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Oct 31, 2026 / 12 min readGoogle Connected Apps Platform: get your app into GeminiHow to get your app into Gemini and Google Search with the Connected Apps Platform: fit test, prerequisites, review steps, policy limits and a plan.Oct 30, 2026 / 11 min readAds MCP servers in 2026: what an AI agent can changeCompare official ads MCP servers from Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, X, Amazon and Snap: what each can change, setup, safeguards and spend limits.Oct 30, 2026 / 12 min readHow to get users for a Claude plugin in 2026How to get users for a Claude plugin or connector after Anthropic's directory portal: listing checks, discovery, channels, a 30-day plan, metrics.Oct 29, 2026 / 11 min readHow to get users for a ChatGPT plugin in 2026How to get users for a ChatGPT plugin after OpenAI's Plugin Directory change: listing rules, discovery, channels, a 30-day plan and metrics.Oct 29, 2026 / 11 min readHow to market a Chrome extension in 2026How to market a Chrome extension in 2026: the Web Store changes, a listing checklist, channels by extension type, a 30-day plan and metrics.Oct 28, 2026 / 10 min readHow to find a marketing cofounder, and when you need oneHow to find a marketing cofounder: check whether you need one, where to look, a 30-day trial project, vesting basics and an outreach message.Oct 28, 2026 / 9 min readReddit rules for AI agents: what an agent may post, comment and send for youReddit rules for AI agents in 2026: what an agent may post, comment or message for you, the API shutdown dates and an approval checklist.Oct 27, 2026 / 9 min readX automation rules for AI agents: what an agent may post, reply and send for youX automation rules for AI agents in 2026: which posts, replies, DMs and likes an agent may automate, the API reply limit, and an approval checklist.Oct 27, 2026 / 10 min readThe X algorithm for founders: what the open-source code rewards and how to read Under the HoodThe X algorithm for founders: October 2026 open-source ranking weights, what the October 20 change means, reading Under the Hood and a weekly review.Oct 24, 2026 / 8 min readWarm introduction email templates: the ask, the blurb and the replyWarm introduction email templates for founders: ask a contact, send a forwardable blurb, make the intro and reply, using the double opt-in method.Oct 23, 2026 / 9 min readHow to launch on Hacker News: a Show HN guide for foundersHow to launch on Hacker News with Show HN: the rules, a readiness check, a post outline, a launch-day plan and a log of what led to customers.Oct 22, 2026 / 10 min readFractional CMO for SaaS startups: when to hire one and what to do firstFractional CMO for SaaS startups: when one is worth it, what it costs by stage, what to do first, plus a 90-day scope and brief to copy.Oct 20, 2026 / 9 min readApplying to YC as a solo founder: what YC says and how to make the caseApplying to YC as a solo founder: what YC's FAQ and Carta's data say, plus an evidence plan, sample answer and worksheet for the solo question.Oct 19, 2026 / 10 min readEU AI Act Article 50 for startups: which AI-drafted marketing needs a labelEU AI Act Article 50 for startups: which AI-drafted posts, articles, emails, ads and videos need a label, when review exempts text, and a review log.Oct 19, 2026 / 9 min readGmail AI Inbox and cold outreach: what changes for founders emailing B2B buyersGmail AI Inbox for cold outreach: what Google confirms, who has it, why a first email is rarely a VIP, and a rewrite, checklist and log for founders.Oct 18, 2026 / 9 min readX Articles for founders: when to write one, how to structure it and how to tell if it workedX Articles for founders: who can publish in 2026, when an Article beats a thread, five formats for an early SaaS, a copyable outline and a 72-hour plan.Oct 18, 2026 / 9 min readGoogle Business Agent for Leads: what is confirmed and how a small B2B SaaS should prepareGoogle Business Agent for Leads for B2B SaaS: what Google confirmed, what is only reported, the AI Max question, and a site and qualification checklist.Oct 13, 2026 / 9 min readMicrodrama marketing for B2B: test a three-episode storyA microdrama marketing guide for B2B teams: a three-episode script, buyer-fit brief, and measurement rules for a small first test.Oct 13, 2026 / 9 min readAgentic commerce readiness checklist for a small teamUse an agentic commerce readiness checklist to choose one channel, verify eligibility and write a small-team test brief before building.Oct 12, 2026 / 10 min readReddit Pro for SaaS: setup and keyword trackingSet up Reddit Pro for SaaS, choose useful keywords and follow a weekly routine. Copy the keyword worksheet, weekly log and community research brief.Oct 