Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) 10-Q 15 May 23 2023 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	May 15, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0001378590
Entity Registrant Name	Bridgeline Digital, Inc.
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	333-139298
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	52-2263942
Entity Address, Address Line One	100 Sylvan Road, Suite G700
Entity Address, City or Town	Woburn
Entity Address, State or Province	MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	01801
City Area Code	781
Local Phone Number	376-5555
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.001
Trading Symbol	BLIN
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		10,417,609

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,819	$ 2,856
Accounts receivable, net	1,148	1,182
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	463	242
Total current assets	4,430	4,280
Property and equipment, net	214	268
Operating lease assets	489	589
Intangible assets, net	5,582	6,268
Goodwill	15,985	15,985
Other assets	106	123
Total assets	26,806	27,513
Current liabilities:
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	186	199
Accounts payable	1,250	972
Accrued liabilities	1,060	995
Current portion of purchase price and contingent consideration payable	0	250
Deferred revenue	2,420	1,943
Total current liabilities	5,126	4,788
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	303	390
Warrant liabilities	281	749
Other long-term liabilities	672	646
Total liabilities	6,934	7,161
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock - $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 10,417,609 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023, and September 30, 2022	10	10
Additional paid-in capital	100,881	100,704
Accumulated deficit	(80,733)	(80,142)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(286)	(220)
Total stockholders’ equity	19,872	20,352
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	26,806	27,513
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized;	0	0
Debt Instruments, Excluding Paycheck Protection Program Liability [Member]
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	210	429
Long-term debt, net of current portion (Note 7)	$ 552	$ 588

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	10,417,609	10,417,609
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	10,417,609	10,417,609
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	11,000	11,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	350	350
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	350	350

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Net revenue:
Net revenue	$ 4,094	$ 4,117	$ 8,177	$ 8,403
Cost of revenue:
Cost of revenue	1,262	1,334	2,541	2,614
Gross profit	2,832	2,783	5,636	5,789
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	1,386	1,267	2,595	2,498
General and administrative	756	775	1,588	1,648
Research and development	926	865	1,673	1,724
Depreciation and amortization	381	416	759	840
Restructuring and acquisition related expenses	45	66	45	164
Total operating expenses	3,494	3,389	6,660	6,874
Loss from operations	(662)	(606)	(1,024)	(1,085)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration, interest expense and other, net	(10)	523	(19)	435
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	171	434	468	2,875
Income (loss) before income taxes	(501)	351	(575)	2,225
Provision for income taxes	10	5	16	8
Net income (loss)	$ (511)	$ 346	$ (591)	$ 2,217
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.05)	$ 0.03	$ (0.06)	$ 0.22
Diluted net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.05)	$ 0.03	$ (0.06)	$ 0.10
Number of weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	10,417,609	10,204,276	10,417,609	10,196,550
Diluted (in shares)	10,430,710	10,340,910	10,430,766	10,423,786
Subscription and Perpetual Licenses [Member]
Net revenue:
Net revenue	$ 3,273	$ 3,306	$ 6,502	$ 6,723
Cost of revenue:
Cost of revenue	840	868	1,701	1,697
Digital Engagement Services [Member]
Net revenue:
Net revenue	821	811	1,675	1,680
Cost of revenue:
Cost of revenue	$ 422	$ 466	$ 840	$ 917

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Net income (loss)	$ (511)	$ 346	$ (591)	$ 2,217
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(5)	42	(66)	83
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (516)	$ 388	$ (657)	$ 2,300

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021	350	10,187,128
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 0	$ 10	$ 100,207	$ (82,287)	$ (353)	$ 17,577
Stock-based compensation expense	0		63			63
Net income (loss)	0	$ 0	0	1,872	0	1,872
Foreign currency translation	0				41	41
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 0		63			63
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021	350	10,204,276
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 0	$ 10	100,270	(80,415)	(312)	19,553
Issuance of common stock – warrants exercised	$ 0	$ 0	0			0
Issuance of common stock – warrants exercised (in shares)		17,148
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021	350	10,187,128
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 0	$ 10	100,207	(82,287)	(353)	17,577
Net income (loss)						2,217
Foreign currency translation						83
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022	350	10,217,609
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022	$ 0	$ 10	100,341	(80,069)	(270)	20,012
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021	350	10,204,276
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 0	$ 10	100,270	(80,415)	(312)	19,553
Stock-based compensation expense	0	0	52	0	0	52
Net income (loss)	0	0	0	346	0	346
Foreign currency translation	0	0	0	0	42	42
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0	52	0	0	52
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022	350	10,217,609
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022	$ 0	$ 10	100,341	(80,069)	(270)	20,012
Issuance of common stock – warrants exercised	$ 0	$ 0	19	0	0	19
Issuance of common stock – warrants exercised (in shares)	0	13,333
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022	350	10,417,609
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 0	$ 10	100,704	(80,142)	(220)	20,352
Stock-based compensation expense	0		93			93
Net income (loss)	0	$ 0	0	(80)	0	(80)
Foreign currency translation	0				(61)	(61)
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 0		93			93
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022	350	10,417,609
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 0	$ 10	100,797	(80,222)	(281)	20,304
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022	350	10,417,609
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 0	$ 10	100,704	(80,142)	(220)	20,352
Net income (loss)						(591)
Foreign currency translation						(66)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023	350	10,417,609
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 0	$ 10	100,881	(80,733)	(286)	19,872
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022	350	10,417,609
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 0	$ 10	100,797	(80,222)	(281)	20,304
Stock-based compensation expense	0	0	84	0	0	84
Net income (loss)	0	0	0	(511)	0	(511)
Foreign currency translation	0	0	0	0	(5)	(5)
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0	84	0	0	84
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023	350	10,417,609
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 0	$ 10	$ 100,881	$ (80,733)	$ (286)	$ 19,872

