App comparisons

To summarize: Google Sheets is a spreadsheet, while Google Tables is a database with built-in automation tools. Let's talk more about what that means. 

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Google Tables vs. Google Sheets: What's the difference?

Google offers two different apps you can use to upload and share photos: Google Drive and Google Photos. That seems like one too many—at least, it did to me. But after looking into it, it turns out these services are pretty different.

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Google Drive vs. Google Photos: What's the difference?

Words that mean two different things are confusing. Biweekly, for example, means twice a week or every other week, which is why there's no excuse for ever using it.

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WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org: What's the difference?

I've used both Doodle and Calendly before, but in order to do an in-depth analysis, I spent time testing each app, trying out their comparable features and figuring out where each one shines—and doesn't.

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Calendly vs. Doodle: Which should you use?

 After using both tools across many different projects, I'm going to help you weigh your options. So let's get into it and explore the core differences between Salesforce and HubSpot. 

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HubSpot vs. Salesforce: Which is right for you?

During the pandemic, the company I worked for made the shift from Zoom to Teams, and everyone and their dog had an opinion on which app was better. Two years later, the jury's still out.

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Zoom vs. Teams: Which is better for remote meetings?

Comparing Slack to Discord doesn't, at first glance, make sense. It's apples to oranges—or, more accurately, conference room to arcade—in terms of branding.

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Slack vs. Discord: Which should you use?

There are dozens of excellent project management apps out there, each with its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Two of the most popular are Asana and Trello, which has many people trying to choose between them.

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Project Management Software Showdown: Trello vs. Asana

To help us manage our daily tasks, deadlines, and projects, we have the luxury of turning to project management software rather than Post-it Notes or endless email threads.

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Project Management Software Showdown: Monday vs. Asana

It used to be that the cloud storage app you used would depend on your operating system of choice, but cloud storage providers have since become platform-agnostic.

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Cloud Storage Showdown: OneDrive vs. Google Drive

Years after the rise of social media and instant chat applications, email remains one of the most effective tools of communication, especially for businesses.

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Email services showdown: Microsoft Outlook vs. Gmail

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ActiveCampaign vs. Mailchimp

Customer service is the lifeblood of a modern business. Seventy percent of consumers in the United States report spending more money—and preferring to do business—with a company that delivers better customer service.

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Customer Service Software Showdown: Zendesk vs. Freshdesk

You don't really need a new app to write. You could write a book in your email drafts, Notepad, your phone's notes app, or even in SMS messages if you're desperate. All you need is a blank space to type your thoughts.

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Scrivener vs Ulysses: The Best App for Longform Writing

With the availability of eCommerce website builders, it's easy to open an online store. And while Shopify has long been a popular go-to for DIY eCommerce, Squarespace is coming up strong as a notable contender.

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eCommerce Website Builder Showdown: Shopify vs. Squarespace

If you were opening a brick-and-mortar store, where would you do it? Would you pay extra for a high-traffic location, or opt for a cheaper neighborhood and focus more on customer relations?

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eCommerce Website Builder Showdown: WooCommerce vs. Shopify

Survey software helps you create surveys to collect data and gather feedback from a broad audience. You can ask questions in a variety of formats, solicit responses through multiple channels, and chart your data to get a big-picture view of all responses.

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Survey Maker Showdown: Google Forms vs. Survey Monkey

Passwords are terrible. They're either too easy to guess or impossible to remember, and using the same one everywhere is practically inviting hackers to take down all of your accounts at once. Which is why password managers are a good idea.

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Password manager showdown: LastPass vs. 1Password

Between your personal laptop, your work computer, your phone, and any other device you might use, keeping your files in order can be a doozy.

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Cloud Storage Showdown: Dropbox vs. Google Drive

Unlike many digital marketing tactics (think: social media, ads, blog posts), emails offer the opportunity to personalize communication to your customers.

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Email marketing app showdown: ConvertKit vs. Mailchimp

In-depth comparisons of two similar apps.

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