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  • 8 Creative Divi AI Use Cases You Haven’t Considered

    An AI experience built into Divi is here to make life a bit easier for agencies and freelancers. Divi AI is a web design assistant speeding up website builds by directly bringing you a full generative AI experience in the editor. Its flexible feature set means you can use Divi AI in ways that may not have been considered. This article will show you creative Divi AI use cases that you’ll love adding to your workflow.

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    What is Divi AI?

    Divi AI Use Cases

    Divi AI is a powerful AI website builder and assistant designed explicitly for the Divi Theme. It is an AI assistant that uses multiple AI models to help write contextual website content and generate picture-perfect images.

    Using the power of AI, Divi has developed a new way for web designers to generate ideas at a rate never experienced before. With Divi AI, you can harness the power of generative AI to create, adjust, and improve websites like never before.

    No more tab-switching between disparate AI services to get what you need. Divi AI gives contextually rich AI outputs directly inside your preferred website development tool—Divi.

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    Creative Use-Cases to Try with Divi AI


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    AI is expansive enough in what it can do. Plug that directly into your website creation and editing flow, and you have an unparalleled opportunity.

    Here are a few lesser-known use cases for generative AI inside Divi. We’ll start with Divi AI’s translation capabilities.

    1. Translate Pages Using AI

    With Divi AI, you can harness the power of artificial intelligence to translate your website pages effortlessly. No more struggling with manual translation or relying on third-party services. Divi AI’s language capabilities make it a perfect tool for creating multilingual websites.

    To test how translation might serve your business, duplicate your most important page. Give the duplicate page a URL structure specific to that language—in our case, we are doing “/es/services/rebranding” to translate a rebranding service page from English into Spanish. Combining a translation plugin and Divi AI will make it easier to translate a whole website and keep a clean site/URL structure.

    Now that we have a page to translate, we will start with the page title and excerpt. Click on page settings. In the Title field, find the Divi AI button. From there, select “Translate” and then choose your language.

    Divi AI Translate Webpage - Steps 1-4

    Divi AI will take a couple of seconds to translate your content. Click “Use This Text” to swap out the English text for the newly translated text.

    Divi AI Translate Webpage - Steps 5

    The steps will be the same for translating the rest of the page. Select each module, click the Divi AI icon, “Translate,” then continue selecting the same language.

    Divi AI Translate Webpage - Steps 6-9

    This feature opens up endless possibilities for businesses looking to expand their reach and cater to a global audience.

    Divi AI Translation Example Page

    While translating with any AI tool is fantastic, we still recommend using humans to edit translated content. The internet and its users deserve access to quality content. Check your pages and make sure they were translated well. Divi AI makes this process much quicker to deliver a multilingual experience at scale.

    2. Change the Style of Existing Images with AI

    With Divi AI, you can upgrade your site’s visuals in a new and easier way. Utilizing the power of artificial intelligence, you can now update and enhance images that are already on your site while bypassing graphic design software. Generate alternate versions of any image by adjusting it directly in the Divi builder.

    Start by selecting an existing image inside a module. Select “Improve with AI” or choose the quick actions to “Reimagine” or “Change Style” to reinvent the image with simplified parameters.

    Divi AI Edit Image - Steps 1-4

    Using “Improve with AI,” you can control all the variables that go into editing your image. Choose an image style, image alteration description, reference image (it is preloaded), and the reference image influence percentage. Once you’ve got something you think will work, click “Generate.”

    Divi AI Edit Image - Steps 5-8

    Divi AI will work on the image for a few seconds, generating four image options based on your prompt and seed/reference image. See something that you like? Select any generated image and click “Use This Image” to load it into your Divi module. If you like the direction Divi AI is taking but want more options, select an image and use the “Generate More Like This One” button to generate four more options.

    Divi AI Edit Image - Steps 9-10

    In our example, we created used the existing image plus a simple prompt to get something that was closer to what we wanted. In this case, it’s a similar image with different colors to match the other image in the section a little better.

    Divi AI Image Editing Example Picture

    Whether you need to optimize existing product images or retouch eye-catching visuals for your pages and posts, Divi AI’s image editing capabilities make it easier than ever to get what you want.

    3. Use Divi AI for Writer’s Block

    Divi AI is contextually aware of every connected site’s general information and the current page’s content. This awareness allows it to create content without using typed-out prompts.

    If you have a page that’s short on content and are unsure what to do next, use Divi AI for suggestions.

    All you have to do is add a module to your page (even if you don’t have a complete idea for it yet). In this case, we added a “CTA Module” that has room for a title, body, and button text. Clicking “Auto Generate Text With AI” will get the gears turning where Divi AI will consider the available context to create content in the module.

    Divi AI Quick Content Suggestion - Steps 1-2

    Divi AI will show you the title, button, and body text it came up with. If you like what it came up with, click “Use This Text,” or use the retry/refine options to get closer to your new direction. Without any extra input, Divi AI can come up with something for you to consider.

    Divi AI Quick Content Suggestion - Steps 3

    Once you have something close enough, using the text lets you edit the text yourself in the module’s text settings.

    Divi AI Quick Content Suggestion - Steps 4

    Divi AI’s auto text generation will help you brainstorm even when you think you’ve hit a wall.

    4. Create Unique AI Content with Advanced Editing Quick Actions

    Sometimes we make mistakes in our writing. Maybe we’re writing in our second language, hurriedly publishing an important update, or have old, bad habits (like me not being able to spell “ambulance” without using spell check).

    For just these reasons, the next creative Divi AI use case is for AI text correction and editing. Open any Divi module that has existing text, click the AI icon, and select “Fix Spelling & Grammar.” This will run that content through the mind of a meticulous AI copy editor and fix all the major issues.

    Fix Spelling and Grammar Divi AI - Steps 1-3

    With a fine-toothed comb, Divi AI will correct any mishaps and mistypes in your content. Common and uncommon spelling and grammar mistakes alike are a thing of the past.

    What’s more, Divi AI has dozens of quick editing presets that can keep the main idea of your content but transform it into something more than it is now.

    Shorten, lengthen, rephrase, simplify, and paraphrase are all quick actions you can perform to your content with AI, along with changing tone. Having these quick actions just a click away, you can make multiple adjustments to your content to make it unique to your brand.

    5. Generate Fast FAQ Content

    AI is especially useful and quick at generating FAQs for web pages. Divi AI handles this with ease.

    The simplest way to get this done is to add an accordion module. Use Divi AI to generate a good question in the first accordion element. Even better if you are pulling questions from an SEO tool like Semrush. Add your parameters and click “Generate Text.”

    Divi AI for Generating FAQs - Steps 1-3

    If you used Divi AI to come up with or rephrase a question, you can click “Use This Text” to insert the AI-generated question into the module.

    Divi AI for Generating FAQs - Steps 4 Once the Accordion element has a title, you can move on to the body text to answer the question. Click the “AI” button and then select “Write & Replace” (or your preferred Divi AI writing shortcut). This will bring up the Divi AI modal.

    Divi AI for Generating FAQs - Steps 5-6

    You can see what it came up with in the Divi AI modal. If you like it as-is, then select “Use This Text.” No worries if it still needs work—you have unlimited AI word generation. You can use the “Refine Result” by adding a specific prompt or command. You can also use a quick action with the “Retry” option and select what you want Divi AI to do to the text by using the drop-down.

    Divi AI for Generating FAQs - Steps 7-9

    This is a fast way to create FAQs which are so important for modern SEO. Divi AI can rapidly answer tons of questions for your customers and help them find what they need to know.

    6. Create Perfectly Sized Images

    Divi AI is full of surprises. Instead of restricting you to 512×512 images, you get full control of the aspect ratios of your generated images. This helps you generate images that aren’t too small to use or the wrong size (like a portrait-oriented image for a background).

    To generate a custom-sized image, hover over the image box and click the Divi AI icon. Then, select Generate Image.

    Build a Homepage Divi AI

    Describe the image you want to create (also setting any image styles to use) and choose the aspect ratio of your image. Here’s our example.

    Build a Homepage Divi AI

    As you can see, we created an image that fits perfectly into our premade layout. It is 800px by 1200px and will work perfectly in its intended spot.

    Build a Homepage Divi AI

    Divi AI completely gets rid of creative mental blocks and puts all the generative power of AI at your fingertips. Traditional AI image generation sizes need not be a worry for you.

    7. Enrich Any Content with Relevant Keywords

    Adding keywords to your copy sometimes comes naturally, but sometimes it does not. When inspiration strikes, you just have to write it all down, no matter if what you are writing is perfectly optimized for SEO. That’s where Divi AI can come in and help you enrich previously written content with your ideal keywords.

    To do this, open up a Divi module with some text. Click the “AI” icon and then select “Improve With AI.”

    Divi AI for Rewriting with Keyword - Steps 1-2

    Choose your content type, a quick instruction for the keywords (not always necessary for simple rewriting), narrow the context to this single module and enter your keyword(s). After that, click “Generate Text” to see how Divi AI adds the keyword to your selected text.

    Divi AI for Rewriting with Keyword - Steps 3-7

    In our case, the content was nearly identical to what it was before—with the pleasant difference of our keyword being tactfully added.

    Divi AI for Rewriting with Keyword - Steps 8

    Adding keywords to content sections with Divi AI is one of the quickest ways to enrich your previously written content with the needed keywords. If you are using Divi AI to generate new content, adding the keywords up front makes sure all your written text is up to the task and ready to help you rank.

    8. Upscale Small or Pixelated Images

    Even though we’re in the Twenty-first century, it’s not uncommon to have images in our possession that are either tiny or ultra-low quality. It’s just a fact of life and makes what would be the “perfect photo” unusable. But AI is changing that.

    There are plenty of AI image enhancers on the market, but none are directly connected to your WordPress media library, like Divi AI. Plus, as we’ve seen, Divi AI has plenty of other AI tricks up its sleeve, making it a one-stop shop for creative web design.

    To upscale any image with Divi AI, open up any Divi module that supports an image or background image. Load your image into the image field, select the “AI” icon, and select “Upscale.”

    Divi AI Upscale Image - Steps 1-3

    And just like that, our example 150 by 150px image was upscaled into a 576 by 576px image that is much better suited to be used on our page.

    Divi AI Upscale Image - Steps 4

    Upscaling with Divi AI can make images 2 times or 4 times bigger than the original. This makes all those client photos a lot easier to work with. Best of all, you don’t even need a separate AI service for this. Divi AI, with one low cost, does this for you (and more) from directly in the page editor so you can stay on task, building websites.

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    Divi AI is one of the most generous AI services on the market. Not only is its AI output on par with the top services (for text and images), but your whole team can make use of its outstanding benefits.

    Most leading all-in-one AI platforms charge per user, making it hard to use across a team. Either a company needs to invest heavily in the software or leave it up to individuals. But people using their own AI tools could bring about inconsistent results and create an unequal work product from one team member to the next. Divi AI allows agencies and freelancers to give all their contractors and employees access to the best technology.

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  • How to Sell Products Online: A Beginners Guide for 2023

    The internet has revolutionized businesses, opening up endless opportunities for entrepreneurs to sell their products online. Whether you have physical goods, digital downloads, or productized services to offer, the online marketplace provides a vast customer base and the potential for significant revenue. This comprehensive guide is here to help you understand how to sell products online—even as a total beginner.

    Before we go into all of that, let’s cover the benefits of selling online versus in physical places.

    The Benefits of Selling Online

    Selling products and services online offers entrepreneurs and small businesses immense growth opportunities.

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    Example of an Online Store – Divi Layout Pack – Sunglass Shop

    Moreover, here are the key advantages of the eCommerce route compared to traditional brick-and-mortar retail:

    • Reach People Beyond Your Location: Break free from geographical limitations and tap into a global consumer base. Expand your market and cater to diverse audiences, increasing your potential customer base.
    • Lower Your Overhead and Costs: Reduce overhead costs compared to physical stores. Save on rent, utilities, inventory storage, and staffing expenses. Operate with a small team or as a sole proprietor to further cut costs.
    • Keep Your Store Open While You Sleep: Your eCommerce store operates 24/7, allowing customers to browse and purchase at their convenience. Automated systems ensure efficiency and seamless transactions.
    • Enjoy Unparalleled Lifestyle Flexibility: Work and manage your business from anywhere with an internet connection. Fulfillment centers handle inventory storage and shipping, enabling a location-independent lifestyle.
    Illustration of Selling Products Online - Payment

    Image by Julia Tim / shutterstock.com

    How to Sell Products Online: 6 Key Steps

    Next, let’s explore the critical steps in launching your eCommerce business to ensure a successful online store:

    Follow this strategic process to set up an effective and profitable online store:

    Step 1: Find the Right Product to Sell

    Choosing a solid product is critical right out of the gate because you need something with healthy demand and potential for profit. Conduct thorough market research to identify gaps, opportunities, and target markets. Consider the market size, growth forecasts, consumer demographics, trends, and competition levels. Evaluate product ideas based on production costs, pricing potential, uniqueness, shelf life, shipping considerations, and required upfront investment. Aim to select a product that has existing demand, allows you to differentiate yourself, and offers decent profit margins.

    Online Product Research Illustration

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    You can leverage several free tools when conducting product research and evaluating customer demand. Here are some popular options:

    1. Google Trends: Explore search trends and compare keyword popularity over time to gauge growing customer interest
    2. Google Keyword Planner: Gather data on KW search volumes, competition, and related keywords to identify potential opportunities
    3. Amazon Best Sellers: Discover top-selling products in various categories to understand market demand on one of the biggest marketplaces in the world
    4. eBay Trending Items: Identify trending products and categories based on recent buyer activity from an online retail giant
    5. Online Forums and Communities: Engage with relevant forums, Reddit, Quora, and specialized communities to interact with potential customers and understand their needs

    Rather than just chasing general demand, focus on products that solve a specific customer problem or need. Fulfilling an unmet need better than competitors gives your business a meaningful edge.

    If creating a physical product seems initially complex, you can explore alternatives like dropshipping, print-on-demand, digital products, or affiliate marketing. These options have lower barriers to entry and can be ideal for beginners.

    Step 2: Choose the Right Online Sales Channel

    Once you have a product, selecting the right online sales channel is crucial to reach your target audience effectively. Here are three main avenues to consider:

    1. Build Your Own Online eCommerce Store

    Firstly, creating your custom website for an eCommerce online store gives you the most control and flexibility over the shopping experience. WordPress or website-building platforms like Wix or Shopify offer easy do-it-yourself options.

    Owned eCommerce Store Illustration

    Image by Graphic farm / shutterstock.com

    Pros of Building Your Own Online Store:

    • Build your brand: With your own online store, you have the freedom to create a unique brand identity, customize the user experience, and tailor every aspect of your store to match your vision.
    • Customize experiences: You can optimize your website for maximum conversions by implementing specific design elements, personalized product recommendations, and seamless checkout processes.
    • Own customer data: Having your online store allows you to gather valuable customer data, such as purchase history, preferences, and contact information, which can be used to build long-term relationships and personalize marketing efforts.

    Cons of Building Your Own Online Store:

    • Higher upfront effort: Setting up and managing your online store requires more initial effort, including website design, technical setup, and ongoing maintenance.
    • All tech/marketing tasks fall on you: As the owner of your online store, you’ll be responsible for managing technical aspects like hosting, security, and updates. Additionally, your responsibility is to drive traffic, implement SEO strategies, and run promotions.

    2. Use Established eCommerce Marketplaces

    Secondly, utilizing established eCommerce marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, or Etsy provides instant access to a large consumer base and pre-existing technology to do it.

    Pros of Using eCommerce Marketplaces:

    • Instant access to millions of buyers: You tap into their massive user bases by selling on established marketplaces, increasing your product’s visibility and potential customer reach.
    • Built-in tools and infrastructure: Marketplaces often offer robust tools for managing inventory, handling payments, and streamlining shipping processes, saving time and effort.

    Cons of Using eCommerce Marketplaces:

    • Limited brand control: While marketplaces provide exposure, you have limited branding and customer experience control. Your store’s appearance and messaging will conform to the marketplace’s guidelines and layout.
    • Marketplace fees per sale: When selling on established platforms, you’ll typically incur fees per sale or a percentage of each transaction, impacting your profitability.

    3. Use Social Commerce Platforms

    Lastly, social commerce allows you to sell directly on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram Shops.

    Pros of using social commerce:

    • Tap into captive, loyal audiences: Social media platforms have millions of active users, presenting an opportunity to reach and engage with a large and captive audience.
    • Native mobile experiences: Social commerce provides a seamless shopping experience for users on their preferred devices since social media platforms are primarily accessed through mobile devices.
    • Built-in advertising tools: Social commerce lets you tap into channel-based advertising optimized for the platform’s users. Advertising doesn’t get simpler.

    Cons of using social commerce:

    • Limited product showcasing and branding capability: Selling through social commerce limits your ability to showcase an extensive product catalog or customize the shopping experience to the same extent as with your online store.
    • Limited data collection: The social media giant owns everything, meaning all the convenience is non-tangible if you decide to leave it.

    Consider a Hybrid Model

    A hybrid model that combines elements of an owned online store, marketplace presence, and social commerce can maximize your reach and sales potential.

    You can leverage the advantages of each approach while hedging against each of their respective limitations. Many brands have their own eCommerce stores where they sell products online, tap into social commerce experiences, and sell their wares on known marketplaces.

    We’d recommend that you choose one and master it. The advantage of creating your own eCommerce store is that integrations abound that can connect your store with both social platforms and 3rd party marketplaces. These integrations easily push your products and store data to these other channels—cutting down on individual platform management.

    This lets your eCommerce store be the central hub through which you run your entire business.

    Step 3: Set Up an Online Store

    There have never been so many options to start selling products online. We’ll give you the general steps to take for building a store with WooCommerce or Shopify and becoming a seller on Amazon.

    Sell Products with WooCommerce + WordPress

    WooCommerce is an infinitely extendable platform that allows you to build a customized online store.

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    Here’s a high-level overview of the steps involved:

    1. Get a Domain: Choose a domain name that reflects your brand and is easy for customers to remember. Here’s how to purchase a domain.
    2. Get Hosting: Select a reliable web hosting provider to support your online store’s needs. We recommend that beginners use Siteground to make domains and hosting easy. (See our Siteground review)
    3. Build the Website: Utilize WordPress’s eCommerce plugins like WooCommerce to add product listings, set up secure payment gateways, and configure shipping options.
    4. Design Freely with Divi: Customize the design and layout of your whole site to match your vision—even on cart, product, and other theme-designed pages.
    5. Extend with Plugins: Extend the functionality of WordPress and WooCommerce with the best plugins for WordPress.

    For more detailed help, visit our guide on building an online store with WordPress.

    Sell Products with Shopify

    Shopify is an all-in-one platform designed explicitly for eCommerce. Although we prefer WooCommerce, Shopify is a reliable platform for online store owners.

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    Here’s a high-level overview of the steps involved:

    1. Create an Account: Sign up for a Shopify account and choose a plan that suits your business needs.
    2. Get a Domain: Register a domain name for your online store or connect an existing domain. We recommend Namecheap for domains that won’t be used with WordPress.
    3. Configure Store Settings: Set up your store preferences, including currency, shipping options, taxes, and payment gateways.
    4. Add Products: Upload product images, write compelling descriptions, and set prices for your products.
    5. Design the Store: Customize the appearance of your online store using Shopify’s themes and templates. Ensure a visually appealing and user-friendly layout.
    6. Extend with Apps: Extend the functionality of base-Shopify with apps from the official marketplace.

