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How to Use Strategic Partnerships to Unlock Exponential Growth for Your Software Business
Stefana Zarić by Stefana Zarić

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…

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Your 2024 BFCM Playbook: How to Boost Your Sales Without Halving Your Prices
Stefana Zarić by Stefana Zarić

Your 2024 BFCM Playbook: How to Boost Your Sales Without Halving Your Prices

Got the Black Friday / Cyber Monday jitters? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by big brands and their flashy campaigns. But here’s the thing: you don’t need a massive budget…

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From Creation to Communication: Crafting a Unique Selling Proposition that Resonates
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

From Creation to Communication: Crafting a Unique Selling Proposition that Resonates

Standing out in crowded markets can feel like an uphill battle — especially if you’re part of a small team or working solo with limited marketing resources. But there’s a…

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Spine-Tingling Software Failures That Haunt 5 Successful Product Makers
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

Spine-Tingling Software Failures That Haunt 5 Successful Product Makers

It’s a ghoulish Halloween Special like no other — we’re digging up a product graveyard and uncovering the corpses of five horrific software failures from five successful makers. Each tale…

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

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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Charging Sales Tax on Your Software: A Guide for Subscription-Based Businesses
Goran Mirkovic by Goran Mirkovic

Charging Sales Tax on Your Software: A Guide for Subscription-Based Businesses

Subscription businesses have come a long way from magazines and daily milk deliveries. With an average American spending close to $1,000 per year on different types of subscriptions, it’s not…

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Proven Inbound Sales Strategies to Sell Your Software Products
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

Proven Inbound Sales Strategies to Sell Your Software Products

Mastering the art of inbound sales can help bootstrapped software makers and SMBs increase revenue by attracting, engaging, and converting more customers — without breaking the bank.

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Beyond the SEO Algorithm: Rand Fishkin on How Digital PR Can Make Your Software Product Stand Out
Goran Mirkovic by Goran Mirkovic

Beyond the SEO Algorithm: Rand Fishkin on How Digital PR Can Make Your Software Product Stand Out

Key Article Takeaways: Digital PR focuses on building relationships with journalists and influencers to get mentioned in their content — one mention in the right publication or YouTube video can…

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EULA Examples & Real-World Use Cases for Software Products
Scott Murcott by Scott Murcott

EULA Examples & Real-World Use Cases for Software Products

End-user license agreements (EULAs) ensure that the rights and responsibilities of software creators and users are clearly defined and protected. Crafting this legally binding document is, however, not as cut…

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What Is an EULA & Why Must Software Products Have Them?
Scott Murcott by Scott Murcott

What Is an EULA & Why Must Software Products Have Them?

End-user license agreements (EULAs) are the guardians of a software creator’s intellectual property. They serve as clear declarations of what users can and cannot do with your software and define…

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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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