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Google is Deleting Free Business Profile Websites – Here's Your $15 Fix
2024-03-25

Google is Deleting Free Business Profile Websites – Here's Your $15 Fix

Google just killed over 21 million free business websites. If yours was one of them, don't panic – and definitely don't buy a $2,000 website. Here's what to do instead.

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Claude 3 Just Dropped – When to Use It Instead of ChatGPT
2024-03-11

Claude 3 Just Dropped – When to Use It Instead of ChatGPT

Anthropic just released three new AI models that beat ChatGPT on most benchmarks. Here's when to use Claude and when to stick with ChatGPT – explained without the tech jargon.

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Google Just Rebranded Bard to Gemini – Here's What Actually Changed
2024-02-19

Google Just Rebranded Bard to Gemini – Here's What Actually Changed

Google renamed their AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini. Here's what that means for you, whether the $20/month premium tier is worth it, and why the answer is probably not yet.

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Why Your Emails Land in Spam (And the 3 Things You Can Actually Fix)
2024-02-05

Why Your Emails Land in Spam (And the 3 Things You Can Actually Fix)

Your emails are landing in spam because Gmail and other providers can't verify you're actually you. Here's how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work in plain English, and what to do about it.

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Google Calendar Just Made Appointment Scheduling Way Less Annoying
2024-01-22

Google Calendar Just Made Appointment Scheduling Way Less Annoying

If you've ever juggled multiple calendars to book client sessions, Google just made your life easier. Here's what changed and how to use it.

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Your Website Host Charges $150/Year for SSL? That's a Red Flag.
2024-01-08

Your Website Host Charges $150/Year for SSL? That's a Red Flag.

SSL certificates have been free for years. If you're paying more than $0, someone's pocketing the difference. Here's what's really going on.

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