# smarter (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 22 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover smarter. Page: Feed: --- ## [\[UPCOMING\] ODSC AI West - From RAG to AI Agent: A Step By Step Build](https://odsc.ai/speakers-portfolio/from-rag-pipeline-to-ai-agent-a-step-by-step-build/) _2026-10-27 · Sara Zan_ ... ## [Why Stripe Wants to Own AI’s Gross Margin](https://pulseline.substack.com/p/why-stripe-wants-to-own-ais-gross) _2026-08-21 · Pulse Line · Pulse Line_ The OpenRouter deal connects model routing, token costs, usage billing, and profit. ## [The Little Things That Make Customers Feel Safe](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/the-little-things-that-make-customers) _2026-08-21 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ Why trust is often built in the moments most businesses overlook. ## [AI Hiring Workflow in 2026: From AI Recruitment to Global Compliance & Payroll](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/ai-hiring-workflow-global-hiring-compliance-2026) _2026-08-21 · Kuruntha Smarket_ AI is changing how companies find, assess, and hire talent across borders—but recruitment is only the beginning. Discover how an AI hiring workflow connects smarter recruitment with global compliance, onboarding, and payroll, and see where Deel fits into the process. ## [The 6 Changes That Fixed My Bad Claude Results](https://artificialcorner.com/p/claude-habits) _2026-08-20 · Kevin Gargate Osorio · Artificial Corner_ None are prompt tricks. ## [See Your Business Through Your Customer's Eyes](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/see-your-business-through-your-customers) _2026-08-20 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ The easiest way to find opportunities to build trust. ## [Omnisend Review 2026: Is This the Best AI Email & SMS Marketing Platform for Ecommerce?](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/omnisend-review-2026) _2026-08-20 · Kuruntha Smarket_ Looking for an easier way to grow your ecommerce sales with email and SMS marketing? In this honest Omnisend Review 2026, discover its AI-powered features, pricing, automation, and whether it's the right choice to help your online store attract, convert, and retain more customers. ## [Opportunity Radar: The Control Layer Around AI](https://pulseline.substack.com/p/opportunity-radar-the-control-layer) _2026-08-19 · Pulse Line · Pulse Line_ Three overlooked businesses are emerging around AI commerce, creative rights, and school technology approval. ## [Five Ways to Build Trust Before Someone Buys](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/five-ways-to-build-trust-before-someone) _2026-08-19 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ How to give potential customers the confidence to say yes. ## [FABCO FACES Vol. 2](https://www.fabcoplastics.com/fabco-faces-vol-2/) _2026-08-19 · fp-admin · Fabco Plastics_ FABCO FACES Vol. 2 Meet the People Behind Fabco Plastics Meet Rayelle Calihan, Inside Sales Representative – Fabco Plastics Surrey Rayelle is a valued member of the Fabco Plastics Surrey team, supporting customers, solving problems, and helping keep things running smoothly. Known for her positive attitude, adaptability, and team-first approach, she brings energy and personality \[…\] The post FABCO… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/99BaJkOw9tDW) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Zolt vs Gumroad: Which Creator Platform Is Better in 2026?](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/zolt-vs-gumroad-2026) _2026-08-19 · Kuruntha Smarket_ Zolt vs Gumroad isn't just about which platform charges less. We compare real fees, payouts, features, memberships, and tax handling to help you choose the right platform for selling digital products and growing your creator business in 2026. ## [\[UPCOMING\] AMTA - AI and the Future of Low-Resource Languages](https://amtaweb.org/amta-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Sara Zan_ ... ## [Your Career Won't Grow by Accident](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/your-career-wont-grow-by-accident) _2026-08-18 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ Learn how to use the SMARTER framework to take ownership of your professional growth and create opportunities instead of waiting for them. ## [Please stop asking AI to “write me a caption.”](https://learnsocialmedia.substack.com/p/please-stop-asking-ai-to-write-me) _2026-08-18 · Learn Social Media · Learn Social Media_ Generic prompts create generic content. AI gets better when you give it something worth working with. ## [Herbalism as a Hobby: Best Online Courses for a Joyful, Hands-On Herbal Journey](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/herbalism-as-a-hobby-online-courses) _2026-08-18 · Kuruntha Smarket_ Curious about turning your love of plants into a hobby you’ll actually enjoy? Discover the best online herbalism courses for different interests—and see how you can save up to 40% on eligible Herbal Academy courses from August 18, 2026. ## [The Wait Is Over: Holiday Gift Guide Season Starts ... NOW!](https://jillschildhouse.substack.com/p/the-wait-is-over-holiday-gift-guide) _2026-08-17 · Jill Schildhouse · The Assignment Desk, by Jill Schildhouse_ It's officially time. Here's every holiday shopping feature I'm planning this season—and what I'm looking for. ## [Why Trust Is Your Best Marketing Strategy](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/why-trust-is-your-best-marketing) _2026-08-17 