Laurence Bahiirwa
@omukiguy.bsky.social
Check the cover art. John 14:6. Family. WordPress Developer @freemius.bsky.social Educator: http://youtube.com/@TechiePress Life is too serious; have a good laugh now.
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iOS makers, it’s finally legal 🤑
You can now sell outside your app — without handing Apple a 30% tip. 🍏
No app store. No gatekeeping. Just more $$$ in your pocket.
Check our guide to help you start accepting payments on the web: loom.ly/36Oi-vo
You can now sell outside your app — without handing Apple a 30% tip. 🍏
No app store. No gatekeeping. Just more $$$ in your pocket.
Check our guide to help you start accepting payments on the web: loom.ly/36Oi-vo
May 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
iOS makers, it’s finally legal 🤑
You can now sell outside your app — without handing Apple a 30% tip. 🍏
No app store. No gatekeeping. Just more $$$ in your pocket.
Check our guide to help you start accepting payments on the web: loom.ly/36Oi-vo
You can now sell outside your app — without handing Apple a 30% tip. 🍏
No app store. No gatekeeping. Just more $$$ in your pocket.
Check our guide to help you start accepting payments on the web: loom.ly/36Oi-vo
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📣 iDEAL payments now live in Freemius Checkout!
Set your product to EUR currency and watch those conversion rates climb. We'll auto-detect Dutch buyers and handle the rest.
More payment methods = more money. 💰
#ProductUpdates
Set your product to EUR currency and watch those conversion rates climb. We'll auto-detect Dutch buyers and handle the rest.
More payment methods = more money. 💰
#ProductUpdates
April 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
📣 iDEAL payments now live in Freemius Checkout!
Set your product to EUR currency and watch those conversion rates climb. We'll auto-detect Dutch buyers and handle the rest.
More payment methods = more money. 💰
#ProductUpdates
Set your product to EUR currency and watch those conversion rates climb. We'll auto-detect Dutch buyers and handle the rest.
More payment methods = more money. 💰
#ProductUpdates
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Stepping on a LEGO would be less painful than Stripe's new $15 dispute fee.
We're seeing solo makers hit hard: a $10 product dispute now costs $30 to defend! At Freemius, we take care of these fees—we believe software makers should be building products, not fighting payment processors: rb.gy/8re42c
We're seeing solo makers hit hard: a $10 product dispute now costs $30 to defend! At Freemius, we take care of these fees—we believe software makers should be building products, not fighting payment processors: rb.gy/8re42c
How to Deal with the New Stripe Chargeback Fee (And Why There’s a Better Way)
The new Stripe chargeback fee update could cost indie makers $30 per failed dispute. Learn what it means and how to protect your revenue.
freemius.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Stepping on a LEGO would be less painful than Stripe's new $15 dispute fee.
We're seeing solo makers hit hard: a $10 product dispute now costs $30 to defend! At Freemius, we take care of these fees—we believe software makers should be building products, not fighting payment processors: rb.gy/8re42c
We're seeing solo makers hit hard: a $10 product dispute now costs $30 to defend! At Freemius, we take care of these fees—we believe software makers should be building products, not fighting payment processors: rb.gy/8re42c
Would have loved to be in Manilla. Looks like an awesome time was enjoyed.
Fresh from Manila: Our unfiltered take on WordCamp Asia 2025 🇵🇭
We're sharing the conversations that happened in hallways, the trends nobody's talking about, and why the WordPress ecosystem feels different this year.
Link below! ⬇️
bit.ly/41yY8UM
We're sharing the conversations that happened in hallways, the trends nobody's talking about, and why the WordPress ecosystem feels different this year.
Link below! ⬇️
bit.ly/41yY8UM
Meet You in Manila: The Freemius WordCamp Asia 2025 Recap
Back from WordCamp Asia 2025! Freemius unveiled a bold new look amidst ongoing tensions in the WP ecosystem. What does the future hold?
bit.ly
February 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Would have loved to be in Manilla. Looks like an awesome time was enjoyed.
