Biggest changeYear ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Revenue $ 279,075 $ 219,855 $ 152,368 Cost of revenue (1) 69,980 48,479 34,126 Gross profit 209,095 171,376 118,242 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing (1) 134,794 99,350 72,470 Research and development (1) 88,253 64,547 48,332 General and administrative (1) 75,989 56,839 36,137 Acquisition related expenses 35,216 23,299 - Restructuring charges 7,332 - - Amortization of intangible assets 8,078 3,284 - Total operating expenses 349,662 247,319 156,939 Loss from operations (140,567 ) (75,943 ) (38,697 ) Interest income 4,198 130 31 Interest expense (2,828 ) (828 ) (3,103 ) Change in fair value of financial instrument - - 4,413 Other expense (227 ) (70 ) (179 ) Loss before provision for income taxes (139,424 ) (76,711 ) (37,535 ) Provision for income taxes 495 (34 ) 25 Net loss $ (139,919 ) $ (76,677 ) $ (37,560 ) (1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows: Year ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Cost of revenue 4,181 2,055 769 Sales and marketing 11,905 7,761 3,310 Research and development 12,292 5,901 2,500 General and administrative 13,954 9,707 4,479 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 42,332 $ 25,424 $ 11,058 (1) Includes depreciation and amortization as follows: Year ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Cost of revenue $ 722 $ 847 $ 958 Sales and marketing 756 876 902 Research and development 404 506 609 General and administrative 1,462 638 615 Total depreciation and amortization expense $ 3,344 $ 2,867 $ 3,084 Revenue by geographic region The composition of our revenue by geographic region during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows: Year ended December 31, Change Year ended December 31, Change 2022 2021 Amount % 2021 2020 Amount % (dollars in thousands) (dollars in thousands) Revenue Americas—U.S. $ 216,639 $ 169,737 $ 46,902 27.6 $ 169,737 $ 120,934 $ 48,803 40.4 Americas—other 12,124 8,559 3,565 41.7 8,559 5,371 3,188 59.4 EMEA 27,743 20,783 6,960 33.5 20,783 12,396 8,387 67.7 APAC 22,569 20,776 1,793 8.6 20,776 13,667 7,109 52.0 Total Revenue $ 279,075 $ 219,855 $ 59,220 26.9 $ 219,855 $ 152,368 $ 67,487 44.3 37 Table of Contents Comparison of years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 Revenue The following table presents the components of our revenue for each of the periods indicated: Year ended December 31, Change Year ended December 31, Change 2022 2021 Amount % 2021 2020 Amount % (dollars in thousands) (dollars in thousands) Revenue Subscription solutions $ 205,800 $ 154,933 $ 50,867 32.8 $ 154,933 $ 103,706 $ 51,227 49.4 Partner and services 73,275 64,922 8,353 12.9 64,922 48,662 16,260 33.4 Total revenue $ 279,075 $ 219,855 $ 59,220 26.9 $ 219,855 $ 152,368 $ 67,487 44.3 Revenue increased $59.2 million, or 26.9%, to $279.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $219.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, as a result of increases in both subscription solutions and partner and services revenue as well as revenue pertaining to the acquisition of Feedonomics.
Biggest changeYear ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Revenue $ 309,394 $ 279,075 $ 219,855 Cost of revenue (1)(2) 74,202 69,980 48,479 Gross profit 235,192 209,095 171,376 Operating expenses: (1)(2) Sales and marketing 140,230 141,342 104,872 Research and development 83,460 88,253 64,547 General and administrative 58,838 69,441 51,317 Acquisition related expenses 10,252 35,216 23,299 Restructuring charges 6,434 7,332 — Amortization of intangible assets 8,422 8,078 3,284 Total operating expenses 307,636 349,662 247,319 Loss from operations (72,444 ) (140,567 ) (75,943 ) Interest income 11,493 4,198 130 Interest expense (2,884 ) (2,828 ) (828 ) Other expenses (836 ) (227 ) (70 ) Loss before provision for income taxes (64,671 ) (139,424 ) (76,711 ) Benefit (provision) for income taxes 0 (495 ) 34 Net loss $ (64,671 ) $ (139,919 ) $ (76,677 ) Basic net loss per share $ (0.86 ) $ (1.91 ) $ (1.08 ) Shares used to compute basic net loss per share 75,143 73,226 70,933 (1) Amounts include stock-based compensation expense and associated payroll tax costs, as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cost of revenue $ 4,949 $ 4,226 $ 2,122 Sales and marketing 13,474 13,551 9,392 Research and development 13,478 12,388 6,169 General and administrative 9,785 12,821 8,851 Total stock-based compensation expense and associated payroll tax costs $ 41,686 $ 42,986 $ 26,534 (2) Amounts include depreciation as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cost of revenue $ 550 $ 722 $ 847 Sales and marketing 612 888 1,030 Research and development 897 404 506 General and administrative 2,000 1,330 484 Total depreciation expense $ 4,059 $ 3,344 $ 2,867 43 Table of Contents Revenue by geographic region The composition of our revenue by geographic region during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, and years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows: Year ended December 31, Change Year ended December 31, Change 2023 2022 Amount Percent 2022 2021 Amount Percent (in thousands) (in thousands) Revenue Americas – U.S. $ 236,502 $ 216,639 $ 19,863 9.2 % $ 216,639 $ 169,737 $ 46,902 27.6 % Americas – other 14,103 12,124 1,979 16.3 12,124 8,559 3,565 41.7 EMEA 34,661 27,743 6,918 24.9 27,743 20,783 6,960 33.5 APAC 24,128 22,569 1,559 6.9 22,569 20,776 1,793 8.6 Total Revenue $ 309,394 $ 279,075 $ 30,319 10.9 % $ 279,075 $ 219,855 $ 59,220 26.9 % (1) Americas-other revenue includes revenue from North and South America, other than the U.S.
Financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 was $0.2 million primarily consisting of issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise of stock options. Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2021 was $305.3 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 was $0.2 million. primarily consisting of issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise of stock options. Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2021 was $305.3 million.
However, notwithstanding the foregoing, we may elect, at our option, that the sole remedy for an Event of Default relating to certain failures by us to comply with certain reporting covenants in the Convertible Notes Indenture consists exclusively of the right of the noteholders to receive special interest on the Convertible Notes for up to 180 days at a specified rate per annum not exceeding 0.50% on the principal amount of the Convertible Notes.
However, notwithstanding the foregoing, we may elect, at our option, that the sole remedy for an Event of Default relating to certain failures by us to comply with certain reporting covenants in the Convertible Notes Indenture consists exclusively of the right of the noteholders to receive special interest on the Convertible Notes for up to 180 days at a specified rate per annum not exceeding 0.50 percent on the principal amount of the Convertible Notes.
We provide a comprehensive platform for launching and scaling an ecommerce operation, including store design, catalog management, hosting, checkout, order management, reporting, and pre-integration into third-party services like payments, shipping, and accounting. All our stores run on a single code base and share a global, multi-tenant architecture purpose built for security, high performance, and innovation.
We provide a comprehensive platform for launching and scaling an ecommerce operation, including store design, catalog management, hosting, checkout, order management, reporting, and pre-integration into third-party services like payments, shipping, and accounting. All of our stores run on a single code base and share a global, multi-tenant architecture purpose built for security, high performance, and innovation.
Indebtedness 2021 Convertible senior notes In September 2021, we issued $345.0 million principal amount of 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to, and are governed by, an indenture (the “Convertible Notes Indenture”), dated as of September 14, 2021, between us and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.
Indebtedness 2021 Convertible senior notes In September 2021, we issued $345.0 million principal amount of 0.25 percent Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to, and are governed by, an indenture (the “Convertible Notes Indenture”), dated as of September 14, 2021, between us and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.
If any other Event of Default occurs and is continuing, then, the trustee, by notice to us, or noteholders of at least 25% of the aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes then outstanding, by notice to us and the trustee, may declare the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all of the Convertible Notes then outstanding to become due and payable immediately.
If any other Event of Default occurs and is continuing, then, the trustee, by notice to us, or noteholders of at least 25 percent of the aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes then outstanding, by notice to us and the trustee, may declare the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all of the Convertible Notes then outstanding to become due and payable immediately.
The Convertible Notes accrue interest at a rate of 0.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on April 1, 2022. The Convertible Notes will mature on October 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted.
The Convertible Notes accrue interest at a rate of 0.25 percent per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on April 1, 2022. The Convertible Notes will mature on October 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted.
The Convertible Notes have customary provisions relating to the occurrence of “Events of Default” (as defined in the Convertible Notes Indenture), which include the following: (i) certain payment defaults on the Convertible Notes (which, in the case of a default in the payment of interest on the Convertible Notes, will be subject to a 30-day cure period); (ii) our failure to send certain notices under the Convertible Notes Indenture within specified periods of time; (iii) our failure to comply with certain covenants in the Convertible Notes Indenture relating to our ability to consolidate with or merge with or into, or sell, lease or otherwise transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or substantially all of the assets of us and our subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to another person; (iv) a default by us in our other obligations or agreements under the Convertible Notes Indenture or the Convertible Notes if such default is not cured or waived within 60 days after notice is given in accordance with the Convertible Notes Indenture; (v) certain defaults by us or any of our significant subsidiaries with respect to indebtedness for borrowed money of at least $65,000,000; and (vi) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization involving us or any of our significant subsidiaries.
The Convertible Notes have customary provisions relating to the occurrence of “Events of Default” (as defined in the Convertible Notes Indenture), which include the following: (i) certain payment defaults on the Convertible Notes (which, in the case of a default in the payment of interest on the Convertible Notes, will be subject to a 30-day cure period); (ii) our failure to send certain notices under the Convertible Notes Indenture within specified periods of time; (iii) our failure to comply with certain covenants in the Convertible Notes Indenture relating to our ability to consolidate with or merge with or into, or sell, lease or otherwise transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or substantially all of the assets of us and our subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to another person; (iv) a default by us in our other obligations or agreements under the Convertible Notes Indenture or the Convertible Notes if such default is not cured or waived within 60 days after notice is given in accordance with the Convertible Notes Indenture; (v) certain defaults by us or any of our significant subsidiaries with respect to indebtedness for borrowed money of at least $65.0 million; and (vi) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization involving us or any of our significant subsidiaries.
Key business metrics We review the following key business metrics to measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans, and make strategic decisions. Increases or decreases in our key business metrics may not correspond with increases or decreases in our revenue.
Business metrics We review the following business metrics to measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans, and make strategic decisions. Increases or decreases in our business metrics may not correspond with increases or decreases in our revenue.
We believe we are positioned to grow significantly through a combination of our own marketing and sales initiatives, customer referrals from our agency and technology partners, and word-of-mouth referrals from existing customers.
We believe we are positioned to grow through a combination of our own marketing and sales initiatives, customer referrals from our agency and technology partners, and word-of-mouth referrals from existing customers.
Composable gives merchants the freedom to mix, match and combine best-in-breed tech vendors to create a customized and robust technology stack. With BigCommerce’s open commerce approach and commitment to MACH Alliance principles. B2C and B2B merchants can make smart technology investments that are agile, functional, and flexible. In an unpredictable economy, flexibility and composability are especially important.
Composable gives merchants the freedom to mix, match and combine best-in-breed tech vendors to create a customized and robust technology stack. With our open commerce approach and commitment to MACH Alliance principles. B2C and B2B merchants can make smart technology investments that are agile, functional, and flexible. In an unpredictable economy, flexibility and composability are especially important.