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (591)	$ 2,217
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Amortization of intangible assets	686	797
Depreciation and other amortization	87	43
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	0	(471)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	(468)	(2,875)
Stock-based compensation	177	115
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	33	(38)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(221)	(284)
Other assets	0	(21)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	322	157
Deferred revenue	544	(506)
Other liabilities	(38)	(17)
Total adjustments	1,122	(3,100)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	531	(883)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Software development capitalization costs	0	(46)
Purchase of property and equipment	(16)	(30)
Net cash used in investing activities	(16)	(76)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	19
Payments of contingent consideration and deferred cash payable	(250)	(2,681)
Payments of long-term debt	(329)	(494)
Net cash used in financing activities	(579)	(3,156)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	27	(51)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(37)	(4,166)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,856	8,852
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	2,819	4,686
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest	29	22
Income taxes	$ 42	$ 31

Note 1 - Description of Busines

Note 1 - Description of Business	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	1. Description of Business Overview Bridgeline Digital is a marketing technology company that offers a suite of products that help companies grow online revenue by driving more traffic to their websites, converting more visitors to purchasers, and increasing average order value. HawkSearch is a site search, recommendation, and personalization application, built for marketers, merchandisers, and developers to enhance, normalize, and enrich an online customer's content search and product discovery experience. HawkSearch leverages advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning and industry-leading merchandising features to deliver accurate and highly relevant results and recommendations derived from multiple data sources. Celebros Search is a commerce-oriented site search product that provides Natural Language Processing with artificial intelligence to present relevant search results based on long-tail keyword searches with support for multiple languages. Woorank is a Search Engine Optimization (“SEO”) audit tool that generates an instant performance audit of the site’s technical, on-page, and off-page SEO. Woorank’s clear, actionable insights help companies increase their search engine ranking, while boosting website traffic, audience engagement, conversion, and customer retention rates. Our Unbound platform is a Digital Experience Platform that includes Web Content Management, eCommerce, Digital Marketing, and Web Analytics. The Unbound platform, combined with its professional services, assists customers in powering engaging digital experiences that drive lead generation, increase revenue, improve customer service and loyalty, enhance employee knowledge, and reduce operational costs. The TruPresence product empowers large franchises, brand networks, and other multi-unit organizations to manage a large hierarchy of digital properties at scale. TruPresence provides centralized and distributed management of content and products from parent sites down to multiple child sites for consistency in branding and messaging, while also enabling regional / local site owners to manage the local messaging, products and promotions specific to their local market. OrchestraCMS is the only content and digital experience platform built 100% All of Bridgeline’s software is available through a cloud-based Software as a Service (“ SaaS Bridgeline Digital was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on August 28, 2000. Locations The Company’s corporate office is located in Woburn, Massachusetts. The Company maintains regional field offices serving the following geographical locations: Woodbury, New York; Rosemont, Illinois; Atascadero, California; Ontario, Canada; and Brussels, Belgium. The Company has four

Note 2 - Summary of Significant

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Unaudited Interim Financial Information The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and with the instructions to Form 10 X, three six March 31, 2023 not September 30, 2023. September 30, 2022 not 10 September 30, 2022, December 21, 2022. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Debt Debt with Conversion and Other Options In August 2020, 2020 06, Debt Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470 20 Derivatives and Hedging Contracts in Entity s Own Equity (Subtopic 815 40 2020 06 2020 06 2020 - 06 December 15, 2021 , December 15, 2023 . 2020 - 06 first September 30, 2023 , 2020 06 not October 1, 2022 three six March 31, 2023. Accounting Pronouncements Pending Adoption Financial Instruments Credit Losses In June 2016, No. 2016 13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326 2016 13 December 15, 2022, Business Combinations In October 2021, No. 2021 08, Business Combinations (Topic 606 606 December 15, 2022, All other Accounting Standards Updates issued but not not

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	3. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable consist of the following: As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Accounts receivable $ 1,299 $ 1,332 Allowance for doubtful accounts (151 ) (150 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 1,148 $ 1,182 As of March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022, no 10%

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement and Fair Value of Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	4. Fair Value Measurement and Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of accounts receivable, accounts payable, warrant liabilities, contingent consideration and long-term debt arrangements. The Company measures its financial assets and liabilities at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, under U.S. GAAP, companies are required to provide disclosure and categorize assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one three 1 3 Level 1—Valuations Level 2—Valuations not Level 3—Valuations The carrying value of the Company’s accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value due to their short-term nature. As of March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022, 2 The Company’s warrant liabilities are measured at fair value at each reporting period with changes in fair value recognized in earnings during the period. The fair value of the Company’s warrant liabilities are valued utilizing Level 3 March 31, 2023, September 30, 2022. As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Montage Capital Series C Preferred Series D Preferred Montage Capital Series C Preferred Series D Preferred Volatility 78.2 % 64.8 % 78.5 % 82.0 % 83.9 % 84.7 % Risk-free rate 3.90 % 4.40 % 3.74 % 4.20 % 4.20 % 4.10 % Stock price $ 0.91 $ 0.91 $ 0.91 $ 1.31 $ 1.31 $ 1.31 The Company recognized gains of $171 and $434 for the three March 31, 2023 2022, six March 31, 2023 2022, The Company’s contingent consideration obligations were from arrangements resulting from acquisitions completed in prior periods not The Company reviews and re-assesses the estimated fair value of contingent consideration liabilities at each reporting period and the updated fair value could differ materially from the initial estimates. The Company measures contingent consideration recognized in connection with acquisitions at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs classified as Level 3 Assets and liabilities of the Company measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022, As of March 31, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Liabilities: Warrant liabilities: Montage $ - $ - $ 12 $ 12 Series A and C - - 31 31 Series D - - 238 238 Total warrant liabilities $ - $ - $ 281 $ 281 As of September 30, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Liabilities: Warrant liabilities: Montage $ - $ - $ 12 $ 12 Series A and C - - 234 234 Series D - - 503 503 Total warrant liabilities - - 749 749 Contingent consideration obligations - - 250 250 Total Liabilities $ - $ - $ 999 $ 999 The following table provides a rollforward of the fair value, as determined by Level 3 Contingent Consideration Obligations Warrant Liabilities Balance at beginning of period, October 1, 2022 $ 250 $ 749 Additions - - Payments or exercises (250 ) - Adjustment to fair value - (297 ) Balance at end of period, December 31, 2022 $ - $ 452 Additions - - Payments or exercises - - Adjustment to fair value - (171 ) Balance at end of period, March 31, 2023 $ - $ 281

