The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

If your company has an index card equivalent for organizing customer data and lending support, you're in need of help desk software. I tested both apps to see how their features compare and what teams they're best for. You can set up automated triggers to program the bot to hand the customer off to the best agent for the job.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Pen and paper set a very high bar to clear, but these are the six best mind mapping apps that manage to clear it. What makes the best mind map software? How we evaluate and test apps Our best apps roundups are written by humans who've spent much of their careers using, testing, and writing about software.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

We've all seen a lot of AI-generated videos floating across social media. Most are dead internet theory at worst, cute at best. It's been launching AI offerings for every major category (think Firebase Studio for vibe coding), and Veo is its answer to AI-generated videos. Google has decided to change that.

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Tomasz Tunguz

DECEMBER 28, 2021

2021 marked the second year of COVID and like other crises, the pandemic accelerated change, especially in technology pushing many technologies like SaaS, video conferencing, crypto/web3 deeper into the Perez deployment cycle. GPT-3 and BERT infuse software massively reducing repetitive work and unlocking huge productivity gains.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

With that background, here are 30 tips to help you make the most of Gust: Subscribe to the Gust Blog , and go back and read the past posts. Browse through the many hundreds of video answers to startup questions that we’ve filmed from the world’s leading VCs and angels.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2022

Israeli startup Wilco describes itself as “an immersive upskilling platform for software developers,” and snuck out of stealth this week with its first public version, and a stash-box with $7 million worth of fresh seed funding. It turns out that being able to write software is only a small part of the job. OF: Very much so!

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

Here is the link to the video interview. If you want a sneak peak on that it’s in the video or transcript. Below is an edited transcript if you prefer to video – easier to scan I guess. [00:00:06] Last month they turned the tables on me. it would make more sense than “me.” 00:00:52] MARK: Sure.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I am not the best person to do all the jobs necessary to run a business. There is not enough time in the day, and I am not the best person to do every job. Building a successful social-media management software startup requires a deep understanding of your users’ needs, pain points, and aspirations.

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OurCrowd

MAY 20, 2022

BetterSeeds uses CRISPR gene-editing technology to produce seeds for cash crops with increased nutritional value and higher yields, suitable for automated harvesting, and adaptable to changing climate conditions. Israel’s Agriculture Ministry hailed the move as a major step toward becoming a global pioneer in the field.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JANUARY 25, 2024

Few people love the software they use to get things done. Whether it’s a slide deck builder, a video editor, or a photo enhancer, today’s work tools were conceived decades ago — and it shows! For example, you may want to combine an image with text, music with video, or an animation with a voiceover. And it’s no surprise why.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the best tools you can use to achieve productive marketing, how to apply them and how much they cost. Video support. The best part? The software is decidedly very easy to learn and requires no previous video editing knowledge. Collaborative editing.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JUNE 3, 2024

Marketing is particularly well suited for adopting generative AI because it is an iterative, creative, and dynamic practice that relies on the types of media — texts, images, video — that have driven LLM development. GenAI-based software can and already is helping to bridge this gap. via Captions ). via Captions ).

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OkDork

JANUARY 27, 2023

Basically, to be a content remixer, you turn long-form content like YouTube videos and podcasts into blog posts, tweet threads, LinkedIn posts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok videos. For example, I pay $4000/month for two different people to help me create my Tweets, LinkedIn posts, Instagram content, and my TikTok videos!

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

We upload videos occasionally from conferences. We also wanted tight integration with our email client (Superhuman (best) or Gmail , including pixel tracking of when emails were opened. 3) Email-focused CRMs : Streak and Copper do the best job of keeping the entire experience within the Gmail inbox. iPhone address book.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

When I first got my hands on Photoshop, I did the most logical thing any other 15-year-old kid would've done: I edited a family photo by swapping everyone's heads onto different bodies. A primer on Canva and AI Most legacy graphic design software, like Photoshop, was designed with professionals in mind. It took hours.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Here are the eight best AI apps for managing your social media. for generating carousels and videos Publer for generating post text and images ContentStudio for staying on top of your content topics What makes the best AI social media management software?

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

I spent a few weeks testing all the free website builders I could find, and these are the seven best. How we evaluate and test apps All of our best apps roundups are written by humans who've spent much of their careers using, testing, and writing about software.

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Startup Blogpost

JANUARY 27, 2023

Additionally, don’t forget to add supporting images, videos, and other interactive features (e.g., This can happen when brands bulk upload products all at once without taking the time to optimize each product page, add good content, and ensure it has been looked over and edited by a real person.

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Y Combinator

MAY 8, 2019

HubSpot builds software for marketing, sales, and customer service. HubSpot builds software for marketing, sales, and customer service. I am an introvert, and I just try to manage it as best I can. Did you have any software ready? Brian Halligan is the CEO and cofounder of HubSpot. You can try it out at HubSpot.com.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 15, 2025

We independently review every app we recommend in our best apps lists. Even with the best tools, it takes a few hours to put together something good. It used to take an entire weekend to get a site up and running, but now, with the best theme-based site-building tools, you can get something great online in an afternoon.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 3, 2025

All my devices are Apple, and I love the way the hardware and software function together so seamlessly. I often try to write and edit at the same time, getting stuck on things like proper formatting instead of letting the words flow. It lets you edit your text with your voice It doesn't end with just dictation.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 13, 2025

It's the best way to manage multiple accounts, access messages offline, and make use of powerful tools that can help quickly triage your inbox. Based on my testing, here are my six picks for the best Windows email app. For more details on our process, read the full rundown of how we select apps to feature on the Zapier blog.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 18, 2021

But with the right tool, you can get edit an article in minutes through automatic grammar corrections and editing suggestions. Seventy-four percent of marketers, CEOs, business owners and top-level management say that the best benefit of using marketing automation is saving time. Get it if you want to save time.

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Founder Bounty

APRIL 13, 2023

Video editing has become an essential skill in the digital age, whether it's for personal projects, marketing videos, or social media content. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), video editing software has become more advanced and accessible than ever before.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

5 things you should automate today Start automating That's why I set out to find the best iPhone voice recording apps on the market. Based on that experience, these are the six best iPhone recording apps make recording audio easier, cleaner, and more efficient. Editing features.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Eric Silberstein, the VP of data science at e-commerce startup Klaviyo, outlines in a blog post his mixed impressions of the system as a potential marketing tool. Still, he said he’d consider using DALL-E 2 for tasks like giving starting points for edits and conveying ideas to graphic artists.

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