We measure the efficiency of new customer acquisition by comparing the lifetime value (“LTV”) of newly-acquired customers to the customer acquisition costs (“CAC”) of the associated time period to get an “LTV:CAC ratio.” We calculate LTV as gross profit from new sales during the four quarters of any given year divided by the estimated future subscription churn rate.
Lifetime value to customer acquisition costs We measure the efficiency of new customer acquisition by comparing the lifetime value of newly-acquired customers to the customer acquisition costs of the associated time period to get an “LTV:CAC ratio.” We calculate LTV as gross profit from new sales during the four quarters of any given year divided by the estimated future subscription churn rate.
For our larger customers, our Enterprise plan offers our full feature set at a monthly subscription price tailored to each business. For SMBs, BigCommerce Essentials offers three retail plans: Standard, Plus, and Pro, priced at $29.95, $79.95, and $299.95 per month when paid annually, or $39, $105, and $399 per month, when paid monthly, respectively.
For our larger customers, our Enterprise plan offers our full feature set at a subscription price tailored to each business. For SMBs, BigCommerce Essentials offers three retail plans: Standard, Plus, and Pro, priced at $29, $79, and $299 per month when pre-paid annually, or $39, $105, and $399 per month, when paid monthly, respectively.
Enterprise Account metrics To measure the effectiveness of our ability to execute against our growth strategy, particularly within the mid-market and enterprise business segments, we calculate ARR attributable to Enterprise Accounts. We define Enterprise Accounts as accounts with at least one unique Enterprise plan subscription or an enterprise level feed management subscription (collectively “Enterprise Accounts”).
Enterprise Account metrics To measure the effectiveness of our ability to execute against our growth strategy, particularly within the mid-market and enterprise lines of business, we calculate ARR attributable to Enterprise Accounts. We define Enterprise Accounts as accounts with at least one unique Enterprise plan subscription or an enterprise level feed management subscription (collectively “Enterprise Accounts”).
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly-liquid investments with original maturities of less than three months. Our restricted cash balance of $1.5 million and $1.1 million at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, consists of security deposits for future chargebacks and amounts on deposit with certain financial institutions.
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly-liquid investments with original maturities of less than three months. Our restricted cash balance of $1.1 million and $1.5 million at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, consists of security deposits for future chargebacks and amounts on deposit with certain financial institutions.
The Convertible Notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to the “Partial Redemption Limitation” (as defined in the Convertible Notes Indenture)), at our option at any time, and from time to time, on or after October 7, 2024 and on or before the 25th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of our common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not 41 Table of Contents consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date we send the related redemption notice; and (ii) the trading day immediately before the date we send such notice.
The Convertible Notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to the “Partial Redemption Limitation” (as defined in the Convertible Notes Indenture)), at our option at any time, and from time to time, on or after October 7, 2024 and on or before the 25th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of our common stock exceeds 130 percent of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date we send the related redemption notice; and (ii) the trading day immediately before the date we send such notice.
Our partners currently offer more than 1290 pre-built applications and integrations spanning major categories relevant to ecommerce, including shipping, tax, accounting and ERP, marketing, fulfillment, cross-channel commerce, and POS systems, with additional applications and integrations for merchandising, locations, and payments.
Our partners currently offer more than 1300 pre-built applications and integrations spanning major categories relevant to ecommerce, including shipping, tax, accounting and ERP, marketing, fulfillment, cross-channel commerce, and POS systems, with additional applications and integrations for merchandising, locations, and payments.
Subscription solutions revenue increased $50.9 million, or 32.8%, to $205.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $154.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to the increase in mid-market and large enterprise customers and our international expansion efforts.
Subscription solutions revenue increased $50.9 million, or 32.8 percent, to $205.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $154.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to the increase in mid-market and enterprise customers and our international expansion efforts.
If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Convertible Notes Indenture) occur, then, subject to a limited exception for certain cash mergers, noteholders may require us to repurchase their Convertible Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Convertible Notes Indenture) occur, then, subject to a limited exception for certain cash mergers, noteholders may require us to repurchase their Convertible Notes at a cash 48 Table of Contents repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
As we continue to grow as a platform, we believe our ability to realize more favorable and expansive revenue share agreements will grow as well. 33 Table of Contents We also grow by selling additional stores to existing customers.
As we continue to grow as a platform, we believe our ability to realize more favorable and expansive revenue share agreements will grow as well. 38 Table of Contents We also grow by selling additional stores to existing customers.
Annual revenue run-rate We calculate annual revenue run-rate (“ARR”) at the end of each month as the sum of: (1) contractual monthly recurring revenue at the end of the period, which includes platform subscription fees, invoiced growth adjustments, product feed management subscription fees, recurring professional services revenue, and other recurring revenue, multiplied by twelve to prospectively annualize recurring revenue, and (2) the sum of the trailing twelve-month non-recurring and variable revenue, which includes one-time partner integrations, one-time fees, payments revenue share, and any other revenue that is non-recurring and variable. 34 Table of Contents Subscription ARR We calculate subscription ARR at the end of each month as the sum of contractual monthly recurring revenue at the end of the period, which includes platform subscription fees, invoiced growth adjustments, product feed management subscription fees, recurring professional services revenue, and other recurring revenue, multiplied by twelve to prospectively annualize recurring revenue.
Annual revenue run-rate We calculate annual revenue run-rate (“ARR”) at the end of each month as the sum of: (1) contractual monthly recurring revenue at the end of the period, which includes platform subscription fees, invoiced growth adjustments, product feed management subscription fees, recurring professional services revenue, and other recurring revenue, multiplied by twelve to prospectively annualize recurring revenue, and (2) the sum of the trailing twelve-month non-recurring and variable revenue, which includes one-time partner integrations, one-time fees, payments revenue share, and any other revenue that is non-recurring and variable.
Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of intangible assets consist of non-cash amortization of acquired intangible assets which were recognized as a result of business combinations and are being amortized over their expected useful life.
Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of intangible assets consist of amortization of acquired intangible assets which were recognized as a result of business combinations and are being amortized over their expected useful life.
We enter into contracts with our strategic technology partners that are generally for one year or longer. We generate revenue from these contracts in three ways: (1) revenue-sharing arrangements, (2) technology 35 Table of Contents integrations, and (3) partner marketing and promotion. We recognize revenue on a net basis from revenue-sharing arrangements when the underlying transaction occurs.
We enter into contracts with our strategic technology partners that are generally for one year or longer. We generate revenue from these contracts in three ways: (1) revenue-sharing arrangements, (2) technology integrations, and (3) partner marketing and promotion. We recognize revenue on a net basis from revenue-sharing arrangements when the underlying transaction occurs.
Gross margin decreased to 74.9% during 2022 from 77.9% during 2021.
Gross margin decreased to 74.9 percent during 2022 from 77.9 percent during 2021.
The increase was also attributable to $13.2 38 Table of Contents million in additional marketing spend to support revenue growth coupled with $7.6 million in sales and marketing spending attributable to the acquisition of Feedonomics.
The increase was also attributable to $13.2 million in additional marketing spend to support revenue growth coupled with $7.6 million in sales and marketing spending attributable to the acquisition of Feedonomics.
Subscription solutions revenue consists of: (1) platform subscription fees, (2) recurring professional services, and (3) sales of SSL certificates. We generally recognize platform subscription fees and recurring professional services revenue in the month they are earned. We begin revenue recognition on the date that our service is made available to our customers.
Subscription solutions revenue consists of: (1) platform subscription fees and (2) recurring professional services. We generally recognize platform subscription fees and recurring professional services revenue in the month they are earned. We begin revenue recognition on the date that our service is made available to our customers.
We calculate CAC as total sales and marketing expense incurred during the associated preceding four quarters. New SMB, Mid-Market and Enterprise customers were added at an estimated LTV:CAC ratio of 3.8:1 and 4.9:1 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
We calculate CAC as total sales and marketing expense incurred during the associated preceding four quarters. New SMB, Mid-Market and Enterprise customers were added at an estimated LTV:CAC ratio of 3.5:1 and 3.8:1 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Investing activities Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 was $116.5 million. It consisted primarily of the cash paid for an acquisition of $0.7 million, the purchases of marketable securities of $214.2 million and the purchases of property and equipment of $5.2 million, offset by the maturity of marketable securities of $103.6 million.
It consisted primarily of the cash paid for an acquisition of $0.7 million the purchases of marketable securities of $214.2 million and the purchases of property and equipment of $5.2 million, offset by the maturity of marketable securities of $103.6 million. Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2021 was $186.9 million.
Our business has achieved significant growth since our inception. We had total revenue of $279.1 million, $219.9 million and $152.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Our business has achieved significant growth since our inception. We had total revenue of $309.4 million, $279.1 million and $219.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
We expect to continue to make substantial investments in research and development. We expect our research and development expenses to increase in absolute dollars, but decrease as a percentage of total revenue over time, as we continue to leverage engineers in other low-cost international locations. We expense research and development expenses as incurred.
We expect our research and development expenses to increase in absolute dollars, but decrease as a percentage of total revenue over time, as we continue to leverage engineers in other low-cost international locations.
BigCommerce and Feedonomics enable merchants to improve and optimize omnichannel shopping and advertising, helping bolster their sales growth. • B2B . As of December 31, 2022, approximately 19% of our customers use BigCommerce primarily for B2B sales. In many cases, these customers’ needs are met using our native functionality, including B2B features like customer groups and price lists.
BigCommerce and Feedonomics enable merchants to improve and optimize omnichannel shopping and advertising, helping bolster their sales growth. • B2B . A portion of our customers use BigCommerce primarily for B2B sales. In many cases, these customers’ needs are met using our native functionality, including B2B features like customer groups and price lists.
The increase was primarily due to an increase of $9.8 million in personnel-related expense, including stock-based compensation expense, variable spend associated international expansion growth of $5.7 million and expenses related to the acquisition of Feedonomics of $3.7 million.
The increase was primarily due to an increase of $12.2 million in personnel-related expense, including stock-based compensation expense, variable spend associated international expansion growth of $2.6 million and expenses related to the acquisition of Feedonomics of $3.7 million.
General and administrative General and administrative expenses consist primarily of: (1) personnel-related expenses (including stock-based compensation expense) for finance, legal and compliance, human resources, and IT, (2) external professional services, and (3) allocated overhead costs.
General and administrative General and administrative expenses consist primarily of: (1) personnel-related expenses (including stock-based compensation expense and associated payroll costs) for finance, legal and compliance, and human resources, (2) external professional services, and (3) allocated overhead costs, such as technology and facility costs.
Partner and services revenue increased $8.4 million, or 12.9%, to $73.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $64.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily as a result of increases in revenue-sharing activity with our technology partners and improved monetization of partner revenue share.
Partner and services revenue increased $6.9 million, or 9.4 percent, to $80.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $73.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily as a result of increases in revenue-sharing activity with our technology partners and improved monetization of partner revenue share.
We focus on collaborating with, not competing against, partners in our ecosystems. This strategy contrasts with our largest competitors, who operate software stacks with multiple vertically integrated adjacent services that potentially compete with offerings from technology partners in their ecosystems.
This strategy contrasts with our largest competitors, who operate software stacks with multiple vertically integrated adjacent services that potentially compete with offerings from technology partners in their ecosystems.