Note 5 - Intangible Assets

Note 5 - Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	5. Intangible Assets The components of intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, are as follows: As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Domain and trade names $ 657 $ 682 Customer related 4,101 4,522 Technology 824 1,064 Balance at end of period $ 5,582 $ 6,268 Total amortization expense was $344 and $396 related to intangible assets for the three March 31, 2023 2022, six March 31, 2023 2022, 2023 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	6. Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following: As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Compensation and benefits $ 540 $ 477 Professional fees 171 186 Taxes 83 98 Insurance 86 - Other 180 234 Balance at end of period $ 1,060 $ 995

Note 7 - Long-term Debt

Note 7 - Long-term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-Term Debt [Text Block]	7. Long-term debt On March 1, 2021, one Long-term debt consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Term loan payable, accruing interest at 3-Month EURIBOR plus 1.3 $ 435 $ 389 Seller’s note payable (“Seller’s note”), due to one of the selling shareholders, accruing interest at a fixed rate of 4.0 September 2025 327 292 Vendor loan payable (“Vendor loan”), accruing interest at 3.0 March 2023 - 292 Term loan payable, accruing interest at fixed rates ranging between 0.99 1.5 October 2022 - 44 Total debt 762 1,017 Less: current portion (210 ) (429 ) Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 552 $ 588 At March 31, 2023, Fiscal year: 2023 (remaining) $ 105 2024 210 2025 210 2026 79 2027 79 Thereafter 79 Total long-term debt $ 762

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Equity [Text Block]	8. Stockholders Equity Under our Certificate of Incorporation, we are authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by Delaware law and our Charter, to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one not may Series A Convertible Preferred Stock The Company has designated 264,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”). The shares of Series A Preferred Stock may March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022 , Series B Convertible Preferred Stock The Company has designated 5,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”). The shares of Series B Preferred Stock may March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022, Series C Convertible Preferred Stock The Company has designated 11,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”). The shares of Series C Preferred Stock may not may not not 4.99% 9.99% March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022 , Series D Convertible Preferred Stock The Company has designated 4,200 shares of its preferred stock as Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series D Preferred Stock”). The shares of Series D Preferred Stock may may not not March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022, Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan The Company has granted common stock, common stock warrants, and common stock option awards (the “Equity Awards”) to employees, consultants, advisors and former debt holders of the Company and to former owners and employees of acquired companies that have become employees of the Company. The Company’s Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) provided for the issuance of up to 5,000 shares of common stock. This Plan expired in August 2016. April 29, 2016, 2016 “2016 2016 2016 March 31, 2023, 2016 Compensation Expense Compensation expense is generally recognized on a graded accelerated basis over the vesting period of grants. Compensation expense is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations with a portion charged to Cost of revenue and a portion to Operating expenses, depending on the employee’s department. During the three six March 31, 2023 2022, Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Cost of revenue $ 1 $ 5 $ 6 $ 13 Operating expenses 83 47 171 102 $ 84 $ 52 $ 177 $ 115 As of March 31, 2023, Common Stock Warrants The Company typically issues warrants to individual investors and placement agents to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock in connection with public and private placement fund raising activities. Warrants may six five Montage Warrant not eight 1 2 3 13 14 2 1934. Series A and B and C Preferred Warrants - March 2019, 5.5 $4.00; 2021 $4.00; 5.5 may not not 4.99% 9.99% As of March 31 , 2023 , Series D Preferred Warrants May 2021, five November 16, 2026 $2.51 five May 12, 2026 $2.85. The Company may not not 4.99% 9.99% March 31, 2023 , The Montage Warrants, Series A and C Preferred Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrants issued in connection with the Series C Preferred Stock, and the Series D Warrants were all determined to be derivative liabilities and are subject to remeasurement each reporting period (see Note 4 During six March 31, 2023, 2022, Total warrants outstanding as March 31, 2023, Type Issue Date Shares Price Expiration Financing (Montage) 10/10/2017 1,327 $ 132.50 10/10/2025 Investors 10/19/2018 3,120 $ 25.00 10/19/2023 Placement Agent 10/16/2018 10,000 $ 31.25 10/16/2023 Investors 3/12/2019 41,621 $ 4.00 10/19/2023 Investors 3/12/2019 872,625 $ 4.00 9/12/2024 Investors 3/12/2019 13,738 $ 0.05 9/12/2024 Placement Agent 3/12/2019 11,992 $ 4.00 9/12/2024 Placement Agent 2/4/2021 31,564 $ 3.88 2/4/2026 Investors 5/14/2021 592,106 $ 2.51 11/16/2026 Placement Agent 5/14/2021 179,536 $ 2.85 5/12/2026 Total 1,757,629 Summary of Option and Warrant Activity and Outstanding Shares During the three March 31, 2023 2022, six March 31, 2023, three six March 31, 2022, three October 1, 2021. The weighted-average option fair values, as determined using the Black-Scholes option valuation model, and the assumptions used to estimate these values for stock options granted during the periods ended are as follows: Six months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Weighted-average fair value per share option $ 1.12 $ 2.96 Expected life (in years) 6.0 6.0 Volatility 108.5 % 90.8 % Risk-free interest rate 3.8 % 1.1 % Dividend yield 0.0 % 0.0 % The expected option term is the number of years the Company estimates the options will be outstanding prior to exercise based on historical trends of employee turnover. Expected volatility is based on historical daily price changes of the Company’s common stock for a period equal to the expected life. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is zero not not A summary of combined restricted stock, stock option and warrant activity for the three March 31, 2023, Restricted Stock Stock Options Stock Warrants Weighted Average Weighted Average Awards Awards Exercise Price Warrants Exercise Price Outstanding, October 1, 2022 200,000 1,157,927 $ 3.49 1,757,629 $ 3.64 Granted - 50,000 1.34 - - Exercised - - - - - Forfeited - (23,333 ) 2.51 - - Expired - (56 ) 1,946.43 - - Outstanding, March 31, 2023 200,000 1,184,538 $ 3.33 1,757,629 $ 3.64 Options vested and exercisable, March 31, 2023 807,035 $ 4.00 As of March 31, 2023,

