[REQUEST NEW CONTENT] Turn your API into a revenue stream using Strapi and Next.js

[Marktawa]

Hello 👋,

Turn your API into a revenue stream using Strapi and Next

Article Description

This article will look at how developers can monetize their APIs by building a subscription-based service using Strapi to build the API and Next.js as the frontend. It will cover implementing tiered pricing, usage tracking, payment processing, and API key management to transform a basic API into a profitable SaaS product.

Content Brief:

Target Audience

Developers, Entrepreneurs

Key Words

• API monetization
• Strapi headless CMS
• Subscription
• API as a Product
• Next Auth
• Next API routes

Content Objective

Enable readers to build a complete API monetization system by providing step-by-step implementation guidance, code examples, and best practices for turning APIs into recurring revenue streams.

Content Outline

• Introduction - Why API monetization matters and overview of the tech stack
• Setting up Strapi - Content types for users, subscriptions, and API keys
• Building the Next.js frontend - Authentication, pricing pages, and dashboard
• Implementing API key management - Generation, validation, and rate limiting
• Adding usage tracking - Monitoring API calls and enforcing limits
• Payment integration - Stripe setup for subscription billing
• Deployment - Strapi Cloud and Vercel
• Conclusion - Next steps and revenue optimization tips

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[Marktawa]

Hey Strapi Team, I would like to work on this topic