On March 25, 2020, the U.S. federal government announced a record-breaking stimulus package to help individuals and businesses handle the rockiness of COVID-19. Since before the announcement, many of us have been scrambled to get the most relevant information to figure out what help we qualify for. Most of us have by now heard that …
Major news outlets are confirming what most of us have assumed for weeks: media consumption is way up since COVID-19 arrived. The amount of time the average person spends on news sites is up 46% from this time last year. Twitter’s daily usage is up 23%. In fact, most social media sites, email service providers, …
Way back in 2011, when I first started using Instagram, I loved how easy it was to edit and share photos that looked stunning and unique. The trouble was, when Instagram exploded in popularity we all started using the same set of filters. Eventually, our photos stopped looking as unique in a feed full of …
By now, we’ve all seen the economy impacted in ways that no one could have imagined. Many people are out of work and scores of businesses are on the brink of closing. It’s tough to witness, but one thing that inspires me is seeing companies pivot creatively and quickly as a response to the coronavirus. …
In this post, we’ll explore 43+ essential paid and free web design tools available in the market today. When it comes to web design, things can change rapidly. Look no further than how the coronavirus has forced websites to rethink their designs when it comes to COVID-19 communications. Not only do design trends change seemingly …
Cubicles, commutes, and coworkers microwaving fish for lunch are so yesterday. With remote work on the rise, home is where the heart is…as well as your new office. But you can’t get your best work done on your creaky dining room chair. Plus, you’re facing new challenges, like communicating with team members, file-sharing, and managing …
A few days ago, Chris Schelzi from AppSumo sat down with finance podcaster Taylor Schulte to give Sumo-lings financial principles for navigating this economic downturn (as well as future ones). We want to make sure you have the personal finance resources to navigate this time. You’ll emerge with greater confidence and (hopefully!) greater wealth than …
Last week, as part of AppSumo’s free remote work academy, Chris Schelzi sat down with John Peterson, CEO of The Nudge, to talk about SMS as a customer retention channel, John’s hyper-unique approach to marketing, and why all good B2C messaging boils down to knowing your customer—and maintaining trust. Let’s dive in. Customer-Centric Messaging During …
Quick note: This may seem like just another “An Important Message for Our Customers,” but we promise: it’s not. Instead, we wanted to: Provide a list of resources we’re creating to support you. Share the internal memo that Ayman, the AppSumo CEO, sent with the specific offensive & defensive strategies we’re deploying to keep AppSumo …
Mel here, AppSumo soon-to-be mom of two and former teacher. As the pandemic continues, we’re all looking for ways to stay sane. By now, most of us have seen a couple of quarantine survival guides with suggestions on what to watch and tips on learning new skills. (In fact, our blog has its very own.) …