Note 9 - Net Income (Loss) Per

Note 9 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	9. Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per share attributable to common shareholders is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and warrants using the “treasury stock” method and convertible preferred stock using the “as-if-converted” method. The computation of diluted earnings per share does not Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share is computed as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Numerator: Net income (loss) – basic earnings per share $ (511 ) $ 346 $ (591 ) $ 2,217 Effect of dilutive securities: Change in fair value of in-the-money warrant derivative liabilities (3 ) (4 ) (5 ) (1,144 ) Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders - diluted earnings per share $ (514 ) $ 342 $ (596 ) $ 1,073 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share 10,417,609 10,204,276 10,417,609 10,196,550 Effect of dilutive securities: Options - 84,361 - 163,530 Warrants 13,101 13,384 13,157 24,817 Preferred stock - 38,889 - 38,889 Weighted-average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share 10,430,710 10,340,910 10,430,766 10,423,786 Basic net income (loss) per share $ (0.05 ) $ 0.03 $ (0.06 ) $ 0.22 Diluted net income (loss) per share $ (0.05 ) $ 0.03 $ (0.06 ) $ 0.10 Potential common stock equivalents excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive were as follows (in shares): Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Stock options 1,184,538 263,938 1,184,538 242,938 Warrants 1,743,891 1,748,162 1,743,891 1,156,056 Series C Convertible Preferred Stock 350 - 350 -

Note 10 - Revenues and Other Re

Note 10 - Revenues and Other Related Items	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	10. Revenues and Other Related Items Disaggregated Revenues The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers by geography and product grouping, as it believes this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The Company’s revenue by geography (based on customer address) is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, Revenues: 2023 2022 2023 2022 United States $ 3,331 $ 3,121 $ 6,626 $ 6,481 International 763 996 1,551 1,922 $ 4,094 $ 4,117 $ 8,177 $ 8,403 The largest concentration within the Company’s international revenue geography is within Canada. Long-lived assets located in foreign jurisdictions aggregated approximately $6.3 million and $6.7 million as of March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022, BRIDGELINE DIGITAL, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (in thousands, except share and per share data) The Company’s revenue by type is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, Revenues: 2023 2022 2023 2022 Subscription $ 2,869 $ 2,953 $ 5,701 $ 6,032 Maintenance 146 120 282 237 Hosting 258 233 519 454 Digital engagement services 821 811 1,675 1,680 $ 4,094 $ 4,117 $ 8,177 $ 8,403 For the three six March 31, 2023 2022, no 10% Deferred Revenue Amounts that have been invoiced are recorded in accounts receivable and deferred revenue or revenue, depending on whether the revenue recognition criteria have been met. Deferred revenue represents amounts billed for which revenue has not 12 The following table summarizes the classification and net change in deferred revenue as of and for the three six March 31, 2023: Deferred Revenue Current Long-Term Balance as of October 1, 2022 $ 1,943 $ 384 Increase (decrease) (30 ) (12 ) Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ 1,913 $ 372 Increase (decrease) 507 (24 ) Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ 2,420 $ 348

Note 11 - Income Taxes

Note 11 - Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	11. Income Taxes Income tax expense consists of the estimated liability for state income taxes owed by the Company. Net operating loss carryforwards are estimated to be sufficient to offset any potential taxable income for all periods presented. During the three March 31, 2023 2022, six March 31, 2023 2022,

Note 12 - Leases

Note 12 - Leases	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]	12. Leases The Company leases facilities in the United States for its corporate and regional field offices. During the three six March 31, 2023, The components of net lease costs were as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations: Operating lease cost $ 50 $ 34 $ 100 $ 78 Variable lease cost 10 11 20 27 Less: Sublease income, net (19 ) (20 ) (37 ) (51 ) Total $ 41 $ 25 $ 83 $ 54 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities was $116 thousand and $177 thousand for the six March 31, 2023 2022, March 31, 2023, BRIDGELINE DIGITAL, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (in thousands, except share and per share data) At March 31, 2023, one Operating Leases Receipts Subleases Net Leases Fiscal year: 2023 (remaining) $ 117 37 80 2024 157 25 132 2025 141 - 141 2026 72 - 72 2027 61 - 61 Thereafter 9 - 9 Total lease commitments 557 62 495 Less: Amount representing interest (68 ) Present value of lease liabilities 489 Less: current portion (186 ) Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion $ 303

Note 13 - Commitments and Conti

Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	13. Commitments and Contingencies The Company leases certain of its buildings under noncancelable lease agreements. Refer to the Leases 12 The Company frequently warrants that the technology solutions it develops for its clients will operate in accordance with the project specifications without defects for a specified warranty period, subject to certain limitations that the Company believes are standard in the industry. In the event that defects are discovered during the warranty period, and none not The Company’s contracts typically provide for testing and client acceptance procedures that are designed to mitigate the likelihood of warranty-related claims, although there can be no not March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022. The Company’s agreements with customers generally require the Company to indemnify the customer against claims in which the Company’s products infringe third March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022, not no not no Litigation The Company is subject to ordinary routine litigation and claims incidental to its business. As of March 31, 2023, not BRIDGELINE DIGITAL, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (in thousands, except share and per share data)

Note 14 - Related Party Transac

Note 14 - Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	14. Related Party Transactions In October 2013, March 31, 2023, In consideration of previous loans made by Michael Taglich to the Company and the personal guaranty on a former third no In November 2018, three $5 $200 Michael Taglich purchased 350 units in the amount of $350 of Series C Preferred Stock and associated warrants in the private transaction consummated on March 13, 2019. 5635 April 26, 2019. In connection with February May 2021

