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May. TL;DR: A professional video setup giveaway, no-BS life advice, $1M in software gifted to Sumo-lings, and a lot more in this newsletter  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [AppSumo Newsletter]( Hey there, Sumo-ling! For a lot of us, April was a month of firsts—the first time we attended every meeting in sweatpants, the first time we let a significant other cut our hair (thank goodness we weren’t allowed in public), and the first time we skipped going to the gym for an entire month (lol, ok, this one has happened before). But sometime during all these firsts, we and our partners were able to push out some cool initiatives and features. So get comfortable on the couch and curl up with our awesome April updates! APPSUMO NEWS Honey, I Quarantined the Kids Have kids, they said. It’ll be your life’s greatest joy, they said. Well, they had no idea we would be locked inside with them while working remotely. (Teachers, we miss you so much.) But, have no fear, coming to your rescue is [The Parents' Guide to Quarantine](. [The Parents' Guide to Quarantine]( Not Holding Any Punches We sat down with Mark Manson, #1 NYTimes bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope to discuss life’s most important topics—purpose, personal values, self-discipline, and relationships. If you appreciate a no-BS brand of self-help, you'll love this chat. Watch the webinar, [here](. (Bonus: We finally get to hear Chris Schelzi curse on camera.) [Webinar with Mark Manson]( It's Showtime Videos are a great way to enthrall audiences and bring your brand’s message to life. But if your videos look like they were filmed with a potato and produced by your (let’s be honest) untalented nephew, your viewers won’t be impressed. Good thing you have a chance to [enter our giveaway]( and win top-quality software, hardware, and accessories that'll transform your home office into a home studio! Just hurry, this giveaway ends tonight! [Video Giveaway]( Brick by Brick This month, we gifted 650 Sumo-lings with brick-and-mortar businesses a bundle of free software to help them transition to their new way of life. A big thank you to our Head of Content, Ilona, and the 36 wonderful partners who participated in this initiative! [$1M in Software Gifted to Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus] I’m a Business, Man Starting a business is no easy feat. Thankfully, you have Noah Kagan and his Monthly1K Course on your side. This course walks you step-by-step from idea to successful business in less than one month, regardless of entrepreneurial savvy. Best part? For a limited time, you can get access for just $7 (it launched for $600!). [Get access to the course now]( [Monthly1K Course]( Tell Us Your Story In an effort to bring your business the solutions it truly needs right now, we are asking you to please take a moment to [fill out our COVID Feedback survey](. I’ve been told that if you don’t fill out this survey, we will move forward with our plan to stop selling software and start selling Tamagotchis. PARTNER NEWS Do They Ever Slow Down? When it comes to rolling out updates, [JotURL]( is in a class of their own. In their most [recent list of improvements]( you’ll see that you can now get leads with a new social opt-in feature, integrate with Zapier, pass conversion parameters to destination URLs, find Apple Podcasts on the list of supported apps, and so much more. 5 Going on 30 [Plutio]( knows that we are collaborating now more than ever. So, they [increased the contributor limit from 5 to 30]( at no additional cost! But the good news doesn’t end there. They are also very close to launching their drag-and-drop form builder. Kind of a Big Deal Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got a celebrity on our hands. Rocketbots (now [Respond.io]( CEO, Gerardo Salandra, has made his way on to [Forbes’ 30 Under 30]( Asia Enterprise Technology list. Look out, world. Gerardo has arrived! Back That Link Up CEO and co-founder of [SimilarContent]( Ibrahim Elsherbiny, has launched a [backlinks course on Udemy]( and it’s totally FREE for all Sumo-lings with this code: FREE2SIMILARCONTENT. Keepin’ it Fresh [Shorby]( just introduced a brand new [automated block that features your most recent content](. The Dynamic Feed will pull in new videos from your YouTube channel and posts from your blog—all you have to do is connect an RSS link to your Smart Page. A New Editor-In-Chief Fans of [WishPond]( have been clamoring for a new editor and Wishpond delivered. Now, with [Canvas]( you can drag-and-drop your way to stunning campaigns in minutes. Come On, Get Happy [HappyForms]( introduced not one, not two, but six brand new email integrations! MEET THE TEAM [Meet the Team] Lauren, Customer Support Which movie character do you wish you could spend quarantine with? Julia Child. Learn how to cook and hang out with Meryl Streep? Yes, please! What is the most interesting fact you know? Narwhals are considered the unicorn of the sea because their tusks can grow up to 10 ft. in length!  Meet more of us on the 'gram! Give us a follow [here](. WE'RE LOVIN' IT [Adam Ondra's YouTube channel]( "Once a week, Adam Ondra, the world’s strongest climber, puts out an amazing ‘day in the life’ episode that focuses on his training and preparing for the Olympics. Adam meticulously breaks down his videos to give you an inside look at what it takes to be the best. Avid climbers, this is must-see TV!" —Dusty [Vari Electric Standing Desk]( "Standing from home has never felt so good! Usually, I like to stand in front of random walls in my house and scream. But now, I can scream and be productive. It was a breeze to set up, and I’m loving the reclaimed wood finish." —Erika [ToiletTree Fogless Shower Mirror]( "Funny enough, I learned about this shower mirror a few years ago while listening to Noah Kagan's podcast. It has been great for shaving and watching myself sing shower karaoke." —Justin [University of Notre Dame's Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles]( "Looking for something to keep you busy this weekend that doesn't start with 'Net' and end with 'flix'? Try putting together a few virtual puzzles. You can start with [this one]( a picture of your favorite team on a beach." —AppSumo Team That's all, folks! See ya next month! ❤️ and 🌮, AppSumo Team  P.S. We have some amazing offers in our store right now! [Click here to check them out](. Have questions for us? 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