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Release Notes: Data Freedom Achieved, SaaS-Ready Features, WordPress Playground Support, and Smarter Pricing Options
Scott Murcott by Scott Murcott

Release Notes: Data Freedom Achieved, SaaS-Ready Features, WordPress Playground Support, and Smarter Pricing Options

From completing our Data Liberation Project to introducing powerful tools in the Freemius Checkout and WordPress SDKs, we’ve addressed key maker requests while staying ahead of trends in the software…

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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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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 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 Brexit Affect WordPress Plugin and Theme Sellers
Brandon Ernst by Brandon Ernst

How Brexit Affect WordPress Plugin and Theme Sellers

The UK’s imminent departure from the EU (European Union) has left businesses across Europe struggling to understand how this change will affect them. For WordPress theme and plugin businesses, it…

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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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Themekraft’s Plugins Saved From EU VAT Mess With Freemius Migration
Kobe Ben Itamar by Kobe Ben Itamar

Themekraft’s Plugins Saved From EU VAT Mess With Freemius Migration

This success story will focus on Sven Lehnert’s amazing entrepreneurial journey. Sven is a developer and a businessman from Germany who most famously created BuddyForms. He’s also the CEO at…

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