payPod Updates
Updates and news about payPod.co.za
September 23, 2023
Online Payment Methods for Small Businesses in South Africa
Disclaimer: payPod is not affiliated with any of the providers listed in this article, even where we may provide integration. In today's digital era, accepting payments online is no longer a luxury...
ReadSeptember 17, 2023
New Mobile App & Recent Updates
We've just launched the ability for payPod to be installed as a mobile app, along with other recent developments. payPod can now be installed on your Android smartphone or iPhone, and be accessed...
ReadApril 9, 2023
Delivery Notes & Other New Features
Following the launch of the new payPod system in February this year, we have started the process of adding some much-requested features. Below is a summary of what we've done, and what we are still...
ReadJanuary 31, 2023
payPod Update Launch Announcement
During the launch, payPod will be inaccessible for about 6 hours as we transfer all information to the new version. The 18th of February is a Saturday, and we encourage all users to plan for downtime...
ReadOctober 2, 2022
Recurring invoices added & 2022 progress update
Earlier this year I made a post announcing that we would be releasing a new version of payPod this year. While we have been somewhat delayed, we are still planning to launch the new version by the...
ReadMay 30, 2022
A brand new payPod is coming in 2022
In the upcoming months, we are planning to launch a new version of payPod. This will be the first major update since payPod's inception ten years ago in 2012. All of the current features will remain...
ReadFebruary 26, 2021
How to Get Paid Online with Yoco & payPod
You can now include a "Pay Now" button directly on your invoices that will take users to a secure online payment page with Yoco. Accept online card payments for any Visa or MasterCard cards. Yoco...
ReadJune 28, 2020
Collect Online Payments with PayFast & payPod
You can now add a PayFast "Pay Now" button to your invoices and start accepting online payments using a variety of methods, such as Credit Card, Instant EFT and Mobicred. Step 1 Sign up &...
ReadApril 25, 2020
We Interviewed an Online Business Owner who has Invested his Future In South Africa
Originally from Germany, Mr Osterloh relocated to South Africa and founded HOSTAFRICA, a company providing web hosting solutions including Cloud VPS & Dedicated servers. Prior to this, he was the...
ReadJanuary 30, 2020
5 Good Reasons You Should Never Start a Business
I love working on my own terms. I like choosing when to wake up and when to take my lunch-break. I also really LOVE making my own choices with product development and direction. Let's be real; who...
ReadJanuary 25, 2020
How to Market your Small Business Online - Without Adverts
There is nothing more annoying than accidentally clicking an ad. Or trying to find the button that isn't an ad while browsing the internet. When it comes to online marketing, you don't want ads to be...
ReadJanuary 2, 2020
payPod 2020 Update - New Features & Payment Plans
Six months ago, an announcement was made that new paid features would be introduced. While there were some delays, I am happy to announce that the much-requested features have now been made...
ReadJune 4, 2019
payPod Update - New Developments
This is a follow-up to this announcement where I mentioned plans to develop payPod further, and requested feedback on what people would like to see. Based on the many feedback emails received,...
ReadMay 14, 2019
The Future of payPod
First off, I would like to say "thank you" to all of you who continue to use payPod. Secondly, I want to apologize for the lack of attention I have given payPod. While payPod has continued to grow...
ReadJune 3, 2016
Tax Invoice Legal Requirements in South Africa
Updated: 14 May 2019 As a small business owner or freelancer, it is easy to get caught up in all your sales and purchases that you forget about checking to make sure all legal requirements are met,...
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