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By rahmat hidayat

Monday, August 3, 2026

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Summer in eCommerce rarely means a slowdown. As merchants prepare for a busy second half of the year, the pressure is on to convert seasonal traffic into loyal, recurring customers, all while keeping payments fast, compliant, and fraud-free across new markets. This month's edition looks at how leading SaaS and digital commerce companies are turning that pressure into progress.

We're celebrating 2Checkout's recognition as Best Payments Solution at the 2026 CODiE Awards, a milestone that reflects what merchants need most: simplicity behind the scenes so growth can happen up front. You'll also find fresh perspectives on AI adoption from CEOs across the industry, a practical guide to entering the Brazilian market, and product updates designed to make checkout faster for your returning customers. Whether you're optimizing subscriptions, expanding globally, or rethinking your growth strategy, there's something here to help you move forward with confidence.

Happy selling!

In the Spotlight

2Checkout Named Best Payments Solution at the 2026 CODiE Awards

2Checkout has been named Best Payments Solution at the 2026 CODiE Awards, selected by independent industry experts from 228 finalists across 75 categories. The recognition comes down to what merchants actually need: a platform that handles the complexity (tax compliance, fraud, local payment methods, subscription recovery) so they can focus on growth.

Whether you operate as a Merchant of Record, PSP, hybrid, or gateway, 2Checkout is built to work the way you do, across 190+ countries.

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On the Blog this Month

What CEOs and eCommerce Leaders Actually Think About AI in 2026

Everyone is talking about AI, but what do the people leading today's most successful SaaS and digital commerce companies really think? We gathered insights from CEOs and industry leaders to explore how AI is reshaping the way businesses build, market, and sell online.

Top 9 Metrics for Measuring Your Affiliate Program

How do you know if your affiliate program is truly delivering results? The answer goes beyond clicks and conversions. By tracking the right metrics, you can better understand partner performance, identify growth opportunities, and improve your overall affiliate strategy.

eCommerce in Brazil – How to Sell Online on the Brazilian Market

Brazil is one of the world's fastest-growing eCommerce markets, but also one of the easiest to get wrong. This article walks through what has changed and what still holds true, covering Pix adoption, Boleto Bancario, LGPD enforcement, and the tax reform now underway. A must-read for any business considering Brazil as its next growth market.

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Growth Marketing Strategy for SaaS in 2026

Bottom-quartile SaaS companies now spend $2.82 to earn every $1 of new ARR, proof that acquisition-only growth is breaking down. This piece covers 11 strategies spanning the full customer lifecycle, from product-led content to retention and expansion, to help bring LTV:CAC back under control.

Userpilot.com

SEO Tools for SaaS: 13 Best Options to Scale Your Content Ops

The SEO stack that worked two years ago won't cut it in a search landscape shaped by AI-generated answers. This roundup breaks down 13 tools across research, content optimization, and AI visibility, organized by team size for building the right stack without overinvesting.

Hubspot.com

How Software Turned Payments Into a Seamless Part of Commerce

Payments have quietly moved into the software businesses already use, enabling everything from subscriptions to early agentic commerce. Javelin Strategy & Research breaks down this shift and where the next opportunities lie, including untapped potential in B2B payments.

PaymentsJournal.com

2Checkout Product Labs

Returning Users Check Out Faster With ConvertPlus

Returning shoppers can now check out even faster with ConvertPlus and Inline Cart. With Single Sign-On (SSO) in cart, billing and delivery information is automatically prefilled, and saved credit cards are presented for easy selection, making repeat purchases quicker and more convenient than ever.

Upgrade Orders on ConvertPlus

Your shoppers can now use ConvertPlus shopping cart to update their existing subscriptions, either by changing their product or by selecting a different quantity or pricing option for their existing product.