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Fresh episode just dropped! 🎙️
Chatting with Margaret Kelsey about the real deal with fractional leadership (and why 'help, our marketing is a mess!' isn't a strategy 😅)
This one's packed with gems for founders — no fluff! Watch the full episode and take notes:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6d2...
Chatting with Margaret Kelsey about the real deal with fractional leadership (and why 'help, our marketing is a mess!' isn't a strategy 😅)
This one's packed with gems for founders — no fluff! Watch the full episode and take notes:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6d2...
Getting the Right Fractional Marketing Help for Your Team — With Margaret Kelsey
YouTube video by Freemius - Selling Software
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February 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Fresh episode just dropped! 🎙️
Chatting with Margaret Kelsey about the real deal with fractional leadership (and why 'help, our marketing is a mess!' isn't a strategy 😅)
This one's packed with gems for founders — no fluff! Watch the full episode and take notes:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6d2...
Chatting with Margaret Kelsey about the real deal with fractional leadership (and why 'help, our marketing is a mess!' isn't a strategy 😅)
This one's packed with gems for founders — no fluff! Watch the full episode and take notes:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6d2...
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Sometimes hitting your metrics isn't the goal 🤯
Love how Margaret Kelsey flips the script on performance tracking. Turns out, following the right process matters more than perfect numbers when you're experimenting.
Watch the preview & don’t miss the full episode dropping on Feb 12!
Love how Margaret Kelsey flips the script on performance tracking. Turns out, following the right process matters more than perfect numbers when you're experimenting.
Watch the preview & don’t miss the full episode dropping on Feb 12!
February 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Sometimes hitting your metrics isn't the goal 🤯
Love how Margaret Kelsey flips the script on performance tracking. Turns out, following the right process matters more than perfect numbers when you're experimenting.
Watch the preview & don’t miss the full episode dropping on Feb 12!
Love how Margaret Kelsey flips the script on performance tracking. Turns out, following the right process matters more than perfect numbers when you're experimenting.
Watch the preview & don’t miss the full episode dropping on Feb 12!
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Talk about a glow-up ✨🤩
Our Developer Dashboard now boasts faster loading times, cleaner UI, and a sweet distraction-free mode for when you're in the zone.
Running your software business should feel as smooth as your code runs 🚀
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
Our Developer Dashboard now boasts faster loading times, cleaner UI, and a sweet distraction-free mode for when you're in the zone.
Running your software business should feel as smooth as your code runs 🚀
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
Freemius Rebrand: New Website & Developer Dashboard
A new era of Freemius has begun. Explore the new Freemius branding, a product-led website, & an overhauled dashboard for seamless navigation.
freemius.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Talk about a glow-up ✨🤩
Our Developer Dashboard now boasts faster loading times, cleaner UI, and a sweet distraction-free mode for when you're in the zone.
Running your software business should feel as smooth as your code runs 🚀
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
Our Developer Dashboard now boasts faster loading times, cleaner UI, and a sweet distraction-free mode for when you're in the zone.
Running your software business should feel as smooth as your code runs 🚀
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
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💡 Meet @leofajardo.bsky.social, who uses chess puzzle strategies to master code reviews. His secret is thinking multiple moves ahead — in both games! 🎯
Pretty smart way to level up those analytical skills, right?
#TechCareers #ProfessionalGrowthThursday
Pretty smart way to level up those analytical skills, right?
#TechCareers #ProfessionalGrowthThursday
February 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
💡 Meet @leofajardo.bsky.social, who uses chess puzzle strategies to master code reviews. His secret is thinking multiple moves ahead — in both games! 🎯
Pretty smart way to level up those analytical skills, right?
#TechCareers #ProfessionalGrowthThursday
Pretty smart way to level up those analytical skills, right?