We believe we possess one of the deepest and broadest ecosystems of integrated technology solutions in the ecommerce industry. We strategically partner with, rather than compete against, the leading providers in adjacent categories, including payments, shipping, POS, CMS, CRM, and ERP.
We believe we possess one of the deepest and broadest ecosystems of integrated technology solutions in the ecommerce industry. We strategically partner with, rather than compete against, the leading providers in adjacent categories, including payments, shipping, point of sale (POS), content management system (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP).
Partner revenue that is not directly linked to customer usage of a partner’s solution is allocated based on each customer’s share of total platform GMV.
We allocate partner revenue, where applicable, primarily based on each customer’s share of GMV processed through that partner’s solution. Partner revenue that is not directly linked to customer usage of a partner’s solution is allocated based on each customer’s share of total platform GMV.
Our platform serves stores in a wide variety of sizes, product categories, and purchase types, including B2C and B2B. Our customers include Ben & Jerry’s, Molton Brown, Burrow, SC Johnson, SkullCandy, SoloStove and Vodafone. We offer access to our platform on a subscription basis. We serve customers with subscription plans tailored to their size and feature needs.
Our platform serves stores in a wide variety of sizes, product categories, and purchase types, including B2C and B2B. We offer access to our platform on a subscription basis. We serve customers with subscription plans tailored to their size and feature needs.
Accordingly, our effective tax rate will vary depending on the relative proportion of foreign to domestic income, use of foreign tax credits, changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, applicability of any valuation allowances, and changes in tax laws in jurisdictions in which we operate.
Accordingly, our effective tax rate will vary depending on the relative proportion of foreign to domestic income, use of foreign tax credits, changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, applicability of any valuation allowances, and changes in tax laws in jurisdictions in which we operate. 42 Table of Contents Results of operations The following table summarizes our historical consolidated statement of operations data.
We recognize SSL certificates revenue ratably over the term of the certificates. Fixed monthly fees and any overage charges related to subscription solutions are recognized as revenue in the month they are earned. Partner and services revenue is derived from: (1) revenue-sharing arrangements, (2) technology integrations, (3) partner marketing and promotion, and (4) non-recurring professional services.
Fixed monthly fees and any overage charges related to subscription solutions are recognized as revenue in the month they are earned. Partner and services revenue is derived from: (1) revenue-sharing arrangements, (2) technology integrations, (3) partner marketing and promotion, and (4) non-recurring professional services. We recognize revenue on a net basis from revenue-sharing arrangements when the underlying transaction occurs.
Cost of revenue increased $14.4 million, or 42.1%, to $48.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 from $34.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily as a result of higher hosting costs of $1.6 million as a result of increased transactions processed and increases in personnel-related costs of $7.2 million, including stock-based compensation expense, for personnel involved in providing customer support and professional services and Feedonomics related expenses of $5.5 million.
Cost of revenue increased $21.5 million, or 44.4 percent, to $70.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $48.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily as a result of higher hosting costs of $4.7 million and increases in personnel-related costs of $6.8 million, including stock-based compensation expense, for personnel involved in providing customer support and professional services and Feedonomics related expenses of $10.0 million.
Restructuring charges Restructuring charges are comprised of costs incurred as a result of our December 15, 2022 reduction in force as well as an impairment of the right of use asset triggered by our decision to cease using a significant portion of certain leased facilities.
Restructuring charges Restructuring charges are comprised of costs incurred as a result of our 2023 and 2022 Restructures as well as an impairment of the right-of-use assets triggered by our decision to cease using a significant portion of certain leased facilities as a result of the 2022 Restructure.
The foreign jurisdictions in which we operate have different statutory tax rates than those of the United States. Additionally, certain of our foreign earnings may also be currently taxable in the United States.
For U.S. federal income tax purposes and in certain foreign and state jurisdictions, we have NOL carryforwards. The foreign jurisdictions in which we operate have different statutory tax rates than those of the United States. Additionally, certain of our foreign earnings may also be currently taxable in the United States.
We continually evaluate prospective and existing partners’ abilities to enhance the capabilities of our customers’ ecommerce businesses. We add new partners and expand existing partner relationships to enhance the utility of our platform, while creating new opportunities to expand our revenue share in partner and services revenue.
We add new partners and expand existing partner relationships to enhance the utility of our platform, while creating new opportunities to expand our revenue share in partner and services revenue.
Interest income Interest income was $4.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of interest rate increased and was insignificant for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. 39 Table of Contents Interest expense Interest expense increased to $2.8 million, or 250% for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily as a result of a full year impact of interest expense on convertible debt in 2022.
Interest expense increased to $2.8 million, or 250.0 percent for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $0.8 million for year ended December 31, 2021, primarily as a result of a full year impact of interest expense on convertible debt in 2022.
As a result, we expect that general and administrative expenses will increase in absolute dollars but may fluctuate as a percentage of total revenue from period to period. Acquisition related expenses Acquisition related expenses consists primarily of cash payments for third-party acquisition costs and other acquisition related expenses, including contingent compensation arrangements entered into in connection with acquisitions.
We expect our general and administrative expenses to increase in absolute dollars but will decrease as a percent of revenue. 41 Table of Contents Acquisition related expenses Acquisition related expenses consists of cash payments for third-party acquisition costs and other acquisition related expenses, including contingent compensation arrangements entered into in connection with acquisitions.
We serve headless use cases well due to years of investment in our platform APIs and integration capabilities. Pre-built integrations connect our platform with leading CMSs such as Acquia, Adobe, Bloomreach, Drupal, Sitecore, and WordPress. Efficient acquisition of new customers The growth of our customer base is important to our continued revenue growth.