Note 15 - Subsequent Events

Note 15 - Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	15. Subsequent Events The Company evaluated subsequent events through the date of this filing and concluded there were no

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Unaudited Interim Financial Information The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and with the instructions to Form 10 X, three six March 31, 2023 not September 30, 2023. September 30, 2022 not 10 September 30, 2022, December 21, 2022.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Debt Debt with Conversion and Other Options In August 2020, 2020 06, Debt Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470 20 Derivatives and Hedging Contracts in Entity s Own Equity (Subtopic 815 40 2020 06 2020 06 2020 - 06 December 15, 2021 , December 15, 2023 . 2020 - 06 first September 30, 2023 , 2020 06 not October 1, 2022 three six March 31, 2023. Accounting Pronouncements Pending Adoption Financial Instruments Credit Losses In June 2016, No. 2016 13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326 2016 13 December 15, 2022, Business Combinations In October 2021, No. 2021 08, Business Combinations (Topic 606 606 December 15, 2022, All other Accounting Standards Updates issued but not not

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable (T

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Accounts receivable $ 1,299 $ 1,332 Allowance for doubtful accounts (151 ) (150 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 1,148 $ 1,182

Note 4 - Fair Value Measureme_2

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Montage Capital Series C Preferred Series D Preferred Montage Capital Series C Preferred Series D Preferred Volatility 78.2 % 64.8 % 78.5 % 82.0 % 83.9 % 84.7 % Risk-free rate 3.90 % 4.40 % 3.74 % 4.20 % 4.20 % 4.10 % Stock price $ 0.91 $ 0.91 $ 0.91 $ 1.31 $ 1.31 $ 1.31
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	As of March 31, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Liabilities: Warrant liabilities: Montage $ - $ - $ 12 $ 12 Series A and C - - 31 31 Series D - - 238 238 Total warrant liabilities $ - $ - $ 281 $ 281 As of September 30, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Liabilities: Warrant liabilities: Montage $ - $ - $ 12 $ 12 Series A and C - - 234 234 Series D - - 503 503 Total warrant liabilities - - 749 749 Contingent consideration obligations - - 250 250 Total Liabilities $ - $ - $ 999 $ 999
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Contingent Consideration Obligations Warrant Liabilities Balance at beginning of period, October 1, 2022 $ 250 $ 749 Additions - - Payments or exercises (250 ) - Adjustment to fair value - (297 ) Balance at end of period, December 31, 2022 $ - $ 452 Additions - - Payments or exercises - - Adjustment to fair value - (171 ) Balance at end of period, March 31, 2023 $ - $ 281

Note 5 - Intangible Assets (Tab

Note 5 - Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Domain and trade names $ 657 $ 682 Customer related 4,101 4,522 Technology 824 1,064 Balance at end of period $ 5,582 $ 6,268

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities (T

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Compensation and benefits $ 540 $ 477 Professional fees 171 186 Taxes 83 98 Insurance 86 - Other 180 234 Balance at end of period $ 1,060 $ 995

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Tables

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	As of March 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2022 Term loan payable, accruing interest at 3-Month EURIBOR plus 1.3 $ 435 $ 389 Seller’s note payable (“Seller’s note”), due to one of the selling shareholders, accruing interest at a fixed rate of 4.0 September 2025 327 292 Vendor loan payable (“Vendor loan”), accruing interest at 3.0 March 2023 - 292 Term loan payable, accruing interest at fixed rates ranging between 0.99 1.5 October 2022 - 44 Total debt 762 1,017 Less: current portion (210 ) (429 ) Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 552 $ 588
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]	Fiscal year: 2023 (remaining) $ 105 2024 210 2025 210 2026 79 2027 79 Thereafter 79 Total long-term debt $ 762

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Disclosure of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Cost of revenue $ 1 $ 5 $ 6 $ 13 Operating expenses 83 47 171 102 $ 84 $ 52 $ 177 $ 115
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block]	Type Issue Date Shares Price Expiration Financing (Montage) 10/10/2017 1,327 $ 132.50 10/10/2025 Investors 10/19/2018 3,120 $ 25.00 10/19/2023 Placement Agent 10/16/2018 10,000 $ 31.25 10/16/2023 Investors 3/12/2019 41,621 $ 4.00 10/19/2023 Investors 3/12/2019 872,625 $ 4.00 9/12/2024 Investors 3/12/2019 13,738 $ 0.05 9/12/2024 Placement Agent 3/12/2019 11,992 $ 4.00 9/12/2024 Placement Agent 2/4/2021 31,564 $ 3.88 2/4/2026 Investors 5/14/2021 592,106 $ 2.51 11/16/2026 Placement Agent 5/14/2021 179,536 $ 2.85 5/12/2026 Total 1,757,629
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Six months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Weighted-average fair value per share option $ 1.12 $ 2.96 Expected life (in years) 6.0 6.0 Volatility 108.5 % 90.8 % Risk-free interest rate 3.8 % 1.1 % Dividend yield 0.0 % 0.0 %
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Restricted Stock Stock Options Stock Warrants Weighted Average Weighted Average Awards Awards Exercise Price Warrants Exercise Price Outstanding, October 1, 2022 200,000 1,157,927 $ 3.49 1,757,629 $ 3.64 Granted - 50,000 1.34 - - Exercised - - - - - Forfeited - (23,333 ) 2.51 - - Expired - (56 ) 1,946.43 - - Outstanding, March 31, 2023 200,000 1,184,538 $ 3.33 1,757,629 $ 3.64 Options vested and exercisable, March 31, 2023 807,035 $ 4.00

