The Zapier Blog

JUNE 29, 2025

If you're throwing together a quick social media graphic, making a poster for an upcoming event, or even creating a presentation, Canva is one of the best design tools you can use—but it isn't the only one. It's not even the design app I use. I have no time or patience for design apps that are awful to use.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

In this guide, I'll break down what enterprise automation really means, the challenges that make it harder than it should be, and how large organizations are using it to work faster with control and confidence. Enterprise automation is the practice of using technology to connect processes and software across large, complex organizations.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 13, 2025

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. For more details on our process, read the full rundown of how we select apps to feature on the Zapier blog. There's no one single best AP automation software.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 4, 2025

You use templated, predefined rules and let machines do the work, so every onboard is fast and consistent. You can also use specialized mobile device management (MDM) solutions to handle similar configurations for mobile phones or tablets. But many can support different provisioning needs and use cases.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

Whatever your use case, we'll show you different ways to pull in the power of ChatGPT into Zaps—Zapier's automated workflows. Table of contents Which model should you use with our ChatGPT integration? Which model should you use with our ChatGPT integration? You can use AI and automation to bridge that gap.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 11, 2025

Get started AI buzzwords are everywhere, but knowing what they actually mean can help you use AI better. For a simple example, the idea is that your AI assistant agent would be able to book flights using a travel comparison website's AI agent. You can build your own AI agents using tools like Zapier Agents.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

That means you can also use them to develop your own AI-powered tools and connect them to thousands of other apps using Zapier. If you aren't sure which model to use, GPT-4.1 It's the model to use for simple tasks, or when you need to prioritize speed and cost-effectiveness. Fastest and cheapest GPT-4.1

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

By definition, you read blogs. If you care about accessing customers, reaching an audience, communicating your vision, influencing people in your industry, marketing your services or just plain engaging in a dialog with others in your industry a blog is a great way to achieve this. People often ask me why I started blogging.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

As opposed to Notion's "blocks," Obsidian uses Markdown , a lightweight formatting language, but you don't have to learn it to customize your text. You can just use standard options like bold, italic, and more. Related reading: The best AI notes apps Notion vs. OneNote: Which app should you use?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 3, 2025

I use some of these apps daily as a prompt to make my writing more concise and, hopefully, more enjoyable. 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. Style and tone suggestions. Privacy and IP controls.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Of course, to solve this, you can look for professionals to add to your team, but what use are your friends then? With no actual influx of capital into your business, you’re looking at a dangerous mix of emotions, finances, and ego. He is a professional writer who focuses on blogging, digital marketing and self-education.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

I know that advertising is important to inform consumers of offers – the same reason many tech companies use SEM. At the time Google said it was against sponsored links because it confused the person searching for content – one of the main arguments people are again using about in-stream advertising.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

2004 gave us widespread blogging and Meetups, and 2008 showed how the web could be a community organizing and fundraising tool. We're entering another election year, and recent history has given us unprecedented access to information and interaction with our elected representatives. Reader beware.). Open Government.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

Google Veo 3 at a glance Veo 3 is really impressive—folks are already using it to overhaul their marketing strategies. When I tried using Jump to to generate the second shot, Veo 3 Fast wasn't compatible—it automatically switched to Veo 2 Fast, which lost the audio entirely. I found it was easier to use it with Flow, personally.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This blog post originally appeared in serialized form here on TechCrunch. In in the early 90′s I was in my early 20′s and I programmed on mainframe computers using COBOL, CICS and DB2. By the mid-nineties we had the World Wide Web, which gave us a standard way to publish web pages using HTML.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A mix of the above. Your business can then use the video on YouTube to extend its marketing value and reach an even wider audience. In addition, you can slice and dice the video into engaging clips to use on social media. The post Business podcasts: The ultimate guide to starting yours appeared first on THE BLOG.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2022

. “Together, we see this as a key opportunity to bring even more innovation and creativity to Hubs than we could alone,” Udom said in a blog post. “We will benefit from their unique experience and ability to create amazing experiences that help organizations use virtual spaces to drive impact.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 26, 2015

Are you working with a large group of extroverts, or do have a mix of sensitive and tough-skinned employees? Use technologies like Zoom and Skype regularly. Follow us as #EOlooksback on the calendar year during these 31 days of December. The post 26 Ways to Improve Office Productivity appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This article originally appeared on the PixelEdge Blog. “[The The product was useful to their business as a marketing and operations tool, but they wanted to build it into something more. Previous companies using the IdeaPAD scaled their product by 10x or became leaders in their space. Paul Silva then facilitated the discussion.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

