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Practical AI · Sell more

AI tools to sell more

Leads, follow-ups, quotes, checkout and the online shop: the steps between interest and a sale.

Newest first. Nothing here is sponsored or tested by us: the cost and the catch are as the news reported them.

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2 new items across 2 tools this week. 19 of the 44 on this page cost nothing to start.

Sell more: 44 items

newest 24

Claude Design by Anthropic

Build design system from logos with Claude Design

What you get You can create branded slides and landing pages and automate podcast cheat sheets and carousels.

  • Cost Included in Claude credits
  • Time An afternoon

The catch Still in Anthropic labs; interface evolves and may time out

Idea For example, a consultant could use it to build design system from logos.

Start here: Drag logos, color swatches, and website URLs into Claude Design

Open Claude Design (opens the maker's site)
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Answer clarifying questions via voice or text to refine the design system
  2. Ask for multiple design iterations at once, then refine by clicking and dragging
  3. Export design.md to use in Claude Code, Gamma, Canva, or Google Slides
Prompt to copy
Create a design.md file from my logo and brand colors, then build a landing page template using that system.

Before and after

Before

Manually formatting each slide, social post, and webpage to match brand guidelines

After

Design system applies brand colors, fonts, and spacing automatically across all outputs

Use it to

  • Build design system from logos
  • Create branded slides and landing pages
  • Automate podcast cheat sheets and carousels

What happened · Social Media Examiner

Claude Code by Anthropic

Draft sales prep notes in 5 minutes, right in your inbox

What you get You can research prospect companies and prepare meeting notes.

  • Cost Paid: from $20
  • Time An afternoon

The catch Requires setting up a system to connect website inquiries to AI tools

Start here: List tasks like researching companies and guessing needs.

Try it (opens the maker's site)
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Aggregate context from the inquiry and website.
  2. Decide how to receive information, such as email or Notion.
Prompt to copy
Analyze this inquiry from [Company Name]. Research their basic info and guess their likely needs for our service.

Use it to

  • Research prospect companies
  • Guess client needs
  • Prepare meeting notes

What happened · note.com

Constructor by Constructor

Reduce checkout friction with Constructor

What you get You keep shoppers in the chat to complete purchases, reducing drop-off.

  • Cost Price not stated
  • Time Needs a developer

The catch Check the details on the maker's page first

Start here: Update Constructor’s UI library

Try it (opens the maker's site) Leave for now: needs a developer
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Add Stripe credentials to configuration

Use it to

  • Process in-chat payments
  • Reduce checkout friction
  • Boost conversion rates

What happened · Unite.AI

MAI-Transcribe-2-Streaming by Microsoft

Generate meeting subtitles in real time as people speak

What you get You can follow meeting discussions and create live notes.

  • Cost Paid: from $0.54
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Limited rollout: not open to everyone yet; Not available in Japan

Start here: Set up Azure contract and configuration for supported regions

Try it (opens the maker's site) Leave for now: not open to everyone yet
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Use short audio clips to test accuracy and timing
  2. Verify language support and consent requirements before full use

Use it to

  • Follow meeting discussions
  • Create live notes
  • Check speaker clarity

Not for everyone not in Japan

What happened · note.com

Google Vids by Google

Create 1080p marketing videos with exact timing, free to start

What you get You can launch product videos and promote local store items.

  • Cost Free to try
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Advanced features need Workspace Business or Enterprise plan

Open Google Vids (opens the maker's site) Leave for now: enterprise plans only
How to set it up
Prompt to copy
Create a 30-second promo video for my new coffee blend, upbeat music, show the bag and a pour

Use it to

  • Launch product videos
  • Promote local store items
  • Make event announcements

What happened · Small Business Trends

BrowserAct by BrowserAct

Update product rankings daily with BrowserAct

  • Cost Free to try Price checked
  • Time A few minutes
  • Good to know No tech skills

The catch Free tier may limit advanced features like custom Bot publishing

Idea For example, a builder could use it to track competitor pricing weekly.

Start here: Select the ‘Amazon Best Sellers Scraper’ template from the prebuilt options.

Try it (opens the maker's site)
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Set the marketplace to ‘Amazon US’ and category to ‘Wireless Keyboards.’
  2. Run the scraper and export results as CSV for further analysis.
Prompt to copy
Extract all wireless keyboard listings from Amazon US, filter for 4+ star ratings, and return names, prices, sellers, and stock status.