We serve headless use cases well due to years of investment in our platform APIs and integration capabilities. Pre-built integrations connect our platform with leading CMSs such as Acquia, Adobe, Bloomreach, Drupal, Sitecore, and WordPress. Retention and growth of our existing customers We believe our long-term revenue growth is correlated with the growth of our existing customers’ ecommerce businesses.
Fixed monthly fees and any transaction charges related to subscription solutions are recognized as revenue in the month they are earned. Subsequent to our acquisition of Feedonomics on July 23, 2021, subscription revenue also includes revenue from Feedonomics. Through Feedonomics, BigCommerce provides feed management solutions under service contracts which are generally one year or less and, in many cases, month-to-month.
Fixed monthly fees and any transaction charges related to subscription solutions are recognized as revenue in the month they are earned. Through Feedonomics, we provide feed management solutions under service contracts which are generally one year or less and, in many cases, month-to-month.
The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Research and development Year ended December 31, Change Year ended December 31, Change 2022 2021 Amount % 2021 2020 Amount % (dollars in thousands) (dollars in thousands) Research and development $ 88,253 $ 64,547 $ 23,706 36.7 % $ 64,547 $ 48,332 $ 16,215 33.5 % Percentage of revenue 31.6 % 29.4 % 2.4 % 29.4 % 31.7 % (2.5 )% Research and development expenses increased $23.7 million, or 36.7%, to $88.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $64.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to higher staffing costs of $15.0 million, including stock-based compensation and bonuses, decreased variable spend of $0.3 million, and expenses related to the acquisition of Feedonomics of $9.0 million; these expenses increased as a percentage of revenue.
Research and development Year ended December 31, Change Year ended December 31, Change 2023 2022 Amount Percent 2022 2021 Amount Percent (dollars in thousands) Research and development $ 83,460 $ 88,253 $ (4,793 ) (5.4 ) % $ 88,253 $ 64,547 $ 23,706 36.7 % Percentage of revenue 27.0 % 31.6 % 31.6 % 29.4 % Research and development expenses decreased $4.8 million, or (5.4) percent, to $83.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $88.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a decrease in staffing costs of $5.1 million, including stock-based compensation and bonuses, partially offset by an increase in variable spend of $0.3 million. 45 Table of Contents Research and development expenses increased $23.7 million, or 36.7 percent, to $88.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $64.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to higher staffing costs of $15.0 million, including stock-based compensation and bonuses, expenses related to the acquisition of Feedonomics of $9.0 million, offset by a decrease in variable spend of $0.3 million.
Revenue increased $67.5 million, or 44.3%, to $219.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 from $152.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, as a result of increases in both subscription solutions and partner and services revenue as well as revenue pertaining to the acquisition of Feedonomics.
Revenue increased $59.2 million, or 26.9 percent, to $279.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $219.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, as a result of increases in both subscription solutions and partner and services revenue as well as revenue pertaining to the acquisition of Feedonomics.
Cost of revenue Cost of revenue consists primarily of: (1) personnel-related costs (including stock-based compensation expense) for our customer success teams, (2) costs that are directly related to hosting and maintaining our platform, (3) fees for processing customer payments, and (4) the allocation of overhead costs.
Cost of revenue Cost of revenue consists primarily of: (1) personnel-related costs (including stock-based compensation expense and associated payroll costs) for our customer success teams, (2) costs that are directly related to hosting and maintaining our platform, (3) fees for processing customer payments, (4) personnel and other costs related to feed management, and (5) allocated costs, such as, depreciation, technology and facility costs.
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2021 was $186.9 million. It consisted primarily of the cash paid for an acquisition of $81.1 million, the purchases of marketable securities of $107.0 million and the purchases of property and equipment of $3.3 million, partially offset by the maturity of marketable securities of $4.5 million.
It consisted primarily of the cash paid for an acquisition of $7.9 million, the purchases of marketable securities of $228.3 million and the purchases of property and equipment of $4.2 million, offset by the maturity of marketable securities of $243.2 million. 47 Table of Contents Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 was $116.5 million.
Sales and marketing expenses increased $26.9 million, or 37.1%, to $99.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 from $72.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily due to an increase of $12.9 million in personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation expense, for personnel engaged in acquiring new customers and marketing our products and services.
Sales and marketing expenses increased $36.5 million, or 34.8 percent, to $141.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $104.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase of $14.6 million in personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation expense, for personnel engaged in acquiring new customers and marketing our products and services.
The total billings and allocated partner revenue, where applicable, for the measured period are divided by the total billings and allocated partner revenue for such accounts, corresponding to the period one year prior. An NRR greater than 100% implies positive net revenue retention. This methodology includes stores added to or subtracted from an account’s subscription during the previous twelve months.
The total billings and allocated partner revenue, where applicable, for the measured period are divided by the total billings and allocated partner revenue for such accounts, corresponding to the period one year prior. An NRR greater than 100 percent implies positive net revenue retention.
Except for changes resulting from the acquisition of Feedonomics in July 2021, including purchase price allocation and valuation of acquired intangibles, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates described in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Year ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Net cash used in operating activities $ (89,357 ) $ (40,300 ) $ (26,529 ) Net cash used in investing activities $ (116,526 ) $ (186,877 ) $ (1,964 ) Net cash provided by financing activities $ 209 $ 305,274 $ 239,950 As of December 31, 2022, we had $305.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities, a decrease of $96.0 million compared to $401.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Net cash used in operating activities $ (24,243 ) $ (89,357 ) $ (40,300 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,816 (116,526 ) (186,877 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 1,242 209 305,274 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ (20,185 ) $ (205,674 ) $ 78,097 As of December 31, 2023, we had $271.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities, a decrease of $33.7 million compared to $305.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents and our cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure needs for at least the next twelve months. In the future, we may attempt to raise additional capital through the sale of additional equity or debt financing.
We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents and our cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure needs for at least the next 12 months.
