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Pelcro Update: Introducing v1.37 (Aristotle)
At Pelcro, we’re always improving and updating our systems; this allows us to continue providing our clients with tools and systems that add real value to both them and their users—introducing Pelcro’s newest update, v1.37 (Aristotle). This new release introduces a new integration with PayPal that makes it easier than ever before to use in regular subscription flows. We’re also introducing new billing features, enhancements to our Mailchimp integration, shipment-based revenue recognition, and as
Product ReleasesJan 20, 20213 min readConcurrent Access: Securing Your Revenue
It’s becoming common for websites and online services to allow two or more users to log in simultaneously using the same user ID and password combination. Some platforms allow it (for example, Netflix supports concurrent logins with the same credentials from different devices) while other apps restrict it. Whether you want to allow or ban concurrent logins ultimately depends on two things : 1. Your service’s threat model. Typically, with higher-risk applications (e.g. online banking or anythin
Industry TrendsJan 13, 20212 min readPelcro’s Customer Service: Our Path to Your Success
With digital technology becoming commonplace, customers have become a lot more proactive. Customers now do their research before choosing to engage with a company, giving them more control over their customer journeys; users now have a voice, and they make sure those voices are heard. Today your customer’s voice is one of the most important assets for your company. Sure, your customers’ voices can sing your praises when everything’s going well, but they’ll almost always be louder when they’re
Product ReleasesJan 6, 20216 min readPelcro’s Payment Gateway – Stripe
Payment gateways are e-commerce applications that authorize credit and debit card processing on your company’s website. Offering a secure payment gateway is one of the most critical aspects of your e-commerce website, as it’s likely to influence whether or not your customers will make a purchase. That is to say, with so many e-commerce applications and platforms available with different service offerings, features, and benefits. Stripe is by far one of the industry’s most prominent players, a
Dec 23, 20203 min readPelcro: Billing 101 Pt.2
An essential aspect of running any business, regardless of size, private or public, is billing. Without it, your cash flow would dry up, and the company won’t grow. That’s why we’re breaking down our billing process; in this blog, Pelcro: Billing 101 Pt.2, we’re going to help you navigate the “Subscriptions” page, as well as guide you through the “Invoices” under “Billing” in the toolbar. Billing 101 – Subscriptions A subscription is an object that allows you to set up and control a billing sc
Product ReleasesDec 16, 20208 min readPelcro: Billing 101 Pt.1
One of the most important aspects of running a business, regardless of size, private or public, is billing. Without it, the cash flow will dry up, and business will flounder. That’s why we’re breaking down our billing process; in this blog, we’re going to walk you through how to set up new products and plans for your users on Pelcro’s platform. What is Pelcro? Pelcro is a subscription and membership management software that provides all of the tools and insight necessary to drive subscriptions
Product ReleasesDec 9, 20208 min readPelcro Update: Introducing v1.36 (Confucius)
At Pelcro, we’re always improving and updating our systems; this allows us to continue providing our clients with more tools that add real value to both them and their users—introducing Pelcro’s newest update, v1.36 (Confucius). This new release introduces Vimeo integration to Pelcro’s platform, added an API and SDK function to allow end-users to update their password, added a redeem gift button, and made some general upgrades. What is Pelcro? Pelcro is a subscription and membership management s
Product ReleasesDec 2, 20202 min readPelcro Guide: Stripe Integration & Customer Objects
The subscription eCommerce industry has grown by leaps and bounds in the last decade. While traditional businesses suffered significant setbacks in 2020, subscription and membership-based businesses have continued to grow. That’s great news if your business follows the recurring revenue model, but can be scary if you’re unprepared to leverage massive growth spurts. When you think of signing up to a platform that will manage your business’s revenue, you need to think beyond one-size-fits-all e
Product ReleasesNov 25, 20205 min readPelcro: Your Guide to Getting Started Pt.2
Whether you operate a straightforward eCommerce business that’s been doing well for years; or are getting your business off the ground, it’s important to shake things up and make sure you’re meeting your customers’ needs. And that’s what Pelcro’s here to help you with. Our last blog “Your Guide to Getting Started Pt1.” detailed how to set up your initial configuration, introduced Pelcro’s email automation system, and broke down Pelcro’s authentication methods. Part 2 will dive into Pelcro’s a
Nov 18, 20207 min readPelcro: Your Guide to Getting Started Pt1.
Online subscription and membership business models have gained popularity, with new delivery services for everything from premium digital content, to print offerings, subscription boxes with carefully curated items, and much more. As more businesses adopt the subscription or membership model, companies are starting to look for newer and better ways to manage their subscribed customers; either one on one or as a group. Whether you operate a straightforward eCommerce business that’s been doing
Nov 11, 20205 min readPelcro Update: Introducing v1.35 (Voltaire)
At Pelcro, we’re always improving and updating our systems; this allows us to continue providing our clients with more tools that add real value to both them and their users—introducing Pelcro’s newest update, v1.35 (Voltaire). This update introduces machine-learning authentication, enhancements to our existing AMP integration as well as other changes and additions. What is Pelcro? Pelcro is a subscription and membership management software that provides all of the tools and insight necessary t
Product ReleasesNov 4, 20203 min readPelcro Welcomes Business-of-Data
Pelcro is excited to welcome business-of-data.com, Corninium’s new platform, which features a curated wealth of thought-leading insights via video podcasts, in-depth articles, reports, and interviews, is now part of the Pelcro family. Business-of-data.com empowers executives by enabling them to harness data as an asset to drive efficiency and innovation. By subscribing to the Business of Data, users gain access to a wealth of thought-leading insights from some of the business world’s most forw
Oct 28, 20201 min readPelcro’s Mailchimp Integration: An Introduction
Every growing business struggles with deciding on the best business software solutions to manage their expanding operations. That’s why you should always look for a platform that focuses on integrating third-party tools when considering the right subscription and membership management software for your company. Here’s a brief introduction to Pelcro’s Mailchimp integration, for the complete setup guide please refer to Pelcro’s Mailchimp Integration Documentation. What is Pelcro? Pelcro is a sub
Product ReleasesOct 21, 20203 min readMRR vs ARR: Which Model Is Right For Your Business?
