# fastspring.com

> AI-optimized mirror of fastspring.com containing 50 pages totalling 37,325 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://fastspring.com. Last updated: 2026-09-01T04:41:42.840Z.

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## Homepage

- [FastSpring: Global Payments, Subscriptions, & Tax Compliance](/content/site-root.html): Sell globally and stay compliant with our merchant-of-record model. Get top payment methods in 200+ regions, enterprise-grade service, and expert support. (452 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [Case Study: Out of the Park Developments | FastSpring](/content/case-study/outoftheparkdevelopments/index.html): Read how Out of the Park Developments succeeded with FastSpring's ecommerce platform. Learn about their implementation, challenges, and results. (829 words)
- [Careers | FastSpring is Looking for Talented People](/content/company/careers/index.html): FastSpring is located in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara. We know that great products are built by small teams that work hard, think smart, and move fast. (313 words)
- [FastSpring's Blog | News and best practices for selling SaaS and software](/content/blog/index.html): Read about subscriptions, SaaS and selling digital goods & downloads. Conversion optimization, checkout UX, subscription revenue and more. (179 words)
- [Increase Authorization Rates with FastSpring Payment Gateways - FastSpring](/content/global-payments/payment-gateways/index.html) (555 words)
- [Report: Omdia + FastSpring’s 2026 State of D2C Game Monetization](/content/blog/2026-report-omdia-and-fastsprings-massive-annual-state-of-d2c-game-monetization-survey.html): FastSpring partnered with Omdia to ask senior gaming industry professionals what their D2C strategy is and where it’s going. Get the report here. (294 words, Aug 24, 2026)
- [2026 D2C Survey on 2.5 Gamers Podcast: The Importance of Web Stores](/content/blog/our-2026-d2c-survey-on-2-5-gamers-podcast-41-of-studios-still-dont-have-a-web-store-and-why-theyre-wrong.html): To discuss some key findings from our upcoming annual D2C survey report, Chip Thurston returned to the Two and a Half Gamers podcast. (467 words, Aug 21, 2026)
- [FastSpring Gets Highest NPS Among Top MoRs in Industry Survey](/content/blog/fastspring-achieves-the-highest-nps-among-top-mors-in-industry-survey.html): FastSpring received the highest Net Promoter Score among the top merchants of record in the industry according to a commissioned third-party survey. (877 words, Aug 12, 2026)
- [Create Server-Side Checkout Sessions With FastSpring](/content/blog/create-checkout-sessions-from-your-server-with-the-fastspring-sessions-api.html): FastSpring’s Sessions API gives developers a simpler server-side way to prepare carts, customer information, pricing, promotions, and checkout sessions. (906 words, Aug 7, 2026)
- [FastSpring Is a Gold Sponsor at App Growth Summit London 2026](/content/blog/events-app-growth-summit-london-2026/index.html): FastSpring is a Gold sponsor at App Growth Summit London on Sep. 3, 2026, with 300+ app growth experts and 40 speakers at the Tower Hotel. (283 words, Aug 5, 2026)
- [How to Sell a Mobile App or Game Outside App Stores - FastSpring](/content/blog/how-to-sell-a-mobile-app-or-game-outside-app-stores.html): Info on app store rates & practices, how to sell mobile apps D2C outside app marketplaces, industry legal news, and how FastSpring can help. (2,608 words, Jan 27, 2026)
- [FastSpring Releases Steer Safe™ for Mobile Apps on iOS and Android - FastSpring](/content/blog/fastspring-releases-steer-safe-for-mobile-apps-on-ios-and-android.html): We’re excited to announce that Steer Safe™ is available for mobile apps companies to enable app2web steering on iOS and Android where allowed. (906 words, Dec 11, 2025)
- [FastSpring Steer Safe™ for Android Mobile Games and Apps](/content/blog/steer-safe-android-d2c-steering/index.html): Steer Safe™ for Android is available today, giving you access to the full mobile market. Steer Android players from in-app to checkout and back in seconds. (475 words, Oct 29, 2025)
- [FastSpring Steer Safe™ for In-Game Steering From Game to Web](/content/blog/introducing-the-steer-safe-approach-for-in-game-d2c-steering.html): With our Steer Safe™ Approach, in-game steering has never been easier to implement. Learn more about how FastSpring can support your game. (736 words, Sep 3, 2025)
- [Stripe Alternatives for 2025: In-Depth Guide and 8 Options](/content/blog/stripe-alternatives/index.html): We compare 8 Stripe alternatives separated into options for digital goods companies (with MoR highlights) or for physical goods companies. (961 words, Aug 28, 2025)
