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Everything we have published, page 6 of 15. Notes on churn, pricing, VAT thresholds, and the mechanics of getting paid from anywhere.

April · 202624 entries

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2026.04.30Latest
Whop vs Gumroad vs Lemon Squeezy: Which Creator Platform Is Worth It in 2026?
Gumroad built the creator economy’s on-ramp. Whop redefined what a digital commerce platform could be. Lemon Squeezy became the go-to Merchant of Record for indie SaaS founders. And now, in 2026, creators and developers have to pick one — or figure out which is actually right for their business. Here’s the thing nobody tells you
2026.04.30·10 min·Knowledge
2026.04.30Duke Vu · 10 minKnowledge
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2026.04.29
How to Sell Your Music Online: The Complete Guide for Independent Artists in 2026
Learn how to sell your music online with this complete 2026 guide. Compare top distribution platforms, maximize revenue streams, and build your independent music career.
2026.04.29·7 min·FEATURES
2026.04.29Duke Vu · 7 minFEATURES
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2026.04.29
Annual vs Monthly SaaS Pricing in 2026: Data-Backed Strategy for Founders
Here’s a number that should rewrite your pricing page this week: annual plan customers churn at 8% annually. Monthly plan customers churn at 32% annually. That’s not a rounding difference — it’s the difference between a business that compounds and one that bleeds. Yet 4 out of 5 SaaS businesses either don’t offer annual plans
2026.04.29·9 min·Knowledge
2026.04.29Duke Vu · 9 minKnowledge
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2026.04.28
10 SaaS Customer Retention Strategies That Actually Work in 2026
Discover 10 proven SaaS customer retention strategies for 2026. Reduce churn, increase LTV, and build a retention-first growth system with actionable tactics.
2026.04.28·5 min·FEATURES
2026.04.28Duke Vu · 5 minFEATURES
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2026.04.28
How Vibe Coders Should Set Up Payments: Stripe vs Merchant of Record (2026 Guide)
How Vibe Coders Should Set Up Payments: Stripe vs Merchant of Record (2026 Guide) You shipped your vibe-coded app in 3 hours. Now you need payments. Suddenly it’s day two and you’re still reading Stripe Tax documentation. Something’s wrong. With 92% of AI tool builders shipping products daily in 2026, the gap between “it works”
2026.04.28·16 min·Knowledge
2026.04.28Duke Vu · 16 minKnowledge
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2026.04.27
The Best Checkout Tools for SaaS in 2026 (Ranked by Conversion Rate)
70% of potential SaaS customers abandon checkout before paying. Not because your product is bad. Because your checkout is broken. In 2026, the checkout tool you pick doesn’t just process payments — it directly determines your conversion rate, your tax liability, and how much time you spend on compliance vs. shipping. The difference between a
2026.04.27·9 min·Knowledge
2026.04.27Duke Vu · 9 minKnowledge
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2026.04.26
EU VAT on Digital Services in 2026: Why You Need a Merchant of Record
Here’s a stat that should make any SaaS founder’s stomach drop: the EU collected over €1.1 trillion in VAT revenue in 2024, and digital services now account for a rapidly growing share of that. If you’re selling SaaS, software licences, or digital downloads to customers in Europe and you’re not handling EU VAT correctly, you’re
2026.04.26·11 min·Knowledge
2026.04.26Duke Vu · 11 minKnowledge
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2026.04.25
How to Integrate Payment Processing for SaaS: The Complete Developer Guide 2026
Learn how to integrate payment processing for SaaS in 2026. Complete developer guide covering Stripe vs MoR platforms, implementation steps, webhook handling, and avoiding common pitfalls.
2026.04.25·9 min·Guides
2026.04.25Dawid Woźniak · 9 minGuides
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2026.04.25
10 Best Payment Link Generators for SaaS and Digital Products in 2026
Discover the 10 best payment link generators for 2026. Compare fees, features, and Merchant of Record options to find the perfect payment solution for your SaaS or digital product business.
2026.04.25·10 min·Monetization
2026.04.25Duke Vu · 10 minMonetization
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2026.04.25
How to Cut Your Payment Fees by 50% When Selling Digital Products
If you’re selling digital products and wondering how to reduce payment fees selling digital products, here’s the uncomfortable truth: you’re probably giving away 10–15% of every dollar you earn — and most of it is completely avoidable. Gumroad’s current fee structure takes 10% off the top before payment processing even kicks in. On $5,000 per
2026.04.25·13 min·Guides
2026.04.25Duke Vu · 13 minGuides
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2026.04.24
FastSpring Review 2026: Is It Still the Best MoR for Software Companies?
FastSpring processed its first digital software sale back in 2005 — before “SaaS” was even a mainstream term. Today it handles payments for thousands of software companies, video game studios, and digital product sellers worldwide. But in 2026, with Lemon Squeezy absorbed by Stripe and newer Merchant of Record (MoR) options hitting the market, does
2026.04.24·10 min·Knowledge
2026.04.24Duke Vu · 10 minKnowledge
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2026.04.23