    Using an eCommerce Marketplace (like Amazon)

    Another option is to leverage existing eCommerce marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Poshmark.

    Here’s a high-level overview of the steps to take for selling on Amazon:

    1. Create an Account: Sign up for a seller account on the marketplace of your choice, such as Amazon.
    2. Add Products: Provide detailed information about your products, including titles, descriptions, images, and prices.
    3. Ship via FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon): Consider utilizing Amazon’s FBA service, where Amazon stores, packs, and ships your products to customers. This can simplify the fulfillment process.
    4. Monitor Pricing: Regularly review and adjust your product prices to remain competitive within the marketplace.

    Using an eCommerce marketplace allows you to tap into an existing customer base and benefit from built-in infrastructure. However, remember that you’ll have less control over the branding and customer experience compared to having your own online store.

    Step 4: Market Your Online Store

    Once your online store is set up, you need to market it to attract customers. Once your store is built, your day-to-day shifts to marketing tasks.

    Key strategies to employ:

    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Optimize your website’s content and structure to improve its visibility in search engine results. Target relevant keywords and create informative, keyword-rich product descriptions and blog posts to attract organic traffic.
    • Social Media Marketing: Leverage social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to promote your products and engage with your target audience. Create compelling posts, share visually appealing images, and utilize social media advertising to expand your reach.
    • Email Marketing: Build an email subscriber list by offering incentives like discounts or exclusive content. Regularly send newsletters, promotions, and personalized recommendations to nurture customer relationships and drive repeat purchases.
    • Influencer Marketing: Collaborate with relevant bloggers, YouTubers, or social media influencers in your niche to reach their followers and leverage their influence. Influencer endorsements and product reviews can significantly boost your brand’s visibility and credibility.
    • Paid Advertising: Utilize platforms like Google Ads and Facebook Ads to run targeted ad campaigns. These platforms allow you to reach specific demographics, interests, and behaviors, ensuring your products are shown to potential buyers.
    Online Product Marketing Illustration

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    As best as you can, implement a combination of these marketing strategies, focusing on the ones that align best with your target audience and resources.

    Regularly monitor and analyze the performance of your marketing efforts, making adjustments based on the data and feedback you receive. An iterative approach will help refine strategies and maximize the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns.

    For WordPress users, check out these best Marketing plugins to help boost your online store.

    Step 5: Offer Outstanding Customer Service

    Provide your customers with 5-star experiences through every touchpoint. Exceptional customer service keeps buyers happy and encourages repeat business and referrals.

    Customer Support Illustration

    Image by Irina Strelnikova / shutterstock.com

    Critical elements for customer service:

    • Respond quickly to customer questions and concerns through chat, email, or social media. Address pre-sales questions to help potential customers make informed decisions and provide post-purchase support to ensure a smooth experience.
    • If customers encounter any purchase issues, simplify the return and refund process. Clear return policies and hassle-free procedures will instill confidence and encourage repeat business.
    • Provide regular order status updates and shipping notifications through email and readily available on your website.
    • Automated assistance via live chat services or chat plugins is one of the best ways to use AI for 24/7 self-service.
    • Encourage customers to leave ratings, reviews, and testimonials about their experience with your products and services. Display these social proof elements on your website to build trust and confidence among potential buyers.
    • Delightful surprises like handwritten notes create a personal touch.

    The extra effort pays dividends in lasting loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing. Top-tier customer service can differentiate you from competitors and create a loyal customer base that supports your business in the long run.

    Step 6: Continuously Optimize Your Approach

    Selling online requires an agile, iterative mindset. Continuously test and refine your strategies based on data insights and customer feedback.

    • Review analytics regularly and double down on what works.
    • Adapt quickly to shifts in market demand or industry trends.
    • Seek customer input to guide improvements via surveys and regular customer interaction.
    • A/B test promotions, design, and copywriting to get the most potent mix possible.
    • Automating order fulfillment, inventory management, and customer support can save time and increase efficiency.
    • Explore emerging technologies to enhance experiences.

    More Tips to Boost Online Sales

    Now, implementing some of these tips can help drive higher conversion rates and sales growth for your online products. Give them a try and see what works for you.

    Optimize for Mobile Browsing Experiences

    To begin with, build your online store with a mobile-first mindset. By optimizing layouts and experiences for smartphones, you can cater to the over 50% of eCommerce traffic that comes from mobile users.

    An example of a mobile app.

    Image by monkographic / shutterstock.com

    Designing for a desktop view is perfectly fine, but do not neglect your mobile experience. Google and your customers will likely opt for other brands that do.

    Use High-Quality Images

    Next, showcase products through visually appealing and zoomable images shot from multiple angles.

    Multiple Product Images with Click to Zoom

    Crisp, detailed photos establish trust and help customers make informed purchase decisions.

    Images can dramatically slow down the loading speed of your website, so you need to compress images without compromising quality. This will enhance user experience and conversions.

    Use AI image enhancers for your product images—even if you aren’t a graphic designer or photographer.

    VanceAI Photo Enhancer Example Result

    Photo Credit: “Cars in Cuba, Cuba” by Nouhailler and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

    AI can improve lighting, remove busy backgrounds, adjust colors, and make small, fuzzy images large and clear.

    Write Strong Product Descriptions and Landing Pages

    Moreover, compelling descriptions highlight your products’ features, benefits, and value propositions. Use persuasive language and capture customers’ attention.

    Writesonic AI Writer Template Library

    AI writers can assist with generating compelling descriptions with just a little direction. Popular options include Jasper and Writesonic. These are especially helpful for high-volume stores that are seeing new products come in and need a good way to help manage writing product descriptions for everything that comes in.

    Highlight Trust and Social Proof

    Collect and prominently display customer reviews, testimonials, star ratings, and awards to establish credibility. The more obvious that real, live humans left reviews, the more trust potential customers will place in your store.

    Store Reviews

    Site Reviews Plugin By Paul Ryley (see review plugins)

    User-generated content builds trust because viewers know that these are the opinions of 3rd party consumers who trusted you and were delighted by your product.

    Make Checkout Frictionless

    Remove unnecessary steps from the checkout process to reduce abandoned carts. This can be done by allowing guest checkouts. Or you can keep payment forms simple by using something like Barn2’s Fast Cart to make checkout painless.

    This help because any friction added to the checkout process will show up in your conversion rates—customers have more time to think and to change their mind.

    Offer Referral Programs

    Next, you can encourage existing customers to refer friends to earn rewards and discounts on your store.

    NordVPN Refer a Friend Example

    Offer discounts or account credits for successful referrals. This will get people in the sharing mood with your product as the center of attention. You can use an affiliate plugin on your site to make this process easier.

    Run Retargeting Ads

    Retargeting previous visitors with remarketing efforts (with Google Ads, Facebook, and Instagram ads) is an excellent way to recoup previously interested visitors.

    SweetCode Remarketing for WooCommerce

    Remarketing for WooCommerce by SweetCode

    Using a remarketing plugin that directly connects your WooCommerce store with ad platforms will help you easily create dynamic retargeting ads that match the products that visitors previously looked at.

    Send Cart Abandonment Emails

    Finally, recover lost sales by sending personalized emails reminding customers about items they added to carts but didn’t purchase.

    Abandoned Cart Email Example

    Most of the best email marketing services will offer an eCommerce integration that can help you achieve this.

    Conclusion

    Selling products online opens up incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs.

    You can build a successful online business from scratch by following the steps outlined in this guide. Conduct thorough research, choose the proper sales channels, create a user-friendly store, implement effective marketing, provide excellent customer service, and constantly adapt based on feedback. With some grit and a customer-focused approach, you can thrive in the digital marketplace and achieve your selling goals.

    We’re here to support you as you build an online business. We’ve created the best guides for building with WordPress, including:

    Let us know your progress as you sell products online and any questions you have about the process.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Before we wrap up, let’s answer some of your most common questions regarding how to sell products online. Did we miss one? Leave a question below, and we will respond!

    How do I sell my own items online?

    To sell your items online, you can create an account on popular e-commerce websites like eBay, Amazon, or Etsy or set up your online store using platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce. Take clear photos of your items, write detailed descriptions, and set a competitive price. Promote your products through social media and other digital marketing channels to reach a wider audience.

    What are the best products to sell online?

    The best products to sell online have high demand, low competition, and a good profit margin. Popular products include electronics, beauty and personal care items, clothing and accessories, and home goods. Niche products, such as eco-friendly and handmade items, can also be successful. Ultimately, the success of a product depends on market research and identifying the needs and wants of your target audience

    Why should I use WordPress to sell online?

    WordPress is a popular platform that can help you create an online store quickly and easily. With its user-friendly interface, customizable designs, and robust e-commerce plugins like WooCommerce, you can set up a secure and efficient online shop with product listings, checkout pages, and more features. Plus, WordPress is widely supported, offering a large community of users and developers who can provide support and guidance as needed.

    Can I start selling online for free?

    Yes, several platforms allow you to start selling online for free, such as Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay. You can also create your website using free e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce or Shopify Lite. However, remember that some platforms may charge transaction or listing fees, or you may need to pay for things like domain and hosting, and you may need to invest in marketing and advertising to reach your target audience.

    Should I sell products on my own website or a third-party website?

    Selling on your website gives you more control, makes you look professional, and offers branding opportunities but requires more time and money to set up and maintain. Selling on a third-party website like Amazon or Etsy can provide more exposure and convenience but may come with fees and less control over the customer experience. Consider your priorities and weigh the pros and cons before deciding.

    How can I make my online shop successful?

    To make your online shop successful, focus on providing high-quality products, excellent customer service, easy navigation, and secure payment options. Utilize social media and digital marketing strategies to drive traffic to your site and engage with potential customers. Continuously gather feedback and data to improve your offerings and stay competitive in the market.

    Is selling online profitable?

    Yes, selling online can be profitable. E-commerce sales have been steadily increasing over the years, and with the COVID-19 pandemic encouraging more consumers to shop online, the potential for profitability has only grown. However, success in online sales requires careful planning, marketing, and management to effectively reach and engage customers and stand out in a competitive marketplace.

    Do I need to manufacture things I want to sell online?

    No, you do not need to manufacture things you want to sell online. You can source products from wholesalers, drop shippers, or other suppliers and sell them through various online marketplaces or your own e-commerce website. You can also offer digital products or services that do not require physical manufacturing.

    Where can I source products for my online store?

    You can source products for your online store from various sources, such as wholesalers, manufacturers, drop shippers, and distributors. You can also consider sourcing products from online marketplaces like Alibaba, Amazon, and eBay or using print-on-demand services for customized products. Additionally, attending trade shows and networking with other businesses can help you find potential suppliers.

    Where should I host my online shop?

    You should host your online shop on a reliable e-commerce platform that suits your business needs and budget, apart from reliable performance, secure transactions, and scalable resources to accommodate growth. Popular options SiteGround, Hostinger, Cloudways, and Pressable. You can read our detailed comparison of various hosts here.

    What’s the best way to sell digital products?

    The best way to sell digital products is to create a user-friendly website using a tool like WordPress + Divi, offer various payment options, provide detailed product information, and use marketing techniques such as social media and email campaigns to reach a broad audience. Providing excellent customer support and discounts or promotions can also help boost sales.

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  • How to Start an Online Store for Your Business (2023 Guide)

    Starting an online store is a great way to reach a wider audience and sell your products or services to people worldwide. WordPress and WooCommerce are the most popular platforms for creating and managing online stores.

    This article will walk you through the steps of starting an online store with WordPress and WooCommerce.

    We will cover everything from choosing a niche and target audience to setting up and marketing your store.

    1. Have a Comprehensive Plan for Your Online Business

    Before you delve into the technicalities of building your site, starting with a solid business plan is crucial. This roadmap will guide your decisions as you establish your online store.

    Let’s break down the critical components of your plan:

    Identify your Niche

    If you’re considering how to start an online store, you likely have a product in mind. If not, it’s time to figure that out before you proceed.

    Ask yourself: What will you sell, and to whom will you sell it?

    Choosing a niche that aligns with your passions can make your journey more enjoyable and sustainable. Your enthusiasm for your products will resonate with your customers, creating a unique and engaging shopping experience.

    Niche Down Your Online Store

    Image by Dragon Claws / shutterstock.com

    Next, understand your target audience and their personas. Identify their needs, preferences, and buying habits. The more you know about your audience, the better you can tailor your products and marketing strategies to them.

    Remember, choosing a profitable, searchable niche that aligns with your passion is imperative for success. This ensures a return on your investment and that there’s an active audience looking for your products or services.

    Select Your Products

    Once you’ve identified your niche, it’s time to decide on the specific product(s) you’ll sell. Clarity about your offerings, whether physical goods, digital products, or services, is key.

    Start with a limited catalog to test demand. You can always expand your product range later.

    Consider factors like demand, competition, and profitability when selecting your products. If you’re entering a popular market, consider how to differentiate your offerings.

    If you’re selling physical products, plan your inventory management strategy. Will you need custom manufacturing, drop shipping, or wholesale purchasing?

    Keyword Research

    Keyword research helps you understand what potential customers are searching for online, guiding your content creation and SEO strategy. SEO Tools like Google’s Keyword Planner and SEMrush can assist with this research.

    Semrush Keyword Magic Tool

    By conducting keyword research, you’ll uncover high-traffic search terms consumers use to find products like yours. Use these insights to optimize your site with SEO content based on the keywords your audience is searching for. You can even use AI SEO tools like Surfer SEO or Jasper to generate and optimize your content for keywords.

    Doing so will help your online store rank higher in search engine results, attracting more visitors.

    2. Register Your Domain

    Before you can create a website, you need to buy a domain. Your domain name is your online store’s address on the web. It should be easy to remember and reflect your brand.

    Purchase a Domain Name Illustration

    Image by Eny Setiyowati / shutterstock.com

    You’ll need to buy your domain from a reputable domain registrar. You want reasonable prices and easy-to-manage domain options. You can’t go wrong with Namecheap or Godaddy. Some hosting providers, like Siteground, will also allow you to pick a domain directly from their platform.

    Follow along in our dedicated, step-by-step guide for registering a new domain for a website.

    3. Choose an eCommerce Platform

    When it comes to eCommerce platforms, two options often dominate the conversation: WordPress with WooCommerce and Shopify. Website builder platforms like Shopify offer an all-in-one solution that can be a great option for many online stores. However, with WordPress powering over 40% of all online stores, it’s worth exploring why this platform, combined with WooCommerce, is a top choice for many.

    WordPress + WooCommerce: A Winning Combination

    WordPress, the best content management system (CMS) for building websites, offers one of the most flexible options for building an online store. While the platform is free, associated costs include hosting, domain registration, plugins, and themes. However, these costs are often considered a worthy investment, given WordPress’s freedom and ease of use.

    WooCommerce Logo Mark

    Even for beginners, WordPress is a straightforward platform to learn. It’s intuitive, and a wealth of tutorials and documentation are available from various sources to help you navigate any learning curve. Plus, with its comprehensive dashboards and a handy mobile app, you can stay informed about your store’s performance anytime, anywhere.

    Customizability with WooCommerce

    WooCommerce is the go-to eCommerce solution for WordPress, and it is one of many great eCommerce plugins you can use to enhance your online store. One of the standout features of WooCommerce is its customizability. Whether you’re setting up a small boutique store or a sprawling online marketplace, there are plenty of WooCommerce themes designed to help you create a unique and engaging shopping experience for your customers. You can easily tweak the layout, colors, fonts, and other design elements to match your brand’s aesthetic. There are also some great WooCommerce plugins and add-ons to add more features and functionality to your online store. For those with more technical expertise, WordPress also allows custom code snippets and webhooks for further customization.

    Scalability for Growth

    As your online store grows, the WordPress and WooCommerce combination can handle increased traffic and content. It’s a scalable solution that grows with your business, ensuring your website can handle the demands of a growing customer base.

    With WordPress and WooCommerce, you’re not just building an online store but a platform designed for growth and success.

    Comparing eCommerce Platforms

    Choosing the right eCommerce platform for your needs is crucial. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compared WooCommerce with other top website builders and CMS solutions for eCommerce:

    4. Choose the Right Hosting Provider

    Choosing a reliable hosting provider is crucial for your online store’s performance and security. SiteGround is one of the most recommended options with optimized WordPress infrastructure.

    We’ll reference SiteGround in many of the steps below, as it is one of the most trusted providers out there for WordPress. It includes free CDN, free SSL, and email account management.

    Siteground Logo Mark - White on Dark BG

    If you want to research more, you can review the fastest WordPress hosting companies or read our take on the best hosting companies.

    5. Create Your Website

    Once you’ve chosen your platform and hosting provider, it’s time to create your website, which will be the start of your online store. This involves:

    • Installing and setting up WordPress + WooCommerce
    • Configuring your general settings
    • Choosing and setting up a theme

    Install WordPress

    Here, we’ll show you how to install WordPress using SiteGround’s Site Tools dashboard. If you’d like to learn other ways to install WordPress, read our definitive guide on installing WordPress.

    After signing up for a SiteGround account, you can easily install WordPress in just a few clicks. Start by clicking the “Set Up Site” button at your screen’s top center.

    install WordPress

    Next, choose whether to set up your site on a new, existing, or temporary domain. Select “Temporary Domain,” then click “Continue.” This will let you create a site before you purchase your domain.

    choose temporary domain

    SiteGround will assign a temporary domain to your WordPress installation. To proceed, click “Continue“.

    temporary domain

    Next, click “Start New Website.”

    start new website

    Choose “WooCommerce” to have WordPress automatically installed with all the eCommerce hardware.

    Choose-WooCommerce

    The next step allows you to create your admin login credentials. This is how you’ll log in to your WordPress dashboard when working on your site. Be sure to save your login information for reference. Click “Continue” to proceed.

    WordPress for beginners

    Finally, click the “Finish” button to install WordPress + WooCommerce.

    finish setup

    You have two choices in accessing the WordPress dashboard. Through SiteGround, you can click “Log in Admin.”

    Another way to log in to WordPress is through the CMS by navigating to www.yoursite.com/wp-admin in your browser. Be sure to replace www.yoursite.com with your unique domain or the temporary domain that SiteGround provided you.

    Configure WordPress Settings

    The WordPress settings section allows you to configure the major settings controlling your WordPress installation. They are found by clicking “Settings” in the admin sidebar.

    WordPress settings

    These settings are too granular to cover in detail here, but if you have lingering questions, you can consult these helpful mini-guides for WordPress settings:

    Choose Your WordPress Theme

    Choosing the right theme for the start of your online store can significantly impact its appearance and functionality. Divi is particularly well-suited for eCommerce websites, thanks to its integration with WooCommerce. And it’s theme builder is the easiest way to edit high-impact pages such as product and checkout pages visually.

    Here’s why Divi is the perfect theme for any online store:

    Setting up Divi

    Installing Divi is a straightforward process. First, Divi needs to be downloaded from the Elegant Themes membership dashboard after purchasing a subscription. Log into your Elegant Themes account and navigate to the “Themes & Plugins“section to get the Divi theme file.

    How to Install Divi - Steps 1

    In the WordPress dashboard of your site, go to Appearance > Themes. Click on the “Upload Theme” button and select the Divi.zip file that was downloaded from your Elegant Themes Membership dashboard. Click “Install.”

    How to Install Divi - Steps 2-5

    After WordPress uploads the Divi theme, click “Activate” to use it on your website. This will replace your existing theme with Divi.