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ The real reasons people choose one business over another ## [How to Stop Being Lazy With One Important Change](https://notesonthemind.substack.com/p/train-your-brain-to-stop-being-lazy) _2026-08-17 · Alexis Fernandez · Notes on the Mind_ It takes one important change ## [Stamped Discount 2026: Get 50% Off Reviews & Repeat for 3 Months](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/stamped-discount-2026) _2026-08-17 · Kuruntha Smarket_ Discover the Stamped Q3 2026 offer and see how eligible agencies can get 50% off Reviews or Repeat for the first 3 months. Find out who qualifies, what you can save, and whether Stamped is the right fit for your Shopify brand. ## [How Filtered Ordering Can Give You More Control 🛠️](https://rundoo.substack.com/p/how-filtered-ordering-can-give-you) _2026-08-16 · Dee · Rundoo Primer 🧰_ Build targeted purchase orders based on what you need. Nothing extra. ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PezT3WSrSx2o) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [5 Best Tools for Digital Businesses in 2026: Circle, ThriveCart, SaneBox & More Reviewed](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/best-digital-business-tools-2026) _2026-08-16 · Kuruntha Smarket_ Discover 5 tools that can make a real difference to how you build, sell, manage, and grow your digital business in 2026. From Circle and ThriveCart to SaneBox and customer-feedback platforms, see which ones are genuinely worth paying for before you invest. ## [Smarter, Hotter, Sharper. Your weekly advice column](https://notesonthemind.substack.com/p/smarter-hotter-sharper-your-weekly-64d) _2026-08-15 · Alexis Fernandez · Notes on the Mind_ A little dose of inspiration and food for thought ## [Travel More, Spend Less](https://traveldispatches.substack.com/p/travel-more-spend-less) _2026-08-15 · Chris Christensen · Travel Dispatches from Amateur Traveler_ Travel Dispatches issue #35 ## [The AI Brief: AI’s New Battle Is Control](https://pulseline.substack.com/p/the-ai-brief-ais-new-battle-is-control) _2026-08-15 · Pulse Line · Pulse Line_ Models still matter, but this week showed that the bigger battle is shifting toward pricing, distribution, customer ownership, and control. ## [MEL Science vs The Curiosity Box (2026): Which STEM Subscription Box Is Worth Buying?](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/mel-science-vs-the-curiosity-box-2026) _2026-08-15 · Kuruntha Smarket_ Choosing between MEL Science and The Curiosity Box? This in-depth comparison breaks down their educational value, hands-on learning, pricing, and overall experience to help you confidently pick the STEM subscription that's truly worth your investment in 2026. ## [Improve One System Every Week](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/improve-one-system-every-week) _2026-08-14 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ Creating a habit of ongoing refinement ## [Circle Community Platform Review 2026: Features, Pricing & Is It Worth It for Digital Businesses?](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/circle-community-platform-review-2026) _2026-08-14 · Kuruntha Smarket_ Thinking about building a paid community, courses, events, or memberships without juggling multiple platforms? See how Circle brings it all together, what it really costs in 2026, and whether it’s worth investing in for your digital business. ## [The Deep Dive: Inside the AI Chip War](https://pulseline.substack.com/p/the-deep-dive-inside-the-ai-chip) _2026-08-13 · Pulse Line · Pulse Line_ Google, AWS, Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI are building custom silicon to cut AI costs and reduce their dependence on NVIDIA. ## [Find the One Bottleneck Slowing Everything Down](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/find-the-one-bottleneck-slowing-everything) _2026-08-13 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ How to identify the constraint that's limiting your growth. ## [Your Anxiety Is a Detector, Not a Defect](https://psychologyofrelationships.substack.com/p/your-anxiety-is-a-detector-not-a) _2026-08-13 · Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. · Psychology of Relationships_ It sees the problem first. Then it hands you the worst possible plan. ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fxC511Q9RNiT) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [12 Powerful SaneBox Features That Will Save You Hours Every Week (2026 Guide)](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/sanebox-features) _2026-08-13 · Kuruntha Smarket_ Feeling overwhelmed by a crowded inbox? Discover 12 powerful SaneBox features that help you organize emails smarter, save valuable time every week, and claim an exclusive $25 credit when you start your free trial through Kuruntha Smarket. ## [Testimony: Comments on the Draft RFK Campus Master Plan, DC](https://www.smartergrowth.net/resources/testimony/testimony-comments-on-the-draft-rfk-campus-master-plan-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=testimony-comments-on-the-draft-rfk-campus-master-plan-dc) _2026-08-12 · Cheryl Cort · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ August 14, 2026 Ms. Anita Cozart, Director, DC Office of Planning Via: OP.RFKMasterPlan@dc.gov RE: Comment on RFK Campus Master Plan – Public Comment Draft Dear Director Cozart: Please accept these \[…\] The post Testimony: Comments on the Draft RFK Campus Master Plan, DC appeared first on