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Exciting New Features in Release 1.84: Subscription
Platform🟢 Feature: Ability to Change Plans for Active SubscriptionsActive subscriptions now support plan modifications directly through the platform. Customers can upgrade to a higher-tier plan or switch to an equivalent-priced plan. The system automatically updates subscription details and recalculates prorated charges for upgrades, ensuring seamless billing continuity. For more details, please see here.🟢 Quick Access to Pricing Plan from Subscription DetailsA direct link to the plan in the P
Mar 12, 20251 min readRelease 1.82: Key Updates for Improved Data Exports and
Platform🟢Added customer.mail_marketing to list & fulfilment exportsThe customer.mail_marketing field is now included in the Lists Export and Fulfillments Export. This enhancement ensures customer marketing preferences are exported seamlessly. Improves data availability for marketing and fulfillment processes.🟢 Enhancements to Deferred Revenue & Accounts Receivable ExportsAligned the Deferred Revenue and Accounts Receivable exports by ensuring all fields, including plans, products, invoice numb
Jan 3, 20251 min readPelcro Release 1.81: Improved Customer Address Management,
Platform🟢 Display Company Field in Address Tab and Dropdown • The Company field is now displayed on the Address tab in the Customer View for improved visibility. • The Company name is now visible in the address dropdown when setting up a new subscription, enhancing the user experience and accuracy. This update ensures better transparency and usability when managing customer addresses.🟢 Adjust End Date for Self-Renewing Subscriptions with Scheduled Phases • Enhanced the Change End Date featur
Dec 15, 20241 min readPelcro’s Dynamic Paywall - Revolutionizing Content
The digital publishing industry is evolving rapidly, and traditional paywalls are no longer enough to meet the demands of privacy-first strategies and ever-changing user expectations. As third-party cookies fade into history, publishers must find innovative solutions to maintain control over their data while optimizing revenue. Pelcro’s Dynamic Paywall offers a groundbreaking approach to content monetization, combining real-time personalization, data-driven insights, and AI-powered adaptability
Nov 27, 20243 min readAI-Powered Accounts Receivable Automation | Pelcro -
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is everything. Accounts receivable (AR) processes, often time-consuming and manual, can greatly benefit from AI automation. Imagine a system that can streamline collections, reduce payment delays, and enhance cash flow without adding overhead. This is the power of AI-driven Accounts Receivable (AI/AR). In this blog, we’ll explore how AI/AR can transform your collections, making the entire process faster, more accurate, and more customer-friend
Industry TrendsNov 13, 20243 min readPelcro Release 1.80: Empowering Developers and Enhancing
Released Platform🟢 New Feature: OAuth2 Server Implementation for Micro-Services and AppsWe’ve introduced a new OAuth2 server feature to support the development of independent micro-services and apps that integrate seamlessly with Pelcro's platform. With this update, developers can implement a "Login with Pelcro" button, enabling a streamlined authentication process. Users will be redirected to a Pelcro-hosted authorization page and, once access is granted, returned to the app with an API token
Product ReleasesNov 4, 20243 min readPelcro AI Paywall: Transforming Content Monetization with
As publishers shift to privacy-first strategies, traditional paywalls are no longer enough. With the phasing out of third-party cookies, the need for innovative, data-driven monetization models has never been clearer. Pelcro’s AI Paywall brings a new era in personalized paywalls, helping publishers maintain control over their data while optimizing revenue.Why Traditional Paywalls Fall ShortHistorically, publishers used basic paywalls (Paywall 1.0) to set a fixed number of free articles before re
Industry TrendsNov 3, 20242 min readRelease 1.79: Unlocking Enhanced Reporting, Tax Exemptions,
Released🟢 ⭐ Enhanced Reporting and AnalyticsThis update introduces significant improvements to our Reporting and Analytics section, providing users with more comprehensive and actionable insights into their subscription and financial performance. Key enhancements include: • Report renaming: Reports have been renamed for better clarity and consistency. • Non-cumulative data display: Charts now display data for specific time periods, allowing for more accurate analysis. • General section enhancem