Payment Link Generator: The Complete 2026 Guide to Selling Without a Website
Discover the 10 best payment link generators for 2026. Compare fees, features, and find the perfect platform to start selling digital products without a website.
2026.04.23·7 min·FEATURES
2026.04.23Duke Vu · 7 minFEATURES
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2026.04.23
Payhip Review 2026: Is It Still Worth Using for Digital Creators?
Payhip has been around since 2013. Most “reviews” you’ll find are either affiliates chasing a commission or shallow listicles that copy Payhip’s own marketing copy. This one isn’t. I’ve dug into the actual pricing math, tested the limitations, and compared it against what you can get elsewhere in 2026. Short verdict: Payhip is genuinely good
2026.04.23·8 min·Knowledge
2026.04.23Duke Vu · 8 minKnowledge
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2026.04.22
10 Best Recurring Billing Software for Small Business in 2026 (Compared)
Compare the 10 best recurring billing software for small businesses in 2026. Real pricing, feature comparisons, and honest recommendations for Stripe, Chargebee, Recurly, PayPal, Zoho, and more.
2026.04.22·10 min·Monetization
2026.04.22Dawid Woźniak · 10 minMonetization
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2026.04.21
How Findgu Scaled to 50,000 Users with Fungies: A Case Study
How Findgu scaled their IMVU analytics platform to 50,000+ users using Fungies as their Merchant of Record. Learn how they eliminated tax compliance complexity and accepted global payments from day one.
2026.04.21·6 min·Monetization
2026.04.21Duke Vu · 6 minMonetization
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2026.04.21
Merchant of Record Pricing: The Complete 2026 Guide to Understanding True Costs
Discover the true cost of merchant of record services in 2026. Compare Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, FastSpring, Gumroad, and Fungies pricing. Learn hidden fees, negotiation tactics, and how to calculate your real break-even point.
2026.04.21·9 min·Monetization
2026.04.21Duke Vu · 9 minMonetization
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2026.04.21
Setting Up Global SaaS Billing with Tax Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s a fact most SaaS founders discover too late: the moment you accept your first payment from a customer in Germany, France, or Canada, you’re legally required to collect and remit VAT or GST — even if you’ve never heard of OSS registration. Get it wrong, and you’re looking at back taxes, interest, and penalties
2026.04.21·12 min·Guides
2026.04.21Duke Vu · 12 minGuides
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2026.04.21
10 Best Payment Processing Software for Small Business in 2026: Complete Comparison
Compare the 10 best payment processing software for small business in 2026. See pricing, features, and find the right payment processor for your SaaS or e-commerce store.
2026.04.21·9 min·Monetization
2026.04.21Maja Wiewióra · 9 minMonetization
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2026.04.20
How to Choose a Merchant of Record for SaaS: The Complete 2026 Guide
Learn how to choose a merchant of record for your SaaS business. This 2026 guide covers 6 critical factors: tax coverage, pricing, payment methods, billing flexibility, integration quality, and support. Compare top MoR providers and make the right choice.
2026.04.20·10 min·Knowledge
2026.04.20Adrian Schenberg · 10 minKnowledge
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2026.04.20
EU VAT for Digital Products: Complete Compliance Guide 2026
Complete guide to EU VAT compliance for digital products and SaaS. Learn about OSS registration, VAT rates by country, filing requirements, and how to automate tax compliance.
2026.04.20·6 min·FEATURES
2026.04.20Maja Wiewióra · 6 minFEATURES
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2026.04.20
10 Best Payment Solutions for Freelancers in 2026: Complete Comparison
Compare the 10 best payment solutions for freelancers in 2026. Real fee breakdowns for PayPal, Wise, Stripe, Payoneer, Fungies and more. Save 4-8% on every payment with the right platform.
2026.04.20·9 min·Monetization
2026.04.20Maja Wiewióra · 9 minMonetization
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2026.04.20
How to Integrate a Payment Gateway API: The Complete Developer Guide (2026)
Learn how to integrate payment gateway APIs with this complete developer guide. Covers 5-layer architecture, webhook handling, idempotency, error recovery, and production best practices for Stripe, PayPal, and modern payment APIs.
2026.04.20·9 min·Guides
2026.04.20Dawid Woźniak · 9 minGuides
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2026.04.20
10 Best Payment Gateways for International Sales in 2026: Complete Comparison
Compare the 10 best payment gateways for international sales in 2026. Real fees, tax compliance options, and local payment method support for global SaaS and e-commerce businesses.
2026.04.20·10 min·Monetization
2026.04.20Dawid Woźniak · 10 minMonetization
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2026.04.20
Digital Marketing Market 2026: The Complete Industry Analysis with Data, Trends and Forecasts
Digital marketing market reaches $800B in 2026. Discover key statistics, 7 major trends including AI personalization and Meta overtaking Google, competitive landscape, and future predictions through 2030.
2026.04.20·25 min·Marketing
2026.04.20Duke Vu · 25 minMarketing

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