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7 Business Models for Monetizing Digital Content

GetElastic

Subscriptions. The subscription model is common for all types of digital content - software, gaming, e-newspapers, e-magazines, telco services and streaming content (Netflix, Hulu, Spotify). We have even seen habits shift to a Twitter-like summary of the news, rather than full articles. Deliver unique customer experiences.

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Square vs PayPal (Dec 2019): Clash of the Payment Processing Titans

Ecommerce Platforms

Additionally, neither service will charge you regular subscription fees beyond the ones that you incur for a transaction. 5% plus 5 cents for a micropayment. Micropayments: 5% plus $0.05. While PayPal gives you invoicing and subscription management, the marketplace tools for developers are pretty limited at this point.

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Stripe Review: Payment Processor With Advanced Development and Clear Pricing

Ecommerce Platforms

If you're running a subscription-based model, Stripe has you covered. The Upsides: The subscription features are easy and powerful. Stripe is offered in over 25 countries at the time of this article. Subscription tools – PayPal charges for its subscription service, but Stripe does not.