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Notes on selling digital subscriptions.

Playbooks, analytics deep-dives, and interviews with creators who ship. Written by the team, not outsourced.

Operations Jan 20, 2026 · 10 min read

Common Mistakes When Launching a Digital Subscription on Shopify

Nine things Shopify subscription businesses learn the hard way — from pricing with no tier strategy to ignoring dunning to promising lifetime access without an exit clause. With a 10-item pre-launch checklist.

Pricing Jan 20, 2026

Understanding Transaction Fees on Digital Subscriptions (Shopify)

A clear breakdown of every fee layer on a Shopify digital subscription — what's fixed, what's negotiable, how they compound at scale, and where you can reduce them.

9 min
Migration Sep 4, 2025

How to Migrate from Gumroad to Shopify: Step-by-Step Guide

A practical playbook for moving your subscribers, files, and payment history from Gumroad to Shopify without losing access or breaking trust with your buyers.

10 min
Music Sep 4, 2025

Sample Pack Subscriptions for Music Producers

One-off pack sales spike on launch day and crash a week later. Subscriptions compound. A practical guide for indie producers on the three subscription archetypes, pricing benchmarks, file delivery considerations, and what actually retains subscribers month over month.

9 min
Subscriptions Aug 22, 2025

Content Drip Marketing for Subscription Retention

Drip scheduling isn't just a delivery mechanic — it's a retention strategy. Here's how to design a content drip cadence that keeps subscribers engaged through the full billing cycle.

9 min
Pricing Jun 12, 2025

How to Price a Digital Subscription: The 1.5x Rule

A practical guide to setting subscription prices that cover your costs, reflect your value, and survive long enough to generate real recurring revenue.

9 min
Security May 14, 2025

PDF Watermarking for Digital Product Sellers: A Complete Guide

Learn how visible and invisible PDF watermarks deter piracy, trace unauthorized sharing, and protect your digital products — with practical guidance for Shopify merchants.

9 min