| From binge-listening hours of Taylor Swift to binge-eating Halloween candy that we bought “for the trick-or-treaters,” October was jam-packed with delights worth getting excited about. (“Now if only I could finish my report with the gusto I finished those Milky Ways…”) And if you’re looking for more goodies, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to enter our Black Friday giveaway, learn how our partners are reaching new heights, and so much more. |
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| | Now you never have to worry about another great idea slipping through the cracks. With ContextMinds, you can organize your brainstorming sessions into easy-to-navigate mind maps and generate SEO-optimized content ideas in minutes. Learn more about ContextMinds. |
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| | Use the power of AI and synthetic media to create personalized video emails that help you stand out from the crowd. Get your message heard and make your leads feel special without having to record a single piece of content. Learn more about ReachOut.AI. |
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| | Design intelligent proposals, contracts, and other documents, and deliver them anywhere with powerful automation features. Now you can stop wasting precious time editing the same documents over and over (and over…) again! Learn more about Crove. |
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| | Generate super-personalized B2B cold emails that prospects won’t ignore and mailboxes won’t send to spam. Instantly target the most promising prospects, warm up your outreach, and start filling your sales pipeline in a jiff. Learn more about Luna. |
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Ready to strike gold? Our biggest event of the year, Black Friday, starts November 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (CT)! Filled with huge deals, discounts, and surprises, this is one golden opportunity you don’t want to miss. To get notified as soon as the sale kicks off, you've just gotta enter your email here. Plus, signing up means you'll automatically be entered to win lifetime access to Evernote, Dropbox, Notion, and Zapier, as well as a one-weekend stay at Noah’s Airbnb for life! (Talk about the ultimate LTD.) |
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Spec-taco-lar Sumo-lings Maybe it’s our Austin roots. Maybe it’s our impeccable taste buds. Either way, tacos are an integral part of our AppSumo identity. And in honor of National Taco Day on October 4, we spotlighted four Sumo-lings who inspire us to think big and stay hungry (in our businesses). Get to know these innovators who’ve got huge appetites for success, and discover what tools—and taco orders—fuel their work days. |
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Instant SaaStock replay A big thank you to all of our partners who stopped by to see us at SaaStock Dublin! We loved seeing you IRL. From connecting with dozens of Sumo-lings to getting to judge over 60 incredible tools during the Pitch Competition, we came home with one big takeaway: the SaaS world is a force to be reckoned with. We can’t wait to see you all next year in our hometown of Austin, Texas, for 2023’s SaaStock USA! |
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Growing gains If your biz is Popeye the Sailor Man, think of October’s masterclasses as spinach: they’ve got the goods to help you grow big and strong. Growth marketer extraordinaire Danny Flood taught attendees how to hack your way to a higher income, while the CEO of Eden Data, Taylor Hersom, shared how to scale your monthly recurring revenue to six figures in just two years. When you join Plus today, you’ll instantly unlock access to these recordings, and get free access to all upcoming masterclasses. |
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Making title waves Three cheers for the Squirrly SEO team, who cleaned up at the G2 awards by taking home six new titles! Plus, a highly requested update has been made to their SEO Live Assistant so it provides real-time feedback on the front end of more builders. |
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Press-ing matters We’re sending tons of high-fives to YOTAKO for having their newest launch, WordPress for Adobe XD, featured at Adobe MAX and by Behance! This tool lets you create beautiful WordPress websites from your Adobe XD Designs, so you don’t have to code to have an awesome site. |
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Power thoughts UUKI is trailblazing the way for Web3 enthusiasts to move from isolated online learning to community-powered course learning! Beta testing is now available for users interested in their new courses feature. |
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Climbing the heights Get more out of your online course with Heights Platform’s redesigned community feature! And enrollment is open again for their T-30: Launch Your Course in 30 Days course—along with a special discount that can get you up to $299 in credit. |
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Live and learn Thanks to Education Cloud PLUS by Squirrly’s upgrades, you can now supercharge your learning experience. The Cards and Decks tool lets you self-assess your knowledge level, and the Learning Journeys feature lets you discover which classes will help you achieve your learning goals. |
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Settings the bar higher Malcolm! added SEO enhancements to Hosted Hubs and reorganized where some of the existing settings live, so you can further configure your metadata and get noticed in the SERPs. |
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| Dylan, Customer Support Specialist II Which Halloween candy is the best? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! There’s just something about the combo of chocolate and peanut butter that simply can’t be beat. What’s your favorite time of day? Definitely the morning. Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise! |
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| | Like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly or a potato becoming a french fry, sometimes your biz has to undergo a transformation to become its best self. But change can be hard, especially for loyal customers who love your product as it is now. So how do you shake things up while keeping your people happy? Take a page out of Adobe Acrobat’s book and get flexible. |
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| Networking as an introvert can be awkward, frustrating, and disappointing. (“I didn’t get any emails, but I met a really nice chair.”) Fortunately, as networking coach Jevonya Allen explains, making connections is a learnable skill that anyone can master. Check out her top tips and learn why affirmations, schedules, and a sharp memory are the keys to success. |
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| The World Series is in full swing, which means thrilling games, fierce rivalries, and tons of ballpark nachos. And while you might be familiar with this staple snack, you’ve probably never heard of the Libertos, the Texas family who built a cheese-topped empire. Whether you’re a fan of the food itself or looking for some biz inspiration, Frank’s story is sure to hit the spot. |
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| Forget the books and webinars–HBO has all the leadership guidance you need. We’re only kind of joking. As shows about rulers, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are filled with applicable lessons about leading effectively. Read this fun article to see how six different characters model team leadership, and determine who you’re most like. Then, learn from their wins (and mistakes) to clear your path to the Iron Throne–we mean, C-suite. |
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