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From Speed Dating To Relationships – My WordCamp US 2018 Recap
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

From Speed Dating To Relationships – My WordCamp US 2018 Recap

There’s a lot that’s been going on lately in the WordPress sphere, but with WordPress, that would be true no matter when we say it. Nonetheless, I think that many…

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My Experience Submitting A Theme to ThemeForest – Challenges & Rejections
Daniel Carcamo by Daniel Carcamo

My Experience Submitting A Theme to ThemeForest – Challenges & Rejections

Building your own Multi-Purpose theme from scratch can be a very tough project to take on. Getting it approved on ThemeForest? That’s a whole other layer of challenges that you’ll…

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The Complete Guide to US Small Business Taxes For WordPress Plugin & Theme Developers
Scott DeLuzio by Scott DeLuzio

The Complete Guide to US Small Business Taxes For WordPress Plugin & Theme Developers

As a former accountant who has made the transition into WordPress plugin development, I know how difficult it is to keep track of ever-changing tax laws, especially when you’re a…

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MooMoo Agency’s Simple Moves Build Strong Ties with WP Plugin Buyers
Alex Castro by Alex Castro

MooMoo Agency’s Simple Moves Build Strong Ties with WP Plugin Buyers

Vitalii Kiiko is a passionate and experienced WordPress plugin and theme developer, who recently provided us some great feedback and kindly agreed to share his story. He is a co-founder…

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Should You Sell A Premium WordPress Theme Or A Free WordPress Theme With Paid Add-ons?
Nicolas Lecocq by Nicolas Lecocq

Should You Sell A Premium WordPress Theme Or A Free WordPress Theme With Paid Add-ons?

In this post, I am going to share the benefits and drawbacks I considered, and the lessons I have learned in my journey of selling a free theme with paid…

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How to Sell Your WordPress Product Business
Phil Derksen by Phil Derksen

How to Sell Your WordPress Product Business

If you’ve been following the WordPress products space, it’s hard to ignore all the plugin and theme acquisitions going around. While it’s a common thing, surprisingly, there’s almost no public…

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After Shifting from Development, Primož Cigler Is The Perfect Technical Marketer for A WordPress Products Business
Kobe Ben Itamar by Kobe Ben Itamar

After Shifting from Development, Primož Cigler Is The Perfect Technical Marketer for A WordPress Products Business

I’m finally getting to interview one of my favorite figures in the WordPress community. He’s a dev & CEO at ProteusThemes and also one of the friendliest people I got…

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The Do’s And Don’ts of Renewals Discount for WordPress Plugins And Themes, Following The WooCommerce Blunder
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

The Do’s And Don’ts of Renewals Discount for WordPress Plugins And Themes, Following The WooCommerce Blunder

In 2017, WooCommerce dropped its 50% Renewals Discount and got some backfire from the community due to how it was rolled out. This inspired me to shed some light on…

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Insights for WordPress Themes by Freemius
Kobe Ben Itamar by Kobe Ben Itamar

Insights for WordPress Themes by Freemius

Today, we’re officially announcing the release of our insights and analytics solution for WordPress theme authors: Freemius Insights for themes – yeah baby! In case you have never heard of…

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ThemeForest By The Numbers: Thought The WordPress Theme Gold Rush Was Over? Think Again!
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

ThemeForest By The Numbers: Thought The WordPress Theme Gold Rush Was Over? Think Again!

Envato’s ThemeForest and CodeCanyon are de-facto the leading marketplaces for WordPress plugins and themes. With a growing community of over 7 million subscribers, both marketplaces sound like a lucrative place…

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