    How to Install Divi - Steps 6

    The final step is entering your Elegant Themes API Key. This allows your Divi theme to automatically update whenever Elegant Themes releases a new version, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date Divi theme. Go to your Elegant Themes Membership and the “Account” page. Click on “API Keys,” remember your “Username,” then scroll to the bottom of the page.

    How to Install Divi - Steps 7-10

    Generate a new “API Key,” give it a label/name, and click to copy the key code.

    How to Install Divi - Steps 11-13

    To add the API Key, go to Divi > Theme Options > Updates. Enter your Elegant Themes API Key and Username into the field and click “Save Changes.”

    How to Install Divi - Steps 14-18

    You can learn more about installing a WordPress theme if you choose a different theme to start your online store.

    6. Build Your Online Store

    With your website set up, it’s time to build your online store. This involves setting up WooCommerce, adding products, and setting up preferred payment gateways.

    You’re now into the exciting part of how to build your online store!

    Setup WooCommerce

    After configuring WordPress settings and choosing a theme, you can walk through the initial setup wizard to configure key settings for your store in WooCommerce. Remember that we had our host install WooCommerce alongside WordPress, so there is no need to install the WooCommerce plugin. If your host didn’t provide that courtesy, you can view our guide to installing + configuring WooCommerce.

    The setup wizard configures your store with basic configurations and additional WooCommerce-specific plugins based on your needs. To get started, under WooCommerce, click “Home.”

    Woo Onboarding Flow - Steps 1-2

    The WooCommerce Onboarding Wizard begins with basic store information (address and email address).

    Woo Onboarding Flow - Steps 3-4

    Then select the industries that your store best fits into.

    Woo Onboarding Flow - Steps 5-6

    Choose the functionality you want with your store regarding the type of products you wish to sell. Depending on your selection, additional WooCommerce plugins will be installed to give you the necessary functionality.

    Note that WooCommerce offers plugins that have a monthly fee associated with them. You can use these solutions if you want—they are reliable! But you also have more options if you do a bit more digging. We’ve gathered the best membership, bookings, and other free WooCommerce plugins you can use.

    Woo Onboarding Flow - Steps 7-9

    Then tell WooCommerce a bit more about yourself and your store.

    Woo Onboarding Flow - Steps 10-11

    The WooCommerce ecosystem has plenty of free plugins as well. The last step will be to select which WooCommerce plugins you want to be installed (each handles a specific and essential task). If you wonder if they are worth it, see our Jetpack and MailPoet reviews.

    Woo Onboarding Flow - Steps 12-13

    WooCommerce Settings

    The nitty gritty settings of any platform can be a lot of work when starting an online store. WooCommerce has settings pages to configure and customize your online store for every single detail:

    • General Settings control currency, product types, checkout, and catalog
    • Product Settings manage options like units, visibility, and inventory
    • Shipping Settings configure delivery methods, costs, and other preferences
    • Payment Settings set up payment gateways for customer checkout
    • Account Settings configure registration, privacy, and data
    • Email Settings customize transactional emails from your store
    • Advanced Settings fine-tune advanced functions like hooks

    These settings are discussed in detail with our guide on configuring WooCommerce settings.

    Add Products to Your Online Store

    Adding products to your WooCommerce store involves creating a new product in your WordPress dashboard and filling in the product details, including the title, description, price, and product image.

    Site owners can add products in bulk to WooCommerce via CSV if they have that information in a spreadsheet. Otherwise, products can be easily added through the dashboard.

    Go to WooCommerce > Products > “Add New” in your WordPress dashboard.
    Add Products - Steps 1

    Enter the product name for your product that will be displayed to shoppers.
    Add Products - Steps 2

    Add a product description and upload your product image.
    Add Products - Steps 3-4

    Now you can choose what product type, price, manage inventory, set shipping options, and more from the individual product page.
    Add Products - Steps 5-6

    You can publish the product draft once you are happy with your product. Add as many products as you have.

    Learn more about WooCommerce inventory management to handle product stock, and visit our guide on setting up shipping in WooCommerce.

    7. Design Your Online Store

    Designing and starting your eCommerce online store is a lot of work—but it’s work that makes all the difference. Most WordPress themes lock you into a set design, but we’ll show you how to build a web store using Divi that gives you complete design freedom.

    A page builder like Divi allows you to design your website visually without coding. It will enable you to customize every part of your store using a drag-and-drop interface and a variety of modules. This includes your product pages, cart, and checkout pages.

    You can learn all about Divi’s WooCommerce modules which are the building blocks of a successful store.

    Add Products to a Page with Divi

    Divi allows you to import pre-made layouts, saving you time designing your online store.

    Open up and edit your Home Page with Divi. Choose “Browse Layouts” to see what layouts are out there that can save you time that you like.

    Product to Page with Divi - Steps 1

    Search through the hundreds of layout packs with every Elegant Themes membership. For ease, look for layout packs with a “Shop Page.” Then, import the layout into the page by clicking “Use this Layout.”

    Product to Page with Divi - Steps 2-4

    The template’s Woo Products module imported and displayed our product information on the page. This module is editable, allowing you to change the number of products displayed, the number of columns, ordering, and what elements are displayed (in addition to the design settings).

    Product to Page with Divi - Steps 5

    If we wanted to add a single product to a page from scratch, we could add a new row and place it in the “Woo Products” module from the list of WooCommerce Modules.

    Product to Page with Divi - Steps 6-7

    Design Cart Pages

    Standard pages that your store uses are included with WooCommerce. They are:

    1. Shop page (like the blog page but for products)
    2. Cart page (which shows items that customers put into their shopping carts)
    3. Checkout page (which displays what customers see as they checkout)
    4. My Account page (which helps users manage their user accounts with your store)

    Woo Shop Pages in Theme Builder - Steps 1-2

    Divi lets you edit each of these pages through the Theme Builder.

    For more details on creating these pages, visit our cart page layout tutorial, checkout page layout tutorial, and building WooCommerce pages with Divi tutorial.

    8. Add Plugins for More Features

    One of the great things about using WordPress and WooCommerce is the ability to extend functionality with plugins. Thousands of free and premium plugins add helpful features to an online store. Here we point you in the direction of WooCommerce plugin categories that you should be aware of.

    SEO Plugins

    SEO is crucial for driving traffic to your online store. Plugins like Yoast SEO and Rank Math allow you to optimize pages and content for search engines. They add schema markup, XML sitemaps, and other SEO best practices.

    We have an entire guide on WooCommerce SEO that’ll require using one of the great WooCommerce SEO plugins. You can check out these AI-based SEO tools if you are adventurous and into Generative AI.

    Security Plugins

    Security is vital for any online business. Plugins like Wordfence Security, iThemes Security, and Sucuri add protection and threat monitoring layers. If you are collecting user data, receiving a lot of traffic, and authorizing plenty of transactions—security is paramount for your store to run effectively.

    wordfence vs sucuri

    Check out our recommendations on the best WordPress security plugins and why they are essential.

    Product Filtering and Search Plugins

    Plugins that enhance product filtering, search, and navigation result in better customer experiences.

    The top options are SearchWP and the others referenced on our list of best search plugins.

    SearchWP settings

    Barn2 and Yith make some of our favorite WooCommerce plugins. There are also dozens of solid WooCommerce options in the Divi Marketplace if you want a solution that is guaranteed to work with Divi.

    9. Launch Your New Online Store

    Once your online store is built, it’s time to get the word out and attract customers. Some key marketing channels to leverage include:

    Email Marketing: Email is one of the most effective ways to market to customers. Build your list by offering an incentive to subscribe. Send regular newsletter emails showcasing new products. Use email segmentation to target different groups. Choose one of the best email marketing services like Mailchimp or one of its alternatives.

    Store SEO: Search engine optimization helps customers find your products through search. Carry out on-page optimization across your site. Choose an SEO plugin like Yoast or RankMath to optimize your content. Use advanced SEO techniques to improve rankings.

    Social Media: Promote your store through social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Share products, run giveaways, and advertise through paid social campaigns. Many ways of doing social commerce can help increase exposure and sales.

    Affiliate Marketing: Open an affiliate program where other creators can reference, review, and promote your products. This is quickly done with affiliate management plugins. Also, you can consider becoming an Amazon affiliate if your online store is focused on selling others’ products with Amazon. This earns you commissions on resulting sales.

    PPC Ads: Paid search ads put your products in front of people as they search on Google and other search engines. Use AI tools to optimize your ads and copywriting to see even more outstanding results.

    Site Speed and Optimization: Fast site speed is vital for conversions. Use caching plugins and follow a Divi optimization guide to speed up your store.

    Be sure to track metrics with eCommerce analytics to optimize efforts and take an omnichannel approach.

    Conclusion

    Starting an online store is an ambitious goal that can be intimidating at first. But by following a step-by-step guide, anyone can create a thriving online store. All that’s left is driving traffic and running your business.

    Don’t let technology or self-doubt hold you back. You have what it takes to turn your retail goals into a thriving online store that realizes your entrepreneurial vision.

    If you need more help with, we create some of the best content about WordPress. You might even check out our favorite tools for productivity that may help you greatly. Let us know how your online store plans are shaping up!

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Before we wrap up, let’s answer some of your most common questions regarding how to create an online store. Did we miss one? Leave a question below, and we will respond!

    How do I make an online store?

    To make an online store, you must choose an e-commerce platform like WordPress/WooCommerce, create a domain name and website, design your storefront, add products, set up payment and shipping options, and launch your website. You can also market your store through social media and search engines to attract customers.

    Can I start an online store for free?

    Yes, while it is possible to start an online store for free using platforms like Shopify and, WooCommerce, remember that these platforms may have limitations on features and functionality, or you may still need to pay for services like hosting and domain.

    How much does it cost to start an online store?

    The cost to start an online store can vary depending on the platform used, website design, domain name, hosting, payment processing, and marketing. Some platforms, like  WooCommerce, are free but require hosting and additional expenses. A basic online store can cost around $500-$1,000 but can increase with additional features and customization.

    Why should I use WordPress to build my online store?

    Using WordPress to build your online store offers a range of benefits, including easy customization, a vast selection of plugins, and flexibility to scale as your business grows. With WordPress, you can completely control your store’s design and functionality and integrate with popular payment gateways and shipping options. Plus, its user-friendly interface makes managing your store a breeze.

    Which is better, Shopify or WordPress?

    WordPress offers greater flexibility and customization options than Shopify. With WordPress, users can access a wide range of plugins and themes, enabling them to customize their online store fully. Using WooCommerce with WordPress offers more affordable pricing plans, unlimited product listings, and no transaction fees. Additionally, WordPress is an established platform with a large community, providing a wealth of resources and support.

    Can I create an online store without physical products?

    Yes, it is possible to create an online store without physical products. This can be done by selling digital products such as software, ebooks, music, or courses. Alternatively, you can provide consulting, coaching, or freelancing services. Such online stores are known as digital or service-based stores.

    How do I start an online store without inventory?

    To start an online store without inventory, consider dropshipping or print-on-demand services. Drop shipping lets you partner with a supplier who ships products directly to your customers. With print-on-demand, you create designs printed on products only when ordered. Choose a platform like WooCommerce, set up your website, select products, and start marketing your store.

    What are the important pages that my online store should have?

    An online store should have essential pages such as a homepage, product pages, about us page, contact us page, FAQs page, shipping and returns policy page, and a blog page. These pages help provide an easy and engaging shopping experience for the customers and build trust and credibility for the brand.

    Where should I host my online store?

    When choosing a hosting provider for your online store, look for one that offers fast and reliable performance, secure transactions, and scalable resources to accommodate growth. Consider popular options such as SiteGround, Hostinger, Cloudways, and Pressable. You can read our detailed comparison of various hosts here.

    How do I create an online dropshipping business?

    To create an online dropshipping business, you must choose a niche, research and select products to sell, find and partner with a dropshipping supplier, develop an online store, and market your business through social media and other channels. You can use platforms like WooCommerce to set up your store and automate the ordering and shipping process.

    How do I sell digital products online?

    To sell digital products online, you need a platform to showcase your products, such as a website or e-commerce store, which you can easily make using tools such as WordPress, Divi, and WooCommerce tools. Ensure that your product is valuable and in demand. Use marketing strategies such as social media advertising, email marketing, and content marketing to attract potential customers. Set up a secure payment gateway and deliver the digital product to the customer upon successful purchase.

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  • 31 Ways You Can Use AI Today (2023 Guide)

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is sweeping across industries and making the jobs and lives of millions of people easier. All you need is an idea and access to the right tool to apply AI to the tasks you do every day. We’ve gathered 31 unique ways how to use AI today and the exact tools to get each job done.

    Is AI for Actual People or Only Advanced Users?

    To say that AI is useful is an understatement. Five years ago, the tech giants were the only businesses working with AI. At this point, you probably use AI every day, even if you don’t realize it.

    Generative AI has been the AI trend of the year and has reached mass adoption.

    Leading the pack was ChatGPT, which garnered an unprecedented 1 million users in its first five days of availability. It took Netflix 3.5 years and Instagram 2.5 months to reach the same user count. People are swarming to generative AI because of its usefulness in everyday tasks.

    ChatGPT UI Screenshot

    ChatGPT is hardly the only tool out there. Google launched Bard shortly after ChatGPT became a massive success.

    Google Bard UI Screenshot

    Aside from the big names, tons of niche AI tools made it to market to make the tasks you and I perform every day easier. Many popular apps and tools, like Snapchat AI, Grammarly, and Spotify AI DJ, have adopted the technology.

    Let’s explore how you can use AI for the tasks you care about.

    31 Ways You Can Use AI Today

    Are you chomping at the bit to try AI and see what productivity gains you can start enjoying?

    We’ve gathered 31 everyday tasks you can automate or infuse AI with to achieve better results. We grouped tasks that can be done with AI into:

    • Text-based AI tasks
    • Image/video-based AI tasks
    • Audio-based AI tasks

    Each of these types of AI tools has utility in business, personal productivity, and even entertainment. Starting with text-based tasks, here is how you can use AI right now.

    Text and Content Uses for AI in Business and Productivity

    Writing and Natural Language tasks are some of the easiest to start with as you learn how to use AI.

    The ultra-popular ChatGPT is the shining example of an LLM that can do it all (with creative things you can do with it).

    Here we’ve gone through some of the best tasks you can use AI for. These aren’t trivial suggestions, either—no, “write a note for a birthday card” here.

    1. Write Sales Copy and Content for a Website Landing Page

    Writing compelling sales copy for a website landing page is crucial for attracting and converting visitors. But it can be challenging, especially if you’re not a professional copywriter.

    With the power of AI, you can generate persuasive sales copy that captures your visitors’ attention and motivates them to take action.

    Jasper Use Cases Dashboard

    Write anything from a product description to an entire landing page

    AI can analyze your product or service, understand its unique selling points, and craft a compelling message that resonates with your target audience. This can save you a lot of time and effort and help you create a landing page that effectively drives conversions.

    ✨ Jasper, Copy.ai, and Writesonic, among many other AI Writers, can write LP content for you with ease

    2. Summarize Long-Form Articles

    Reading long-form articles can be time-consuming, especially when staying up-to-date with your industry’s latest news and trends. But with AI, you can quickly get the gist of any article without having to read it in its entirety.

    Summarize Article with Bing AI

    Bing AI summarized a news article about a WordPress Release Beta

    AI can generate a concise summary highlighting all main points and key details. Instead of spending hours reading articles, you can use AI to generate summaries and save yourself a lot of time.

    ✨ Try using ChatGPT, Bing AI, or Bard to summarize this article

    3. Write Professional Emails with AI

    Writing professional emails can be daunting, especially when trying to make a good impression or convey a complex idea.

    AI can help you structure your emails, choose the right words, and ensure correct grammar and spelling so you never embarrass yourself. It can even suggest content based on the context of your email threads, making it easier for you to express your thoughts and ideas.

    Hoppy Copy Email Newsletter Generator

    Hoppy Copy used to create a newsletter for Divi eCommerce modules in under 2 minutes

    While there are different options, AI writers are some of the most widely used AI tools. If you write a lot of cold emails for your sales process, there are even AI sales tools to help you with that.

    ✨ Grammarly, Constant Contact, or Hoppy Copy all can create email content with AI

    4. Create Excel Formulas Quickly

    Excel is a powerful tool for organizing and analyzing data, but creating formulas can be complex and time-consuming. AI can simplify this process and develop formulas more quickly.

    CodePal.ai Excel Formula Generator Example

    By explaining what data you have and what you need to do, AI can help you create the right formula for your needs. This can save you time and effort, especially if you’re not an Excel expert.

    Using AI for formula creation ensures accuracy and efficiency, leading to more dependable outcomes from your spreadsheet tasks.

    ✨ Use CodePal or ChatGPT to help you understand your data and create formulas

    5. Spruce Up a Resume

    Creating a professional and compelling resume can be challenging, especially when trying to stand out in a competitive job market. AI can enhance your resume and increase your chances of getting noticed by employers. It can even help with layouts and formatting, which can be challenging in MS Word.

    Resume.io Templates and AI

    AI can analyze and enhance your resume, highlighting relevant skills and experiences, and crafting a compelling career objective. Utilizing AI for your resume optimization can bolster your presentation and boost your chances of securing your dream job.

    ✨ By using Resume.io and ChatGPT, you might just achieve resume perfection

    6. Write Narrative Dialogue for a Story

    Writing dialogue for a story is challenging, especially when trying to make your characters sound authentic and engaging. AI is now helping writers by enhancing storytelling and creating an effective dialogue throughout a piece.

    Create a Story with Sudowrite

    AI can generate dialogue based on the context of your story, the characteristics of your characters, and the tone you want to set. This can save you much time and effort, especially when experiencing writer’s block.

    Bringing in AI for dialogue writing ensures character consistency and believability, making your story more engaging and enjoyable for your readers.

    ✨ Sudowrite, ChatGPT, and Jasper can all help you craft original stories

    7. Have a Back and Forth Conversation on Anything

    AI chatbots have come a long way in recent years, and they can now hold a conversation about virtually any topic.

    Whether you want to discuss the latest news, learn about a specific topic, or chat about your day, an AI assistant might just be the unexpected conversational partner you’ve been waiting for.

    What is Character AI

    Give it a specific persona to act as (personal coach or childhood friend), and the conversational AI will blow your mind with the quality of conversation it has with you.

    ✨ Character AI, ChatGPT, or Bard are great conversational AI tools

    8. Understand Complex Topics Much Faster

    Navigating complex information, whether it’s for work, personal interest, or helping kids with homework, can be daunting.

    AI, powered by advanced language models, can help simplify this process. It can break down any complex information into smaller, digestible segments, identifying key concepts, ideas, and themes. This structured approach allows you to focus on one segment at a time, making the information more manageable and easier to understand.

    ChatGPT Summarize and Teach a Topic

    This will make your study more efficient and effective, as you can focus on one sub-topic at a time and gradually build your understanding of the overall topic. Instead of learning “how to improve SEO for a website,” AI can break down the concept into manageable chunks so you can learn all the individual skills and concepts that make up a whole SEO strategy.

    ✨ Try ChatGPT or any ChatGPT Alternative to break down topics so you can understand each aspect with greater confidence

    9. Practice for a Job Interview

    Preparing for a job interview can be nerve-wracking. This is especially so when you don’t know what questions to be prepared to answer.

    With conversational AI tools, you can practice for your interview and dramatically increase your confidence.