Product ReleasesOct 3, 20244 min readPelcro Release 1.78: Upgrading Payment Processing with
Platform🟢 Braintree Payment IntegrationWe are excited to announce the integration of Braintree as a payment processor on our platform! This update offers more flexibility and security for your payment processing needs while providing comprehensive support for 3D Secure (3DS) transactions. With this integration, platform admins can easily enable or disable Braintree, and customers can smoothly complete transactions with enhanced security features.Key Highlights: • Full Braintree integration for
Product ReleasesSep 5, 20243 min readPelcro Release 1.77: Enhanced Dispute Management, Extended
IntegrationsStripe • 🟢 Handling Lost Disputes: Dispute management has been enhanced to accurately reflect lost disputes on Stripe within Pelcro. The system now automatically processes lost disputes by generating corresponding refund and credit note records. Accounting ledgers are updated to reflect the reversed amounts. This improvement ensures data consistency between Pelcro and Stripe, providing a more reliable financial overview.Platform • 🟢 Support for 3-Year Plan Intervals: Pelcro's Produ
Product ReleasesAug 7, 20242 min readMIT Sloan Management Review and Pelcro Partner to Unify
MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR), a trusted source of management insights for over 18,000 loyal readers, today announced a strategic partnership with Pelcro, a next-generation subscription management platform. This collaboration aims to streamline subscription offerings, elevate reader experience, and unlock significant growth opportunities for MIT SMR. Previously, MIT SMR faced challenges in managing its important group subscription business. Juggling multiple systems created operational c
Press ReleasesAug 5, 20242 min readPelcro and BlueLena Partner to Drive Audience Growth and
Pelcro, a leading billing and subscription platform, is partnering with BlueLena, an expert in audience engagement and reader revenue growth to offer publishers a powerful solution to streamline payment processes and propel audience and reader revenue growth. "We're thrilled to partner with BlueLena. Together we will empower publishers to unlock significant subscriber growth and enable them to focus on their content strategy.” - Andrew Morris, COO, Pelcro Through proven audience strategy, optimi
Press ReleasesJul 15, 20242 min readEdweek Market Brief Launches Unified Billing User
Pelcro, an all-in-one subscription and membership platform, is thrilled to announce that it is working with EdWeek Market Brief, Education Week’s business intelligence service. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in providing an enhanced and seamless experience for EdWeek Market Brief users. EdWeek Market Brief, a trusted source of education industry news and insights, has always been committed to delivering top-quality content and services to its users. The partnership with Pelcro
Press ReleasesJul 11, 20242 min readSupercharge Customer Engagement with Pelcro's Campaign Builder
Imagine reclaiming up to 16 hours per week for your marketing team. What could they achieve with that extra time? Develop groundbreaking content? Craft innovative campaigns? Pelcro's Campaign Builder makes this a reality by automating repetitive tasks and empowering you to create targeted, multi-channel campaigns that resonate with each customer.In today's competitive landscape, keeping subscribers engaged and reducing churn is a constant battle. Pelcro's Campaign Builder steps in as your secre
Industry TrendsJul 8, 20242 min readPelcro Platform Update: Enhanced Subscriptions, Streamlined
Platform🟢 This update introduces several enhancements to how subscription details are displayed and organized on the platform. The updates applies to both Subscriptions & Memberships sections within Pelcro. • Introducing "Final Phase End" column, providing visibility into the end date considering both the current subscription phase and any upcoming renewals. This will be available on subscriptions/memberships section, details, and exports. • The following table explains the terminology for key
Product ReleasesJul 8, 20243 min readBoost Subscriber Lifetime Value (LTV) with Pelcro and Mather
In the competitive world of publishing, subscriber churn is a constant threat. Keeping readers engaged and satisfied over the long term is crucial for any publication's success. But what if you could leverage an algorithmic, audience-first approach to optimize your subscription offerings to boost revenue while minimizing churn?The Power of Pelcro and Mather IntegrationPelcro, a leading subscription management platform, has joined forces with Mather Economics, a data analytics powerhouse, to inte