It also includes changes to subscription and partner and services revenue billings, and revenue reductions from stores or accounts that leave the platform during the previous one-year period. Net new accounts added after the previous one-year period are excluded from our NRR calculations. NRR for enterprise accounts was 111% and 118% for years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
This methodology includes stores added to or subtracted from an account’s subscription during the previous twelve months. It also includes changes to subscription and partner and services revenue billings, and revenue reductions from stores or accounts that leave the platform during the previous one-year period. Net new accounts added after the previous one-year period are excluded from our NRR calculations.
Acquisition related expenses Acquisition related expense was $35.2 million and $23.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, primarily as a result of acquisition related compensation in conjunction with our business combinations. Acquisition related expenses were insignificant for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Acquisition related expense increased by $11.9 million or 51.1 percent to $35.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $23.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, respectively, primarily as a result of acquisition related compensation in conjunction with our business combinations.
The chart below illustrates certain of our key business metrics as of the period ended. 2022 2021 2020 Total ARR (in thousands) $ 311,670 $ 268,665 $ 181,166 Subscription ARR (in thousands) $ 238,395 $ 203,743 $ 132,504 Enterprise Account Metrics: # of Accounts 5,786 5,036 3,365 ARR $ $ 223,964 $ 172,858 $ 100,771 ARR % of Total ARR 72 % 64 % 56 % ARPA $ 38,708 $ 34,324 $ 29,947 Net revenue retention We use net revenue retention (“NRR”) to evaluate our ability to maintain and expand our revenue with our account base of customers exceeding the ACV threshold over time.
Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Total ARR (in thousands) $ 336,541 $ 311,670 $ 268,665 Subscription ARR (in thousands) $ 256,412 $ 238,395 $ 203,743 Enterprise account metrics: Number of enterprise accounts 5,994 5,786 5,036 ARR attributable to enterprise accounts (in thousands) $ 245,100 $ 223,964 $ 172,858 ARR attributable to enterprise accounts as a percentage of Total ARR 73 72 64 ARPA $ 40,981 $ 38,708 $ 34,324 Net revenue retention We use net revenue retention (“NRR”) to evaluate our ability to maintain and expand our revenue with our account base of enterprise customers exceeding the ACV threshold over time.
During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, adjustments to the fair value of these tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be recorded, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. 43 Table of Contents Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, adjustments to the fair value of these tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be recorded, with the corresponding offset to goodwill.
Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2020 was $240.0 million.
Investing activities Net cash provided by investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $2.8 million.
Liquidity and capital resources We have incurred losses since our inception and may continue to generate negative operating cash flow, however we believe we have sufficient cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities to continue to fund operations.
Liquidity and capital resources We have incurred losses since our inception, however we continue to show improvements in losses from operations and operating cash flow, further we believe we have sufficient cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities to continue to fund operations for at least the next 12 months.
Results of operations The following table summarizes our historical consolidated statement of operations data. The period-to-period comparison of operating results is not necessarily indicative of results for future periods.
The period-to-period comparison of operating results is not necessarily indicative of results for future periods.
The following segments are significant areas of potential growth and strategic focus for us: • Enterprise . Increasingly, we are successfully competing for enterprise sites selling more than $50 million annually online, with our Enterprise plan product feature set, along with our sales, marketing, solutioning, and service capabilities. • Omnichannel .
Increasingly, we are successfully competing for enterprise sites selling more than $50 million annually online, with our Enterprise plan product feature set, along with our sales, marketing, solutioning, and service capabilities. • Omnichannel . This is the ability for merchants to conduct commerce anywhere shoppers are - online and offline.
Cost of revenue, gross profit, and gross margin The following table presents our cost of revenue, gross profit, and gross margin for each of the periods indicated: Year ended December 31, Change Year ended December 31, Change 2022 2021 Amount % 2021 2020 Amount % (dollars in thousands) (dollars in thousands) Cost of revenue $ 69,980 $ 48,479 $ 21,501 44.4 $ 48,479 $ 34,126 $ 14,353 42.1 Gross profit $ 209,095 $ 171,376 $ 37,719 22.0 $ 171,376 $ 118,242 $ 53,134 44.9 Gross margin 74.9 % 77.9 % (3.0 )% 77.9 % 77.6 % 0.3 % Cost of revenue increased $21.5 million, or 44.4%, to $70.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $48.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily as a result of higher hosting costs of $4.7 million as a result of increased transactions processed and increases in personnel-related costs of $6.8 million, including stock-based compensation expense, for personnel involved in providing customer support and professional services and Feedonomics related expenses of $10.0 million.
Partner and services revenue increased $8.4 million, or 12.9 percent, to $73.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $64.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily as a result of increases in revenue-sharing activity with our technology partners and improved monetization of partner revenue share. 44 Table of Contents Cost of revenue, gross profit, and gross margin The following table presents our cost of revenue, gross profit, and gross margin for each of the periods indicated: Year ended December 31, Change Year ended December 31, Change 2023 2022 Amount Percent 2022 2021 Amount Percent (dollars in thousands) Cost of revenue $ 74,202 $ 69,980 $ 4,222 6.0 % $ 69,980 $ 48,479 $ 21,501 44.4 % Gross profit 235,192 209,095 26,097 12.5 209,095 171,376 37,719 22.0 Gross margin percentage 76.0 % 74.9 % 74.9 % 77.9 % Cost of revenue increased $4.2 million, or 6.0 percent, to $74.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $70.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily as a result of higher hosting costs of $2.9 million, and $0.9 million of personnel-related costs including stock-based compensation expense and associated payroll costs, and $0.4 million of variable costs.
We power both our customers’ branded ecommerce stores and their cross-channel connections to popular online marketplaces, social networks, and offline POS systems. Our strategy is to provide the world’s best combination of freedom of choice and flexibility in a multi-tenant SaaS platform. We describe this strategy as “Open SaaS.” As of December 31, 2022, we served 5,786 enterprise accounts.