    Using ChatGPT to Prep for Job Interview

    By providing information about the job opportunity, its requirements, and your past experience, an AI tool can generate potential interview questions and help you formulate your responses. It doesn’t matter what you are applying to, like a  first job out of college or a brand-new career in software—AI can help you be prepared.

    You will better anticipate questions and prepare your answers in advance, making you feel more confident and perform better in your interviews.

    ✨ With ChatGPT and Bard, you can prep for any interview with absolute confidence

    10. Grow Website Trafic with SEO Insights

    Growing website traffic is a crucial goal for many businesses, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is an essential strategy for achieving this.

    AI SEO tools will analyze your website and provide insights on improving your SEO.

    Writesonic + SurferSEO integration

    By looking at other top-ranking pages in SERPs, it can identify keywords you should be targeting, suggest content you should be creating, and even identify technical issues that could hurt your search engine rankings.

    Using AI to optimize your SEO, you can attract more organic traffic to your website, increase your visibility on search engines, and ultimately grow your business.

    ✨ Surfer SEO, Rank Math, GrowthBar, as well as many other AI SEO Tools, are poised to help you grow your website traffic

    11. Improve Writing Style

    Whether you’re writing a blog post, a fiscal report, or a novel, your writing style can significantly impact how your audience perceives your work.

    Grammarly AI Tone and Grammar Checking an Email

    AI analyzes your writing and provides feedback on how to improve your style. It can suggest ways to make your writing more straightforward, concise, and engaging. It can also help you avoid common grammar and spelling mistakes and ensure your writing is appropriate for your intended audience.

    ✨ Grammarly, Rytr, and Writesonic all have tools to help you correct your writing so it is ready for your readership

    12. Rephrase and Rewrite Your Work for Clarity

    Sometimes, you know what you want to say but are unsure how to say it. Maybe you’re trying to avoid repetition in your writing or struggling to convey a complex idea and need help with better ways of saying something.

    AI has a way with language and can help you express yourself even when you are hitting a wall.

    It can suggest different words, phrases, or sentence structures to help you express your ideas more effectively. It can also be used to avoid duplicate content issues when writing cluster content that shares many of the same pieces of information from different posts.

    ✨ Quillbot, Copy.ai, and other AI Paraphrasers can rewrite anything for you in a jiff

    13. Write or Improve Code

    Coding is often complex and time-consuming process, especially when working on a large project or learning a new programming language.

    GitHub Copilot AI Assistant for Coding Autocomplete

    But with AI, you can write and improve your code more efficiently. AI can suggest code snippets, identify errors, and generate code based on your specifications. This can save you a lot of time and effort and help you create more efficient and reliable code.

    Whether a professional developer or a coding beginner, AI can be a valuable tool for improving your coding skills and productivity.

    ✨ Use Github Copilot, CodePal, and other AI Coding Assistants or AI Website Builders to make coding easier

    14. Create Social Posts and Schedule at the Best Time

    Managing multiple social profiles can be challenging, especially when engaging with your audiences at the best times.

    With the right AI tool, you can create and schedule your social posts more effectively than ever.

    Ocoya Social Media Creation and Scheduling

    AI analyzes your audience’s behavior and suggests the best times to post. It also helps you create engaging content by offering post ideas, generating captions, and creating visuals.

    Managing your social media with AI saves time, boosts engagement, and expands your online presence.

    ✨ Ocoya, Adzooma, and more AI Marketing Tools can help you manage your social channels and more

    15. Detect Plagiarized or AI Written Text

    Plagiarism and AI-generated content are becoming increasingly common. Whether you’re a teacher checking student assignments, an editor reviewing submissions, or a website owner protecting your content, AI can help you detect plagiarized or AI-written text.

    AI analyzes and compares a selected text with a vast content database to identify matches. It can also detect the patterns and nuances characteristic of AI-written text.

    Using AI to detect plagiarism or AI-written content can bring more trust and accountability to your and others’ work.

    ✨ Try out Originality.ai, along with other top AI Content Detectors

    16. Create an AI Second Brain

    Imagine having a personal assistant that remembers everything you’ve asked to read, every idea you’ve noted down, and lets you use that knowledge for future projects. That’s what it’s like to use AI as your second brain.

    AskYourPDF Second Brain Example Screenshot

    With AskYourPDF, we uploaded a Grammar PDF and asked it a question

    By uploading documents, articles, notes, and other text-based information into an AI system, you can create a digital knowledge base that you can query at any time.

    Need to recall a specific piece of information from a document you read months ago? Want to synthesize information from multiple sources to write a new article or report? Just ask your AI.

    Using AI as your second brain offers immense benefits, including enhanced organization, productivity, and creativity. It saves time by swiftly locating needed information and sparks new ideas by linking various pieces of information in your knowledge base.

    ✨ Use a tool like AskYourPDF, Anything LLM, or customer service AI chatbots to build a Second Brain using AI

    Graphic Design, Art, and Video Editing with AI

    Some of the most complicated digital tasks involve images and videos. Yet, they are so important for business that it’s a shame more people haven’t been able to get involved. AI makes it easier than ever for people to create and edit visual elements for all their personal or business projects.

    17. Create Custom Art

    Creating custom art takes a lot of skill and is nearly impossible if you’re not a professional artist. But with AI, you can create unique and beautiful art with just a little imagination!

    Stable Diffusion AI image tools

    Shown: Stable Diffusion Image Tools

    AI can generate art based on your specifications, such as style, colors, and subject matter—all from a natural language prompt. This saves you a lot of time while still generating some fantastic pieces.

    It allows you to create custom art for your home, business, or digital projects. Whether you’re creating a hero image, album cover, or a blog post’s featured image, AI can help you bring your vision to life.

    ✨ Give Midjourney a try and learn from our Midjourney + Divi tutorial for creating unique website templates

    18. Make Product Photos Look Professional

    High-quality product photos attract customers and drive sales, especially in e-commerce. Taking and editing professional photos can be a complex task requiring a lot of experience.

    With AI product image tools, you can easily enhance your product images and make them professional and appealing.

    MagicStudio Create Professional Product Photos

    AI can automatically adjust your photos’ lighting, color, and composition to make your products look their best. It can also remove backgrounds, add effects, and show off what the item may look like in different colors.

    Are you ready to attract more customers, increase sales, and make your products stand out?

    ✨ Try Magic Studio to take your product photos to new heights

    19. Create Logos and Brand Assets

    Creating a unique and memorable logo is crucial for establishing your brand identity. But hiring a professional designer can be expensive, and designing a logo yourself can be challenging if you’re not a skilled artist.

    Generate Logo Versions with Looka

    With AI, you can create a professional-looking logo in minutes. AI can generate logo designs based on your color, style, and symbolism preferences. It can also make other brand assets, such as business cards, letterheads, and social media graphics, ensuring a consistent brand identity across all your materials.

    ✨ Try out Looka, Logo.ai, Design AI, and other AI Logo Makers to get a brand refresh

    20. Design Custom Illustrations

    Custom illustrations add a unique and professional touch to websites, print media, and apps. But creating custom illustrations requires having a lot of experience with tools like Adobe Illustrator.

    Illustroke AI Vector Illustration Generation

    With AI, you can easily create custom illustrations using a natural language description of what you want. In your prompt, you can define the artistic styling, colors, and object ideas you wish to create.

    This eliminates the skill barrier for an in-demand digital skill while bringing you custom graphics for your websites and print projects.

    ✨ Illustroke is the perfect tool for simply creating illustrations and vectors

    21. Create and Edit Videos

    Creating engaging videos can be a complex task that takes a lot of skill and computational resources. But you can create videos more efficiently and effectively with various AI video tools.

    AI can help you edit videos, add effects, and generate content. It can also analyze your video content and provide suggestions for improvement.

    FlexClip AI subtitles

    Different AI video creation tools do different things. Some use text scripts to create a video with an AI avatar that speaks the words you had written down. Others let you take out filler words (like “umm”) and let you edit your actual video by editing a transcripted version.

    ✨ To do both those video creation/editing tasks, try out Synthesia, FlexClip, and Descript

    22. Generate Professional Headshots

    Creating professional headshots can be challenging, especially if you don’t have access to a professional photographer or studio.

    Aragon AI Professional Headshots with AI

    AI is, once again, able to help by creating professional-looking headshots from the comfort of your home. AI can scan older photos of yourself and use them to generate new, high-quality headshots. The AI uses your likeness to create images instead of just touching old ones up. This allows it to create images you wish you had without hiring an expensive photographer.

    ✨ Try Aragon or Try it on to transform your selfies and other photos into professional headshots

    23. Edit Photos Like an Expert

    Editing photos has traditionally been best done by a professional photographer or graphic designer. But with AI, you can edit your photos like an expert. Even with Adobe products—here’s an Adobe Firefly tutorial!

    generative fill taskbar

    Photoshop’s Generative Fill and Remove BG Taskbar

    AI image editing can automatically adjust your photos’ lighting, color, and composition to enhance their quality and appeal. It can also add effects, remove unwanted elements, and even transform your photos into different styles.

    Using AI to edit your photos, you can create stunning visuals for your website, social media posts, or personal projects without learning complex editing software or techniques.

    ✨ Try using HitPaw, Fotor, and Remove.bg to edit photos effortlessly with AI

    24. Enhance and Upscale Images

    Old or low-resolution images are a thing of the past with AI image upscalers and AI photo enhancers. With image-based AI, you can enhance your images and upscale them to a higher resolution—all without losing quality.

    AI analyzes your images, identifies areas of low quality, and enhances them to improve their clarity and detail.

    Zyro AI Image Upscaler

    Using AI to enhance and upscale your images, you can breathe new life into your old photos and ensure that your images look their best, regardless of their original quality or size.

    ✨ Try out Icon8 Smart Upscaler or Zyro AI Image Upscaler today

    25. Build a Website with AI

    Starting a personal blog or portfolio can be a tall order, especially if you’re unfamiliar with web design or coding. But with AI and AI website builders, you can create a complete website in minutes without getting into the weeds.

    Some popular website builders (like Wix) use AI to generate an entire website design. All you have to do is describe the type of site you want and click a button. They also have built-in AI tools to help you tweak the design, layout, color scheme, and content to suit your needs. You can generate new text and images to match your brand in a few clicks. It can also help you add features like a contact form, social media links, and a gallery for your work or photos.

    With Framer AI, you can easily jumpstart a blog, portfolio, or online store with a simple text prompt. Don’t like the result? You can generate new designs with ease. So if you are looking for an easy way to start a blog or showcase your portfolio online, AI can help you save time and effort.

    ✨ Use Wix ADI, Framer AI or Hostinger AI to see what AI can do in web design

    Audio Productivity and Production

    AI can be applied to audio workflows and processes. From creating human voices and music to editing soundtracks and more, AI is making it easier for people to get involved with audio production.

    26. Create an Audiobook

    Producing an audiobook is long and hard, particularly without professional voice acting experience or sound engineering skills.

    However, AI simplifies this task, transforming written text into engaging, natural-sounding speech effortlessly.

    Listnr Best Text to Speech tools

    AI is a valuable tool for authors seeking to broaden their audience or educators aiming to offer accessible learning resources. Leveraging AI for audiobook creation breathes life into your text, providing a new and captivating way to connect with your audience.

    ✨ Give Listnr or Murf a try for creating audio experiences with AI

    27. Transcribe Video Meetings in Realtime

    Ensuring you have meeting notes available for your whole team, even if they weren’t at a particular meeting, is important for staying in sync. But manually writing notes down as you try to participate still is a challenge.

    Otter.ai Meeting Summary Email Notes

    AI-Generated Meeting Summary Auto-Sent to Email

     

    AI can listen to your meetings, accurately transcribe the speech, and even identify different speakers. This can be particularly useful for keeping records of your meetings, creating meeting minutes, or providing accessible content for team members who are deaf or hard of hearing.

    ✨ Try out Otter.ai for better meetings and team organization (and see our full Otter review)

    28. Turn Any Webpage Text into Listenable Audio

    Lengthy web pages can be time-consuming and tiring, especially if you’re researching or reading for hours.

    Speechify TTS Audio Player

    You can turn any webpage into an audio experience with various voice generators and AI text-to-speech recognition. AI can read out the content of a webpage, allowing you to listen to it while doing other tasks.

    This can be particularly useful if you’re multitasking, have visual impairments, or prefer listening over reading.

    ✨ Try turning any webpage into an audio format with Speechify

    29. Professionally Edit Recorded Music

    Editing music for an album is notoriously tricky because of the technical skills and personal tastes involved. Figuring out how to master multiple tracks (vocals, instruments, etc.) and make them sound amazing together is no short order.

    With AI editing software, you can edit your recorded music like a pro. AI can analyze your tracks, identify issues, and apply enhancements to improve sound quality. It can also help you master your tracks, ensuring they sound balanced and professional.

    Lalal Break music into separate tracks

    With AI editing for recorded music, you can create professional-quality music regardless of your technical skills or equipment setup.

    ✨ Give Lala.ai, Landr Studio, or Izotope a try for advanced music AI editing

    30. Edit and Publish Podcasts

    Editing and publishing podcasts can be complex and time-consuming, especially when dealing with long recordings or multiple episodes.

    But AI can edit and publish your podcasts with greater efficiency. AI can help you cut and arrange your recordings, remove unwanted background noise, enhance sound quality, and even remove filler words and on-mic coughing.

    Podcastle's resource library

    Never has podcasting been more accessible to the masses. AI continues to break down barriers so everyone can express themselves.

    ✨ Podcastle is the premier AI podcast editing and hosting service that does it all

    31. Generate Original Songs & Music

    AI can generate original songs and music with absolute ease. It can create music based on genre, mood, and instrumentation preferences. It can even generate lyrics and melodies, creating a complete song from scratch.

    Mubert's simple and effective interface

    This can be particularly useful for content creators who need background music, aspiring musicians who need inspiration, or anyone who enjoys creating and listening to music.

    You can unleash your creativity and enjoy the music creation process with AI music generators.

    ✨ Log into Mubert and see just how easy creating music can be

    What Are You Going to Try?

    AI is no longer a distant concept but a practical tool that reshapes our daily tasks and enhances productivity.

    From text-based tasks to audio and visual applications, the 30 ways we’ve explored demonstrate the versatility and accessibility of AI today.

    Embracing these AI tools saves time and opens up new possibilities for creativity and efficiency. So, don’t hesitate to explore and integrate these AI tools into your routine and experience the transformative power of AI in your everyday life.

    What tasks are you going to start exploring with AI tools?

    FAQ For Using AI in Everyday Life

    How can I use an AI?

    AI is integrated into our daily lives in many ways. There are AI-driven assistants like Google Assistant and Siri to help with tasks. AI can research and write for you. AI chatbots assist with customer service conversations. The uses for AI are increasing each day and are becoming more accessible to the average person.

    Is there a free AI I can use?

    Several free AI tools are available, including ChatGPT for powerful conversational AI, Writesonic for writing assistance, Github Copilot for coding help, and Google’s Bard for research. Most of these tools also offer premium plans for more features.

    Featured Image by Allies Interactive / shutterstock.com

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  • 16 Best AI Assistants to Make You More Productive in 2023

    AI assistants, our increasingly trusted digital counterparts, are at the forefront of a wave of productivity. They are reshaping how we interact with technology and the world around us. From managing our schedules to controlling our smart homes, these AI-powered marvels are making our lives easier, more organized, and more efficient.

    But with a giant selection of AI assistants available today, how do you choose the one that best suits your needs? This article will delve into the fascinating world of AI assistants, comparing their unique features, capabilities, and how they can make your life more convenient.

    16 Best AI Assistants in 2023


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    While this article is about the best AI assistants available, we’ve decided to break our list into everyday tasks. Not all assistants are equally good at the same things. We wanted to show you some of the most popular categories for artificial intelligence agents and give you multiple options for each.

    Here’s a list of the best assistants built with AI:

    We’ll start our list with AI writing assistants and Jasper AI leading the pack.

    Best AI Writing Assistants & Chatbots

    AI writing assistants have been some of the most widely adopted AI technology. They started as generative content creators, but many have turned into full-scale assistants (for their purpose) with the addition of comprehensive toolsets and chatbots with conversational abilities. Here’s a look at our top picks for AI writing assistants and chatbots.

    1. Jasper

    Jasper - Homepage July 2023
    Jasper is an AI writing assistant that helps users create high-quality content as efficiently as possible. It’s designed to generate unique, long-form content that engages readers and drives traffic. Jasper is used by content creators, marketers, and businesses looking to automate and enhance their content creation process. It stands out from other platforms because of its brand voice and memory features that take content from generic to very specific and helpful. See our detailed Jasper AI review.

    Jasper Brand Voice AI

     

    Key Features:

    • Saves Brand Voice guidelines and important company information so it is always on brand
    • Offers a wide range of writing templates for one-off tasks to long-form content
    • Unlimited word generation with every plan
    • Includes Jasper Chat, an AI chatbot that is a powerful alternative to ChatGPT.
    • Chrome Browser extension to bring generative ai into every text box on the internet

    Teach Jasper company and product memory

    One of Jasper’s newest features is saving critical information about your business. You can upload file formats that teach Jasper about your business, products/services, and how you communicate things. This makes generative AI more up to the task when creating your marketing collateral. And it dramatically reduces editing time since it knows what you know about your business. Finally, an AI assistant that learns and applies essential information about your business.

    Best For:

    Jasper is best for content creators, marketers, and businesses who need to produce high-quality, SEO-optimized content regularly. It’s particularly beneficial for those looking to streamline their content creation process and increase efficiency. It integrates with several tools, like SurferSEO, to create even better content.

    Pricing: Plans start at $49/mo

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    2. Copy.ai

    Copy.ai - Homepage July 2023
    Copy.ai is a comprehensive AI writing assistant for any writing task. It’s designed to help users generate high-quality copy for various purposes, from blog posts to social media content and sales emails. Copy.ai is used by writers, marketers, and businesses looking to enhance their content creation and marketing efforts. See our detailed Copy.AI how-to guide.

    Key Features:

    • AI Chatbot with real-time internet data access for more accurate responses
    • Inline doc editor for easy content creation and editing
    • Prebuilt prompts to guide content generation
    • Supports multiple languages

    AI Chat Assistant by Copy.ai

    Copy.ai includes AI Chat, a great assistant for document writing and creation. The chatbot has real-time access to public internet data, making it an ideal alternative to ChatGPT. Use AI Chat to dive into a topic and ask for suggestions conversationally to get accurate and up-to-date responses. And use critical insights and generated copy for your long-form document without switching workflows.

    Best For:

    Copy.ai is an excellent assistant for anyone who regularly creates written content. Bloggers can use it to generate engaging posts, email marketers can craft compelling messages, and social media managers can create captivating content for various platforms. The platform’s chat feature adds a conversational element to the editing process, making it even more intuitive and user-friendly. It’s one of the most trusted ai writing platforms out there.

    Pricing: Free option available with paid pricing starting at $49/mo

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    3. WriteSonic

    Writesonic - Homepage April 2023

    WriteSonic is another all-purpose AI content creation platform that does a lot. It handily covers most AI-writing bases with over a hundred writing recipes/templates for various applications. This means it can generate a whole blog in seconds, paraphrase selected text, write product descriptions, and help with your Google Ads copy (plus a whole lot more). Its writing features are great for SEO, sales, and personal use—everybody stands to benefit from Writesonic’s feature set.