- [Building a Case for D2C in Mobile Games - FastSpring](/content/blog/building-a-case-for-d2c-in-mobile-games/index.html): Discover how web shops, in-app steering, and better data visibility help you grow profits and engage your players. (1,673 words, Jun 27, 2025)
- [SaaS Billing Best Practices: 10+ Subscription Strategies for SaaS and Software Companies - FastSpring](/content/blog/saas-billing-best-practices/index.html): We asked the experts to share their SaaS billing best practices. Here's what they said, including billing, payments, and pricing strategies. (2,302 words, Jan 27, 2022)
- [Employee Spotlight: German Torres, Staff Accountant, and Convincing Snow White](/content/blog/employee-spotlight-german-torres-staff-accountant-and-convincing-snow-white.html): Check out our latest Employee Spotlight, German Torres! Learn all about his Staff Accountant role at FastSpring and so much more. (590 words, Feb 27, 2020)
- [Employee Spotlight: Luanne Albright, Support Team Lead and A Decade With FastSpring](/content/blog/employee-spotlight-luanne-albright-support-team-lead-and-a-decade-with-fastspring.html): Check out our latest Employee Spotlight, Luanne Albright! Learn all about her current role at FastSpring and her decade of experience here. (801 words, Jan 28, 2020)
- [FastSpring’s New Year’s Resolutions Heading Into 2020 - FastSpring](/content/blog/fastsprings-new-years-resolutions-heading-into-2020.html): We asked our team what their New Year's Resolutions are going into the new decade. Here are some of our resolutions going into 2020! (352 words, Dec 31, 2019)
- [Employee Spotlight: Sudipto Manna, Senior Software Test Engineer and Chef Extraordinare](/content/blog/employee-spotlight-sudipto-manna-senior-software-test-engineer-and-chef-extraordinare.html): Check out our Employee Spotlight with our Senior Software Test Engineer, Sudipto Manna! Learn all about his role here at FastSpring. (851 words, Dec 24, 2019)
- [4 Simple Checkout Optimizations to Increase Sales - FastSpring](/content/blog/4-simple-checkout-optimizations-to-increase-sales/index.html): Are your checkout touchpoints optimized? Here are 4 ways to boost your sales by providing a great checkout experience for your customers. (1,400 words, Dec 12, 2019)
- [What We Have Learned from Our Customer's G2 Reviews - FastSpring](/content/blog/what-we-have-learned-from-our-customers-g2-reviews/index.html): We analyzed our G2 Reviews from this year and found 6 themes that encompass what our reviewers had to say about why they chose to partner with FastSpring. (890 words, Dec 5, 2019)
- [Employee Spotlight: Claire Shuman, Sales Representative and Interplanetary Explorer](/content/blog/employee-spotlight-claire-shuman-sales-representative-and-interplanetary-explorer.html): Get to know this month's Employee Spotlight, Claire Shuman! Learn all about her role as a Sales Representative at FastSpring and life in Santa Barbara. (894 words, Nov 20, 2019)
- [Are you ready for Singles' Day? - FastSpring](/content/blog/are-you-ready-for-singles-day/index.html): Everything you need to know about Singles' Day, the biggest online shopping event in the world and its impact on digital businesses. (768 words, Nov 11, 2019)
- [How A/B Testing Can Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment](/content/blog/how-a-b-testing-can-reduce-shopping-cart-abandonment.html): Shopping cart abandonment is at nearly 70%. Find out how A/B testing your checkout experience can reduce cart abandonment from your site. (774 words, Oct 9, 2019)
- [PSD2 Guide: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Compliance - FastSpring](/content/blog/psd2-guide-the-ultimate-step-by-step-guide-to-compliance.html): Understanding what it takes to be compliant with the PSD2 regulation is intricate. That's why we created an ebook guide to break down what you need to know. (233 words, Sep 19, 2019)
- [How Recurring Revenue Supports SaaS Companies - FastSpring](/content/blog/how-recurring-revenue-supports-saas-companies/index.html): Since Recurring billing models are designed for companies selling online subscription services, they offer advantages over a typical payment system. (663 words, Jul 16, 2019)
- [Subscription Q&A with FastSpring's In-house Expert - FastSpring](/content/blog/ecommerce-subscription-questions/index.html): Thinking about transitioning to a subscription-based business model? Our Director of Pre-Sales and Implementation, Adam Cohen, is here to answer all of your burning questions about subscription management and recurring billing. (695 words, Jul 10, 2019)