Our strategy is to provide the world’s best combination of freedom of choice and flexibility in a multi-tenant SaaS platform. We describe this strategy as “Open SaaS.” As of December 31, 2023, we served 5,994 enterprise accounts.
Other expense Other expense was insignificant in the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. Provision for income taxes Our provision for income taxes was not material for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Benefit (provision) for income taxes 46 Table of Contents Our provision for income taxes was not material for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Successful rollout of new geographies We believe our platform can compete successfully around the world. We enhance usability in new geographies by translating our control panel into local languages and enabling the integration of local payment processors. We support the growth of mid-market and large enterprise customers around the world by expanding our regional sales and marketing capabilities.
Successful rollout of new geographies Our current operations are international in scope, and we plan further geographic expansion. We believe our platform can compete successfully around the world. We enhance usability in new geographies by translating our control panel into local languages and enabling the integration of local payment processors.
These service types may be sold stand-alone or as part of a multi-service bundle (e.g. both marketplaces and advertising) and constitute a single combined performance obligation. Services are performed and fees are determined based on monthly usage and are billed in arrears.
We recognize revenue from Feedonomics’ technology platform and related services under service contracts which are generally one year or less, and in many cases month-to-month. These service types may be sold stand-alone or as part of a multi-service bundle (e.g. both marketplaces and advertising). Services are performed and fees are determined based on monthly usage and are billed in arrears.
As we work to develop and deliver this platform for our customers, we will also invest and grow our business by acquiring additional customers to our platform, growing our revenue with existing customers, cross-selling owned and partner solutions to existing customers, expanding our presence in new segments and geographies, and considering targeted acquisitions that can enhance our service to customers.
As we work to develop and deliver this platform for our customers, we will also invest and grow our business by acquiring additional customers to our platform, growing our revenue with existing customers, cross-selling owned and partner solutions to existing customers, expanding our presence in new markets and geographies, and considering targeted acquisitions that can enhance our service to customers. 37 Table of Contents Key factors affecting our performance We believe our future performance will depend on many factors, including the following: Continued growth of ecommerce domestically and globally Ecommerce is rapidly transforming global B2C and B2B commerce.
These accounts may have more than one Enterprise plan or a combination of Enterprise plans and Essentials plans.
These accounts may have more than one Enterprise plan or a combination of Enterprise plans and Essentials plans. The chart below illustrates certain of our key business metrics as of the periods ended.
Our marketable 40 Table of Contents securities balance of $211.9 million at December 31, 2022, consists of investments in debt securities and $102.3 million at December 31, 2021. We maintain cash account balances in excess of FDIC-insured limits.
Our marketable securities balance of $198.4 million and $211.9 million at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, consists of investments in corporate and U.S. treasury securities. We maintain cash account balances in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured limits.
As our customers’ online sales increase, our partner and services revenue generated by revenue-sharing agreements with our strategic technology partners increases as well. Our ability to retain and grow our customers’ ecommerce businesses often depends on the continued expansion of our platform and the capabilities of our strategic technology partners to provide revenue generating services to our customers.
Our ability to retain and grow our customers’ ecommerce businesses often depends on the continued expansion of our platform and the capabilities of our strategic technology partners to provide revenue generating services to our customers. We continually evaluate prospective and existing partners’ abilities to enhance the capabilities of our customers’ ecommerce businesses.
This is the ability for merchants to conduct commerce anywhere shoppers are - online and offline. This includes shopping through a merchant’s branded ecommerce store or through online marketplaces and social commerce channels such as Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Wish and Mercado Libre.
This includes shopping through a merchant’s branded ecommerce store or through online marketplaces and social commerce channels such as Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Wish and Mercado Libre. Merchants’ product data is made available and may be optimized for these commerce and related advertising channels through BigCommerce and Feedonomics’ product and service offerings.
Provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes consists primarily of deferred income taxes associated with amortization of tax deductible goodwill and current income taxes related to certain foreign and state jurisdictions in which we conduct business. For U.S. federal income tax purposes and in certain foreign and state jurisdictions, we have NOL carryforwards.
Benefit (provision) for income taxes Our benefit for income taxes consists primarily of deferred income taxes associated with amortization of tax deductible goodwill and a tax benefit related to the reduction of the valuation allowance due to the purchase of Makeswift during the year as well as current income taxes related to certain foreign and state jurisdictions in which we conduct business.
General and administrative expenses increased $20.7 million, or 57.3%, to $56.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 from $36.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.
General and administrative expenses increased $18.1 million, or 35.3 percent, to $69.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $51.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Our Enterprise plan contracts are generally for a fixed term of one to three years and are non-cancelable for convenience. Our retail plans are generally month-to-month contracts. Monthly subscription fees for Pro and Enterprise plans are adjusted if a customer’s GMV or orders processed are outside of specified plan thresholds on a trailing twelve-month basis.
Under both models, merchants have full access to the functionality of our platform upon contract execution, and revenue is recognized ratably over the contract life. Our retail plans are generally month-to-month contracts. Monthly subscription fees for Pro and Enterprise plans are adjusted if a customer’s GMV or orders processed are outside of specified plan thresholds on a trailing twelve-month basis.
We focus our sales and marketing efforts on creating sales leads and establishing and promoting our brand. We plan to increase our investment in sales and marketing by hiring additional sales and marketing personnel, executing our go-to-market strategy globally, and building our brand awareness.
We focus our sales and marketing efforts on creating sales leads and establishing and promoting our brand. We plan to increase our investment in sales and marketing by executing our go-to-market strategy globally and building our brand awareness. Incremental sales commissions for new customer contracts are deferred and amortized ratably over the estimated period of our relationship with such customers.