Note 9 - Net Income (Loss) Pe_2

Note 9 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	(in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Numerator: Net income (loss) – basic earnings per share $ (511 ) $ 346 $ (591 ) $ 2,217 Effect of dilutive securities: Change in fair value of in-the-money warrant derivative liabilities (3 ) (4 ) (5 ) (1,144 ) Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders - diluted earnings per share $ (514 ) $ 342 $ (596 ) $ 1,073 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share 10,417,609 10,204,276 10,417,609 10,196,550 Effect of dilutive securities: Options - 84,361 - 163,530 Warrants 13,101 13,384 13,157 24,817 Preferred stock - 38,889 - 38,889 Weighted-average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share 10,430,710 10,340,910 10,430,766 10,423,786 Basic net income (loss) per share $ (0.05 ) $ 0.03 $ (0.06 ) $ 0.22 Diluted net income (loss) per share $ (0.05 ) $ 0.03 $ (0.06 ) $ 0.10
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Stock options 1,184,538 263,938 1,184,538 242,938 Warrants 1,743,891 1,748,162 1,743,891 1,156,056 Series C Convertible Preferred Stock 350 - 350 -

Note 10 - Revenues and Other _2

Note 10 - Revenues and Other Related Items (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, Revenues: 2023 2022 2023 2022 United States $ 3,331 $ 3,121 $ 6,626 $ 6,481 International 763 996 1,551 1,922 $ 4,094 $ 4,117 $ 8,177 $ 8,403
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, Revenues: 2023 2022 2023 2022 Subscription $ 2,869 $ 2,953 $ 5,701 $ 6,032 Maintenance 146 120 282 237 Hosting 258 233 519 454 Digital engagement services 821 811 1,675 1,680 $ 4,094 $ 4,117 $ 8,177 $ 8,403
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]	Deferred Revenue Current Long-Term Balance as of October 1, 2022 $ 1,943 $ 384 Increase (decrease) (30 ) (12 ) Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ 1,913 $ 372 Increase (decrease) 507 (24 ) Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ 2,420 $ 348

Note 12 - Leases (Tables)

Note 12 - Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023
Notes Tables
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations: Operating lease cost $ 50 $ 34 $ 100 $ 78 Variable lease cost 10 11 20 27 Less: Sublease income, net (19 ) (20 ) (37 ) (51 ) Total $ 41 $ 25 $ 83 $ 54
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Operating Leases Receipts Subleases Net Leases Fiscal year: 2023 (remaining) $ 117 37 80 2024 157 25 132 2025 141 - 141 2026 72 - 72 2027 61 - 61 Thereafter 9 - 9 Total lease commitments 557 62 495 Less: Amount representing interest (68 ) Present value of lease liabilities 489 Less: current portion (186 ) Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion $ 303

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable -

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable - Summary of Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounts receivable	$ 1,299	$ 1,332
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(151)	(150)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 1,148	$ 1,182

Note 4 - Fair Value Measureme_3

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value	$ 600		$ 600		$ 900
Long-Term Debt	762		762		$ 1,000
Fair Value Adjustment of Warrants	$ (171)	$ (434)	$ (468)	$ (2,875)
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input, Percentage	40%		40%
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Valuation Technique, Company Specific Volatility [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input	0.60		0.60
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input	27.7		27.7		0.266
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input	93.3		93.3		0.643
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input	54.4		54.4		0.553

Note 4 - Fair Value Measureme_4

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement and Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Warrant Liabilities Inputs and Assumptions (Details)	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Montage Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Volatility	0.782	0.820
Montage Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Volatility	0.0390	0.0420
Montage Warrant [Member] | Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]
Volatility	0.91	1.31
Series C Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Volatility	0.648	0.839
Series C Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Volatility	0.0440	0.0420
Series C Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]
Volatility	0.91	1.31
Series D Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Volatility	0.785	0.847
Series D Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Volatility	0.0374	0.0410
Series D Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]
Volatility	0.91	1.31

Note 4 - Fair Value Measureme_5

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement and Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Values on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability, total	$ 281	$ 749
Contingent consideration obligations		250
Total liabilities		999
Montage Warrant [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	12	12
Series Warrants [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	31	234
Series D Warrants [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	238	503
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability, total	0	0
Contingent consideration obligations		0
Total liabilities		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Montage Warrant [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Series Warrants [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Series D Warrants [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability, total	0	0
Contingent consideration obligations		0
Total liabilities		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Montage Warrant [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Series Warrants [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Series D Warrants [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability, total	281	749
Contingent consideration obligations		250
Total liabilities		999
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Montage Warrant [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	12	12
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Series Warrants [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	31	234
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Series D Warrants [Member]
Warrant liabilities:
Warrant liability	$ 238	$ 503

Note 4 - Fair Value Measureme_6

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurement and Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Changes in Contingent Consideration and Warrant Liabilities (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Balance	$ 0	$ 250,000
Additions	0	0
Payments or exercises	0	(250,000)
Adjustment to fair value	0	0
Balance	0	0
Warrant [Member]
Balance	452,000	749,000
Additions	0	0
Payments or exercises	0	0
Adjustment to fair value	(171)	(297,000)
Balance	$ 281	$ 452,000

Note 5 - Intangible Assets (Det

Note 5 - Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 344	$ 396	$ 686	$ 797
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Remainder of Fiscal Year	668		668
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One	1,018		1,018
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two	725		725
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three	668		668
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four	555		555
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five	$ 1,948		$ 1,948

Note 5 - Intangible Assets - Ch

Note 5 - Intangible Assets - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Balance at end of period	$ 5,582	$ 6,268
Domain And Trade Names [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, gross	657	682
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, gross	4,101	4,522
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, gross	$ 824	$ 1,064

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities -

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Compensation and benefits	$ 540	$ 477
Professional fees	171	186
Taxes	83	98
Insurance	86	0
Other	180	234
Balance at end of period	$ 1,060	$ 995

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Long-

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Total debt	$ 762	$ 1,000
Total debt	762	1,000
Debt Instruments, Excluding Paycheck Protection Program Liability [Member]
Total debt	762	1,017
Total debt	762	1,017
Less: current portion	(210)	(429)
Long-term debt, net of current portion	552	588
Debt Instruments, Excluding Paycheck Protection Program Liability [Member] | Term Loans, Two [Member]
Total debt	435	389
Total debt	435	389
Debt Instruments, Excluding Paycheck Protection Program Liability [Member] | Seller Note [Member]
Total debt	327	292
Total debt	327	292
Debt Instruments, Excluding Paycheck Protection Program Liability [Member] | Vendor Loan [Member]
Total debt	0	292
Total debt	0	292
Debt Instruments, Excluding Paycheck Protection Program Liability [Member] | Term Loans, One [Member]
Total debt	0	44
Total debt	$ 0	$ 44