- [5 Reasons Your Business Needs More Customer Reviews - FastSpring](/content/blog/5-reasons-your-business-needs-more-customer-reviews.html): Word-of-mouth used to be king, but with the rise of the internet, online reviews are just as important for growing your business. (802 words, Jun 21, 2019)
- [How to Shift Freemium Customers to Paid Customers - FastSpring](/content/blog/shift-freemium-to-paid-customers/index.html): FastSpring shares some tips you can follow to help increase conversions and encourage your freemium customers to become happy, paying customers. (1,120 words, Jun 18, 2019)
- [8 Ways to Attract More Loyal Customers - FastSpring](/content/blog/8-ways-attract-loyal-customers/index.html): FastSpring shares 8 easy tips SaaS companies can do to improve customer experience and foster loyalty in their customer base. (964 words, Jun 5, 2019)
- [The Hidden Challenges of Proper PCI Compliance - FastSpring](/content/blog/hidden-challenges-proper-pci-compliance/index.html): Guidelines like PCI DSS help serve as the framework for securely handling sensitive personal data. Here's what you need to know to stay PCI compliant. (1,074 words, Mar 27, 2019)
- [6 Simple Ways to Increase Your Sales - FastSpring](/content/blog/6-simple-ways-increase-sales/index.html): The success of your online business depends on how well you convert site traffic into revenue. Follow these 6 tips to guide visitors towards a purchase. (939 words, Jan 14, 2019)
- [Why Your Business Benefits From Using Multiple Currencies - FastSpring](/content/blog/why-business-benefits-using-multiple-currencies/index.html): To maximize sales, it’s in your interest to provide a localized shopping experience. Learn how multi-currency support can benefit your ecommerce business. (792 words, Jan 4, 2019)
- [Case Study: How FastSpring Successfully Transitioned to a Self Service Model - FastSpring](/content/blog/case-study-fastspring-successfully-transitioned-self-service-model.html): At FastSpring, we knew we had to modify some of our current processes to adapt to the new climate of online sales. In a world built around convenience, buyers expect the luxury of options. Some buyers want a higher touch, rep-guided experience, while others prefer a low-touch, self-guided buying and sign-up process. We noticed this […] (764 words, Oct 25, 2017)
- [3 Superpowers Every Customer Support Team Needs - FastSpring](/content/blog/3-superpowers-every-customer-support-team-needs/index.html): Customer support workers are the unsung superheroes of the working world today. So what does a support agent need to become a real-life superhero? Superpower of Foresight Sometimes there are certain tickets that never seem to end. No matter how thorough your answer is, after one email there’s always another to come. Don’t waste your time […] (488 words, Oct 25, 2017)
- [5 Ways to Prevent Ecommerce Shopping Cart Abandonment - FastSpring](/content/blog/5-ways-prevent-ecommerce-shopping-cart-abandonment/index.html): Ecommerce shopping cart abandonment is more common than you might think. Studies show that a majority of shoppers abandoned their carts before completing their purchase last year, and their reasons ranged from an overly complicated checkout process to high shipping costs. Fortunately for ecommerce businesses, many of the issues that force customers to click away from their […] (686 words, Oct 13, 2017)
- [FastSpring Leads the Way as a Subscriptions High-Performer Standout with G2 Crowd Users - FastSpring](/content/blog/fastspring-subscriptions-high-performer-g2-crowd/index.html): FastSpring achieves near-perfect reviews in latest Ecommerce Platforms Grid Report from G2 Crowd SANTA BARBARA, CA. Ecommerce reviewers at G2 Crowd have nothing but praise for FastSpring, according to the latest Ecommerce Platforms Grid Report released by G2 Crowd. In the report released by G2 Crowd on June 6, 2017, FastSpring achieved several high-performance milestones, receiving an overall rating of […] (665 words, Jun 13, 2017)
- [How Recurring Billing Can Help Your SaaS Business - FastSpring](/content/blog/how-recurring-billing-can-help-saas-business/index.html): SaaS businesses traditionally have a difficult time maintaining an influx of cash to keep everything going, regardless of the business model the company uses. However, there is one business model in particular that supports SaaS businesses in their early days. It helps them track growth and improve cash flow, ensuring that the business will have the time it needs […] (491 words, Jun 7, 2017)
