For software product makers, nothing is certain in life except for (death by) support tickets and taxes 😩 and we’ve got some bad news for those who are lax on the latter. In a few weeks, US software sellers who are still not handling VAT in Europe will need to…

We don’t talk about failure nearly enough in the software world ☠️ The mistakes and hard lessons learned from %^&*@!#ing up spectacularly are stepping stones to successful product development, as 18 experienced software entrepreneurs attest to in our Fails video. Freemius founder and CEO Vova Feldman says it’s better to…

It’s time to discuss your weekend plans 💰 For BFCM 2023, that is 😉 With less than three weeks until the end-of-year sales fever hits, software product makers and entrepreneurs need to get their (discount) ducks in a row. Why BFCM 2023 is an Important Opportunity for Software Product Makers There’s no getting around the fact that BFCM (Black Friday Cyber…

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 developers a large platform of exposure from which to sell extensions and themes directly to online vendors. Don’t get too…

From cutting office costs to choosing from an international pool of candidates, remote work offers plenty of perks to founders and their companies. However, one concern looms large in this age of ‘meetings by camera’ and conversations via Slack: How do you build a thriving remote company culture that creates…

In the ever-evolving realms of WordPress and SaaS, the battle against customer churn is like a high-stakes game of chess. With each move, software product makers must strategize, adapt, and anticipate customer needs. After all, in the digital age, customer loyalty is the ultimate currency, and keeping users engaged is…

Don’t discount your hobbies because there’s always a chance they could lead to greater things. For Tobias Bäthge, the success of TablePress — the top WordPress table plugin — is proof that recreational pursuits can often serve as platforms to launch fulfilling full-time careers. Let’s dive into the success story…

Lights, camera, software 🎥 WordPress and SaaS are competitive (and often saturated) markets, and owning your space and growing your audience as an entrepreneur can be tough. A possible solution? Using YouTube marketing to establish authority and secure your space in the spotlight. While this article focuses on WordPress and…

Converting your plugin to Software as a Service could prove to be fanSaaStic for your product-making journey 😁 Seriously, though — SaaS offers developers an opportunity to service bigger markets and potentially grow their products into empires. Assuming you’re ready to take up the mantle of SaaS emperor 👑 how…