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Lon_2

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Long-term Debt (Details) (Parentheticals) - Debt Instruments, Excluding Paycheck Protection Program Liability [Member]	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Term Loans, Two [Member]
Interest rate	1.30%	1.30%
Seller Note [Member]
Interest rate	4%	4%
Maturity date	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025
Vendor Loan [Member]
Interest rate	3%	3%
Maturity date	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023
Term Loans, One [Member]
Maturity date	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2022
Term Loans, One [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Interest rate	0.99%	0.99%
Term Loans, One [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Interest rate	1.50%	1.50%

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Futur

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Future Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
2023 (remaining)	$ 105
2024	210
2025	210
2026	79
2027	79
Thereafter	79
Total long-term debt	$ 762	$ 1,000

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_2

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, Rate in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	May 14, 2021	Jul. 31, 2016	Oct. 27, 2014
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	1,000,000		1,000,000		1,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001		$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount	$ 600		$ 600
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)	1 year 10 months 24 days
Warrants Exercisable Term (Month)	6 months
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)	5 years		5 years
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)	0	0	50,000	5,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 0		$ 0
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Year)	8 years
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Year)	7 years 7 months 6 days
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number (in shares)	1,184,538		1,184,538		1,157,927
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)			50,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate (Rate)			0%
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.34		$ 1.34
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price (in dollars per share)		$ 3.99		$ 3.99
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)			3 years	3 years
Montage Warrant [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)	8 years		8 years
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)	$ 132.50		$ 132.50
Class of Warrant or Right, Equity Buy-out	$ 250		$ 250
Series A Warrants [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)						5 years 6 months
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)						$ 4
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)	872,625		872,625
Series B Warrants [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)						24 months
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)						$ 4
Series C Warrants [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)						5 years 6 months
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)						$ 0.05
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)	13,738		13,738
Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)							5 years
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)						$ 4	$ 2.85
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)	179,536		179,536				179,536
Warrants or Rights, Exercised During Period (in shares)			0	26,605
Series C Preferred Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)	11,992		11,992
Investor Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)	41,621		41,621
Series D Preferred Stock Warrants [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)							5 years 6 months
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)							$ 2.51
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)							592,106
Series D Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)	592,106		592,106
Warrants or Rights, Exercised During Period (in shares)	0
Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares)								5,000
The 2016 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares)								1,650,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number (in shares)	1,184,538		1,184,538
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares)	212,407		212,407
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)									264,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)									$ 10
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	0		0		0
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	5,000		5,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000		$ 1,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	0		0		0
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	11,000		11,000		11,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000		$ 1,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	350		350		350
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Shares Issuable (in shares)	38,889		38,889		38,889
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)							$ 1,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	0		0		0		4,200
Convertible Preferred Stock, Percent, Maximum Ownership							4.99%
Convertible Preferred Stock, Percent, Maximum Ownership Upon Election							9.99%

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity -

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity - Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 84	$ 52	$ 177	$ 115
Cost of Sales [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	1	5	6	13
Operating Expense [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 83	$ 47	$ 171	$ 102

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_3

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity - Stock Warrants Outstanding and Issuances (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 $ / shares shares
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	1,757,629
Financing Warrants [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	Oct. 10, 2017
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	1,327
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 132.50
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	Oct. 10, 2025
Investor Stock Warrants 1 [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	Oct. 19, 2018
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	3,120
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 25
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	Oct. 19, 2023
Placement Agent Stock Warrants 1 [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	Dec. 16, 2018
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	10,000
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 31.25
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	Oct. 16, 2023
Investor Stock Warrants 2 [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	Mar. 12, 2019
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	41,621
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	Oct. 19, 2023
Investor Stock Warrants 3 [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	Mar. 12, 2019
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	872,625
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	Sep. 12, 2024
Investor Stock Warrants 4 [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	Mar. 12, 2019
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	13,738
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.05
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	Sep. 12, 2024
Placement Agent Stock Warrants 2 [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	Mar. 12, 2019
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	11,992
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	Sep. 12, 2024
Placement Agent Stock Warrants 3 [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	Feb. 04, 2021
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	31,564
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 3.88
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	Feb. 04, 2026
Investor Stock Warrants 5 [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	May 14, 2021
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	592,106
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.51
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	Nov. 16, 2026
Placement Agent Stock Warrants 4 [Member]
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Issue Date	May 14, 2021
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Shares (in shares)	179,536
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.85
Stock Warrants Outstanding, Expiration	May 12, 2026

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_4

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity - Valuation Assumptions for Stock Options (Details) - Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] - $ / shares Rate in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Dividend yield	0%
Director [Member]
Weighted-average fair value per share option (in dollars per share)	$ 1.12
Expected life (in years) (Year)	6 years
Volatility	108.50%
Risk-free interest rate	3.80%
Dividend yield	0%
Non-Board of Directors [Member]
Weighted-average fair value per share option (in dollars per share)		$ 2.96
Expected life (in years) (Year)		6 years
Volatility		90.80%
Risk-free interest rate		1.10%
Dividend yield		0%

