In this episode, Will and Christy talk about the intersection of Google and AI. They share the big projects they’re currently working on and give some tips for your business. Then they talk with Becca Harpain of Inside the Square. Becca shares the challenges she faced with Google’s new algorithm and how it forced her to adapt and innovate in her business. You’ll hear about the launch of her exciting new project, Custom Codey, a custom chat GPT designed to assist users with Squarespace-specific queries. They also discuss the collaborative nature of the Squarespace community and how they’re using AI in their content creation and marketing strategies.

Thanks to WEGLOT for sponsoring this season. Try Weglot for free for 10 days and enjoy a 15% discount on your first year of subscription with the code SOMEWHAT15 (offer valid for 12 months after subscription) Links: • toolkit.will-myers.com • Becca: ◦ tutorials.squarespace.com ◦ insidethesquare.co ◦ https://www.youtube.com/@InsideTheSquare ◦ https://www.instagram.com/thinkinsidethesquare ◦ AI Optimization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_eHaU17bJQ ◦ Custom Codey: customcodey.com • https://claude.ai/ • Adobe enhance audio feature: podcasts.adobe.com • Day Trading Attention book: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/attention/

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In this episode, Christy and Will share their words for the New Year and tips for your business. Then they talk with Omari Harebin about his journey from a struggling freelancer to a successful entrepreneur and coach. Omari shares his thoughts on adapting to changes in the web design landscape, particularly with the rise of AI. He discusses the therapeutic nature of storytelling and the role Squarespace has played in his creative process. You’ll hear about his memoir, 'The Corporate Dropout', which encapsulates his experiences and insights on creating a life aligned with one's deeper purpose. In speaking about his coaching practice, Omari emphasizes the importance of finding one's lane and the challenges of monetizing natural talents. He also introduces his concept of mindset plugins, which aim to help individuals navigate their mental landscapes.

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Show notes • Verve chair • mindset plugin (coming soon) • The Corporate Dropout

In this episode of "Somewhat Useful," we get to speak with special guests Sarah Greisdorf, team lead for Squarespace Circle, and Sam Zelitch, Squarespace senior community events manager.

Our conversation centers around Circle Day, now in its third year, which celebrates the work of professional Squarespace website designers. Sam and Sarah share some updates for this year's event, including a new "world loop" feature that will broadcast the event across multiple time zones and languages.

We discuss:

• The structure and highlights of this year's Circle Day
• How Squarespace balances feedback from professional and DIY users
• The role of community in product development and user satisfaction
• Teasers for upcoming Squarespace features and improvements

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