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    • Optional Paid Unlocks Setup

    Setup Gumroad for optional convenience unlocks. Enable only when users request features.

    ⚠️ When to Setup Payments

    Don't Rush

    • • Build traffic first (3-6 months of SEO)
    • • Enable ads at 1,000+ visitors (primary revenue)
    • • Only add paid unlocks if users request features

    When to Enable

    • • 1,000+ visitors/month
    • • Users asking for bulk processing, exports, or history
    • • Clear unlock pattern identified

    Remember

    Paid unlocks are secondary revenue (10-30%). Ads are primary (70-90%). Most users will never pay, and that's okay.

    Recommended: Gumroad

    We recommend Gumroad for its simplicity. Setup takes 10 minutes.

    Fees10% + payment processing (~3%)
    Setup Time~10 minutes
    License Keys✅ Built-in, automatic
    VAT Handling✅ Automatic
    Best ForSmall tools, quick start, indie builders

    Note: LemonSqueezy has lower fees (5% vs 10%) but requires more setup. Start with Gumroad, switch later if needed.

    Gumroad Setup

    Fees:10% + payment processing (~3%)
    Best For:Simple setup, quick start

    Setup Steps

    1. Create Gumroad Account

    2. Create Product

    • • Click "Products" → "New Product"
    • • Name: "[Your Tool] - Convenience Unlock"
    • • Set your price: Start at $5 (increase later based on data)
    • • Enable "Generate license keys" in settings

    3. Get Product Details

    • • Product ID: Found during set up of a license key on product page in the content section
    • • Checkout URL: Your product link (e.g., https://yourname.gumroad.com/l/yourapp)

    5. Add to .env.local

    NEXT_PUBLIC_PAYMENT_PROVIDER="gumroad"
NEXT_PUBLIC_GUMROAD_PRODUCT_ID="abc123"
NEXT_PUBLIC_GUMROAD_CHECKOUT_URL="https://yourname.gumroad.com/l/yourapp"
    How License Verification Works

    User Flow After Purchase

    1. User clicks "Unlock" button in your tool
    2. Redirects to Gumroad/Lemon Squeezy checkout page
    3. User completes payment on Gumroad/Lemon Squeezy and gets its license key
    4. User opens the license modal and fill the data, then clicks "Activate License" to verify
    5. License is validated via Gumroad/Lemon Squeezy API and stored in local storage
    6. User sees unlocked features immediately

    License Modal Component

    The boilerplate includes a LicenseModal component that:

    • • Accepts license key and email input
    • • Validates email format
    • • Calls Gumroad/Lemon Squeezy API to verify the license
    • • Stores verified license in local storage
    • • Shows success/error messages
    Best Practices

    Start with Gumroad

    Easiest setup - switch to Lemon Squeezy later for lower fees

    Test Pricing

    • • Start at $5 (low barrier to entry)
    • • Increase to $7-10 if conversion rate stays above 1%
    • • Don't expect high conversions - 0.5-2% is normal

    Offer Refunds

    7-day money-back guarantee builds trust

    Test the Full Flow

    • • Make a test purchase (Gumroad and Lemon Squeezy allow test mode)
    • • Verify redirect works correctly
    • • Test license activation in your tool
    • • Confirm unlocked features appear
    💡 Implementation Priority

    Phase 1 (Months 0-3): Launch free, build SEO, no payments needed

    Phase 2 (1,000+ visitors): Enable ads (primary revenue)

    Phase 3 (If requested): Setup Gumroad for optional unlocks

    Start with Gumroad. Switch to Lemon Squeezy later if you want to save 5% on fees.