- [Everything You Need to Know About Doing Business Globally - FastSpring](/content/blog/everything-you-need-know-about-doing-business-globally.html): You have a vision for your SaaS business, and that vision includes people all over the world downloading and using the software you and your team worked hard to create. Your SaaS company has done well here in the United States, and the time has come to take the next step toward achieving your dream. It’s time to […] (676 words, Apr 18, 2017)
- [2 Ways to Control Subscription Software Licenses - FastSpring](/content/blog/2-ways-control-subscription-software-licenses/index.html): We’ve been exploring the benefits of subscription ecommerce, now we’ll take a look at how to integrate licenses. We’ve invited industry expert Mike Wozniak, co-founder and CEO of SoftwareKey.com, to contribute his thoughts on subscription licensing and control. Should I License My Software Under a Subscription? There are advantages for both the software vendor and […] (1,040 words, Nov 17, 2016)
- [5 Reasons to Sell Apps Outside the Mac App Store - FastSpring](/content/blog/5-reasons-sell-apps-outside-mac-app-store/index.html): As many successful app developers have learned, there is life outside the Mac App Store. Our friends at DevMate have highlighted five reasons you should consider thinking outside of the box… 1. Independence Freedom (Scottish accent optional) is dear to developers’ hearts. If you’re only preparing to release your first app, you might think the Mac App Store doesn’t sound […] (513 words, Nov 19, 2015)
- [The Cart Abandonment Issues You Need to Know About - FastSpring](/content/blog/cart-abandonment-issues-need-know-about/index.html): You’re losing money. We haven’t even met, yet I know this because the data supports it; that each and every day you’re losing potential orders on your website. Cart abandonment causes online retailers a great deal of pain. How much pain? According to Baymard Institute, a web research company in the UK, 67.45% of carts are […] (443 words, Oct 7, 2015)
- [2015 VAT Changes: What FastSpring Customers Need to Know - FastSpring](/content/blog/vat-changes-what-fastspring-customers-need-know/index.html): Are you selling digital products or offer a SaaS service within the EU? Starting January 1, 2015, there will be major changes to the VAT (value added tax). Here’s what FastSpring clients need to know. What are the new VAT tax changes? Prior to 2015, the VAT was based on the location of the business—not where the […] (363 words, Nov 27, 2014)
- [FastSpring's Full-service Subscription Ecommerce - FastSpring](/content/blog/fastspring-offers-subscription-ecommerce/index.html): FastSpring’s feature set expanded greatly in the past year and included the introduction of subscription offering with a wide range of functionality built into our ecommerce platform. The launch of subscription / recurring billing was no afterthought for us. It was a focused effort to respond to the needs of software businesses adopting a service […] (911 words, Jul 18, 2011)
- [[Latest Release] FastSpring Integrates Quick License Manager - FastSpring](/content/blog/latest-release-quick-license-manager-integration/index.html): Quick License Manager, a product of Soraco Technologies, provides a hands-off solution to licensing and protecting your software application. With this integration, FastSpring expands its support of multiple licensing options for software vendors. Quick License Manager is a software protection tool that allows you to protect your software application with secure license keys. How does the integration […] (236 words, Apr 27, 2011)
- [[Latest Release] FastSpring Develops Embedded Store - FastSpring](/content/blog/fastspring-develops-embedded-store/index.html): FastSpring is pleased to announce its release of in-app purchasing via an embedded web store SDK. The SDK is currently available for Mac products and will be ready for Windows products as well by the end of summer. While FastSpring’s focus is online stores, we also offer a way for end-users to purchase within a […] (258 words, Jun 9, 2010)
- [[Latest Release] FastSpring Language & Currency Support - FastSpring](/content/blog/fastspring-language-currency-support/index.html): As FastSpring’s capabilities grow, so does the potential for international sales in the form of support for an expanding number of languages and currencies. Currently, FastSpring’s order pages support consumer transactions in Euros, Pounds, USD, AUD, CAD, and Yen. The order page is translated into Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, […] (248 words, Mar 15, 2010)

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