Use it to

  • Track competitor pricing weekly
  • Update product rankings daily
  • Monitor supplier availability monthly

What happened · KDnuggets

Perplexity Skills by Perplexity

Generate weekly cash flow forecasts with Perplexity Skills

What you get You can draft tax prep reports with deductions and create marketing campaign copy.

  • Cost Already included
  • Time A few minutes

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

Open Perplexity Skills (opens the maker's site) Leave for now: not open to everyone yet
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Select a Skill (e.g., cash flow forecasting) and input task details
  2. Review AI-generated draft and edit before use

Use it to

  • Generate weekly cash flow forecasts
  • Draft tax prep reports with deductions
  • Create marketing campaign copy

What happened · Unite.AI

Meshy Mobile App by Meshy

Turn photos into 3D models in minutes, right on your phone

What you get You can create product mockups and design custom packaging.

  • Cost Free
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Basic plan requires $39/month subscription

Start here: Open Meshy Mobile App and log in with your account

Try it (opens the maker's site)
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Take a photo or upload an image of the object you want to model
  2. Select the 'Generate' option and wait for the 3D model to create (under a minute)
  3. Preview in AR, edit, and export to your preferred format
Prompt to copy
Generate a 3D model of [object] from this photo: [upload image]

Before and after

Before

Sketching a product design on paper or using a 3D modeling software on a desktop

After

Taking a photo of the product with your phone, generating a 3D model in seconds, and exporting it for 3D printing or digital use

Use it to

  • Create product mockups
  • Design custom packaging
  • Build 3D-printed prototypes

What happened · Unite.AI

ChatGPT Spaces by OpenAI

Draft and update team schedules with ChatGPT Spaces

What you get You can track project deadlines with AI alerts.

  • Cost Included in Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Mobile creation/editing not yet available

Start here: Open a chat and type `/space create` to generate a Page from your conversation.

Try it (opens the maker's site) Leave for now: not open to everyone yet
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Invite team members via the Page’s share button and set edit/view permissions.
  2. Enable integrations (e.g., Slack) in Page settings to auto-sync updates.
Prompt to copy
Create a Page titled 'Q3 Marketing Plan' and add this instruction: *Auto-update deadlines from our Slack channel #marketing-deadlines*.

Before and after

Before

Copy-paste a ChatGPT-generated schedule into Google Sheets and manually update it weekly.

After

Create a **Page** in Spaces with the schedule, link it to Slack, and let AI auto-update tasks when calendar events change.

Use it to

  • Draft and update team schedules
  • Collaborate on marketing briefs
  • Track project deadlines with AI alerts

What happened · note.com

Claude Managed Agents by Anthropic

Route complex inquiries to humans with Claude Managed Agents

  • Cost Included in Claude Platform API Price checked
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Beta feature with potential behavior changes

Start here: Define AI’s answer scope using publicly available info (e.g., pricing, delivery times).

Try it (opens the maker's site) Leave for now: not open to everyone yet
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Set handoff rules for complex cases (e.g., discounts, contracts).
  2. Assign sales teams to review and update AI instructions weekly.
Prompt to copy
あなたは中小企業の問い合わせ窓口の設計を手伝うアシスタントです。以下は、当社に過去に届いた問い合わせの例と、公開している情報（料金表・サービス説明など）です。これをもとに、問い合わせをAIに一次対応させる場合の線引き案を、次の3つの表にまとめてください: 1. AIが答えてよい質問（根拠になる公開情報の箇所も書く） 2. 人に引き継ぐべき質問（引き継ぐ理由を一言で） 3. 判断に迷う質問（なぜ迷うかと、社内で決めるべきこと） --- 過去の問い合わせ例 --- [貼り付け先] --- 公開している情報 --- [貼り付け先]

Before and after

Before

Prospects fill out a form → routed to sales rep → follow-up contact (slow, manual process).

After

AI answers FAQs → hands off complex cases with full history → sales closes deals faster.

Use it to

  • Handle FAQs automatically
  • Route complex inquiries to humans
  • Track conversation history

What happened · note.com, Anthropic Engineering

Muse for Small Business by Meta Platforms

Reply to customer messages with Muse for Small Business

What you get Save time on back-office tasks so you can focus on growing your business with AI handling routine work.

