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The North Developers are a team of engineers and business leaders who create content for North Developer. Each writer contributes specialized knowledge written for payments developers and ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) in the embedded payments and FinTech space. While the North Developers have diverse skill sets, they share the common goal of supporting those working in the world of payments by providing technical blogs, business articles, and case studies. Read each author's profile and browse their articles at the links below.

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How To Choose Embedded Payments for Your Business Model

North’s Sales Engineering team explains the factors behind the best payment solutions for various types of businesses.

By Laura Olson and The North Developers | November 21st, 2024

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Embedded Ecommerce Checkouts: Technical Overview

Ecommerce checkouts make it easy to accept credit cards and can be paired with full-featured payment APIs for advanced functionality with minimized PCI scope.

By Laura Olson and The North Developers | October 2nd, 2024

business

ISVs: Factor These 3 Payment Trends into Your 2024 Roadmap

Payment trends for 2024 include embedded payments, business dashboards, and mobile-first ecommerce applications.

By Brandy Hadden and The North Developers | April 15th, 2024

technical

Pay-at-the-Table Solutions Offer Restaurants and Developers New Opportunities

Restaurant staff can bring pay-at-the-table devices to diners, rather than taking credit cards to a stationary terminal.

By Michael McIlroy and The North Developers | December 28th, 2023

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How to Easily Accept Payments in WordPress using WooCommerce EPX

A guide to quickly building an ecommerce website in WordPress.

By The North Developers | December 4th, 2023

business

Benefits of Becoming an ISV vs. PayFac

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the PayFac, Payments-as-a-Service, and ISV models.

By Gregg Monbleau and The North Developers | November 29th, 2023

business

ISVs: Partner with a Processor that Automates Merchant Onboarding

Onboarding merchants with a payment company happens early in the ISV's and merchant's business relationship. ISVs can ensure success by automating boarding in their existing systems.

By Laura Olson and The North Developers | November 20th, 2023

business

Top Factors for Choosing a Payment Integration

Learn about the factors that determine which payment solution is best for various types of businesses.

By Laura Olson and The North Developers | November 9th, 2023

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What ISVs Should Look For in a Payment Partner

ISVs looking for a payment provider should consider the intangible assets that the provider brings to the table.

By Eric Hoke and The North Developers | July 7th, 2022

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How Processing Payments Changed During the Pandemic

The pandemic drove changes in consumer behaviors that require ISVs to provide merchants with online, mobile, and contactless payments.

By Brandy Hadden and The North Developers | April 10th, 2022

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