Whether you’re a sales leader, a manager, or a rep, revenue is your ultimate bottom line, your guiding compass, your metric for success. With it, you can evaluate the performance of your business, team, and individual contributors. Subscription-based businesses differ from the traditional models, and as such, need their own metrics. But when you’re looking at ways to gauge your revenue, it ultimately boils down to MRR vs ARR (Monthly Recurring Revenue vs Annual Recurring Revenue). Recurring r
Industry TrendsOct 14, 20203 min readPelcro Update v1.34: Introducing Socrates
At Pelcro, we’re always improving our systems to provide our clients with more tools that add value to them and their users. Introducing Pelcro update v1.34 (Socrates). Our latest update introduces new integrations and improves on existing ones. We’re also introducing group subscriptions based on IPs and Domains, and much more. What is Pelcro? Pelcro is a subscription and membership management software that provides all of the tools and insight necessary to drive subscriptions, memberships,
Product ReleasesOct 7, 20202 min readBoosting Memberships with Content
If you are operating a subscription-based business, it’s of the utmost importance to generate enticing and useful content to engage your current customers and increase membership numbers moving forward. If your company is charging a monthly payment for access to your website or service, membership engagement is vital. Having static content that doesn’t change won’t cut it because once it’s been viewed/used, they won’t have a reason to continue browsing, which, in turn, will increase your chur
Industry TrendsSep 30, 20204 min readCRM: Your Customers, Simplified
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is now considered a core feature for online businesses as one of the primary revenue drivers. It’s used by sales teams to automate their processes, store contact information and interactions in one accessible location, and as a tool to solidify the relationship between the company and its customers. What are CRMs? CRMs are a way for businesses to develop, manage, and sustain profitable relationships with their customers and potential customers. They (CRMs
Industry TrendsSep 23, 20204 min readAuthentication Vs Authorization: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Authentication Vs Authorization…what’s the difference? How important are they really? Digital security is more important today than ever, especially for subscription-based business models. However, you should keep in mind that while this process helps secure information by keeping it private, it’s by no means foolproof. As companies grow towards their digital maturity in these times of cloud-based systems and strict online security, most modern security systems are based on a two-step process.
Industry TrendsSep 16, 20202 min readAuthorization 101: Your Guide to Secure Accounts
As enterprises grow towards their digital maturity in these times of cloud-based systems and strict online security, most digital security systems are based on a two-step process. The first step is authentication, which determines the user identity, and the second stage is authorization, which then dictates what content the said user is allowed to access. What is authorization? Authorization determines what each user is allowed to access on your website, be it content or features. Upon verify
Industry TrendsSep 9, 20202 min readPelcro Update: Introducing v1.33 (Smith)
We are always making improvements to our systems to make sure we consistently provide our clients with more tools that add value to both them and their users. Our newest update introduces the first iteration of our eCommerce feature, Disqus and Dialog Insight integrations as well as changes in the JS SDK, UI, and Elements. Introducing Pelcro update v1.33 (Smith). What is Pelcro? Pelcro is a subscription and membership management software that provides all of the tools and insight necessary to dr
Sep 2, 20202 min readAuthentication 101: Your Guide to Secure Accounts
In this day and age, authentication is a part of everyday life. However, it’s crucial to keep in mind that while this process helps keep information private; it is by no means foolproof. That’s why it’s essential to use unique, personalized passwords that are hard to guess. This rings especially true for email accounts. What is authentication? Digital authentication is the process of determining whether someone is who they declare themselves to be. Authentication provides access to systems
Industry TrendsAug 26, 20204 min readMRR: 5 Tips to Improve Your Bottom Line
Whether you’re a sales leader, a manager, or a rep, revenue is your ultimate bottom line, your metric for success. It helps you evaluate the performance of the business, team, and individual contributors. Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) measures your recurring revenue normalized into a monthly amount. It’s a metric most commonly used by subscription and SaaS-based businesses. What is Monthly Recurring Revenue? Recurring revenue is the heart of these companies; with it, you don’t have to worry
Industry TrendsAug 19, 20204 min readLeveraging Group Subscriptions: Everything you need to know
As subscription models continue to develop, more companies have started offering group subscriptions. By leveraging group subscriptions, companies expand their targets from individual customers to groups and organizations. But what exactly are group subscriptions? And what is the real benefit they can add to your company? What are Group Subscriptions? By leveraging group subscriptions, you can make your content more available to organizations; allowing them to purchase digital access for a nu
Aug 12, 20202 min readSoft Paywall: 5 Rules for Success
A soft paywall (also known as a metered paywall) is a paywall that benefits both visitors and site owners alike. But how can you make the best of it? What is a Paywall Before we get into details of how you can make the most of implementing a soft paywall, we must first understand what exactly a paywall is. Paywalls are online features that businesses implement to set up a value exchange to grant access to content or experiences. Traditionally, the most common form of value exchange is content
Aug 5, 20203 min read