Zoom was always my go-to video conferencing tool whenever I had to interview clients or share project updates with collaborators. I’d been a loyal user since day one, because it hadn’t failed me. But since the spread of COVID-19, the influx of users has made the software more of a hindrance than a solution. You …
Last Wednesday, Chris Schelzi sat down with James Clear, author of the instant worldwide bestseller Atomic Habits to discuss ways to build and maintain powerful habits amidst the uncertainty of this time—or anytime. Conversation with James Clear, Atomic Habits Your book is about to reach 2 million copies sold. What are the habits that …
What’s up, Sumo-lings! Edmund Lowman here, Florida native currently kicking it in Thailand since 2012, when I started Slumber Party Hostels – one of the top hostel chains in the world! You might have noticed that tourism hasn’t been doing too hot recently. With the industry tanking virtually overnight, I had to make some difficult …
Which is the best graphic design software for your business in 2020? We wrote this article (and made a small offering to the taco gods) to help you answer that question. We’ve compiled 10 of the best graphic design software tools available today, so you can compare their features and prices to determine what’s best …
In this post, we lay out actionable business ideas built on AppSumo tools that Doc Williams and Chris Schelzi discussed as part of AppSumo’s Remote Work Academy. If you’re here, you’re likely in one of two groups: 👤 I’m new to running an online business Looking for ways to build a business online fast? Then …
In the last ten years, Chrystie Vachon started and sold six websites. She’s also been a consistent trend spotter, like when she went all-in on Tik Tok, going viral to the tune of 1 million+ views and 40,000+ subscribers—after uploading just 10 videos. Chris Schelzi sat down with Chrystie to tease out the business lessons …
All this extra time at home has given you tons more opportunities (and maybe fewer excuses) to channel your inner NPR and let people know all about This Quarantine Life. That’s right, you’re finally ready to start your podcast. We’ll save you the endless Google searches and a bunch of cash by showing you the …
The reviews are in: social proof works. Every company worth its salt knows the importance of collecting and displaying user reviews. In fact, 90% of US adults report reading online reviews before making a purchase, typically reading about 10 reviews before they feel they can trust a business according to BrightLocal. Our founder, Noah Kagan, …
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, …