  • Cost Free to try
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Requires linking to Meta business accounts and may have usage limits

Try it (opens the maker's site)
How to set it up

Use it to

  • Reply to customer messages
  • Track income and expenses
  • Update product stock levels

Not for everyone Business accounts only

What happened · CNBC Technology

ChatGPT Space by OpenAI

Store project files and notes with ChatGPT Space

  • Cost Already included
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Available first on desktop/web for Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans

Try it (opens the maker's site) Leave for now: enterprise plans only
How to set it up
Prompt to copy
ChatGPT, create a summary of today’s team meeting notes with action items and next steps.

Before and after

Before

Manually transcribe meeting notes and distribute them via email or Slack.

After

Use the meeting plugin to auto-generate a structured summary with action items, then share it directly in ChatGPT Space or Slack.

Use it to

  • Store project files and notes
  • Generate meeting summaries automatically
  • Collaborate on documents in real time

What happened · analyticsinsight.net, computerworld.com, note.com

Copilot Studio by Microsoft

Handle 24/7 customer inquiries with Copilot Studio

What you get You can track project progress in real time.

  • Cost Already included

The catch Requires Microsoft 365 Enterprise license

Idea For example, an agency could use it to handle 24/7 customer inquiries.

Open Copilot Studio (opens the maker's site)
How to set it up
Prompt to copy
Create an agent that reviews expense reports and flags non-compliant ones for manual review. It should check against our company policy and send alerts to the approver.

Use it to

  • Auto-approve compliant expense reports
  • Handle 24/7 customer inquiries
  • Track project progress in real time

What happened · channele2e.com, crn.com, note.com

Claude Code by Anthropic

Create carousel posts instantly, right inside Claude Code

  • Cost Price not stated
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Requires Claude 4.8 access and prompt tuning

Idea For example, a restaurant could use it to generate slides.

Start here: Provide the blog URL or transcript to Claude Code

Try it (opens the maker's site)
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Ask Claude Code to output slide text, image prompts, caption and hashtags
Prompt to copy
Summarize this blog post into 10 carousel slides, create image prompts for each slide, write a caption and list 30 relevant hashtags.

Use it to

  • Generate slides
  • Write captions
  • Select hashtags

What happened · note.com

Omneky AI Growth Agent by Omneky

Draft and launch ad campaigns across platforms from within ChatGPT

What you get You can create ad creatives and launch campaigns on Meta and Google.

  • Cost Free to try Price checked
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Requires connecting Omneky account and granting access

Try it free (opens the maker's site)
How to set it up

Use it to

  • Create ad creatives
  • Launch campaigns on Meta and Google
  • Analyze which ads drive purchases

What happened · finance.yahoo.com

ChatGPT Plus by OpenAI

Design product packaging with ChatGPT Plus

What you get You can build simple websites.

  • Cost Free to try
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Limited to workshop participants in specific regions for now

Start here: Attend the GO Forward with AI workshop

Try it (opens the maker's site) Leave for now: not open to everyone yet
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. Use ChatGPT voice-to-text to describe your business idea
  2. Generate designs and website mock-ups using natural language
Prompt to copy
Create a simple website menu for my bakery with prices and descriptions.

Use it to

  • Design product packaging
  • Build simple websites
  • Analyze market demand

What happened · cryptobriefing.com, OpenAI, straitstimes.com

Reactiv AI Scheduler by Reactiv

Update product listings daily with Reactiv AI Scheduler

  • Cost Price not stated
  • Time A few minutes

The catch Only available to Reactiv customers; Bedrock usage may incur extra fees

Idea For example, a builder could use it to update product listings daily.

Start here: Create a scheduled task via the Reactiv dashboard or chatbot.

Try it (opens the maker's site)
How to set it up

Then From the article

  1. EventBridge triggers a Lambda that validates the merchant and loads current config.
  2. Lambda invokes AgentCore runtime where three agents classify intent, analyze data, and build updates.
  3. Builder Agent updates the app config, stores it in DynamoDB, and awaits merchant approval.
Prompt to copy
Refresh my homepage with best sellers every Monday at 9 AM

Use it to

  • Refresh homepage weekly
  • Update product listings daily
  • Apply brand guidelines automatically

What happened · AWS Machine Learning Blog

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