    Key Features:

    • AI-generated art creation using Photosonic
    • ChatSonic – a GPT-4 powered AI chatbot assistant
    • Botsonic – a customer support bot that’s easy to deploy
    • Easy-to-use content creation UI

    Writesonic Document Editor

    Writesonic sports one of the better long-form document editors of many AI writers. Every use case/writing template is easily accessible for creating content, no matter how articles are structured. You will also have access to Chatsonic, a robust chatbot assistant, within the document editor so you can use command prompts and have full control over how you want to use AI while writing.

    Best For:

    WriteSonic is ideal for power users of AI tools and technology. It handles generative writing very well but also corners the AI art and chat market. Plus, it’s backed by Y Combinator and poised to keep innovating.

    Pricing: Free plan with paid plans starting at $19/mo

    4. Hoppy Copy

    Hoppy Copy - Homepage July 2023
    Hoppy Copy is an AI-powered platform designed to change how marketers and salespeople create email campaigns. It’s not just an AI copywriter; it’s a comprehensive tool that assists in every step of email creation, from drafting to editing and monitoring competitor strategies. With Hoppy Copy, you can save countless hours and generate compelling content for hundreds of email marketing campaigns, drips, newsletters, and more—in seconds.

    Key Features:

    • Generate unique campaign ideas, witty headlines, eye-catching subject lines, bold calls to action, and more
    • Track your competitors’ email strategies in real-time and learn from their tactics
    • Automatically identify and replace spam keywords that could land your emails in the junk mail folder

    Hoppy Copy AI Spam Assistant Checker

    Hoppy Copy solves so many email-specific tasks. Where other platforms can generate a subject line or use a copywriting principle to create body text, they don’t go far enough for email marketers. Hoppy Copy’s spam checker analyzes your email copy with AI to find those common trigger words and phrases that can send your email straight to spam. Better yet, it tells you precisely what triggers your copy is hitting. This lets you know what to change and how. How’s that for an AI email assistant?

    Best For:

    Hoppy Copy is an ideal assistant for marketers and salespeople who regularly engage in email campaigns. Whether you’re a small business owner, a busy creator, or part of a large marketing agency, Hoppy Copy can help you create high-converting emails and newsletters, sequences/drips, and more. It’s particularly beneficial for those who want to stay ahead of the competition by monitoring their strategies and ensuring their emails always land in the inbox, not the spam folder.

    Pricing: Pricing starts at $29/mo

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    Overview of AI Assistants for Writing

    Rank AI Writing Assistants Starting Price Free Option
    🥇 Jasper $49/mo ❌ Visit
    🥈 Copy.ai $49/mo ✔️ Visit
    🥉 Writesonic $19/mo ✔️ Visit
    4 Hoppy Copy $29/mo ❌ Visit

    Best AI Personal Assistants

    Now we are getting into some of the big-name, original AI assistants from some of tech’s finest. You’ve likely used one even if you don’t remember using one of these AI assistants.

    5. Google Assistant

    Google Assistant - Homepage July 2023
    Google Assistant is a virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence and developed by Google. It’s designed to engage in two-way conversations, helping users set reminders, answer questions, and control smart home devices. Google Assistant is available on most Android, Google Home, and Wear OS devices.

    Key Features:

    • Initiates tasks with voice and text commands
    • Helps with tasks like setting reminders, updating contacts, and answering questions
    • Controls smart home devices
    • Easily accessible by saying, “Hey Google”

    Best For:

    Google Assistant is best for Android users who want an easier way to interact with their phones and Google apps. Those who wish to take voice notes, add calendar events, and set on-time reminders in a sinch will benefit from this simple AI phone assistant.

    Pricing: Free and preloaded on many Android devices

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    6. Amazon Alexa

    Amazon Alexa - Homepage July 2023
    Amazon Alexa is a virtual assistant AI developed by Amazon that works with many of its products and services. It’s designed to help users purchase items from Amazon, play music, and control smart home devices (Echo). It’s preloaded on many Amazon products and IoT devices.

    Key Features:

    • Voice service that connects brands with their customers
    • Controls smart home devices, play music, and connects with millions of Alexa “skills”
    • Easily accessible by saying, “Alexa …”

    Best For:

    Amazon Alexa is best for individuals who want reliable voice assistants for simple tasks around the office and at home.

    Pricing: Free apps and preloaded on many Amazon products

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    7. Siri

    Siri by Apple - Homepage July 2023
    Siri is a virtual assistant part of Apple Inc.’s iOS, watchOS, and tvOS operating systems. It uses voice recognition to respond to queries, make recommendations, and perform actions by delegating requests to Internet services. Loved and used by millions of iPhone users and is one of the most long-standing AI assistants on the market (released in 2011).

    Key Features:

    • Responds to queries and make recommendations
    • Performs actions like adding calendar events and pulling up driving directions
    • Connects to many Apple services as well as 3rd party services
    • Easily accessible by saying, “Hey Siri”

    Best For:

    Siri is best for individuals and businesses using Apple devices and needs a reliable and intelligent assistant to help manage daily tasks and control smart home devices.

    Pricing: Free and preloaded on many Apple devices

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    Overview of Best AI Personal Assistants

    Rank AI Personal Assistants Starting Price Free Option
    🥇 Google Assistant Free ✔️ Visit
    🥈 Amazon Alexa Free ✔️ Visit
    🥉 Siri Free ✔️ Visit

    Best AI Financial Assistants

    It’s easy to make bad or uneducated financial decisions. Even understanding your personal finances can be a chore that leaves you unmotivated to take decisive action. Financial decision-making and insight generation have been vast areas of opportunity for AI assistants. Consumers have been readily tapping into the potential of AI to help make them more informed about their finances than ever before. Here’s a look at our favorite AI assistants for financial topics.

    8. Tykr

    Tykr - Homepage July 2023
    Tykr is an AI financial assistant that helps users make informed investment decisions. It’s designed to provide clear, actionable insights into the stock market, assisting users in identifying the best investment opportunities. It doesn’t automate stock market tasks but significantly improves research tasks so you can be as confident as possible in your buys and sells.

    Key Features:

    • Provides clear, actionable insights into the stock market (On sale, Watch, and Overpriced labels/scores)
    • Helps users identify the best investment opportunities
    • Analyzes stocks, ETFs, and Crypto with open-source models
    • Helpful courses to learn the basics of investing

    Tykr AI Stock Analysis Assistant

    Best For:

    Tykr is best for individual investors and businesses who must make informed investment decisions. Its courses help new investors get up to speed while the rest of the platform brings instant insights into the markets.

    Pricing: AI stock insights start at $29.99/mo

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    9. Wally

    Wally - Homepage July 2023
    Wally is an AI financial assistant that helps users manage their personal finances. It gets personal to be as helpful as possible. It’s designed to provide insights into spending habits, assisting users in budgeting effectively and saving money. Connect bank accounts and then chat with Wally to find out what your bank statements would say about your financial outlook.

    Key Features:

    • Provides insights into spending habits
    • It helps users budget effectively and save money
    • Easily connect your bank accounts and track every data point

    Wally App Preview Financial Assistant

    Best For:

    Wally is best for individuals who need to manage their finances better. Its AI assistant features are particularly beneficial for those looking to gain insights that have been hard to come by before using the app.

    Pricing: Wally is free to use for most features but does feature in-app purchases for more features

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    10. Cleo

    Cleo - Homepage July 2023
    Cleo is another great (but sassy) AI financial assistant that helps users manage their personal finances. It’s designed to provide insights into spending habits, assisting users in budgeting effectively and saving money. It also has other traditional fin-tech features, such as a credit-building starter credit card and simple cash advances. But if you need a little rough talk to get you in the savings mood, Cleo is up to the task.

    Key Features:

    • Provides insights into spending habits
    • Chat with Cleo to find out what it thinks about your spending habits
    • Other banking features as needed

    Best For:

    Cleo is best for individuals who need to manage their finances effectively. It’s particularly beneficial for those looking to gain insights into their spending habits, budget effectively, and save money.

    Pricing: Free version of the app, but Cleo Plus costs $5.99/mo

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    Overview of the Best AI Finacial Assistants

    Rank AI Financial Assistants Starting Price Free Option
    🥇 Tykr $29.99/mo ❌ Visit
    🥈 Wally In-app purchases ✔️ Visit
    🥉 Cleo $5.99/mo ✔️ Visit

    Best AI Coding Assistants

    If you aren’t part of the 92% of developers using generative AI coding assistants, we can change that for you. Here are our top three picks.

    11. GitHub Copilot

    Github CoPilot - Homepage July 2023
    GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant that helps developers write better code faster. It’s designed to suggest whole lines or blocks of code as you type, helping you complete your work more efficiently. Built using OpenAI’s Codex model, Copilot is trained on code from almost every programming language. It helps reduce repetitive outputs and gives you a little life back when thinking through complex tasks.

    Key Features:

    • Suggests whole lines or blocks of code as you type
    • It helps developers avoid simple errors from missing characters
    • Supports a wide range of programming languages

    GitHub Copilot AI Assistant for Coding Autocomplete

    Best For:

    Copilot is best for developers who need to write high-quality code quickly and efficiently. It’s particularly beneficial for enhancing their coding process and increasing productivity.

    Pricing: Free plan available for individuals with Team pricing starting at $4/mo per user

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    12. Amazon Code Whisperer

    Amazon CodeWhisperer - Homepage July 2023
    Amazon Code Whisperer is an AI-powered service that helps developers automate code reviews and improve application performance. It’s designed to provide intelligent recommendations, assisting developers in identifying and fixing code issues. It’s another impressive option that has increased developer adoption.

    Key Features:

    • Code scans across programming languages through multiple IDEs
    • Provides intelligent recommendations to identify and fix code issues
    • Reference tracking across code bases

    Amazon Code Whisperer AI Generated Code

    Best For:

    Code Whisperer is best for developers who need to automate code reviews and improve application performance. It’s particularly beneficial for identifying and fixing code issues efficiently. The price point is probably worthwhile for those that work heavily with AWS and other Amazon services.

    Pricing: Free for individual developers with Professional pricing starting at $19/mo per user

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    13. Tabnine

    Tabnine - Homepage July 2023
    Tabnine is an AI-powered coding assistant that helps developers write code faster and with fewer errors. It’s designed to provide relevant code completions, assisting developers to increase their productivity. It also has natural language to code generation that lets users type out (in plain English) what code they want. From there, they can continue writing themselves with the assistance of other AI tools.

    Key Features:

    • Provides relevant code completions with multiple options
    • It helps developers write code with fewer errors
    • English to code generation
    • Learns your coding patterns and can be trained on your code bases

    Tabnine AI Code Assistant Autocomplete

    Best For:

    Tabnine is best for developers who need to write high-quality code quickly and with fewer errors. It’s ideal for those looking to increase their productivity and enhance their coding process. It’s also an excellent option for those who want an AI code assistant trained with only open-source code.

    Pricing: Free to use basic features with paid plans starting at $15/mo per user

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    Overview of The Best AI Coding Assistants

    Rank AI Coding Assistants Starting Price Free Option
    🥇 GitHub Copilot $4/mo ✔️ Visit
    🥈 Amazon Code Whisperer $19/mo ✔️ Visit
    🥉 Tabnine $15/mo ✔️ Visit

    Best AI SEO Assistants

    Content marketers and Search Engine Optimizers are some of the heaviest users of AI tools. Whether they’re performing programmatic SEO or increasing their publishing clip, AI assistants for SEO tasks are of immense help. Here’s a look at some of our favorites, starting with Surfer.

    14. SurferSEO

    Surferseo - Homepage July 2023
    SurferSEO is an AI SEO assistant that helps users optimize their content for search engines. It’s designed to provide data-driven insights, assisting users in improving their website’s search engine ranking. It analyzes keyword SERPs (search engine results pages) to see what contributes to ranking top articles. Surfer pulls those insights into the content editor to compare your article against those data points so you know how to optimize your piece to be competitive. It can also generate outlines and full articles with AI based on these same insights with some plans. It’s a one-stop shop for improved SEO.

    Key Features:

    • Provides data-driven insights on SERPs and top articles for every keyword
    • Helps users optimize their content for search engines
    • Grow Flow analyzes GSC (Google Search Console) data to give you actionable tasks every week
    • Integrations with Jasper, Writesonic, WordPress, and Google Docs

    Writesonic + SurferSEO integration

    Surfer is trusted to provide critical SEO insights for many other AI services. Pictured above is Writesonic with SurferSEO integrated. It’s also trusted by Jasper to offer these critical NPL insights for content analysis. Since SurferSEO is helpful by itself or with other services, it has become a must-have assistant for content creation.

    Best For:

    SurferSEO is best for marketers and businesses who need to optimize their content for search engines. Surfer’s NPL and AI provide pivotal insights for improving website search engine ranking and increasing traffic. It’s packed with tools that might replace many other writing and SEO AI assistants in your tool belt.

    Pricing: Plans start at $29/mo for Lite users

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    15. Alli AI

    Alliai - Homepage July 2023
    Alli AI is an AI SEO assistant that helps users optimize their websites for search engines. It’s designed to provide actionable insights, assisting users to improve their website’s search engine ranking and increase traffic. Its Javascript code insertion can dynamically change your website without making every change in your CMS or content. This can make SEO optimization as quick as you’ve seen but may also lock you into using the platform.

    Key Features:

    • Provides actionable insights with easy implementation
    • Ideal for agencies to make broad SEO updates across multiple websites
    • Bulk-on-page optimization rules that can apply across an entire website

    Alli AI live editor

    The live editor works similarly to Google Optimize or Microsoft Clarity (without the A/B test features). It makes dynamically changing content based on SEO suggestions dead simple, whether you use a static HTML website or a complicated CMS.

    Best For:

    Alli AI is best for marketing agencies that handle SEO for multiple clients and need to optimize their websites as efficiently as possible. Its real-time deployment of recommendations makes it faster than almost any method, all without any coding. Alli is incredibly intuitive and impressive with what it can do.

    Pricing: Agency pricing only, starting at $249/mo

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    16. Frase

    Frase - Homepage July 2023
    Frase is an AI writer + SEO assistant that helps users create unique, SEO-optimized content. It’s designed to provide data-driven insights, assisting users in improving their content’s search engine ranking. It works like SurferSEO in many ways but focuses on an incredibly efficient content creation workflow. It starts with SERP research for a desired keyword. From there, Frase helps craft an outline that’ll be the basis for a great article. Based on that, Frase can start writing content—taking insights from the SERP and applying them directly to the outline. From there, it scores the content against multiple criteria to judge whether it is ready for publishing.

    Key Features:

    • Provides data-driven insights using NPL
    • AI content generation for blog articles
    • Ease of use is among the best with its total-workflow approach

    Frase.io SEO AI Assistant SERP Explorer

    Best For:

    Frase is best for content creators, marketers, and businesses who need to create SEO-optimized content. It’s particularly beneficial for those looking to improve their content’s search engine ranking and increase traffic.

    Pricing: Pricing starts at $14.99/mo

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    Overview of the Best AI SEO Assistants

    Rank AI SEO Assistants Starting Price Free Option
    13 SurferSEO $29/mo ❌ Visit
    14 Alli AI $249/mo ❌ Visit
    15 Frase $14.99/mo ❌ Visit

    Best AI Assistants: Price Comparison

    Here’s a quick price comparison of the 16 best assistants using AI to help you find the right solution for your needs.

    Rank Best AI Assistants Starting Price Free Option
    🥇 Jasper $49/mo ❌ Visit
    🥈 Copy.ai $49/mo ✔️ Visit
    🥉 Writesonic $19/mo ✔️ Visit
    4 Hoppy Copy $29/mo ❌ Visit
    5 Google Assistant Free ✔️ Visit
    6 Amazon Alexa Free ✔️ Visit
    7 Siri Free ✔️ Visit
    8 Tykr $29.99/mo ❌ Visit
    9 Wally In-app purchases ✔️ Visit
    10 Cleo $5.99/mo ✔️ Visit
    11 GitHub Copilot $4/mo ✔️ Visit
    12 Amazon Code Whisperer $19/mo ✔️ Visit
    13 Tabnine $15/mo ✔️ Visit
    14 SurferSEO $29/mo ❌ Visit
    15 Alli AI $249/mo ❌ Visit
    16 Frase $14.99/mo ❌ Visit

    What is the Best AI Assistant?

    The best AI assistant entirely depends on what tasks you need assistance with. The best overall AI writing assistant and chatbot is Jasper AI. It can assist you in creating high-quality content at speeds you didn’t know were possible. It’s perfect for businesses that need marketing, sales, and website content. Chat.ai and Writesonic are also great choices for those looking for another AI writer and chatbot combo with a suite of powerful AI writing tools.

    SurferSEO is our top AI assistant for SEO. Use it to squeeze out the best SEO insights for all your SEO content needs.

    Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri are readily available based on your devices at home and in your pocket. Learning how to use those will immediately increase your productivity.

    Financial AI assistants like Tykr will help you make better investing decisions, whereas Wally might be a game-changer for personal budgeting.

    Last but not least, developers of any stripe can leverage a tool like Github Copilot to see how AI can speed up code writing.

    AI Assistants FAQs

    What are AI assistants?

    AI assistants are advanced technologies that leverage artificial intelligence to reduce the time required to complete specific tasks significantly. They can assist in various areas, including content creation, SEO optimization, financial decision-making, and coding. These tools learn from data and user interactions to provide personalized and efficient assistance.

    What is the best AI assistant?

    The ideal AI assistant varies based on your specific needs. Jasper AI could be an excellent fit if your primary focus is content creation for marketing, sales, or website content. It accelerates the content creation process significantly. For SEO-focused content, pairing it with SurferSEO can yield optimal SEO results. For everyday tasks, Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri are widely accessible and can enhance productivity. AI assistants like Tykr can be invaluable for financial decision-making, while Wally can revolutionize personal budgeting. Developers can also benefit from tools like Github Copilot to expedite code writing.

    How do I use AI as an assistant?

    To use an AI assistant, you first need access to one. Many AI assistants, including ChatGPT and others on the list, offer free versions to try out. Some require a paid subscription for full access. These tools can significantly reduce the time spent on tasks, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

    Who is better Alexa or Siri or Google?

    The choice between Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant largely depends on your device preference and ecosystem. Alexa differs slightly from the other two and is integrated with Amazon’s ecosystem. Google Assistant and Siri depend more on whether you use Android or Apple devices, respectively.

    Not had your fill yet? Well, plenty more AI tools are out there for you to check out. See our complete list of the best AI tools for all sorts of productivity. We also have a full list of the best AI marketing tools and AI chatbots that didn’t make this list.

     

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  • What Is Generative AI and How Can You Use It in 2023

    The realm of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is expanding at an unprecedented rate. What was once considered the stuff of science fiction is now becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. From voice assistants and recommendation algorithms to cyber-security and advanced healthcare diagnostics, generative AI is reshaping the world as we know it.

    One way to grasp this rapid progression is by the sheer volume of research being produced in the field.

    “We are seeing 500,000 new AI research papers per year.”
    Joelle Pineau, VP of AI Research at Meta

    This all-in mindset for the technology shows the intense interest and investment in AI across academia, private industry, and government. But what about you? How can you use Gen AI for your business, hobbies, and personal life? We’ve collected all our best articles on different categories of generative AI products that will make it easy for you to see how AI can directly impact your day-to-day.

    But first, what is Generative AI?

    What is Generative AI?

    Generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that focuses on creating unique content based on training data and neural networks. This can range from creating text content to images, music, and even video.

    To understand generative AI, it’s helpful first to understand what AI is. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a broad term that refers to machines or software mimicking human intelligence. It’s about creating systems that can understand, learn, and apply knowledge, handle new situations, and carry out tasks that would typically require human intelligence. AI isn’t on par with human intelligence, but it is phenomenal at what it can do.

    Generative AI takes AI a step further. It doesn’t just mimic human intelligence; it creates like a human might. This happens using machine learning models. These are like rules that get better over time through practice and training. The more data and training these models see the better they get at making high-quality, relevant content.

    Development of Generative AI

    Generative AI developed slowly, building on previous AI advancements. It began with machine learning. This kind of AI lets systems learn and improve from experience without specific programming.

    As machine learning techniques evolved, we saw the development of neural networks, which are computing systems loosely inspired by the human brain. These networks can learn from vast amounts of data, making them incredibly powerful tools for tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, and content generation.

    AI Generative Models Image by Pro_Vector

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    Generative AI made significant strides with the advent of Generative Adversarial Networks, or GANs. A GAN is made up of two competing parts: a generator and a discriminator. These two parts work together to create very realistic “synthetic data.”

    The generator’s job is to create new outputs. The discriminator’s job is to compare the output to trained data and attempt to fail it. When the discriminator doesn’t approve, the generator is tasked with trying again. Both parts keep this up until there is an approved output. This process helps the generator learn and refine itself. Over time, it improves at making data that looks much like the training data.

    With all of this working under the hood, AI has been able to creep into several types of use cases for the average person. You don’t need to be an expert in programming GANs to leverage the technology fully.

     

    Applications of Generative AI

    Generative AI has flooded many digital tools, providing practical solutions for everyday tasks.

    “In 12 months, call it next year this time (Mid-2024), I really think every company, every marketing team, every sales team, this generative and predictive AI is going to be a core part of every tool that they use. I just cannot see technology in the next year not incorporating this capability.”
    Joyce Kim Chief Marketing Officer, Board Member at Twilio

    If Joyce is correct, you’ll be using these tools in your professional life before you know it (if you haven’t already).

    Let’s explore some of the key domains where generative AI is making a significant impact.

    Language Processing and Writing

    Generative AI is revolutionizing the field of language processing and writing. AI tools like ChatGPT (based on the GPT-3 model) and Copy.ai are becoming indispensable for creating content, streamlining tasks, drafting emails, writing articles, and answering questions. These tools dramatically enhance productivity and boost creativity.

    Throughout our research on the state of AI writing and natural language processing (NLP), we’ve found some of the best tools that leverage these text-based AI models. These include:

    As you can clearly see, Natural Language Processing (NPL) and language-based AI models are seeing some of the swiftest adoptions by businesses. Their use cases span many different types of tasks and tools. But language is far from the only thing that generative AI is capable of.

    Visual Art and Enhancement

    Generative AI is reshaping the landscape of visual creativity and enhancement. With foundation models like Stable Diffusion, products can generate unique images and art using text prompts. AI is now creating stunning artwork, creating realistic videos, and helping with photo editing. Tools like Midjourney and Photoshop are paving the way with this type of AI. We’ve written extensively about the best AI tools for creating visuals. These include:

    Audio Generation and Speech Processing

    Generative AI is transforming the auditory landscape as well. It can generate music in a specific style. Or you can use it as a text-to-speech tool to convert written text into spoken words. That opens up content to be more accessible for visually impaired users. On the other hand, speech-to-text tools can transcribe audio files, making them searchable and easier to analyze. Some of the best audio-centric AI tools include:

    How to Use Generative AI Responsibly

    Generative AI, with its ability to produce human-like content, offers a multitude of opportunities. However, the power of this technology also introduces a range of ethical considerations and potential for misuse. It’s crucial to navigate these challenges responsibly to harness the full potential of generative AI while minimizing harm. Whether you are using consumer-level AI tools, developing off the back of a broader AI model, or creating your own, we each have our roles in responsibly using AI.

    Aside from the sky-is-falling forecasts about what AI could cause, tangible yet elusive risks are involved in using it.

    Inherent Risks and Criticisms of Using Generative AI

    As with any powerful technology, generative AI comes with its own set of challenges and potential pitfalls. One of the primary concerns is that generative AI models do not inherently fact-check the information they generate. They may produce content based on inaccurate or misleading data, leading to the propagation of false information. Worse still is that when they make an error, it isn’t obvious or always easy to figure out that they did.

    This is particularly concerning in areas like journalism or academia, where the accuracy of information is paramount. Even in casual writing, AI “hallucinates” or invents facts (especially when it has a hard time finishing its output).

    Another potential risk lies in the realm of content authenticity. As AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, AI detection tools are being developed to detect and flag such content. Publishers or individuals using AI-wholesale may experience great reputational damage, especially if the AI-generated content is not clearly labeled as such.

    What Experts Are Saying About Gen AI Risks

    There is no doubt that LLM training data includes copyrighted material, content that was added against website TOSs, and harmful and potentially defamatory information.

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    It’s still to be seen what legal ramifications exist for using AI. Whether you are developing a model or using one as a service in your own business.

    “Serious legal issues exist around of using training data involving materials with copyright, TOS violation, reputational harm issues.”
    Regina Sam Penti, Partner at Ropes and Gray

    Bias (of each and every kind) is a part of generative AI training data. Collecting, cleaning, and keeping up with data are the biggest jobs for generative AI systems in the future.

    “Bias will continuous problem because the data it was trained on human generated data…guardrails will need to be continue to be refined”
    Eric Boyd, CVP of AI Platform at Microsoft

    Even as a consumer, it’s important to know the risks that exist, even in the products we use. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t use these tools—it just means you should be careful about the information you feed these tools and what you ultimately expect from them.

    Where Do We Go From Here?

    As we stand on the brink of a new era in digital innovation, generative AI’s potential is only beginning to be realized. It’s not just about the technology itself. It’s also about how people and businesses can use it to change their everyday jobs and creative work.

    Imagine using AI chatbots to handle customer service inquiries, providing immediate responses and support. Or using AI to transcribe audio, making content more accessible to a wider audience. Generative AI can even assist in writing, from drafting email responses and resumes to creating compelling marketing copy. And on and on.

    For a deeper dive into the topic, check out our comprehensive post on the best available AI tools today. It provides a detailed overview of the top AI tools across various categories, helping you choose the right tool for your needs.

    Generative AI is not just a technological advancement; it’s a tool for creativity, efficiency, and innovation. As we explore its potential, one thing is clear: generative AI is not just shaping our future; it’s here and now.

    Generative AI FAQs

    What kinds of output can a generative AI model produce?

    Generative AI models can produce various outputs based on their training data. These include:

    • Text such as news articles, product descriptions, or creative writing
    • Images from realistic portraits and landscapes to abstract art
    • Audio outputs like music, speech, or sound effects
    • Video including product videos, 3D animation, and realistic human avatars
    • Code outputs for software applications, websites, or custom apps

    What are the limitations of AI models?

    AI models, while powerful, have certain limitations:

    • Bias: AI models can reflect biases in training data, leading to potentially unfair or inaccurate predictions.
    • Complexity: The intricate nature of AI models can make them hard to understand, debug, or improve.
    • Data requirements: AI models need large amounts of data for training, which can be costly to collect and prepare.
    • Creativity: AI models lack human-like creativity and can only generate content based on their training data.
    • Emotion: AI models don’t possess or comprehend emotions.

    Despite these limitations, AI models are instrumental in solving many problems, and ongoing advancements may help overcome these challenges.

    What is ChatGPT?

    ChatGPT is an AI chat experience developed by OpenAI, leveraging the company’s Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) series of large language models (LLMs). It’s built on OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models and fine-tuned for conversational applications using supervised and reinforcement learning techniques.

    Launched on November 30, 2022, ChatGPT quickly gained recognition for its articulate responses across various knowledge domains. However, it has been noted for occasionally providing inaccurate information with confidence.

    Key features of ChatGPT include:

    • Natural Conversations: ChatGPT can engage in natural human-like conversations, employing various conversational techniques such as questioning, clarifying, and making statements.
    • Comprehensive Answers: It can provide detailed and informative answers to a wide range of questions, even those that are open-ended or complex.
    • Creative Text Generation: ChatGPT can generate diverse formats of text content, including poems, code, scripts, emails, and letters.

    Could generative AI replace jobs?

    Generative AI, while potentially automating certain roles, is also expected to create new job opportunities. For instance, it could automate customer service, marketing, content creation, and data entry tasks, potentially impacting roles such as customer service representatives, graphic designers, writers, and data entry clerks.

    However, the rise of generative AI also necessitates skilled professionals to develop and maintain these systems, creating new roles. Furthermore, as generative AI is used in innovative ways, it’s likely to open up new job opportunities.

    While generative AI may transform specific jobs, it also presents new career paths, underscoring the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the evolving job market.

    This is all still speculative and could go any number of directions.

    What is Auto-GPT?

    Auto-GPT, an open-source, autonomous AI tool, leverages OpenAI’s GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 text-generating models to execute tasks. Developed by Toran Bruce Richards and released on March 30, 2023, Auto-GPT is speculated to have the following features:

    • Autonomy: Auto-GPT is designed to carry out tasks independently, minimizing the need for human intervention.
    • Versatility: It’s believed to handle many tasks, from debugging code and writing emails to craft presentations, blog posts, and marketing materials.
    • User-Friendly: Auto-GPT is expected to be easy to use, making it accessible to individuals regardless of their technical expertise.

    Given these potential capabilities, Auto-GPT could significantly transform our work processes, though its full impact remains to be seen.

    What is Google’s Search Generative Experience?

    Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) is an innovative feature currently under testing. It employs generative AI to generate summaries of search results, providing a comprehensive overview of the topic alongside the traditional list of links. This helps users quickly locate the information they’re seeking.

    SGE operates by generating a summary of search results when a user initiates a search. The summary, influenced by factors like the user’s location and search history, is displayed alongside the traditional list of links. Users can delve deeper by clicking on the summary or the original source links.

    Benefits of SGE include a more comprehensive topic overview, improved user experience by facilitating information discovery, and reduced reliance on traditional search results. As such, SGE represents a potential enhancement to the user search experience.

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  • 8 Best AI Sales Tools to Maximize Revenue for Your Business in 2023

    In the high-pressure world of sales, staying ahead of the curve is the only way to make quota and advance your career. One way to gain a competitive edge is by leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The best AI sales tools are taking the industry by storm by automating tasks, providing valuable insights, and enhancing customer interactions. Whether you’re a seasoned AE or a green sales rep, these tools can significantly boost your sales productivity and effectiveness.

    The beauty of AI sales tools is their versatility. They cover a wide range of sales tasks, from lead qualification and pipeline management to forecasting and outreach writing. Using multiple tools in tandem can supercharge your sales process, making you incredibly efficient. But before diving in, it’s essential to consider your specific needs and objectives.

    Each tool offers unique features and benefits, so understanding your needs will help you make the right choice. Whatever your main goals are, an AI sales tool can help. Let’s explore some of the best AI tools available today and see how they can transform your sales process.

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    Here’s a look at our top 8 recommendations for AI tools to optimize your sales workflows, starting with Seamless.AI.

    1. Seamless AI

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    Seamless.AI is an AI sales tool that B2B professionals have flocked to. Its main feature provides verified cell phone numbers, email addresses, and direct dials for anyone you need to sell to. With Seamless.AI, you can build a massive list of decision-makers, shorten your sales cycle, and close more deals with your gained knowledge. It also includes an AI writer tool optimized for cold outreach—perfect for outbound sales professionals.

    Key Features:

    • Real-time search engine for B2B sales leads
    • Integration with favorite platforms like Salesforce, Hubspot, Outreach, Chrome, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
    • Writer by Seamless.AI for sales and marketing messaging
    • Enrich CRM data with accurate and up-to-date contact data

    Enrich List Data with Seamless AI Sales Data

    Data Enrich by Seamless AI brings a wealth of actionable B2B sales data into your Excel lists and CRMs to get the most accurate information. The average age of an email is less than three years, and employees stay with their employers, on average, less than five years. That means your list of thousands of prospects is degrading rather quickly. Seamless can update your internal lists with the most relevant and up-to-date information so that you can make more cold calls, emails, and eventually sales than without it.

    Best For:

    Seamless.AI is ideal for sales professionals who need to build a growing list of qualified leads and find the right people to contact. It’s also beneficial for those who want to integrate their sales tools with their favorite platforms and eliminate manual data entry.

    Pricing: Free for up to 50 credits, with paid pricing starting at $65/mo

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    2. Apollo

    Apollo - Homepage July 2023

    Apollo is a sales intelligence and engagement platform that helps you find, contact, and close your ideal buyers. It pairs an extensive database (260 million+ contacts) with AI tools to help you manage outreach workflows—all with the power of AI. Apollo lets you search, filter, and engage with contacts based on B2B parameters that move the needle.

    Key Features:

    • Access to one of the world’s largest, most accurate B2B databases
    • Gives sequences, email personalization, click-to-dial, and LinkedIn automation
    • Intelligent insights and powerful automation for optimizing and improving sales outreach

    Apollo Find Contact with AI Workflows

    Apollo gives you every imaginable data point as a field to search through. Find your next customer by searching name, email address, company size, industry, location, persona, job titles, and so much more.

    Best For:

    Apollo is best for sales teams to find and target their ideal buyers. Its automated workflows + data profiles make it an unmatched resource for outbound sales reps. It’s like having an always-full pipeline that never runs out of potential leads.

    Pricing: Free version with limited lookup and paid plans starting at $49/mo

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    3. Sendspark

    Sendspark - Homepage July 2023

    Sendspark is a video messaging platform that helps you build relationships with personalized videos at scale. It allows you to humanize your outreach and make real connections, leading to more pipelines, faster closes, and an overall better experience. It does this by infusing video personalization with AI and automation to rapidly create and deliver videos that move the needle. Adds contact names, roles, and company logos to videos for programmatic personalization.

    Key Features:

    • Easy recording of custom videos that can be transformed into personalized masterpieces
    • Dozens of email and social integrations to help you send personalized videos where they need to go
    • Reap the benefits of video + personalization which together increase vital lead conversion rates

    Personalized Sales Videos with Sendspark

    Sendspark makes infusing your sales and intro videos easy with personalized features that grab attention at the first peak. It’s as simple as pulling CRM data into Sendspark.

    Best For:

    Sendspark is best for sales and marketing professionals who want to cut through the noise and make a human connection with their customers and prospects. It’s also great for those wishing to deliver scale personalization and relevance.

    Pricing: Free version with paid plans starting at $15/mo

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    4. Gong

    Gong - Homepage July 2023

    Gong is a revenue intelligence platform that captures customer interactions and analyzes each with AI. It provides precise insights into customer interactions (calls, emails, docs), enhancing revenue efficiency and better decision-making. Gong monitors every interaction and offers detailed and on-time recommendations and labels for each customer. It’s the assistant that is on every call, copied to every email, and updates everyone in the organization with crucial account insights.

    Key Features:

    • Comprehensive visibility into customer interactions and market dynamics
    • Thoughtful guidance for key workflows to improve productivity
    • Innovative AI for relevant and specific business insights
    • 100+ integrations with CRM and other tools for a comprehensive understanding

    Gong AI Deals View with AI Insights

    Gong lets you go as deep as you need. Individual sales reps can see their assigned opportunities with actionable next steps and warnings. They can see all past touch points (and review them), stages, and potential win amount. Sales managers can see high-level analytics to optimize conversations across their sales organization. Every conversation can be analyzed, yet Gong also knows the big picture.

    Best For:

    Gong is best for enterprise sales teams that must understand customer interactions and make data-driven decisions. The whole point is to discover critical insights to leverage for better sales flows. From coaching opportunities to timing suggestions for the next call, Gong enables sales teams to perform at their best.

    Pricing: Requires a custom proposal based on your needs

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    5. Warmbox

    Warmbox - Homepage July 2023

    Warmbox is designed to warm up your cold email inbox and ensure your emails never land in spam. It helps you increase your email deliverability and reach the inbox of your leads effectively. It does this by connecting with your inbox, sending mail to itself, and interacting with the emails as real people would (but with AI). This sends positive signals to email clients (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) that will reduce the amount you land in spam (or promotions/social tabs). Every additional email that properly lands in a lead’s inbox is exponentially more likely to convert them into paying customers.

    Key Features:

    • Automated email interactions to raise your email-sending reputation
    • Access to a network of over 35,000 private inboxes
    • Detailed reports to monitor your email deliverability
    • Multiple warm-up campaigns (recipes)

    Warmbox AI Sales Tool Inbox Warming for Outreach

    An automated email warm-up process, like the one provided by Warmbox, is essentially a service that helps improve your email-sending reputation. It does this by mimicking human-like interactions with the emails sent from your inbox. The goal is to make email providers see your account as trustworthy and active, which can help ensure your emails land in the recipient’s inbox rather than their spam folder.

    The best part? All of this happens automatically. You don’t have to do anything. The service takes care of it all, saving you time and effort. This way, you can focus on what’s important – crafting your emails and connecting with your audience.

    Best For:

    Warmbox is perfect for sales and marketing teams that rely heavily on cold emailing. It’s also beneficial for those who want to improve their email deliverability and avoid landing in the spam folder.

    Pricing: Pricing for one mailbox starts at $19/mo

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    6. Motion

    Motion - Homepage July 2023

    Motion is a productivity tool that helps you manage calendars, meetings, projects, and tasks for sales teams. It combines automation and AI to organize your schedule, plan meetings, and build task lists across teams. as they involve various roles. SDRs (sales development representatives) handle the initial contact with potential customers, AEs (account executives) progress opportunities until they are successfully closed, and CSMs (customer success managers) take over to ensure new customers have a smooth transition and start off positively. Motion can make these tasks run much more efficiently.

    Key Features:

    • Synced calendar for daily schedule management
    • Automatic task manager that builds to-do lists for whole teams
    • Automated project manager for organizing complex team projects with timetables, dependencies, and more
    • Booking pages so that each team member can easily schedule meetings with qualified leads

    Manage Tasks and Meetings with Motion AI

    Best For:

    Motion is perfect for teams with many routine tasks who want to streamline their workday. It is excellent for managing complex projects and reducing the stress of manual planning. Teams with multiple handoffs at set intervals between SDRs, AEs, Sales Engineers, and CSMs could benefit from automated project management. Plus, Motion can be a great boon for the whole business and not only the sales organization.

    Pricing: Paid plans start at $34/mo

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    7. OutreachWriter

    Outreachwriter - Homepage July 2023

    OutreachWriter is an AI writer that automates the entire outreach process in the channels you need most. It’s also a tool that is part of the 500apps suite, which might be attractive if there are other apps you have had your eye on. OutreachWriter helps you create personalized AI-written emails and LinkedIn messages using AI insights from their profiles.

    Key Features:

    • AI-powered personalization based on LinkedIn account and activity analysis
    • LinkedIn outreach automation for prospecting at scale
    • Templates for outreach campaigns like backlink request emails and sales pitch writing

    OutreachWriter Sales AI Tool for Propsect Writing

    OutreachWriter does so much of the heavy lifting for you. It analyzes LinkedIn profiles to understand what would work in a cold outreach. Then it leverages that insight and crafts compelling, AI-generated pitches that can be sent via email, LinkedIn, or other formats. Say “Hello,” to an increase in efficiency with cold prospecting!

