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- 7 Best AI Video Generators I’ve Tried (and Loved!) for 2026by sjayaraman@g2.com (Soundarya Jayaraman) on April 9, 2026 at 12:57 pm
I'll be honest: When I first started testing AI video generators, I was skeptical. For years, producing high-quality video meant expensive gear, a dedicated editor, and turnaround times that made you want to scream. I've been there.
- 5 Best Zero Trust Networking Software I Recommend for 2026by tbahirat@G2.com (Tanuja Bahirat) on April 9, 2026 at 11:03 am
If there’s one thing working cross-functionally has taught me, it’s that secure access isn’t just a security priority; it’s a growth enabler. Slow logins and brittle VPNs kill momentum; over-permissive access invites incidents.
- Can AI Sell? I Evaluated 8 Best AI Sales Assistant Softwareby spaul@g2.com (Sudipto Paul) on April 9, 2026 at 10:49 am
I went down another rabbit hole of AI tools a few months ago. But it wasn’t for writing, design, or analytics this time. It was for something outside my expertise: sales.
Marketing Pointers
- Google Web Guide: What It Is, How It Works, and What It Means for SEOby Louise Linehan on March 26, 2026 at 4:50 pm
It’s a big change in how Google interprets intent and presents information. Think of it as a dynamically-generated, “magazine” SERP, that curates AI summaries and organic results. What’s different about Web Guide is that—unlike AI Overviews or AI Mode—it actually…Read more ›
- What AI Writing Tools Get Wrong (And The Stack I Use Instead)by Mateusz Makosiewicz on March 26, 2026 at 3:43 pm
The hard part in content marketing is the information—ideas, verified facts, and reference material. And that’s exactly where these tools fall short. I learned this after generating 40 articles through Claude. I’d tried the writing tools first, but they…Read more ›
- Is AI Content Bad for SEO? No, and It Never Will Be (7 Reasons)by Mateusz Makosiewicz on March 24, 2026 at 2:46 pm
The real issue was never AI or “automatically generated content” itself. Google penalizes the same thing it always has: content that is thin, unhelpful, and spammy. AI just makes it much easier to create that kind of content at scale.…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: