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Why Makers Are Leaving WordPress Marketplaces — And What’s Next
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

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…

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AppSumo Marketplace & Lifetime Deals: A Smart Play or Risky Move for Your WordPress Products?
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

AppSumo Marketplace & Lifetime Deals: A Smart Play or Risky Move for Your WordPress Products?

AppSumo is known for offering great deals, helping digital creators reach an audience eager for discounts. For new WordPress product makers, it’s a great way to gain visibility and grow…

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EU VAT Reverse Charge Simplified: Essential Guide for Software Makers
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

EU VAT Reverse Charge Simplified: Essential Guide for Software Makers

EU VAT reverse charge can be a real challenge for makers and businesses selling software products across the European Union. With different VAT rates in each country and strict rules…

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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
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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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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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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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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Why US-Based WordPress & SaaS Businesses Can’t Ignore US Sales Tax
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

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…

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How to Create and Sell Elementor Templates and Kits to Cash In on No-Code
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

How to Create and Sell Elementor Templates and Kits to Cash In on No-Code

Ready to ride the no-code wave? Elementor Templates have revolutionized how we build websites, and there’s serious money to be made. These easy-to-create static themes have opened doors for both…

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2021’s WordPress Mega-Deal: Marieke van de Rakt on the Yoast Acquisition
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

2021’s WordPress Mega-Deal: Marieke van de Rakt on the Yoast Acquisition

At the end of 2020, then-Yoast CEO Marieke van de Rakt and her husband Joost de Valk (Yoast’s Founder and Chief Product Officer) had reached a crossroads. Though they’d created…

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The Gamechangers: Awesome Motive’s Syed Balkhi on Charting a Lucrative WordPress Business Exit
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

The Gamechangers: Awesome Motive’s Syed Balkhi on Charting a Lucrative WordPress Business Exit

In November 2021, we launched The Gamechangers: a video series that deep-dives into WordPress mergers and acquisitions with the leading entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and business mavens responsible for the big…

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Is the WooCommerce Marketplace a Good Platform to Sell Your WooCommerce Extensions?
Scott Murcott by Scott Murcott

Is the WooCommerce Marketplace a Good Platform to Sell Your WooCommerce Extensions?

It’s a WordPress tale as old as time (well, at least since monetization became popular). You’ve hit on a great idea for a plugin that fills an underserved niche. You…

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Acquisitions & Exits: How Much Is Your WordPress Business Worth?
Alex Denning by Alex Denning

Acquisitions & Exits: How Much Is Your WordPress Business Worth?

You design incredible products, and it’s driving profitable growth for your WordPress business. With an ‘official’ declaration that WordPress powers 43.4% of the internet based on the latest reports, it’s…

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The Gamechangers: Meet the Players Driving Change With WordPress Acquisitions
Zee Hazan by Zee Hazan

The Gamechangers: Meet the Players Driving Change With WordPress Acquisitions

On the cusp of 2022, the market share of WordPress is bigger than ever. But as new plugin and theme developers enter the market to seize the perceived opportunity, major…

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