    Best For:

    OutreachWriter is best for businesses that want to scale their cold outreach activities with AI and automation. If you spend a lot of time analyzing your leads’ LinkedIn profiles to craft the perfect cold pitch, OutreachWriter is here to simplify things for you. It can also handle the same tasks that many AI writers can do.

    Pricing: Paid plans for multiple apps start at $14.99/mo

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    8. Hoppy Copy

    Hoppy Copy - Homepage July 2023

    Hoppy Copy is an AI email marketing copywriting platform that helps you write better email campaigns. It can generate powerful content for hundreds of email marketing campaigns, drips, newsletters, and more in seconds. The best part is that it is 100% optimized for email campaigns with its format and flow. It has even more tools designed for people who live and breathe by their inbox activity.

    Key Features:

    • AI-powered cold outreach writing templates for single emails or series
    • Content converter for repurposing content from any source
    • Spam checker to limit trigger words that send emails to spam
    • Competitor subscribe that watches competitor emails (primarily marketing) so you can see what they’re up to

    Hoppy Copy Sales Outreach Sequence Writer

    The drip series is different from most writing tasks. It makes sense that you wouldn’t want to use a generic AI writer for that particular task. Hoppy Copy is trained and built for email content. From subject lines to your closing byline, it can make emails worth opening up. It saves time and gives you better results so you can focus on follow-up.

    Best For:

    Hoppy Copy is perfect for cold outreach and marketing campaigns. It’s for anyone who wants to save hours writing by using AI to generate content that’s compelling. It’s also helpful for those wishing to monitor their competitors’ email plans and learn from them.

    Pricing: Plans start as low as $29/mo

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    Best AI Sales Tools: Price Comparison

    With so many options out there, we know it’s hard to consider each one. Here’s a list view of our top eight picks that compares their price tags.

    Rank Best AI Sales Tools Starting Price Free Option
    🥇 Seamless.AI $65/mo ✔️ Visit
    🥈 Apollo $49/mo ✔️ Visit
    🥉 Sendspark $15/mo ✔️ Visit
    4 Gong Custom ❌ Visit
    5 Warmbox $19/mo ❌ Visit
    6 Motion $34/mo ❌ Visit
    7 OutreachWriter $14.99/mo ❌ Visit
    8 Hoppy Copy $29/mo ❌ Visit

    What is the Best AI Sales Tool?

    Seamless.AI is an excellent choice for those looking to maximize their lead generation efforts. If your primary challenge is finding quality leads, Seamless.AI could be the tool you need.

    Apollo, on the other hand, shines in the realm of customer relationship management. If you’re struggling to manage your customer relationships or keep track of your sales pipeline, Apollo could be the solution you’re looking for.

    Sendspark stands out for its personalized video abilities. So, if you want to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression, Sendspark might be the tool you need.

    AI Sales Tools FAQs

    How is AI used in sales?

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the sales industry, offering unprecedented opportunities for sales teams. It’s transforming customer interactions, task management, and strategic decision-making.

    AI excels in managing and predicting customer behavior. By analyzing past interactions and purchasing patterns, AI can anticipate a customer’s next move. This insight allows sales teams to personalize their approach, enhancing customer engagement.

    AI also automates repetitive tasks, such as scheduling meetings and tracking shipments. This automation frees up sales professionals to focus on strategic activities like building customer relationships and closing deals.

    Another significant benefit of AI is its ability to provide accurate sales forecasts. By analyzing historical sales data and market trends, AI helps sales teams plan their strategies effectively.

    Lastly, AI can nurture leads by suggesting products based on a customer’s preferences. This targeted approach can improve conversion rates and help sales teams hit their targets.

    How can AI be used to automate sales?

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing sales, automating processes, and boosting productivity. AI analyzes customer data, identifies promising leads, and predicts conversion likelihood, helping sales teams strategize effectively.

    AI also automates outreach emails, enhancing targeting and effectiveness. It generates accurate sales forecasts, providing insights for strategic decision-making.

    By analyzing customer interactions, AI improves lead conversion rates. It tailors the sales approach to each lead, increasing conversion chances. AI also pulls in activity or call data without sales reps’ intervention, saving time and kickstarting the sales process.

    What is AI in CRM?

    When it comes to Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral component. AI in CRM uses algorithms to analyze customer data and automate tasks, making it easier for businesses to organize and access customer information.

    AI can automate various CRM tasks, from data entry to customer interaction. For instance, AI can automate analyzing customer data, providing actionable insights to help businesses improve customer experience and predict sales growth.

    Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology and virtual assistants powered by AI can handle customer queries, freeing up time for inbound sales reps to address warmer leads. Predictive analytics, another facet of AI in CRM, can analyze historical data to predict future trends and behaviors, helping businesses stay one step ahead.

    Will AI replace salespeople?

    AI has undoubtedly made significant strides in automating and enhancing various aspects of the sales process. However, it can’t replace the human touch in sales interactions. Tools allow salespeople to focus on strategic tasks. But this doesn’t mean AI will replace salespeople. Instead, it redefines their roles, shifting focus to strategic and relationship-building activities. Salespeople who adapt and leverage AI will rise in their profession, using AI to augment their capabilities.

    What is an AI sales assistant?

    AI sales assistants streamline operations by handling tasks like lead qualification, pipeline management, and meeting scheduling. Using machine learning and natural language processing, these tools manage daily activities and provide valuable insights. They predict customer behavior, identify cross-selling opportunities, and improve forecasting. By automating repetitive tasks, they allow sales reps to focus on customer relationships and closing deals, enhancing productivity and effectiveness.

    As you continue to explore the world of AI and its applications, we invite you to delve into our other articles. If you found this guide on AI sales tools helpful, you might enjoy our other articles on the best AI paraphrasers, AI productivity tools, and AI chatbots.

     

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  • 5 Best AI Music Generators in 2023 (Most are Free)

    What if you could create a unique soundtrack for your podcast or video without learning an instrument? Or compose a song without ever knowing the fundamentals of songwriting? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now creating music, and it’s not just random notes strung together—it’s harmonious, evocative, and incredibly human-like.

    AI music generators are making music creation accessible to all, not just the musically inclined. Just like AI text-to-speech tools, these AI songwriting tools open up possibilities for all sorts of creators. Whether you’re a content creator needing unique soundtracks, an aspiring musician, or just a curious soul, these AI tools are opening up a world of possibilities. Let’s dive in and explore the best AI music generators that are hitting all the right notes.

    Can AI Really Create Music?

    Believe it or not, AI is now capable of composing music and doing a pretty good job at it. AI music generators use complex algorithms and vast databases of music to create new compositions. They analyze rhythm, melody, and harmony patterns and use this information (and much more) to compose new pieces. It studies previously created music to create (theoretically) new and original music and tracks.

    So, can AI create music? Yes, and it’s doing so in a way that’s revolutionizing the music industry, leading to new possibilities.

    Who is AI Music For?

    A variety of people in different industries use AI music generators for a variety of purposes. Whether a small or large-scale project requires background music, soundtracks, or sound effects, you can use AI to create everything from simple beats to Beethoven-esque orchestrations. Content creators, musicians, advertisers, event organizers, fitness instructors, and more use them to create unique, customizable music.

    Here’s a breakdown of different types of work that can be assisted with music AI.

    1. Content Creation: Bloggers, YouTubers, podcasters, and other creators often use AI music generators to create unique soundtracks for their content. This can include background music for videos, intro music for podcasts, or sound effects for digital games. Combine it with an AI voice generator to create podcasts with ease.
    2. Advertising and Marketing: In the advertising industry, AI music generators can be used to create catchy jingles or branded music for commercials. They can also be used to develop mood-specific music for promotional videos or presentations. You can also use an AI video generator for more streamlined workflows.
    3. Film and Game Development: In the film and gaming industry, AI music generators can be used to create soundtracks, theme music, or sound effects.

    Aside from work, you can also use AI music generators for personal entertainment. Enter a crazy prompt and watch it work its magic. “Breaking news sound effect, but with cats meowing”.

    The Best AI Music Generators


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    We’ve collected some of the best AI music creation services and products that are available on the market today. They each have their own unique way of giving you control over creating original music with AI. We’ll start our list with Mubert.

    1. Mubert

    Mubert - Homepage June 2023
    Mubert is a cutting-edge AI music generator making waves in the industry. This platform does a lot and uniquely blends technology and creativity. Mubert is designed for those who seek to break the boundaries of traditional music production, offering an innovative approach to generating unique soundscapes.

    Mubert has a few other advantages. Its API lets users create personalized music and soundtrack experiences in their apps, games, and other platforms. AI-generated tracks can also be sold through Mubert Studio, a marketplace for your best AI work. Mubert can also curate already created music into playlists that are optimized to your liking.

    Key Features:

    • Generative music streaming app that creates new and original music based on user preferences
    • Easily generate music using natural language text prompts
    • Set duration and other filters like genre, mood, and activity
    • Provides a studio platform for artists to use AI to create music and sell it
    • Use their API to generate royalty-free music for your business

    Creating a new track is very easy in Mubert. Simply enter a Prompt and set your desired track length (Duration). You can skip the prompt and choose a specific genre, mood, or activity as your prompt. Clicking “Generate Track” will start the AI creation process. Once done, you’ll be able to “Play” the track. You can click the “lightning bolt” icon to regenerate the track, “download” the track, or “delete” it.

    Mubert Create AI Track - Steps 1-6

    Best For:

    Mubert is perfect for content creators, musicians, and businesses looking to enhance their marketing videos or in-store experiences with tailored music. It’s also a boon for app developers, who can integrate Mubert’s API into their games or apps, providing users with a unique and immersive audio experience. If you’re a music lover seeking a personalized listening experience, or a creator wanting to explore new horizons in music production, Mubert is your go-to platform.

    Mubert skews toward being better at creating electric, pop, and hip-hop styles of music, so this is definitely something to consider if you need to create those sorts of tracks for your project.

    Pricing: Free tier with paid tiers starting at $14/mo

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    2. Soundful

    Soundful - Homepage June 2023
    Soundful is a powerful AI music generator with a unique blend of simplicity and customization. It’s designed to create royalty-free background music for your videos, streams, podcasts, and more. The process is intuitive and straightforward: choose a genre, customize your inputs, and create tracks. Repeat until you find the track that is right for you.

    Key Features:

    • Generates unique music using AI algorithms trained alongside industry-leading producers and sound engineers
    • Offers over 50 templates across different genres to kickstart your music creation
    • Allows customization of beats per minute (BPM) and base notes (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) in major or minor keys

    Soundful gives more granular controls over the music you can create with AI. To start, you can start with dozens of templates, which are categorized by genre.

    Soundful Create AI Tracks - Steps 1-2

    Once a template is selected, Soundful gives you granular controls over basic musical parameters, including BPM (speed) and Key (C-B with Maj and Min). Lastly,  give it a name and generate a track.

    Soundful Create AI Tracks - Steps 3-6

    If you had a paid tier, you could also download individual tracks instead of downloading the mastered version. If you aren’t musical, this means that each instrument would be separated into separate tracks so you could edit each by yourself. You could also download loops and other soundscapes as a MIDI download.

    Best For:

    Soundful is a perfect match for producers who want to keep their creative juices flowing without getting stuck. It’s also a boon for creators who want to avoid copyright issues while discovering unique, royalty-free tracks that sync perfectly with their content. Brands looking for an affordable way to acquire excellent, studio-quality music tailored to their needs will also find Soundful a valuable asset. Soundful’s abilities are more matched for anyone who is recording and needs more than a final AI-generated song.

    Pricing: Free tier available with monthly pricing starting at $9.99

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    3. Aiva

    Aiva - Homepage June 2023
    Aiva is an AI music generator that has been creating music since its inception in 2016. It’s designed to compose soundtracks for various media, including ads, video games, and movies. Aiva’s technology allows users to create music from scratch or produce variations of existing songs without the hassle of music licensing processes. It offers a range of presets and specified music formats and also provides the ability to edit soundtracks. Aiva’s versatility and user-friendly interface make it a popular choice among both professionals and amateurs.

    Key Features:

    • Wide range of presets and specified music formats
    • Functional free version with limited features
    • Ability to edit soundtracks and modify existing tracks

    After selecting a template (predefined prompt), users can select a key signature, music length, and # of AI-generated compositions.

    AIVA Create AI Music - Steps 3-6

    Best For:

    Aiva is best suited for individuals and businesses looking to create unique soundtracks for various media. It’s particularly beneficial for those who want to experiment with different genres and styles and those who wish to apply edits to current music. It can also upload previous work in MIDI format as a base to generate AI tracks and music.

    Pricing: Free tier with paid plans at €15/mo (around $16.54/mo pending exchange rates)

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    4. Beatbot

    Beatbot - Homepage June 2023

    Beatbot is an innovative AI-powered song maker that composes short songs based on your text prompts. It uses Splash sound loops to create the music and vocals and ChatGPT to write the lyrics. Currently, Beatbot is in its Beta phase and is free to use. However, pricing may be introduced in the future. It’s not just about creating music—it’s about empowering users to become part of the music creation process.

    Key Features:

    • Composes short loops and songs based on user-provided text prompts
    • Simple to use interface for hobbyists who need a quick loop
    • Ability to write out lyrics and have them superimposed on top of the AI loop

    After submitting g a prompt that generates a simple music track or loop, users can add lyrics. Lyrics mostly match hip-hop and rap vocal styles. For best results with lyrics, it is best to do a single line of a lyric. Too few words or too many make the music sound especially AI-generated.

    If the music isn’t 100% to your liking, click “Retry” to regenerate. Once you have something you like, Click “more” to download the music.

    Beatbox Simple AI Music Loop Maker

    Best For:

    Beatbot is perfect for individuals who want to experiment with music creation. It’s also a boon for creators who want to add unique, AI-generated music to their content. If you’re a music lover seeking a personalized listening experience, or a creator wanting to explore new horizons in music production, Beatbot is your go-to platform.

    Pricing: Free (Beta), unclear pricing for when it is out of beta

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    5. Beatoven

    Beatoven AI music generator

    Beatoven is a unique AI music generator that takes the complexity out of music creation. It’s designed to make the process of composing original soundtracks for your videos or podcasts as simple as possible. With Beatoven, you don’t need to be a music theory expert or a seasoned producer to create unique, mood-based music. It’s all about making music creation accessible and enjoyable, regardless of your skill level.

    Key Features:

    • Combines advanced music theory and production concepts to deliver unique music
    • Customize the length, genre, mood, and instruments to create your music tracks
    • Production-ready music with industry-standard mixing and mastering

    Beatoven creates multiple versions of your tracks for you. Everything is editable, from the instrumentation used to the genre and the tempo. Upload your video or podcast to generate soundtracks based on it for an even easier audio editing experience.

    Beatoven Create AI Songs

    Best For:

    Beatoven is perfect for content creators who need unique, mood-based music for their videos or podcasts. It’s also a great tool for individuals who want to experiment with music creation but don’t have the technical knowledge or resources to do so. With Beatoven, you can create a unique soundtrack that perfectly fits your content’s duration and mood.

    Pricing: Free version with usage-based pricing starting at $3/mo

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    Best AI Music Generators Price Comparison

    Each tool has its own mix of use cases, ease of use, and price point. Now that we’ve reviewed each feature, here’s a side-by-side comparison of prices.

    Rank AI Music Generators Starting Price Free Option
    🥇 Mubert $14/mo ✔️ Get
    🥈 Soundful $9.99/mo ✔️ Get
    🥉 Aiva $16.50+/mo ✔️ Get
    4 Beatbot Free (Beta) ✔️ Get
    5 Beatoven $3/mo ✔️ Get

    What is the Best AI Music Generator?

    Most people starting with AI music and songs will likely find Mubert to be the best platform, particularly if they want substantial control over the outputs. Soundful, another top option, seems capable of creating more specific outputs than Mubert, but some of the non-electronic outputs disappointed us. We found Aiva to be quite similar to Soundful, and we would place it as our third recommendation.

    We’re covering all the best AI tools for business and creative use. If you are into creating music with AI, also check out AI video generators and AI marketing tools to help promote your projects.

    AI Music Generator FAQ

    What is the best text to song generator for AI?

    When it comes to the best text-to-song generator for AI, Mubert is a standout choice. Mubert is a powerful AI music generator that can transform text inputs into song outputs. It’s user friendly, versatile, and capable of creating a wide range of music styles, making it a top pick for both beginners and professionals.

    Is there a AI beat generator?

    Most AI music generators, such as Mubert, Beatbot, and Beatoven, are equipped with the capability to create beats. These tools use complex algorithms to generate unique and customizable beats, making it easier for users to create music.

    Which AI can generate audio?

    There are different types of AI designed specifically for creating audio. This includes text-to-speech AI generators that convert written text into spoken words, music generators that create original tunes, and sound effects AI generators that produce various sound effects. These tools are revolutionizing the way we create and use audio content.

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  • Otter AI Review 2023 (Transcription Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons)

    Transcription services have become a necessity in today’s fast-paced, information-driven world. Among the various options available, Otter.ai stands out with its AI-powered voice-to-text transcription capabilities. But is it the right choice for you? This comprehensive review will explore everything you need to know about Otter AI, from its features and pricing to its best use cases.

    What is Otter AI?


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    Otter.ai is an AI-powered transcription service that uses advanced machine learning algorithms to convert spoken language into written text. Unlike AI voice generators and text-to-speech tools (TTS), Otter does the opposite by taking spoken voice in meetings and writing it down for high-quality meeting notes and summaries. Otter’s capabilities are accessible online and via Android or iOS apps and a Chrome browser extension.

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    What is Otter AI Used For?

    Otter is beneficial in various scenarios, such as recording notes for online lectures, business meetings, brainstorming sessions, and transcribing pre-recorded video/audio content. It is a convenient tool for jotting down notes during meetings and interviews, capturing thoughts while walking or driving, and transcribing existing recordings and podcasts. Otter shines in any situation where you may be multi-tasking yet need pristine text notes for yourself or your team.

    By connecting with your calendars (for finding events and meeting links), Otter knows each meeting you have and can join along. You’ll never have to forgo an appointment without a trusty scribe following you around.

    Otter.ai Home User Dashboard

    If Otter seems like a niche tool, wait to see all the possibilities that are unlocked with all its features.

    Otter AI Features Breakdown

    Otter.ai comes packed with various features designed to make audio transcription easy and efficient in any digital setting.

    Live Meeting and Media Transcription

    Otter.ai can transcribe meetings in real-time. This is its primary goal and feature, but the more you use it, the more you depend on it. It can transcribe audio from Zoom meetings, Google Meets, and other recorded audio and video files. Since Otter is taking notes for you, there is no need to assign a team member or volunteer to take meeting notes for those who missed the meeting. Otter transcribes with high accuracy and even adds a few extra features.

    It has a speaker identification feature that automatically identifies different speakers in a recording and labels them accordingly. This prevents documents from covering topic notes without mentioning who said what. Each block of transcribed text also comes with timestamps to quickly reference what happened and when.

    Automated Summary with Playback and Transcription

    Otter also allows you to upload audio and video files in various formats and have it transcribe them. This feature is perfect for transcribing pre-recorded content.

    Otter.ai can transcribe up to four hours of a meeting or other audio source, making it ideal for long meetings or interviews. And on top of transcribing every meeting, Otter records each meeting as well and lets users come back to the discussion and play it back. So if meeting notes aren’t going to cut it, full meetings are stored with Otter too. Meeting notes, transcriptions, and playback can be shared across your organization if you use Otter AI as part of your team.

