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Guide to Shopify for subscriptions

More than 50% of online shoppers are subscribed to an ecommerce subscription service, and many merchants have used the Shopify platform to build ecommerce juggernauts thanks to its simplicity...

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What are recurring payments and subscription billing?

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital commerce, recurring payments and subscription billing are reshaping the way businesses and consumers interact. In fact, the global subscription ecommerce market is forecasted to...

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Flexible billing, seamless upgrades & smarter growth for AI-native startups

The AI-native era has arrived — and it’s moving faster than anyone expected. From AI chat companions and image generators to wellness tools and intelligent writing assistants, generative AI startups...

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How to fix the free trial problem

The free trial is a cornerstone of the subscription world. It’s the classic “try before you buy” that lets potential subscribers experience your service, risk-free. But here’s the problem: it’s...

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Easy cancels, easy payments, and mini subscriptions

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! From regulators cracking down on cancellation hurdles to platforms rethinking pricing and payment flows, the subscription economy is evolving fast. The FTC is testing the...

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Streaming shakeups, AI revenue, and SaaS loyalty wins

Welcome back to Subscriptions Weekly! This week is all about growth through innovation. ESPN and Fox are shaking up streaming with bold new services, AI is opening sustainable revenue streams...

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Launching an ecommerce subscription business: A complete guide

Introduction The subscription economy is valued at an estimated $1.5 trillion. Ecommerce subscriptions can increase revenue and customer lifetime value. But most businesses struggle with churn, complexities with...

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Enter the mini subscription: Putting an end to rigid streaming bundles

Streaming giant Sling TV has ushered in a new era of flexibility with the introduction of "mini subscriptions," marking a departure from traditional, rigid, one-size-fits-all bundles. This innovative offering...

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Churn management strategies to reduce and prevent subscriber churn

Key takeaways: Churn has two distinct causes. Your strategy must address both voluntary churn (customers actively canceling due to issues like price or value) and involuntary churn (customers leaving unintentionally...

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Localization that converts: Unlocking global growth through precision

Stop right there. If you think localization is a side project — a “nice to have” or just a synonym for translation — you’re missing the point. The most successful...

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