TL;DR: Start a business this weekend, enter a design giveaway, make the most of a product launch, meet Mailchimp alternatives, and much more inside
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AppSumo Newsletter

Hey there, Sumo-ling!

July put the “hot” in “hot mess” with high-profile Twitter hacks and a brief, very ill-advised Kanye West presidential run.

Thankfully, Taylor Swift swooped in with a new album to prove miracles do happen. Oh, and professional baseball returned, giving us the enjoyable experience of watching millionaires stand around for three hours.

Now, onto good news from us and our partners.

APPSUMO NEWS

Shooting for the Stars

Over the last ten years, we’ve launched 1k+ SaaS companies. So you could say we've learned a thing or two about launching a product. One of the most interesting things we've learned? Most of the marketing that’ll make a big impact on your launch can be done without touching your budget. Our marketing guru, Nick, will show you what you need to know to make the most of your product launch.

Curious George

Looking for a Mailchimp alternative? Get ready to be #SchelShocked (this hashtag will catch fire one of these days) as Chris breaks down the best Mailchimp replacements of 2020. Whether you crave data, automation, or a more streamlined option, this quick, 6-min video has the email marketing tools you're looking for.

Weekend Warrior

Do you have plans this weekend? If so, get ready to hit people with a "sorry, can't make it, building an empire" text because Noah is going to show you how you can Start a Million-Dollar Business This Weekend. Part one of this two-part series focuses on finding a profitable idea and assessing market size and customer value. The execution portion comes in part two.

On the Write Track

Content marketing is booming, and much like middle school PE dodgeball, you're tired of watching from the sidelines. But where do you start when you decide you want to become a freelance writer? Check out this blog post to get expert tips on how to find your niche, build your portfolio, and snag your first client.

Vincent Van Giveaway

Ok, so your digital designs aren't exactly as amazing as you'd thought they'd be. But before you drop serious coin on new tools or spend hours trying to perfect your technique, enter our Design on Our Dime Giveaway. This giveaway is packed with physical items and software to take your designs up a notch.

Anotha One (Giveaway)

If you're anything like Noah, there are very few things you'll splurge on. In fact, you'll really only cough up top dollar for things that will make you healthier or more productive. Well, Noah is giving you a chance to win an ergonomic chair that will do both! Hurry, though, this giveaway ends in 9 hours!

PARTNER NEWS

Zoom on Over

Adzooma is unlocking all of their features for FREE. Now you’ll have access to Optimization, Automation, and Management tools for Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. You heard it here first!

A Real Team Player

Harmonizely now integrates with Microsoft Teams, allowing you to automatically generate a Microsoft Teams link for any meeting scheduled. This complements their Zoom, Kopano Meet, and Google Meet integrations for a video conference barbershop quartet!

Access Granted

LiveWebinar added a new feature: multi-tokens. A multi-token works like a security pass in an office building, giving token holders access to multiple rooms. This new feature will help streamline big events like virtual summits. More fun news: Turkish is now available for the LiveWebiner interface, and GetApp named them Category Leaders for the “Remote Work” section!

Sign in Style

If you snagged the Mailtag offer, get excited. They just released a custom signature generator as a free add-on! The signature generator will allow you to sign-off emails in style. You'll be able to add websites, phone numbers, schedules, and more before customizing with your favorite colors.

One Pretty Proposal

Plutio released a new design editor for all kinds of spiffy proposals, contracts, invoices, and forms. There are also ready-to-use templates for those of us that like pretty things but can’t actually make them.

Linking up with LinkedIn

Rezi now has a Google Chrome extension that can turn your LinkedIn into an ATS-optimized resume in seconds. Boost your callback rate by beating those cheeky Applicant Tracking Systems at their own game. Having an updated LinkedIn is about to pay dividends.

Wish Upon a Page

Wishpond’s drag-and-drop page editor, Canvas, is making a splash. Move text and objects wherever you like without being boxed in by rigid grids, plus one-click mobile optimization means you’ll be looking good on any platform.

Happy Fri-Yay!

To celebrate the launch of their awesome new stock footage collection, Yay Images is offering Sumo-lings 90% off video credit packs. For the next 72 hours, you’ll be able to get videos for as low as $2. We recommend a celebratory taco (or 5) with the money you’ll save.

MEET THE TEAM
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What secret conspiracy would you like to start? Jurassic Park is real and Jeff Goldblum keeps a dinosaur as a pet.

How would you sum up the internet? All the world’s collective knowledge in one place, and yet I’m watching a guy on YouTube try to teach his dog table manners. (Spoiler: he learns!)

 

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LINKS WE'RE LOVIN'

A teardown of Headspace's email marketing gives us a clear look at how they're able to generate leads, convert customers, and build a winning brand.

Need help deciding whether to hire a candidate or what to prioritize next in your product roadmap? Check out the framework developed at Coinbase that helped them make decisions more effectively.

What happened when Sentry rethought the way they did invitations? Their monthly active users soared.

Some marketing departments focus on selling a product and others focus on selling a dream. Doing the latter helped Yeti become a billion-dollar business.

Since traveling the world is paused at the moment, get your international fix by watching the best foreign TV shows on Netflix.

Want to see how you stack up against the competition? Check out this 2020 Ecommerce Stats Report.

There's a lot of news out there, and a lot of ways to get it (through us, obviously being your favorite). Here are 80 single-operator newsletters you'll be happy to have hit your inbox.

That's all, folks! See ya next month!

❤️ and 🌮,
AppSumo Team
 

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