Press ReleasesJul 3, 20243 min readBangor Daily News Partners with Pelcro to Automate Billing
Pelcro, a leading provider of recurring billing solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Bangor Daily News, a prominent newspaper serving central and eastern Maine. This collaboration empowers Bangor Daily News to streamline subscriber management and accelerate growth for their loyal print and digital audience."We're excited to be working with Pelcro because we have seen since the beginning that Pelcro understands the goals of newspapers in strengthening their newsrooms an
Press ReleasesJun 17, 20242 min readPelcro Streamlines Interface, Boosts Invoicing, and
Platform🟢 Pelcro is streamlining its interface! The "Operations" section is now named "Automations" to better reflect its focus on managing automated campaigns and fulfillment processes. Don't worry, everything you rely on is still there - campaign and fulfillment tools remain within "Automations." This is simply a terminology update, so no further action is needed from you.🟢 This update introduces the ability to export members associated with a specific membership subscription. An "Export" bu
Product ReleasesJun 3, 20244 min read3 Methods to Eliminate Billing Queries to Reduce DSO with
Ever stared at a stack of unpaid invoices and wished your cash flow flowed a little smoother? You're not alone. Businesses of all sizes struggle with accounts receivable, specifically the dreaded Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). DSO refers to the average time it takes to collect payment on a sale. A high DSO can strangle your cash flow and hinder growth.The good news: there are ways to tackle DSO and get paid faster. Here's how answering billing questions proactively can significantly improve your
Industry TrendsJun 3, 20243 min readIncentivise Customers to Reduce DSO with These 3 Strategies
Every business owner understands the importance of a healthy cash flow. But a major hurdle to achieving that can be slow-paying customers, leading to high Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). This metric tracks how long it takes, on average, to collect payment on invoices after a sale is made. A high DSO means a significant portion of your revenue is tied up in outstanding invoices, hindering your ability to invest in growth and operations.Here's where incentivizing customers comes in. By implementing
Industry TrendsMay 30, 20242 min read3 Strategies for a Smoother Payment Flow That Businesses Are Not Doing
Chasing late payments and managing complex invoicing processes can be a major headache. Here are three powerful strategies that can help you
Industry TrendsMay 24, 20242 min read4 Underutilized Practices to Reduce Your Accounts
Struggling with slow-paying customers and a high AR DSO (Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding)? You're not alone. But what if there were simple strategies you could implement to significantly reduce DSO and boost your cash flow? Want to start getting paid faster and improve cash flow, sign up now and speak to an industry expert to get started. This article explores four often-overlooked best practices that leverage technology and smart communication to get you paid faster by creating actio
Industry TrendsMay 16, 20243 min readRelease 1.73: New Enhancements for Payments & Refunds
Features & EnhancementsSource Tracking for Password Reset RequestsNow, we are capturing the source of the reset password requests by introducing the 'referrer' attribute to the Forgot Password and Reset Password APIs and their related webhooks. This enhancement distinguishes between requests originating from the mobile application and those from the website, enabling you to personalize communication based on the source of interaction.Enhancements for Offline Payments and RefundsYou can now easil
Product ReleasesMay 6, 20241 min readThe 7 Benefits of Using FedNow for Invoicing
In the rapidly evolving realm of business, keeping pace often entails embracing efficient and convenient solutions. FedNow, with its cutting-edge platform, offers a seamless and secure system that can revolutionize the way you manage financial transactions. Let's delve into the benefits of using FedNow for invoicing in your business.Rapid Transactions:One of the standout advantages of employing FedNow for invoicing is the speed of transactions. Traditional payment methods, such as checks or wire
Industry TrendsApr 20, 20242 min read