12, 2026 / 11 min readGTM engineering for founders: what to automate before you hire a GTM engineerGTM engineering for founders: map your sales and marketing workflows, automate the repeatable steps safely, and decide when to hire a GTM engineer.Oct 11, 2026 / 10 min readChatGPT ads for SaaS: who they reach and how to run a small first testChatGPT ads for SaaS: check who can see them, write context hints instead of keywords, set a capped budget and compare the test with Google search.Oct 10, 2026 / 9 min readBuild in public on X without mistaking attention for demandBuild in public on X with a weekly post plan, a log that separates replies from customer conversations, and X's current rules for automated posting.Oct 9, 2026 / 10 min readHow to price your first SaaS customers without borrowing someone else's benchmarkPrice your first SaaS customers with a copyable decision record, founding-offer terms and a worked offer log that separates acceptance from payment.Oct 7, 2026 / 11 min readB2B SaaS pilot program: template and success criteriaPlan a B2B SaaS pilot program with a free brief and scorecard. Copy or download the templates, agree on success criteria and make a buying decision.Oct 4, 2026 / 8 min readCustomer interview email templates: 3 invitations + follow-upCustomer interview email templates: copy 3 invitations, subject lines and a follow-up to recruit research participants.Oct 4, 2026 / 8 min readHow to use Reddit for market research without mistaking complaints for demandUse Reddit for market research with a source worksheet, search examples and a worked case that separates complaints from buying evidence.Oct 2, 2026 / 9 min readGoogle Ads for SaaS: a small first test with a stop rulePlan a first Google Ads for SaaS test: one search theme, a spending ceiling, a filled example brief, and a stop rule written before launch.Sep 25, 2026 / 9 min readHow to prioritize SaaS customer feedback when you have only a few usersLearn how to prioritize customer feedback with few SaaS users: eight requests, four accounts, and a copyable fix, build, ask or defer worksheet.Sep 22, 2026 / 8 min readHow to write a SaaS competitor comparison page buyers can checkWrite a SaaS competitor comparison page with a dated claim ledger, a fair section on when to choose the competitor and clear refresh rules.Sep 20, 2026 / 9 min readA SaaS go-to-market strategy for a team of oneBuild a SaaS go-to-market strategy with a copyable plan, two worked sales motions, and clear limits on founder time and budget.Sep 20, 2026 / 8 min readA SaaS positioning statement template with evidenceUse this SaaS positioning statement template to compare two hypotheses, trace benefits to product facts, and write a claim you can defend.Sep 16, 2026 / 10 min readSaaS customer discovery interview questions: from answers to a decisionSaaS customer discovery interview questions, an annotated example, and a worksheet for resolving conflicting answers and choosing a next step.Sep 14, 2026 / 6 min readHow to find design partners for your B2B SaaSLearn how to find design partners for SaaS with a qualification worksheet, pilot brief, and clear continue-or-exit decisions.Sep 14, 2026 / 6 min readA SaaS ideal customer profile template before your first customersA SaaS ideal customer profile template for founders without customers: compare segments, label evidence, and choose whom to interview next.Sep 14, 2026 / 6 min readHow to test SaaS landing-page messaging with little trafficLearn how to test SaaS landing page messaging with a human study script that separates unclear copy, audience fit, and offer objections.Aug 31, 2026 / 12 min readSaaS competitor analysis: a decision-first frameworkA source-backed SaaS competitor analysis framework for finding a positioning gap and choosing one testable next move.Aug 30, 2026 / 14 min readMarket research for startups: 7 steps + worked exampleMarket research for startups in 7 steps, with a Census market-sizing example and a one-page research template.Aug 29, 2026 / 9 min readHow to find beta users who can teach you somethingHow to find beta users with a narrow ICP, honest outreach, a useful beta offer, and a signal scorecard.Aug 28, 2026 / 8 min readWhat is an AI cofounder—and what should remain yours?An AI cofounder is a persistent system that helps decide and execute work while the founder keeps judgment and control.Aug 27, 2026 / 10 min readAI agent approval workflow: control without gridlockDesign an AI agent approval workflow that binds consent to an exact action, preserves evidence, and avoids approval fatigue.Jul 2026 / 4 min readA product is not real until money moves.AI made demos cheap. The harder work is finding the next person who cares enough to reply, try, pay, or say no clearly.