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7 Business Models for Monetizing Digital Content

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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). Says the teen founder “I designed Summly because I felt that my generation wasn’t consuming news in the traditional way any more.".

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

Ecommerce Platforms

PayPal is pretty much a household name among consumers and businesses today. On the other hand, while Square doesn’t have exactly the same status that PayPal does, it does benefit from a large and growing consumer base. 5% plus 5 cents for a micropayment. Micropayments: 5% plus $0.05. Square Fees. for keyed entry.

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Stripe vs PayPal: Which Payment Gateway is Right for You?

Ecommerce Platforms

PayPal is an easy-to-use payment gateway offering multiple purchasing options to today’s consumers. Recurring billing, invoicing, and subscription tools. You don’t need to necessarily buy a subscription to get started. 5% plus 5 cents for a micropayment. Built-in in-app and online checkout pages. For PayPal you’ll pay: 2.9%