Coalition For Smarter Growth . ## [Opportunity Radar: The Business Layer Around AI Agents](https://pulseline.substack.com/p/opportunity-radar-the-business-layer) _2026-08-12 · Pulse Line · Pulse Line_ Five emerging opportunities in AI security, private deployment, verification, customer-service QA, and compute infrastructure. ## [If You Only Read A Few Claude Guides in 2026, Read These 3](https://artificialcorner.com/p/claude-mini-course-1) _2026-08-12 · Frank Andrade · Artificial Corner_ Part 1: Claude in Chrome, the one feature you'll use in almost everything ## [Canva isn't the problem.](https://learnsocialmedia.substack.com/p/canva-isnt-the-problem) _2026-08-12 · Learn Social Media · Learn Social Media_ If every design takes hours, you might not need another template. You might need a clearer content system. ## [Tiny Improvements Create Big Results](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/tiny-improvements-create-big-results) _2026-08-12 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ The power of incremental progress ## [ThriveCart Monthly Pricing 2026: New Plans, 30-Day Free Trial & Is It Worth It for Creators?](https://www.kuruntha.com/blog/thrivecart-monthly-pricing-2026) _2026-08-12 · Kuruntha Smarket_ Thinking about trying ThriveCart but unsure if the new monthly plans are worth it? This guide breaks down the latest pricing, 30-day free trial, and plan differences to help you confidently choose the best option for your creator business before you invest. ## [What 2 Million Media Pitches Reveal About the Future of PR](https://jillschildhouse.substack.com/p/what-2-million-media-pitches-reveal) _2026-08-11 · Jill Schildhouse · The Assignment Desk, by Jill Schildhouse_ Inside HARO’s data on AI, spam, and what journalists actually want. ## [The AI Brief: AI’s Next Battle Is Bigger Than Models](https://pulseline.substack.com/p/the-ai-brief-ais-next-battle-is-bigger) _2026-08-11 · Pulse Line · Pulse Line_ NVIDIA’s $500B infrastructure push, OpenAI’s security warning, Meta’s local agents, Google’s AI reset, and the falling price of intelligence. ## [Why Your Health Goals Keep Falling Apart](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/why-your-health-goals-keep-falling) _2026-08-11 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ Module 2 of the SMARTER Goals Masterclass: Using the SMARTER framework to build healthier habits that actually last. ## [5 Brain Exercises From a Neuroscientist’s Point of View](https://notesonthemind.substack.com/p/5-brain-exercises-to-feel-calmer) _2026-08-11 · Alexis Fernandez · Notes on the Mind_ A neuroscientist’s perspective ## [Meet Brief Stak: Smarter Insights on AI, Productivity & Business](https://pulseline.substack.com/p/meet-brief-stak-smarter-insights) _2026-08-10 · Pulse Line · Pulse Line_ A new newsletter built to help you understand what matters, work smarter, and stay ahead of the ideas shaping business and technology. ## [Unite Pro 1.7 is now available](https://bzgapps.substack.com/p/unite-pro-17-is-now-available) _2026-08-10 · BZG_ Bookmark folders, improved 1Password autofill beta, and important reliability fixes ## [Three Questions to Ask Before Every Big Decision](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/three-questions-to-ask-before-every) _2026-08-10 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ A simple decision-making filter to help you make thoughtful choices and reduce regret. ## [🧾 Never Miss a Sale: App & Web Stores are Here](https://rundoo.substack.com/p/never-miss-a-sale-app-and-web-stores) _2026-08-09 · Dee · Rundoo Primer 🧰_ How to turn on your web store & customer app so orders can come in 24/7 ## [Smarter, Hotter, Sharper - This week's life lessons and tips](https://notesonthemind.substack.com/p/smarter-hotter-sharper-this-weeks) _2026-08-08 · Alexis Fernandez · Notes on the Mind_ Week 4 of your must have tips, tools and insights ## [Six Island Escapes Beyond the Ordinary](https://traveldispatches.substack.com/p/six-islands-that-are-worth-slowing) _2026-08-08 · Chris Christensen · Travel Dispatches from Amateur Traveler_ Travel Dispatches issue #34 ## [Hiring: Baltimore County Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Organizer](https://www.smartergrowth.net/jobs/hiring-baltimore-county-transit-oriented-development-tod-organizer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiring-baltimore-county-transit-oriented-development-tod-organizer) _2026-08-07 · Carrie Kisicki · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ The Baltimore County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Organizer will serve as a CSG representative in Baltimore County to win support for sustainable, equitable transit-accessible communities. Apply now! The post Hiring: Baltimore County Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Organizer appeared first on Coalition For Smarter Growth . ## [The Business Decision Framework](https://growwithgrit.substack.com/p/the-business-decision-framework) _2026-08-07 · Grow With Grit · Grow With Grit by Smart Pig Marketing_ A practical way to evaluate opportunities before saying yes. ## [Introducing The Resource Desk: 4 PR Tools Worth Bookmarking](https://jillschildhouse.substack.com/p/introducing-the-resource-desk-4-pr) _2026-08-06 · Jill Schildhouse · The Assignment Desk, by Jill Schildhouse_ I get asked all the time which PR tools are worth using. So I'm launching The Resource Desk—a recurring roundup of platforms and resources that help communications pros work smarter.