1️⃣Stripe
Stripe turned visitors into buyers with frictionless checkout and one-click wallets. Payment links and subscriptions took minutes to set up and started converting the same day. Global payouts kept revenue moving without headaches.
Address: 510 Townsend St, San Francisco, California, USA
- One-click wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay
- High-converting hosted Checkout and payment links
- Global currencies
- taxes
- and invoices handled
- Clean APIs plus no-code options
- Fast payouts with solid fraud protection
- Standard processing fees
- Occasional compliance reviews
- Some advanced features unavailable in a few countries
2️⃣Shopify
Shopify let me launch a store fast and start selling in days. High-converting themes, built-in payments, and apps boosted average order value. Simple analytics and discounts kept the sales flywheel spinning.
Address: 151 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Launch a store in hours
- High-converting themes and fast checkout
- Huge app ecosystem for upsells and subscriptions
- Built-in payments and abandoned cart recovery
- Reliable hosting and 24/7 support
- App costs can stack as you scale
- Transaction fees if not using Shopify Payments
- Customization can require liquid or developer help
3️⃣Ahrefs
Ahrefs paid for itself by revealing low-competition, buyer-intent keywords. I targeted them with content and watched affiliate and product pages climb. Site audits prevented technical SEO issues that kill revenue.
Address: 10 Anson Rd, Singapore, Singapore
- Excellent keyword research
- Powerful backlink analysis
- Actionable site audits
- Competitor tracking that surfaces content gaps
- Pricey for solo creators
- Data limits on lower plans
- Learning curve for new users
- Rank tracking can lag in fresh updates
4️⃣Canva Pro
Canva Pro cranked out ads, thumbnails, and lead magnets fast. Brand kits kept everything consistent while testing creatives. Quick exports made campaign launches faster and cheaper.
Address: 110 Kippax St, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
- Rapid design with templates
- Brand kits for consistent assets
- Background remover and magic resize
- Easy collaboration and exports
- Designs can look generic if overused
- Stock licensing has restrictions
- Limited fine-grain control compared to pro tools
- Large files can feel sluggish in the browser
5️⃣Upwork
Upwork filled slow weeks with paid client work. Targeted proposals and case studies turned into repeat retainers. It is competitive, but it reliably adds cash flow when pitched well.
Address: 2625 Augustine Dr, Santa Clara, California, USA
- Steady stream of client leads
- Escrow and milestone protection
- Built-in contracts and time tracking
- Global marketplace with many niches
- Service fees take a cut
- Heavy competition and price pressure
- Verification and account holds can delay payouts
- Spammy job posts and low response rates