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How to Increase Software Adoption: Actionable Tips for Makers
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

How to Increase Software Adoption: Actionable Tips for Makers

Getting users to buy or sign up is just the first step, but true adoption happens when your product becomes essential to their daily workflow. The challenge? Even the best…

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Feature Prioritization 101: How to Plot a Successful Software Product Roadmap
Robert Nolte by Robert Nolte

Feature Prioritization 101: How to Plot a Successful Software Product Roadmap

Creativity sparks innovation, but true growth and customer satisfaction come from prioritizing features that align with user needs and business goals, and deliver tangible, long-term value.

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Pros and Cons of Going Non-Exclusive: Weighing the Options for WordPress Plugin and Theme Makers
Goran Mirkovic by Goran Mirkovic

Pros and Cons of Going Non-Exclusive: Weighing the Options for WordPress Plugin and Theme Makers

As a WordPress theme or plugin developer, you’ve likely felt the tremors caused by Shutterstock’s acquisition of Envato. This significant shift in the industry landscape has left many questioning the…

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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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Will Page Builders & Full Site Editing Be the Death of WordPress Themes?
Scott Murcott by Scott Murcott

Will Page Builders & Full Site Editing Be the Death of WordPress Themes?

For years, traditional WordPress themes have dominated the ecosystem’s website-building market. But with the rise of the block editor, full site editing, and page builders, many WordPressers are asking if…

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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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David Braun and TemplateMonster – From a Web Design Studio to One of The Top WordPress Theme Marketplaces
Vova Feldman by Vova Feldman

David Braun and TemplateMonster – From a Web Design Studio to One of The Top WordPress Theme Marketplaces

Today I’m interviewing David Braun, the CEO & co-founder at TemplateMonster: one of the leading marketplaces in the WordPress products ecosystem. If you have ever considered starting a marketplace for…

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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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“Our Biggest Challenges in Running A WordPress Plugin & Theme Business in 2018” by MotoPress
Alexander Mat by Alexander Mat

“Our Biggest Challenges in Running A WordPress Plugin & Theme Business in 2018” by MotoPress

In this guest post by Alexander Mat, co-founder at MotoPress, he shares and discusses his company’s biggest challenges in today’s saturated and Guten-stirred WordPress business sphere. MotoPress has been financially…

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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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Is ThemeForest a Good Place to Sell Your Premium WordPress Theme?
Kobe Ben Itamar by Kobe Ben Itamar

Is ThemeForest a Good Place to Sell Your Premium WordPress Theme?

In this article, I’m going to have a thorough look at the most popular theme marketplace for WordPress themes. We’re going to try and understand the pros and cons of…

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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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