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Read-It-Later App Showdown: Instapaper vs. Pocket
There are too many things on the internet to read at once. Read-it-later apps let you set aside articles or sites, download them to read at your convenience, and even organize them for research.
By Eric Ravenscraft
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13 min read
Customer Service Software Showdown: Zendesk vs. Freshdesk
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.
By Jeremy Moser
7 min read
Facebook Chatbot Showdown: ManyChat vs. Chatfuel
Businesses are suddenly very interested in Facebook Messenger bots. And for good reason: Facebook's chat platform now supports over 1.
By Sam Kemmis
Website Builder Showdown: Squarespace vs. WordPress
The quality of your website can make or break your online presence. A decade ago, this meant hiring a developer to make your site to look and feel professional.
By Maria Myre
11 min read
Email Marketing Software Showdown: Constant Contact vs. MailChimp
Decades after its invention, email remains one of the most powerful marketing channels for small businesses.
9 min read
Note Taking Apps Showdown: Evernote vs. Microsoft OneNote
Evernote and Microsoft OneNote are two powerhouses among the best note taking apps. Both come stocked with tools for capturing notes, whether they are audio memos, images, uploaded documents, web pages, or simply typed text.
By Jill Duffy
Payment Processor Showdown: Stripe vs. PayPal
Online business all starts with a simple transaction. Back in the day, in order to complete that transaction, you needed a merchant account—a special bank account that allows you to accept credit card payments—and loads of cumbersome equipment.
By Daniel Brame
12 min read
Accounting Software Showdown: FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks vs. Xero
Almost half of small business owners despise bookkeeping. It's time-consuming, doesn't bring in money, and requires headache-inducing calculations. But it's necessary. Online accounting software helps—but choosing the right software can be difficult.
By Dann Albright
Team Chat Apps Showdown: Slack vs. Microsoft Teams
Team chat apps have made a huge dent in reducing internal email at organizations. They improve communication by encouraging brevity, allowing for opt-in conversations, and reshaping expectations about how and when people will reply.
10 min read
Scrivener vs Ulysses: The Best App for Longform Writing
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.
By Matthew Guay
8 min read
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