#TechCareers #ProfessionalGrowthThursday
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🎉 It took months of research, dozens of software maker interviews, and a decade’s worth of accumulated knowledge to create this ultimate resource for WordPress plugin makers. (Kudos to our content team! 👏)
I wouldn’t skip this read:
freemius.com/selling-word...
#SellingWordPressPlugins #Freemius
I wouldn’t skip this read:
freemius.com/selling-word...
#SellingWordPressPlugins #Freemius
A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Selling WordPress Plugins - Freemius
From idea to profit A complete step-by-step guide for selling WordPress plugins Welcome to the only resource you’ll need… Welcome to the only resource you’ll need for actionable tips, practices, and i...
freemius.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🎉 It took months of research, dozens of software maker interviews, and a decade’s worth of accumulated knowledge to create this ultimate resource for WordPress plugin makers. (Kudos to our content team! 👏)
I wouldn’t skip this read:
freemius.com/selling-word...
#SellingWordPressPlugins #Freemius
I wouldn’t skip this read:
freemius.com/selling-word...
#SellingWordPressPlugins #Freemius
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⚒️ @patrickposner.com was grinding hard to sell to agencies... Meanwhile, security companies were quietly becoming 60% of his revenue 🤫
We just dropped a video breaking down how Patrick discovered this data goldmine & turned it into partnerships with Microsoft & UNICEF. Worth a watch! 🎯
rb.gy/zstrd7
We just dropped a video breaking down how Patrick discovered this data goldmine & turned it into partnerships with Microsoft & UNICEF. Worth a watch! 🎯
rb.gy/zstrd7
How Freemius Helped Me Unlock My Best Customer—Driving 60% of My Revenue!
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
rb.gy
February 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
⚒️ @patrickposner.com was grinding hard to sell to agencies... Meanwhile, security companies were quietly becoming 60% of his revenue 🤫
We just dropped a video breaking down how Patrick discovered this data goldmine & turned it into partnerships with Microsoft & UNICEF. Worth a watch! 🎯
rb.gy/zstrd7
We just dropped a video breaking down how Patrick discovered this data goldmine & turned it into partnerships with Microsoft & UNICEF. Worth a watch! 🎯
rb.gy/zstrd7
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Real talk: We just sat down with two feedback wizards who shared their secrets to building better products. My favorite takeaway? One maker reduced their plugin's uninstall rate from 55% to 10% just by actually listening to users. Here's how they did it… bit.ly/3CmC6uY
January 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Real talk: We just sat down with two feedback wizards who shared their secrets to building better products. My favorite takeaway? One maker reduced their plugin's uninstall rate from 55% to 10% just by actually listening to users. Here's how they did it… bit.ly/3CmC6uY
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Can a conference talk become a $10k deal before the product is even finished? 🤝 One founder’s story confirms that it’s possible!
We created a practical guide with partnership strategies that actually work:
freemius.com/blog/finding...
We created a practical guide with partnership strategies that actually work:
freemius.com/blog/finding...
January 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Can a conference talk become a $10k deal before the product is even finished? 🤝 One founder’s story confirms that it’s possible!
We created a practical guide with partnership strategies that actually work:
freemius.com/blog/finding...
We created a practical guide with partnership strategies that actually work:
freemius.com/blog/finding...
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Why authenticity & specificity in marketing win every time:
Our CMO @clemmrusty.bsky.social 🎙️ talks about how surveys, 1:1 calls, and social media conversations can help get to know your audience better — and much more.
Don’t miss the 1st episode of plugin.fm season 3:
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
Our CMO @clemmrusty.bsky.social 🎙️ talks about how surveys, 1:1 calls, and social media conversations can help get to know your audience better — and much more.
Don’t miss the 1st episode of plugin.fm season 3:
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
January 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Why authenticity & specificity in marketing win every time:
Our CMO @clemmrusty.bsky.social 🎙️ talks about how surveys, 1:1 calls, and social media conversations can help get to know your audience better — and much more.