Build a content website or add a blog. The podcast interview revealed how they used Facebook groups to grow their business from $80K to $500K in monthly revenue. Use this story, and the many others out there, to inspire you to build an engaged and active community of your own. Increase organic traffic using Pinterest.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. Too much of today’s economic growth comes from unsustainable models using limited resources.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2017

I’m involved in scaling a non-profit called The Innovation Law Lab that uses technology, process optimization and data to provide pro bono legal representation at far greater scale and effectiveness than traditional methods. The post Q&A with EO’s 2017 Global Citizen of the Year: Cameron Madill appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

I used to think you could use convenience and common sense to predict markets. We think it’s a matter of products, but history shows us it takes more than just products and technology to create the sweeping changes. Here’s Why on his Both Sides of the Table blog for a good read and a good lesson. And progress made.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2024

But the race is on, and the social AI platform Chai feels they are right in the mix to succeed. In its blog last week , the Chai team shares insight about their model and the driving force behind Chat AI—it is data. This brings total capital invested to date to $10 million, giving Chai a $450 million valuation.

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Hunter Walk

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

and yes, I’m intentionally not throwing DAOs or web3 in the mix here as just doesn’t yet deserve implied parity). Lot of people I’ve known for many years certainly aren’t returning emails the way they used to. Each tweet storm or blog post about City A vs B, “Top 10 Hottest Places to Start a Startup”, “Is Boise the New Austin?”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

It’s about mixing patience with your determination to succeed. When we make mistakes and use the 3 A’s—acknowledge, apologize, and act—with humility and honesty, 95% of people can find a way to forgive us. The post Yes Is the Answer—and Other Ways to Succeed in Business appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 14, 2019

Our members are working side by side in one of our 100 Impact Hubs around the world, connecting digitally through our global Community App, or using their Impact Hub Passport, which gives members the possibility to work and meet three days per year at any Impact Hub. Meet more changemakers on the Dopper Changemamer Challenge blog !

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 2, 2024

Use tools like Google Analytics, social media insights, and customer surveys to gather data. Start a blog on your website and publish articles, guides, and case studies that address your audience’s pain points. Use tools like Google Keyword Planner to identify high-traffic keywords with low competition.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

US fresh berry market leader Driscoll’s is partnering with OurCrowd portfolio company Consumer Physics to use its SCiO technology to innovate quality measurement of its produce. The post Newsletter: Tech jobs soar + Sweeter berries appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. To read the full OurCrowd Jobs Index Q4 2020, click here.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 3, 2024

Battle-tested strategies and tactics I used to reach $2M ARR. For instance, if blogging has been a fertile ground for leads and brand awareness, then it’s time to amplify your efforts. Leveraging Technology and Automation Today’s software is really incredible, especially with AI in the mix.

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Reforge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In this blog post we’re going to make the case for why and how you’ll be able to move your business forward with big experiments. We’ll make our case using an example of a big, risky bet: turning off your highest performing channel. How do you know if your big bet will pay off? How do you know if your big bet will pay off?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Within only 100 days, new leadership transformed the tech platform, marketing mix, and rider operations–elevating it from laggard to leader. To start hyper-scaling, Martin re-engineered the hiring process, using online programming tests and recruiting from abroad. Monthly hires increased tenfold.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

Can Bitcoin find its practical use case as a currency in Latin America? During his free time, he started a blog to tell his friends back home about his life out west, and also to recommend TV shows. More posts by this contributor. In Latin America, the business of trolling threatens Twitter’s disruptive power.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Recently, offenders have been using victims’ smart devices, including video and audio capable home surveillance devices,” the FBI said in a formal public warning. However, these future virtual events will probably be hybrid events: a mix of virtual and in-person sessions.” If you have limited or no credit history in the U.S.,

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Y Combinator

MAY 15, 2019

Jonathan Gill [01:03] – From the current state of the podcasting market, ad-supported sponsorship is one way forward when people are used to free products versus television and cable where they’re used to different tiers. The ecosystem for podcasting and paid-for content in China is much greater than even in the US.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 12, 2022

. “Stable Diffusion will allow both researchers and soon the public to run this under a range of conditions, democratizing image generation,” Stability AI CEO and founder Emad Mostaque wrote in a blog post. “We plan to use our compute to accelerate open source, foundational AI.” Far-reaching implications.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2013

The major battle for press is a battle for “mindshare” and it’s exactly the reason I blog. Let me be sure to use me some Luma Partners. Every corporate buyer of technology and/or technology companies knows the LUMAscape and uses it to figure out which vendors they should consider. I am a VC. I hand out money.

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