Why I Switched to Topmate.io — (And Why It’s Better Than Gumroad, Buy Me a Coffee, and Stanstore)

And what actually matters when you’re building something online

THIS POST IS NOT SPONSORED, I AM ONLY SHARING WHAT I LOVE.

Photo by Yash Karmur on Unsplash

For the past year, I’ve tried several platforms to run my digital offers.

For so long, I was the biggest advocate for BUY ME A COFFEE. Until they removed my account without any prior notice.

I used one tool to sell products. Another to take bookings. A third to collect emails. Each one served a purpose, but together, they felt scattered.

I often found myself switching between tabs, answering emails about how to book a session, or troubleshooting payment issues.

It worked, but not without effort.

At some point, I started wondering if it could be simpler.

What I was looking for:

I wasn’t looking for something fancy.

I just wanted one platform where I could put everything I offer — sessions, resources, ways to connect — and a clean layout that didn’t confuse people.

I wanted a platform that handled payments smoothly, without needing Stripe or PayPal. I…