Don’t miss the 1st episode of plugin.fm season 3:
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
Our CMO @clemmrusty.bsky.social 🎙️ talks about how surveys, 1:1 calls, and social media conversations can help get to know your audience better — and much more.
Don’t miss the 1st episode of plugin.fm season 3:
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
“Looking ahead: Later this year, we plan to fully automate affiliate payouts.” -
@freemius.bsky.social
@freemius.bsky.social
✨ Behind the scenes: We just wrapped up our Data Liberation Project! No more copy-pasting affiliate details & manual data exports — all from payments to licenses is now one-click exportable. Currently working on full automation of affiliate payouts for later this year! 🚀
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
freemius.com/blog/freemiu...
Freemius Release Notes: Data Freedom, SaaS & Smarter Pricing
Explore Freemius updates: Data freedom, enhanced SaaS tools, WordPress Playground support, and smarter pricing to help software makers grow.
freemius.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“Looking ahead: Later this year, we plan to fully automate affiliate payouts.” -
@freemius.bsky.social
@freemius.bsky.social
🎥 Creative minds wanted!
Turn developer stories into engaging podcasts, educational videos, & social snippets at Freemius. Remote Video Editor role with a global team, travel perks, and growth opportunities.
Make content that matters — application link below 🌍
#Hiring #VideoEditor #RemoteWork
Turn developer stories into engaging podcasts, educational videos, & social snippets at Freemius. Remote Video Editor role with a global team, travel perks, and growth opportunities.
Make content that matters — application link below 🌍
#Hiring #VideoEditor #RemoteWork
December 30, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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🎯"I had to choose between a cost calculator users wanted vs Stripe subscriptions I thought we needed. Guess which one actually moved the needle?" — @Swas shares honest take on learning product sense the hard way 🎯
#ProductRoadmap
freemius.com/blog/softwar...
#ProductRoadmap
freemius.com/blog/softwar...
December 23, 2024 at 3:37 PM
🎯"I had to choose between a cost calculator users wanted vs Stripe subscriptions I thought we needed. Guess which one actually moved the needle?" — @Swas shares honest take on learning product sense the hard way 🎯
#ProductRoadmap
freemius.com/blog/softwar...
#ProductRoadmap
freemius.com/blog/softwar...
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Wrapping up 2024 with gratitude and excitement. We've set a bold goal: 3x revenue in 3 years. Ambitious? Yes. Possible with this team? Absolutely. Here's to 2025! 🎉 (7/7)
December 18, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Wrapping up 2024 with gratitude and excitement. We've set a bold goal: 3x revenue in 3 years. Ambitious? Yes. Possible with this team? Absolutely. Here's to 2025! 🎉 (7/7)
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Just wrapped our 2024 recap and wow — what a year! From hitting perfect uptime to growing our team across five continents, it's been quite a ride. Let us share some behind-the-scenes highlights… (1/7)
freemius.com/blog/year-in...
freemius.com/blog/year-in...
December 18, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Just wrapped our 2024 recap and wow — what a year! From hitting perfect uptime to growing our team across five continents, it's been quite a ride. Let us share some behind-the-scenes highlights… (1/7)
freemius.com/blog/year-in...
freemius.com/blog/year-in...
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The power of a "third space"? What’s that? 🎭
Our Senior Full Stack Developer @danielealessan.bsky.social shares how this concept became his secret weapon for clearer thinking and creative problem-solving at work.
Love these unexpected growth hacks!
#ProfessionalGrowthThursday #FreemiusTeam
Our Senior Full Stack Developer @danielealessan.bsky.social shares how this concept became his secret weapon for clearer thinking and creative problem-solving at work.
Love these unexpected growth hacks!
#ProfessionalGrowthThursday #FreemiusTeam
December 19, 2024 at 2:02 PM
The power of a "third space"? What’s that? 🎭
Our Senior Full Stack Developer @danielealessan.bsky.social shares how this concept became his secret weapon for clearer thinking and creative problem-solving at work.
