Marketing, Business and Professional Development
- AI Regulations: Stats and Global Laws for SaaS Teamsby rdubey@g2.com (Rimzhim Dubey) on February 3, 2026 at 3:20 pm
In 2024, an enforcement case over facial-recognition data resulted in a €30.5M fine for Clearview AI. For context, that is roughly equivalent to the annual cost of employing about 400 senior engineers in San Francisco. Now imagine losing that much overnight, not because of real business, but because you were not compliant enough as your AI evidence trail breaks down, and just like that, suddenly, in 2025, the possibility of “regulatory risk” stops being hypothetical.
- Google Meet vs. Zoom: My Pick After a Real Showdown (2026)by sjayaraman@g2.com (Soundarya Jayaraman) on February 3, 2026 at 2:09 pm
After years of remote work, online classes, and even the occasional virtual happy hour, I’ve pretty much speed-dated every video conferencing tool out there. But when I look at my daily calendar, the two names battling for dominance most often are Google Meet vs. Zoom.
- 9 Best Video Communication Software for 2026: My Picksby ymarudhachalam@g2.com (Yashwathy Marudhachalam) on February 3, 2026 at 12:48 pm
Video has quietly become one of the most important tools in my day-to-day work as a marketer. Best video communication software solutions help me walk teammates through campaigns, share asynchronous updates, and explain ideas to clients when a long message just won’t cut it. When the goal is clarity, “let me show you” almost always works better than another meeting on the calendar.
Marketing Pointers
- Google Maps SEO: 5 Proven Strategies to Rank Higherby Si Quan Ong on February 2, 2026 at 5:03 pm
But when potential customers search “pizza near me” or “plumber in London,” you’re nowhere to be found in the top three results. Your competitors are stealing your customers. Here’s the reality: just having a Google Business Profile doesn’t mean Google…Read more ›
- How to Track AI Overviews: Mentions, Citations, Click Loss, and the Traffic Google Won’t Show Youby Louise Linehan on January 26, 2026 at 10:03 am
These questions aren’t easy to answer—especially since Google keeps AI Overview data under lock and key. But, if you keep reading, you might just find out… When people talk about “tracking AI Overviews”, they could be referring to a few…Read more ›
- Semantic Search Is the Only Search That Matters Now (For SEO and AI Visibility)by Mateusz Makosiewicz on January 26, 2026 at 9:48 am
Search engines “think” in topics, not keywords. They understand entities—people, places, products, ideas—and how they relate. They focus on meaning, not word matching. If you want to do SEO today, or show up in AI recommendations, you need to understand…Read more ›
Is Your Business Scalable?
Scalability is essential for business growth, efficiency, and long-term success. A scalable business model allows companies to meet increasing demands, optimize costs, adapt to changing market dynamics, and attract investment. By constantly evaluating and enhancing scalability, businesses can effectively navigate the ever-changing landscape and achieve sustainable growth.
It Pays to Listen!

“Listening” is the number one trait of master networkers. In the social media world “listening” means paying attention, having your antennas up, knowing when and how to respond to what’s going on around you. A good “listener” is better equipped to ride the waves of opportunity as well as avoid the pitfalls of misfortune. As listening skills increase, expect to see an increase in marketing efficiency and a decrease in outcome volatility.
Charge More, Work Less! Thanks, “Branding!”
Did you know that consumers will pay more for a popular brand than a no-name brand? Consumers will also buy a popular brand more often, whether they need it or not. Advertising is understandably required for immediate, direct-action sales, but another important benefit is the long-term branding of your service into the minds of consumers. (more…)
Links to Your Website Has Many Benefits
Did you know that joining a business directory increases the exposure of your website on the web, in ways beyond the immediate and obvious listing itself. Joining a directory provides “link-building” which has several benefits for a website and its search engine optimization (SEO) efforts, including:

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