    Otter Assistant

    The Otter Assistant feature is a game-changer for those instances when you can’t attend a meeting due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or scheduling conflicts. With Otter’s ability to access your calendars, it can deploy the Otter Assistant to attend meetings on your behalf. Acting as a standalone assistant, Otter Assistant diligently transcribes the sessions you’re unable to participate in, ensuring you don’t miss out on any crucial information.

    In essence, Otter Assistant acts as your personal note-taker, ensuring you’re always in the loop, even when you can’t be physically present. It’s something that sets Otter.ai apart in the realm of transcription services.

    Custom Vocabulary and Name Recognition

    Otter.ai can recognize and learn custom vocabulary, including names, jargon, and acronyms. Just because it is AI doesn’t mean it automatically understands your industry or insider jargon. Name pronunciations can be difficult as well. For those who run into frequent transcription issues, Otter has a section for adding custom vocabulary and names with which it may otherwise have trouble. This can make your notes more readable, inclusive, and accurate.

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    Outline Summary and Otter Assistant

    One of Otter.ai’s most valuable features is the Outline panel, which curates a meeting summary in an accessible and visual format. Outlines can also be automatically (or manually) shared with others with email summaries.

    Otter.ai Meeting Summary Email Notes

    With various file permissions, Otter meeting transcriptions and notes are searchable, so past meeting content can be indexed and quickly found.

    File Synchronization

    Otter.ai has integrations that automatically sync files from Dropbox and Zoom Cloud, keeping your transcriptions organized and up-to-date without requiring manual transfers.

    Connect Calendar Apps and File Sharing Services

    Integration works both ways, allowing data to come into Otter and allows for saving transcriptions in Dropbox (if that is preferable).

    Otter Mobile App + Chrome Extension

    Otter.ai supports Android and iOS apps with a clean, professional, and modern interface, allowing you to use the service on your phone or tablet. This brings Otter everywhere and every way you do meetings.

    The Chrome extension also adds more functionality around the web. For instance, Otter’s Chrome extension adds “Add Otter meeting notes” to Google Calendar events with Meet or Zoom meetings attached.

    Otter.ai Chrome Extension - Google Calendar invite

    Otter AI Pricing and Plans Review

    Otter AI offers a range of pricing options to suit different needs and budgets. Best of all, it has a free plan, so you can dip your toes in and try out the service before fully committing.

     

    Otter Pricing Page - June 2023

    Annual pricing is shown here. Monthly pricing is found below.

    The Basic Plan is free and provides users with 300 minutes of transcription per month, with a limit of 30 minutes per conversation. Users can also import and transcribe up to three audio or video files.

    The Pro Plan costs $16.99 per month. The Pro plan offers everything in the Basic plan plus additional features. Users get 1,200 minutes of transcription per month, with a limit of 90 minutes per conversation. They can also import and transcribe ten audio or video files per month.

    The Business Plan costs $30 per month. It includes everything in the Pro plan plus team and admin features. Users get 6,000 total minutes of transcription per month, with a limit of 4 hours per conversation. They can also import and transcribe unlimited audio or video files.

    For large organizations that need additional security, control, and support, Otter.ai offers the Enterprise Plan. This plan includes everything in the Business plan plus advanced features like Single Sign-On (SSO), organization-wide deployment, domain capture, and advanced security and compliance controls. The pricing for the Enterprise plan is available upon contacting Otter.ai’s sales team.

    How to Use Otter to Manage Meetings

    Otter brings collaboration and time-management tools into one unified platform, starting with the dashboard. With team members and connected calendars, the dashboard comes alive with insights and tasks based on previous and upcoming meetings.

    By being added to “Groups,” users will be notified when there is a new meeting summary to look over when a group-shared meeting transcription is tagged with recent activity. Some of these items will make it into the center of the dashboard under priority items. Otter AI transcription can easily be toggled On/Off for meetings with the right sidebar, showing you all your meetings for a particular day. Otter also makes it easy to transcribe quick thoughts or upload video/audio content that you need to have transcribed for you or your team (with summaries provided).

    How to use Otter AI Dashboard

    Users can make Otter’s transcription come alive when inside an active meeting. Select transcribed text, highlight it, add additional notes (text/images), and jot down takeaways/action items to make meetings productive. Individuals could be @ tagged, so specific takeaways are sent to the user even if they weren’t present in the meeting.

    Otter AI Transcription Takeaways and Custom Notes

    Otter revolutionizes the utility of meetings. Even by recording your own thoughts and having Otter transcribe, summarize, and share with team members, Otter can reduce the number of meetings your team has. Inside of meetings and outside of them, Otter is helping you become more efficient.

    The best part of using Otter is that it centralizes all meetings and meeting notes so that they are searchable. Even if someone wasn’t at an important meeting, they can find what they need and get back on track in short order. Its collaboration tools mean no more knowledge silos or gaps across an organization because of who is invited to meetings. Otter shares more data and reduces the time it takes to find it.

    Pros and Cons of Otter AI

    Choosing software for your podcast or business is an important job. It’s important to see what others have experienced so you can make the most informed decision possible. Below is an aggregated Pros and Cons list of customer feedback (across review platforms) for Otter.ai in 2023.

    Pros of Using Otter AI

    • Good support for Calendar Integrations
    • Has quality transcription that’s on par with other services, even without custom vocabulary entry
    • Allows users to be more present-minded at meetings
    • Easy to use across devices

    Cons of Using Otter AI

    • Downgrading from Business to Pro turns sub-accounts into separate, standalone accounts
    • Doesn’t remove filler words like “umm”
    • No Live Chat support, but thorough documentation
    • Per-user pricing for Business and Enterprise plans are high compared to other AI business tools

    Is Otter AI Worth It?

    Otter.ai is a powerful tool offering a range of features designed to make transcription easy for working teams and individuals. Its pricing plans cater to various needs and budgets so that no one is priced out of using it. All of this and its unique mix of tools make Otter well worth your consideration.

    AI tools are finding usefulness in every nook and cranny. They are reducing time spent on repetitive work and helping teams discover deeper insights and more efficient ways to collaborate. Otter AI is no different.

    Have you tried Otter or some other meeting AI assistant? How have they changed the way your business does meetings?

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Is Otter ai Legitimate?

    Yes, Otter.ai is a legitimate company based in the United States. It has a large user base, including individuals, businesses, and educational institutions. The company uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide accurate and efficient transcription services. It’s recognized for its innovative approach to speech-to-text transcription and has received positive user reviews.

    Can I Use Otter AI for Free?

    Yes! Otter.ai offers a Basic plan that is free to use. This plan provides users with 300 minutes of transcription per month and allows for importing and transcribing three audio or video files in the free account’s lifetime. It’s an excellent option for individuals who need transcription services on a smaller scale or want to test the software before committing to a paid plan.

    Is Otter AI better than Zoom transcription?

    Many users have reported that they prefer Otter.ai’s transcription services over Zoom’s built-in transcription feature. Otter.ai is praised for its accuracy, user-friendly interface, and additional features such as speaker identification and custom vocabulary.

    It’s also worth noting that Otter.ai can be integrated with Zoom, allowing for automatic transcription of Zoom meetings. Users interested in comparing the two can sign up for Otter.ai’s free plan and try it out for themselves.

    Does Otter.ai keep recordings?

    Yes, Otter.ai stores past meetings along with their transcripts and notes. This feature lets users easily playback important meetings and keep them in a centralized location. It’s a valuable tool for reviewing past discussions, studying material, or referencing past meetings. The recordings are stored securely where users can access them anytime through their Otter.ai account.

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  • 7 Best AI Photo Enhancers in 2023 (Compared & Ranked)

    In the digital age, the demand for high-quality images is ever-increasing. Whether it’s for professional photography, graphic design, or simply enhancing personal photos for social media, the need for tools that can improve image quality is undeniable.

    While many new AI art generators are on the market, there are also AI tools for enhancing or editing images you already have. AI image enhancers can effortlessly remove blemishes, add vibrant colors, and even change the background of an image, all while preserving the original quality. They are capable of transforming ordinary images into extraordinary works of art. But with many options available, choosing the right AI photo enhancer can be daunting.

    In this article, we’ve curated a list of the best AI photo enhancers that will help you elevate your images to the next level.

    The Best AI Photo Enhancers

    We’ve looked around and found some of the best photo enhancers on the market. We have big names and new players on this list. You will also notice a fair mix between SaaS AI enhancers and desktop options. Starting with Adobe Photoshop, here are the top picks:

    1. Adobe Photoshop (Firefly)

    Adobe Homepage June 2023

    Adobe Photoshop is a renowned name in the world of digitally created art.  Recently, Adobe released a powerful generative AI engine called Adobe Firefly that is now integrated into Photoshop. With the power of AI, Photoshop’s capabilities extend to features like automatic subject selection, generative fill, and neural filters, which can drastically change the style and mood of any image. This exciting AI integration will undoubtedly enhance all the Photoshop tools designers and photographers have used for years, like blending modes, image scaling, and making GIFs.

    Neural Filters and Generative Fill

    Photoshop has had Neural Filters for a while now. They can be used to create contextual but new elements in an image. Instead of relying on the original pixels of an image, Photoshop can use a neural network to generate new material/pixels that are contextually relevant to the original image. This takes photo editing to a whole different place. Here’s an example from Adobe where a Neural Filter was used to reduce JPG artifacts in an image (before is on the left and after on the right).

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    Abobe brings numerous types of Neural Filters to its user base. Some of them can recognize human faces and transform critical features. The below image showcases a user changing the position of a person’s eyes and lips to be arranged in a very different pose.

    Photoshop AI Smart Portrait Neural Filter

    Adobe’s AI Generative Fill takes all of this to new heights. Generative fill lets users select a portion of an image and type in a text-based prompt that transforms that aspect of the image. Below is a side-by-side comparison of a 1920s cartoon (original on the left) with the same cartoon edited with generative fill. The chair was replaced with a stylistically similar lamp, and the rug was replaced entirely. These changes were all based on two prompts (less than six words)!

    Photoshop Generative Fill Example

    Original: Shoshone Journal. Volume 41. June 8th, 1923

    Key Features:

    • Integrated generative AI with Adobe Firefly
    • AI-powered subject selection
    • Generative Fill for editing images with AI using prompts
    • AI neural filters for making stylistic transformations to images

    Best For:

    Adobe Photoshop is best for professionals and enthusiasts who want to take photo editing to the next level. It’s ideal for photographers, graphic designers, and digital artists who need advanced editing tools and AI-powered features to enhance their work. Photoshop is a mainstay in digital creative work and should be a tool that is well-utilized among most professionals.

    Pricing: An Adobe subscription is $20.99/mo

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    2. HitPaw Photo Enhancer

    Hitpaw - Homepage June 2023

    HitPaw Photo Enhancer is an AI-powered desktop app that enhances the quality and boosts image resolution. It offers five AI models, including the General, Denoise, Face, Color Calibration, and Colorize models, each designed to cater to different enhancement needs. It’s a versatile tool that can make pictures less blurry, remove noise, and upscale images without losing quality.

    Key Features:

    • Five unique AI models for different image optimization
    • Ability to make pictures less blurry and remove noise
    • Upscale images without quality loss

    HitPaw Photo Enhancer Batch Bulk

    Best For:

    HitPaw Photo Enhancer is best for individuals needing a versatile photo quality enhancement tool. It’s perfect for photographers who need to upscale images, remove noise, and improve the overall quality of their photos.

    Pricing: macOS or Windows app for $39.99 and $35.99, respectively

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    3. Luminar Neo

    Skylum Luminar Neo - Homepage June 2023

    Luminar Neo is a photo editing software that leverages AI to help users enhance their photos. It offers a range of features, including Portrait Bokeh AI, Relight AI, Sunrays AI, Sky AI, and Enhance AI. These features allow users to create out-of-focus background effects, light up dark photos, add rays of sunshine, replace dull skies, and control shadows, highlights, contrast, and tone.

    Ascent and AI Color Correction with Luminar Neo

    Key Features:

    • AI-powered features for comprehensive photo enhancement
    • Ability to create out-of-focus background effects with Portrait Bokeh AI
    • Recognize and replace skys to better match the image subject
    • Relight AI for lighting up dark photos

    Contrast and Sky AI with Luminar Neo

    Best For:

    Luminar Neo is best for photographers and digital artists who want to leverage AI for creative photo enhancement. It’s ideal for individuals who wish to add unique effects to their photos and control various aspects of their images. Each enhancement can be controlled individually, so the creator retains the ability to see their vision come to life. This makes it a valuable tool for novice photographers and professionals alike.

    Pricing: Available for $9.95/mo or as an LTD at $199 (lifetime deal)

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    4. Remove.bg

    Remove.bg - Homepage June 2023

    Remove.bg is a specialized AI tool that removes backgrounds from images and does it about as well as any service out there. Sometimes a photo doesn’t need to be touched up as much as it needs to be repurposed. That’s the case for eCommerce shops, car dealerships, and various marketing functions. Remove.bg is a time-saving solution for all who frequently need to isolate objects in their photos. With just one image upload, you can get a transparent background for any image, making it a perfect tool for many types of photographers.

    Key Features:

    • AI-powered automatic background removal
    • High-quality image output
    • API and Integrations to edit images at scale

    Uploading an image automatically starts the AI background removal. Remove.bg allows users to blur the background or replace it with another photo or color. If portions of the photo need to be still removed (or added back), the “Erase / Restore” option lets users select areas of the image to retouch.

    Remove.bg Car Example - Steps 1-4

    Photo Credit: “Cars in Cuba, Cuba” by Nouhailler and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

    Best For:

    Remove.bg is best for photographers who frequently remove backgrounds from images. It’s ideal for eCommerce businesses, designers, and social media marketers who want to streamline their workflow.

    Pricing: Can be used for free, but higher-resolution images have usage-based pricing starting at $0.90 per image (and lower if purchasing a subscription)

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    5. Fotor

    Fotor - Homepage June 2023

    Fotor is an online photo editing tool that offers a wide range of features, including an AI image upscaler (making images bigger while retaining image clarity). It’s designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for anyone to enhance their images. Fotor provides other tools to perfect photos, such as enhancing photos, retouching portraits, removing backgrounds, and applying styling effects.

    Key Features:

    • AI-powered photo enhancement (unblurs photos with AI)
    • Intelligent background removal and replacement
    • Batch edit photos and apply one change to assets in bulk
    • Online editor with more image editing options than Canva

    Fotor UI AI Enhance

    Best For:

    Fotor is best for individuals who want a simple tool for photo editing. It’s perfect for social media enthusiasts, bloggers, and anyone who needs to edit photos and create eye-catching designs regularly. Especially when an image needs a single change, Fotor is a sinch for applying that change with little effort.

    Pricing: Free plan with paid plans starting at $8.99/mo

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    6. Topaz Photo AI

    Topazlabs - Homepage June 2023

    Topaz Photo AI is a tool that maximizes your image quality on autopilot. It uses deep learning to sharpen, remove noise, and increase the resolution of your photos. This tool is designed to supercharge your image quality, allowing you to focus on the creative part of photography. It’s certainly a contender for the best AI photo enhancer and deserves your attention.

    Key Features:

    • AI-powered noise reduction and sharpening
    • Upscaling of images for increased resolution
    • Face recovery feature for enhancing image resolution with authentic detail

    Topaz Photo AI Enhance and Upscale

    Best For:

    Topaz Photo AI is best for photographers who want to focus on their creativity and leave the technical aspects to AI. It’s perfect for sharpening images, removing noise, and upscale photos for better resolution.

    Pricing: An LTD of $199 (lifetime deal) with one year of product updates

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    7. VanceAI

    VanceAI Homepage June 2023

    VanceAI, an AI-powered image editor, packs in a multitude of handy tools. Its standout feature, an upscaler, enlarges images up to 800% without sacrificing quality. Other useful tools include AI image compression, photo restoration, and image enhancement. You can access many of these tools for free on their website or use the complete suite of tools through their desktop app.

    Key Features:

    • AI-powered upscaling of up to 800%
    • Data safety guarantee with processed images deleted in 24 hours
    • AI background remover
    • Online or desktop application for convenient workflows
    • API for image touchups

    The image below shows VanceAI decreasing image noise, increasing image size, and improving the overall quality of the image simultaneously.

    VanceAI Photo Enhancer Example Result

    Photo Credit: “Cars in Cuba, Cuba” by Nouhailler and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

    Best For:

    VanceAI is best for individuals who need to improve images with various tools. It’s ideal for photographers, digital artists, and anyone who needs to upscale images for prints, eCommerce, presentations, and more. People looking to restore old photos or who need help making their photos look more professional for passports or resumes also flock to Vance.

    Pricing: Usage-based pricing starting at $0.049/credit (1 credit = 1 image), or $39.90 per month for their desktop app (with lifetime pricing available)

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    Best AI Image Enhancers: Price Comparison

    AI photo enhancers come in many different packages. Some of them are freemium SaaS, while others are premium applications. Here’s a comparison of our best AI image touch-up tools based on their price and pricing model.

    Rank AI Photo Enhancers Starting Price Free Option
    🥇 Adobe Photoshop $20.99/mo ❌ Get
    🥈 HitPaw $39.99/mo ❌ Get
    🥉 Luminar Neo $9.95/mo ❌ Get
    4 Remove.bg $0.90/img ✔️ Get
    5 Fotor $8.99/mo ✔️ Get
    6 Topaz Photo AI $199 LTD ❌ Get
    7 VanceAI $39.90/mo ❌ Get

    What are the Best AI Image Enhancers?

    To sum up, AI photo enhancers are filled with powerful tools, but Adobe Photoshop stands out as the best all-around tool. Its advanced editing capabilities and AI-powered features make it a go-to choice for professionals and enthusiasts.

    HitPaw, a downloadable AI tool with a wide range of user-friendly features, is another top contender, providing an excellent solution for photo enhancement. It has an attractive monthly price point and solid features. Luminar Neo, with its unique AI-powered effects, offers tons of creativity for photo editing.

    Each of the tools on our list shines in its own way, offering unique capabilities that make them stand out in the world of photo enhancement. Whatever you choose, you will enjoy this new world of AI graphic design and photo editing.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What is the best photo enhancer AI?

    The best and most widely used photo enhancer AI is Adobe Photoshop. This comprehensive tool offers advanced editing capabilities and AI-powered features, making it a top choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Another popular option is HitPaw, a downloadable app for desktop and mobile devices with many helpful features, including an AI image upscaler. Both Photoshop and HitPaw offer a robust set of enhancement tools that can significantly improve the quality of your images.

    Do AI photo enhancers work?

    Absolutely, AI photo enhancers have proven to be highly effective. The field of AI image editing has made significant strides in recent years, leading to the development of tools that can save time, improve image quality, and offer a host of other benefits.

    These tools use advanced algorithms to perform tasks such as removing blemishes, enhancing colors, and changing image backgrounds, all while maintaining the image’s original quality. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a casual user, AI photo enhancers can greatly simplify and improve your photo editing process.

    Is there a free AI to enhance picture quality?

    Yes, there are several AI tools that offer free options for enhancing picture quality. Fotor, for instance, provides a variety of free features, including an AI image upscaler. Remove.bg offers a free option for its AI-powered background removal tool. Vance AI also provides free access to many of its tools on its website.

    While these free options may have some limitations, they can still be a great way to try AI photo enhancement and see the benefits yourself.

    Featured Image by Favebrush / shutterstock.com

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