Practical AI · Get more customers
Advertising, search, email, social and the other ways people find a business and decide to try it.
Newest first. Nothing here is sponsored or tested by us: the cost and the catch are as the news reported them.
8 new items across 8 tools this week. 51 of the 93 on this page cost nothing to start.
HubSpot AI Agents by HubSpot
What you get You can detect performance issues.
The catch Only available to HubSpot users
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HubSpot AEO by HubSpot
The catch Requires HubSpot CRM connection for lead/deal tracking
Start here: Log in to HubSpot AEO and set up tracked prompts (e.g., ‘best CRM software’).
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Analyze my brand’s visibility in AI answers for the keyword [your keyword]. Show top-cited pages and competitor mentions.Before and after
Only tracked Google rankings for ‘CRM software,’ missing AI answer mentions.
Identified competitor X cited 3x more in AI answers; updated blog to match citation patterns, boosting AI referrals.
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AI Craft + ChatGPT
What you get You can create social media posts and design ad visuals quickly.
The catch Requires uploading images to ChatGPT
Idea For example, a café could use it to create social media posts.
Start here: Enter a prompt in AI Craft (e.g., *“a woman using a laptop at a café”*), generate the image
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Edit this image to look like a cute illustration with soft colors and rounded edgesUse it to
Claude Artifacts by Anthropic
What you get You can create client presentations and generate design drafts.
The catch Discount applies only to Pro/Max/Team plans and ends October 15
Idea For example, an agency could use it to draft marketing reports.
Start here: Open Claude and select the **Output** menu.
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Generate a 10-slide investor presentation on [topic] with key data points and visuals, formatted as a Claude Artifact.Use it to
Not for everyone Team plans only
What happened · cryptobriefing.com, freepressjournal.in, The Decoder
TikTok Shopping Assistant by TikTok
What you get You can drive impulse purchases and reduce cart abandonment.
The catch Only available in the For You feed for now, no separate AI subscription
Start here: Open a product video in the For You feed
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What’s the best size for this product? Or: How fast is shipping from this brand?Before and after
Search for product details elsewhere or DM the brand for info
Ask AI in-app: ‘What’s the return policy?’ then buy in one tap
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Ahrefs by Ahrefs
The catch Requires manual prompt creation and source analysis
Start here: Build a prompt set covering customer problems, comparisons, and facts
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Grok Bot integration by Dropbox
What you get You can create campaign plans and generate owner briefings.
The catch Requires user authorization for each action
Start here: Open Cursor Marketplace
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Generate a campaign plan using past messaging and research stored in Dropbox.Use it to
HubSpot AEO by HubSpot
The catch Requires Marketing Hub Professional plan
Analyze my brand’s AI visibility: show me where my company appears in search results and suggest content fixes.Before and after
AI results for [Brand] included outdated reviews and competitor links, diluting messaging.
After updating positioning pages, AI results now prioritize HubSpot’s official content, aligning with brand narrative.
Use it to
What happened · HubSpot Marketing Blog, Semrush Blog, Search Engine Journal
ChatGPT by OpenAI
The catch US only for initial testing; ads do not influence AI answers
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Not for everyone United States only
Google Vids by Google
What you get You can launch product videos and promote local store items.
The catch Advanced features need Workspace Business or Enterprise plan
Create a 30-second promo video for my new coffee blend, upbeat music, show the bag and a pourUse it to
Muse by Meta
What you get You can compare product prices and check out quickly.
was $20/mo in September Price history →
The catch Only available on partner sites; Amazon blocks Muse purchases
Start here: Open Muse app and ask for product search by brand, price, or availability
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Find me the best-selling [product] under $50 at Walmart, show me the top 3 options.Use it to
Google Gemini by Google
What you get You can draft ad copy and create social captions.
The catch Only until October; Pro access will be removed
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Business Agent for YouTube Ads by YouTube
The catch Requires setting up Business Agent for YouTube Ads
What can you tell me about [product name] shown in this ad?Before and after
Viewers pause ads to search for product details elsewhere
Viewers ask AI in the ad: *'What’s the warranty on this laptop?'—AI replies instantly while ad continues
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Suno by Suno
What you get You get cohesive audio tracks with voice and music in one step.
The catch Beta quality; accents and pauses may be inconsistent
Start here: Select the Create tab and navigate to Speech.
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A calm narrator reading a short poem about the ocean, with soft piano background music.Use it to
Google Search by Google
What you get You can check AI meta descriptions.
The catch Applies to all programmatic SEO and automated ecommerce catalog routines
Idea For example, an agency could use it to audit automated page titles.
Start here: Sample your AI-generated page titles against their actual page content to ensure accuracy.
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LlamaIndex Extract v2.5 by LlamaIndex
The catch Requires schema design and prompt adjustments
Start here: Upload the document to LlamaCloud
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Extract all holdings from the attached 17‑page fund filing using the provided schema, and return each holding as a separate record with confidence scores and source citations.Before and after
Extracted 87 holdings out of 238, score 52.8
Extracted all 238 holdings, score 98.7
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Google AI Mode by Google
The catch Study limited to single-day data; results may vary by query and region
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Perplexity Skills by Perplexity
What you get You can draft tax prep reports with deductions and create marketing campaign copy.
The catch Limited to U.S
Idea For example, an accountant could use it to generate weekly cash flow forecasts.
Start here: Link an eligible American Express Business Card via Plaid
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Ahrefs Brand Radar by Ahrefs
What you get You can spot competitor wins in AI.
The catch Requires manual setup for entities and prompt tagging
Idea For example, an agency could use it to spot competitor wins in AI.
Start here: Create a Brand Radar report and add your brand + competitors
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Analyze AI responses for [brand name] vs [competitor], focusing on tags: comparisons, recommendations, factual accuracy. Highlight sources shaping answers.Use it to
ChatGPT by OpenAI
What you get See how outfits fit before buying, using your own or product images-no app download needed.
The catch No purchase connection-only visual previews, not checkout
Try on this dress from [image URL] and show me how it fits my style.Before and after
Scrolling through clothing sites without visualizing fit or style.
Asking ChatGPT to ‘Try on this blazer from [link]’ and seeing a realistic preview.
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What happened · note.com, TechCrunch AI, analyticsinsight.net
HubSpot by HubSpot
What you get You can track which deals originated from AI assistants and see them close faster.
The catch Requires form customization and consistent field usage
Start here: Edit inbound form to add a dropdown field named "How did you hear about us?"
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OBxFrontier by OuterBox
What you get You can prepare client updates.
The catch Needs connection to your current systems
Idea For example, an agency could use it to draft reports.
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Airbnb AI Search by Airbnb
What you get You can compare listings side by side and plan trips with voice commands.
The catch AI search currently available only in the US
Idea For example, a restaurant could use it to find local experiences.
Show me homes with baby-friendly amenities in [location]Before and after
Scrolling through filter menus to find baby-related listings
Typing 'baby' to instantly see filters for cribs, toys, and playgrounds
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Not for everyone United States only
Zapier by Zapier
The catch Advanced features may need paid plan
Idea For example, a builder could use it to route tickets.
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