Love these unexpected growth hacks!
#ProfessionalGrowthThursday #FreemiusTeam
Our Senior Full Stack Developer @danielealessan.bsky.social shares how this concept became his secret weapon for clearer thinking and creative problem-solving at work.
Love these unexpected growth hacks!
#ProfessionalGrowthThursday #FreemiusTeam
December 19, 2024 at 7:35 AM
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Behind the numbers:
Just reviewed our year's data & we’re genuinely moved by what our makers achieved. Seeing developers go from first sale to $700k+ annually is why we do this.
Can't wait to share the full journey in our #YearInReview! 🎉
#SoftwareMakers #Freemius
Just reviewed our year's data & we’re genuinely moved by what our makers achieved. Seeing developers go from first sale to $700k+ annually is why we do this.
Can't wait to share the full journey in our #YearInReview! 🎉
#SoftwareMakers #Freemius
December 17, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Behind the numbers:
Just reviewed our year's data & we’re genuinely moved by what our makers achieved. Seeing developers go from first sale to $700k+ annually is why we do this.
Can't wait to share the full journey in our #YearInReview! 🎉
#SoftwareMakers #Freemius
Just reviewed our year's data & we’re genuinely moved by what our makers achieved. Seeing developers go from first sale to $700k+ annually is why we do this.
Can't wait to share the full journey in our #YearInReview! 🎉
#SoftwareMakers #Freemius
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When we were redesigning our checkout, we’d spend days in our Slack community debating the ideal UX.
Community-driven development is all about listening: 1,600+ brilliant minds put together helped us reach the final design that everyone was proud of. 🧠✨
#CommunityBuilding
Community-driven development is all about listening: 1,600+ brilliant minds put together helped us reach the final design that everyone was proud of. 🧠✨
#CommunityBuilding
How to Build a Community as a Software Maker
Learn how expert software makers build engaged communities that drive product development and user loyalty. Get practical tips you can apply now.
freemius.com
December 10, 2024 at 1:47 PM
When we were redesigning our checkout, we’d spend days in our Slack community debating the ideal UX.
Community-driven development is all about listening: 1,600+ brilliant minds put together helped us reach the final design that everyone was proud of. 🧠✨
#CommunityBuilding
Community-driven development is all about listening: 1,600+ brilliant minds put together helped us reach the final design that everyone was proud of. 🧠✨
#CommunityBuilding
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🆕 Smarter Freemius tools are here! Effortlessly export licenses & sites, fine-tune SaaS workflows, re-engage migrated customers, and enjoy full customization control with our Pricing Page 2.0. Full details in our latest release notes 🛠️
bit.ly/4gqZ2aQ
bit.ly/4gqZ2aQ
Freemius Release Notes - SaaS, Data Export, and SDK Updates
Enhanced data exports, SaaS-friendly tools, and SDK updates to empower software makers with flexibility, transparency, & growth opportunities.
bit.ly
December 9, 2024 at 3:56 PM
🆕 Smarter Freemius tools are here! Effortlessly export licenses & sites, fine-tune SaaS workflows, re-engage migrated customers, and enjoy full customization control with our Pricing Page 2.0. Full details in our latest release notes 🛠️
bit.ly/4gqZ2aQ
bit.ly/4gqZ2aQ
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“Really listen to your users — to why they’re upset & why they’re asking for this or that. Even if you believe it has nothing to do with your company, make the effort to respond. Users want to feel heard.” Do you agree with Verdi Heinz, Code Snippets co-founder? 🤔
bit.ly/3BbIvIE
bit.ly/3BbIvIE
December 3, 2024 at 4:50 PM
“Really listen to your users — to why they’re upset & why they’re asking for this or that. Even if you believe it has nothing to do with your company, make the effort to respond. Users want to feel heard.” Do you agree with Verdi Heinz, Code Snippets co-founder? 🤔
bit.ly/3BbIvIE
bit.ly/3BbIvIE