordPress Marketplaces Still Worth It in 2024? A Deep Dive for Software Makers
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

Are WordPress Marketplaces Still Worth It in 2024? A Deep Dive for Software Makers

Years ago, charging money for plugins/themes in the WordPress space was frowned upon. But when WordPress began commercializing, developers saw the opportunity to start selling themes and plugins full-time instead…

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Why Offering Multi-Currency Support & Pricing is Essential for Software Creators
Scott Murcott by Scott Murcott

Why Offering Multi-Currency Support & Pricing is Essential for Software Creators

The world is at your fingertips and multi-currency support could be the key to unlocking the global market and introducing your software products to brand-new audiences. But — there’s always…

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Managing the Risks of Selling on the WooCommerce Marketplace
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

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…

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Freemius Launches plugin.fm 🚀💥 A Podcast for Software Entrepreneurs to Kickstart & Grow Their Product Businesses
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Freemius Launches plugin.fm 🚀💥 A Podcast for Software Entrepreneurs to Kickstart & Grow Their Product Businesses

After two years of assembly, countless hours of planning, meticulous research, never-ending reviews, and scrutinous editing… It’s my pleasure to announce that Freemius is getting into the podcast game with…

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Best 26 Gumroad Alternatives for Creators and Sellers in 2024
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

Best 26 Gumroad Alternatives for Creators and Sellers in 2024

Gumroad is a popular eCommerce platform that lets creators sell their physical and digital products, courses, and memberships directly to customers. But the platform’s popularity took a dip following an…

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Two Years In: The Impact of COVID-19 on WordPress and eCommerce
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

Two Years In: The Impact of COVID-19 on WordPress and eCommerce

After a period of massive growth that saw the majority of markets scramble online to survive, we’re entering a time of deceleration. Growth is slowing, the COVID-19 Stock Market bubble…

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Innovating from India: Shilpa Shah of Hummingbird Web Solutions
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

Innovating from India: Shilpa Shah of Hummingbird Web Solutions

Today, we have the privilege to speak with Shilpa Shah, co-founder of Hummingbird Web Solutions, a WordPress focused company with over 60 employees based out of Pune, India. Hummingbird Web…

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Refund Policy Best Practices In The Prism Of Commercial WordPress Plugins And Themes
Kobe Ben Itamar by Kobe Ben Itamar

Refund Policy Best Practices In The Prism Of Commercial WordPress Plugins And Themes

Unlike with hardware or consumer products, people who purchase your WordPress software product don’t actually have to go back to your store and physically return it to get a refund….

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The Ultimate Guide To An Affiliate Program For WordPress Plugins And Themes
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

The Ultimate Guide To An Affiliate Program For WordPress Plugins And Themes

When your plugin or theme business reaches a certain maturity, inevitably, you start to explore additional revenue streams. One trendy channel is affiliation. Setting up an Affiliate Program can be…

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How to Make Your Phone Cha-Ching using Gmail Every Time You Make A Sale with Freemius, EDD, or WooCommerce
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

How to Make Your Phone Cha-Ching using Gmail Every Time You Make A Sale with Freemius, EDD, or WooCommerce

A 5-min step-by-step configuration tutorial to make your iPhone or Android “Cha-Ching!” every time your plugin makes a sale, without any special apps, nor Zapier, using just Gmail. This’ll work…

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