{"id":2403,"date":"2024-08-28T14:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T14:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.subbly.co\/blog\/?p=2403"},"modified":"2024-08-29T12:50:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T12:50:33","slug":"subscription-billing-a-complete-guide-for-merchants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.subbly.co\/blog\/subscription-billing-a-complete-guide-for-merchants\/","title":{"rendered":"Subscription Billing: A Complete Guide For Merchants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today, the average American spends around $273 per month on subscriptions, which is 15% more than three years ago.<\/p>\n<p>In the last nine years, the subscription economy experienced a remarkable 435% growth, and it\u2019s projected to reach a market value of $1.5 trillion by 2025.<\/p>\n<p>With such immense growth potential, starting a subscription business holds significant promise.<\/p>\n<p>However, to effectively run such a business, you need a billing system that:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca5 Automates recurring payments<br \/>\n\ud83d\udca5 Manages customer subscriptions<br \/>\n\ud83d\udca5 Provides flexible billing options<\/p>\n<p>This article examines subscription billing in more detail, outlining its key components and explaining how to set it up yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Subscription e-commerce is on the rise. 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