Billing
Tips and guides for invoicing, subscriptions, and payments.
WHMCS Pricing 2026: Is It Still Worth It?
Complete breakdown of WHMCS pricing in 2026. With costs up 58% since 2023 and the new Unlimited tier at $1,999/month, we analyze whether WHMCS still delivers value for hosting businesses.
Why Small Hosting Companies Are Leaving WHMCS
Small VPS providers and boutique hosting companies are abandoning WHMCS in record numbers. Here's why the industry standard no longer works for smaller operations—and where they're going instead.
WHMCS Lifetime License Gone: What Now?
WHMCS discontinued lifetime licenses, forcing thousands of hosting providers into subscriptions. If you feel burned by this change, here's what happened, why people are angry, and your options moving forward.
How to Use Claude Desktop for Business Billing: Complete Guide 2026
Turn Claude Desktop into your AI billing assistant. Learn how to create invoices, track payments, and automate collections using natural language commands through PayRequest's MCP integration.
Automate Accounts Receivable with AI: Complete Guide 2026
Learn how AI billing agents transform accounts receivable management. Reduce DSO, recover more revenue, and save 10+ hours weekly with intelligent AR automation.
What Are AI Billing Agents? The Complete Guide for 2026
Discover how AI billing agents automate invoicing, payment collection, and financial operations. Learn what they do, how they work, and whether they're right for your business.
iDEAL to Wero: What Dutch Businesses Need to Know About the 2026 Transition
iDEAL is becoming Wero in 2026. Learn the complete timeline, what changes for merchants, and how to prepare your business for Europe's new unified payment system.
What is a Payment Request? Complete Guide to Getting Paid Faster
Learn what payment requests are, how they work, and why they help you get paid 5x faster than traditional invoices. Includes examples for freelancers, businesses, and online sellers.
How to Add Payments to Your Website in 2026: The Complete Guide
Learn how to add payment buttons, subscriptions, and checkout to any website. No coding required. Works with WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, and custom HTML sites.
How to Integrate Multiple Payment Providers for Your Store: A 2026 Guide
Learn how to integrate multiple payment providers for your online store. Reduce cart abandonment, optimize fees, and expand globally with smart payment routing strategies.
How to Send Invoice Reminder Emails That Actually Get Paid (2026 Guide)
Learn the complete strategy for sending invoice reminder emails: optimal timing, tone progression, and automation tips that reduce payment delays by 50%.
How to Bill Hosting Clients: Complete Guide for Web Hosting Providers (2026)
Learn how to set up billing for your hosting business without complex software like WHMCS. Covers billing models, domain renewals, payment methods, and automation strategies.
Does Net 30 Include Weekends? Payment Terms Explained
Yes, Net 30 includes weekends and holidays. Learn exactly how Net 30 payment terms work, how to calculate due dates, and best practices for managing invoice terms.
How to Stop Card Testing Attacks on Your Checkout (2026 Guide)
Card testing attacks cost businesses millions in chargebacks and fees. Learn the 7 essential protection methods to stop fraudsters from testing stolen credit cards on your checkout.
7 Ways to Prevent Fake Orders and Spam at Checkout
Fake orders cost ecommerce stores over €20 billion annually. Discover the proven strategies to stop spam, block bots, and protect your checkout from fraudulent orders.
How to Block Bots From Your Checkout: Complete Fraud Prevention Guide
Over 25% of ecommerce traffic comes from bots. Learn how malicious bots attack your checkout, the damage they cause, and exactly how to block them while keeping checkout fast for real customers.
10 Best WHMCS Alternatives in 2026 (Complete Comparison Guide)
Looking for WHMCS alternatives? Compare the top 10 billing platforms for web hosting, SaaS, and subscription businesses. Find the right fit for your needs and budget.
5 Best Open Source WHMCS Alternatives in 2026 (Free & Self-Hosted)
Looking for a free, open source WHMCS alternative? Compare FOSSBilling, Paymenter, Blesta, Invoice Ninja, and BoxBilling. Plus why SaaS billing might save you time and money.
Recurring Payments Guide: How to Set Up Subscription Billing (2026)
Complete guide to setting up recurring payments and subscription billing. Learn about billing models, handling failed payments, customer portals, and automation strategies.
Reduce Failed Payments by 65%: The Complete Dunning Automation Guide (2026)
Failed payments cause 9% involuntary churn. Learn how automated dunning recovers revenue through smart retries, email strategies, and grace periods that keep customers paying.
Pre-Authorization Holds for Rental Businesses: Complete Guide (2026)
Learn how to use pre-authorization holds for hotels, car rentals, and equipment hire. Reserve funds without charging, capture on checkout, and protect your business.
Customer Management for Small Business: Complete Guide (2026)
Stop losing track of customers and payments. Learn how to organize customer data, track payment history, use tags, and build lasting relationships with billing CRM tools.
B2B Customer Billing and VAT Validation: Complete Guide (2026)
Master B2B invoicing in Europe. Learn about VAT validation with VIES, reverse charge rules, business vs individual billing, and automating B2B billing workflows.
How to Send Your First Invoice as a Freelancer (Complete Guide 2026)
New to freelancing? Learn exactly what to include in your first invoice, which payment terms to use, and how to get paid faster with this comprehensive step-by-step guide.
Invoice Payment Terms Explained: Net 30, Net 15, and When to Use Each (2026)
Confused by Net 30, Net 15, and 2/10 Net 30? This complete guide explains invoice payment terms, how to choose the right terms for your business, and how to get paid faster.
How to Collect Security Deposits Online: Complete Guide (2026)
Learn how to collect security deposits and pre-authorizations online. Protect your rental business, hotel, or service with payment holds that capture only what you need.
Security Deposit Best Practices for Small Businesses (2026)
Master security deposit management with proven strategies for setting amounts, communicating with customers, documenting conditions, and handling disputes professionally.
Payment Links: The Complete Guide to Getting Paid in 2026
Learn how to create, share, and optimize payment links for your business. Accept payments without a website using simple URLs that work everywhere.
How to Reduce Payment Processing Fees in 2026: The Zero-Fee Bank Transfer Guide
Stop losing 2-3% on every transaction. Learn how European businesses are switching to SEPA bank transfers to eliminate payment processing fees entirely.
Automated Payment Reconciliation: Stop Wasting Hours Matching Invoices to Bank Statements
Manual reconciliation is slow, error-prone, and expensive. Discover how automatic payment matching can save your business hours every week with 99%+ accuracy.
Payment Links vs Invoices: Which Should You Use in 2026?
Confused about when to use payment links vs invoices? This comprehensive guide breaks down the differences, best use cases, and how to choose the right tool for every situation.
Payment Links for Freelancers: Get Paid Faster in 2026
74% of freelancers struggle with late payments. Learn how payment links can help you get paid 50% faster, reduce friction, and spend less time chasing invoices.
What Are Payment Links? Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about payment links: what they are, how they work, their benefits, and how to create your first one in under 2 minutes.
Are Payment Links Safe? Security Guide 2026
With $48B lost to payment fraud annually, security matters. Learn how payment links protect your business with encryption, PCI-DSS compliance, 3D Secure, and AI fraud detection.
How to Accept Payments Without a Website (2026 Guide)
No website? No problem. Learn 6 proven methods to accept credit cards, bank transfers, and recurring payments using payment links, social media, and QR codes.
Getting Started with Payment Links
Learn how to create your first payment link and start accepting payments in minutes.
Subscription Billing Best Practices
Everything you need to know about setting up and managing recurring payments with SEPA Direct Debit.
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