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_5

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity - Stock Option and Warrant Activity (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Granted, Options (in shares)	0	0	50,000	5,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Outstanding (in shares)			200,000
Granted (in shares)			0
Exercised (in shares)			0
Forfeited (in shares)			0
Expired (in shares)			0
Outstanding, March 31, 2023 (in shares)	200,000		200,000
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Outstanding, Options (in shares)			1,157,927
Outstanding, Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 3.49
Granted, Options (in shares)			50,000
Granted, Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 1.34
Exercised, Options (in shares)			0
Exercised, Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 0
Forfeited, Options (in shares)			(23,333)
Forfeited, Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 2.51
Expired, Options (in shares)			(56)
Expired, Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 1,946.43
Outstanding, March 31, 2023 (in shares)	1,184,538		1,184,538
Outstanding, March 31, 2023 (in dollars per share)	$ 3.33		$ 3.33
Options vested and exercisable, Options (in shares)	807,035		807,035
Options vested and exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 4		$ 4
Stock Warrants [Member]
Outstanding (in shares)			1,757,629
Outstanding, Warrants, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 3.64
Granted (in shares)			0
Granted, Warrants, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 0
Exercised (in shares)			0
Exercised, Warrants, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 0
Forfeited (in shares)			0
Forfeited, Warrants, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 0
Expired (in shares)			0
Expired, Warrants, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 0
Outstanding, March 31, 2023 (in shares)	1,757,629		1,757,629
Outstanding, March 31, 2023 (in dollars per share)	$ 3.64		$ 3.64

Note 9 - Net Income (Loss) Pe_3

Note 9 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders - Computed Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$ (511)	$ (80)	$ 346	$ 1,872	$ (591)	$ 2,217
Change in fair value of in-the-money warrant derivative liabilities	(3)		(4)		(5)	(1,144)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders - diluted earnings per share	$ (514)		$ 342		$ (596)	$ 1,073
Basic (in shares)	10,417,609		10,204,276		10,417,609	10,196,550
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options (in shares)	0		84,361		0	163,530
Warrants (in shares)	13,101		13,384		13,157	24,817
Preferred stock (in shares)	0		38,889		0	38,889
Weighted-average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	10,430,710		10,340,910		10,430,766	10,423,786
Basic net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.05)		$ 0.03		$ (0.06)	$ 0.22
Diluted net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.05)		$ 0.03		$ (0.06)	$ 0.10

Note 9 - Net Income (Loss) Pe_4

Note 9 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders - Anti-dilutive Stocks (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities (in shares)	1,184,538	263,938	1,184,538	242,938
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities (in shares)	1,743,891	1,748,162	1,743,891	1,156,056
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities (in shares)	350	0	350	0

Note 10 - Revenues and Other _3

Note 10 - Revenues and Other Related Items (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Non-US [Member]
Assets, Noncurrent	$ 6.3	$ 6.7

Note 10 - Revenues and Other _4

Note 10 - Revenues and Other Related Items - Revenue by Geography (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Revenues	$ 4,094	$ 4,117	$ 8,177	$ 8,403
UNITED STATES
Revenues	3,331	3,121	6,626	6,481
Non-US [Member]
Revenues	$ 763	$ 996	$ 1,551	$ 1,922

Note 10 - Revenues and Other _5

Note 10 - Revenues and Other Related Items - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Revenues	$ 4,094	$ 4,117	$ 8,177	$ 8,403
Subscription and Circulation [Member]
Revenues	2,869	2,953	5,701	6,032
Maintenance [Member]
Revenues	146	120	282	237
Hosting [Member]
Revenues	258	233	519	454
Service [Member]
Revenues	$ 821	$ 811	$ 1,675	$ 1,680

Note 10 - Revenues and Other _6

Note 10 - Revenues and Other Related Items - Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Balance, current	$ 1,913	$ 1,943
Balance, noncurrent	372	384
Increase (decrease), current	507	(30)
Increase (decrease)	(24)	(12)
Increase (decrease), current	507	(30)
Balance, current	2,420	1,913
Balance, noncurrent	$ 348	$ 372

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 10	$ 5	$ 16	$ 8

Note 12 - Leases (Details Textu

Note 12 - Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Lease, Payments	$ 116	$ 177
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Year)	3 years 3 months 18 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent			7%

Note 12 - Leases - Lease Cost (

Note 12 - Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Operating lease cost	$ 50	$ 34	$ 100	$ 78
Variable lease cost	10	11	20	27
Less: Sublease income, net	(19)	(20)	(37)	(51)
Total	$ 41	$ 25	$ 83	$ 54

Note 12 - Leases - Future Minim

Note 12 - Leases - Future Minimum Rental Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
2023 (remaining), operating leases	$ 117
2023 (remaining), subleases	37
2023 (remaining), net leases	80
2024, operating leases	157
2024, subleases	25
2024, net leases	132
2025, operating leases	141
2025, subleases	0
2025, net leases	141
2026, operating leases	72
2026, subleases	0
2026, net leases	72
2027, operating leases	61
2027, subleases	0
2027, net leases	61
Thereafter, operating leases	9
Thereafter, subleases	0
Thereafter, net leases	9
Total lease commitments, operating leases	557
Total lease commitments, subleases	62
Total lease commitments, net leases	495
Less: Amount representing interest	(68)
Present value of lease liabilities	489
Less: current portion	186	$ 199
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	$ 303	$ 390

Note 14 - Related Party Trans_2

Note 14 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended
	Mar. 13, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2021	May 31, 2021	May 14, 2021	Oct. 31, 2013
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)			5 years
Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)				$ 4		$ 2.85
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)			179,536			179,536
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)						5 years
Taglich Brothers Inc. [Member]
Related Party, Ownership Percentage Of Stock			3.60%
Related Party Transaction, Monthly Fees for Services, First Three Months		$ 8
Related Party Transaction, Monthly Fees for Services, After Three Months		5
Related Party Transaction, Success Fee, Revenue Target Under 5 Million		200
Related Party Transaction, Success Fee, Revenue Target Over 200 Million		$ 1,000
Taglich Brothers Inc. [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right (in shares)							10,926
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)							$ 761.61
Taglich Brothers Inc. [Member] | Warrants Associated with the February and May 2021 Offerings [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)					82,945
Taglich Brothers Inc. [Member] | Warrants Associated with the February and May 2021 Offerings [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)					$ 3.21
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year)					5 years
Michael Taglich [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Units, New Issues (in shares)	350
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity, Total	$ 350
Michael Taglich [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)			$ 1,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)			1,080