When “Helpful” Automations Become a Headache: A Look at Wix’s Latest Surprise

No bulk action available to deactivate, big headache

Website platforms love to talk about automation. In theory, it’s supposed to save time, simplify workflows, and help you run your business more efficiently. But every now and then, a platform rolls out an “improvement” that reminds you just how quickly automation can cross the line from helpful to intrusive.

Recently, many Wix users logged into their dashboards to find a storm of newly generated automations - not a handful, but dozens - all added automatically without any request or

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The Best CAPTCHA for Your Website Forms: Code vs. Question & Answer

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If you’ve ever filled out a website form, you’ve probably run into a CAPTCHA. That little test to prove you’re human and not a spam bot can be as simple as typing a distorted code or answering a question. UltimateWB, in all its versions, gives you both options for your forms - but which one works best?

The Classic CAPTCHA: Copying the Code

The traditional CAPTCHA shows a string of letters and numbers in a distorted image, and users

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Is the Webflow Partner Program Worth It?

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You’ve seen the badge. The “Partner” label. It’s meant to imply more leads, more credibility, and a streamlined way to grow your agency or freelancing business. Yet more and more professionals are asking the same question: Is the Webflow Partner Program actually worth it?

After ongoing frustrations within the Webflow community - from recurring downtime and unexpected bugs to rising costs - it’s understandable why. As covered in UltimateWB blog posts like

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How to Use Instagram to Grow Your Small Business – 8 Types of Posts That Work

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Instagram is one of the most visual, engaging social platforms. For small businesses it offers a chance to:

  • show who you are, not just what you sell
  • build trust and relationships with your audience
  • visually highlight your products or services in action
  • use stories, reels, and posts to engage rather than just advertise

If you treat it as a “broadcast ad” channel only, you’ll struggle. Instead think of it as a storytelling & community-building platform.

Related: The Art of

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GoDaddy Website Builder Hit with $170 Million Patent Verdict: What It Means for Users

GoDaddy website builder patent infringement verdict; uncertainty for GoDaddy websites

Your site is safe - but some features and content may be at risk

Recently, a Delaware federal jury awarded $170 million to Express Mobile, Inc. in a patent infringement case against GoDaddy. The patents involved cover “runtime engine / browser-based website construction”, which directly relates to GoDaddy’s Website Builder and Managed WordPress tools.

If you use GoDaddy’s website builder, you may be wondering what this means for your site, your content, and your ability to control your

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The Simple Way to Add a Fully Functional Comment Section to Your Website

UltimateWB built-in Comments & Ratings app
UltimateWB has a comments section on each page of the Knowledgebase. Easy to do with UltimateWB!

If you’re building a website with a drag-and-drop builder, like Hostinger’s Website Builder, you might have run into a common problem: adding a comment section for visitors.

Many users want a place where their audience can leave feedback, ask questions, or engage in discussion. Disqus is a popular option, but it doesn’t always play nicely with every website builder. Some users report issues

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The Number One Reason Websites Fail – And How to Fix It

Websites that fail vs succeed

Studies show that around 70% of small business websites struggle to generate meaningful leads or sales - and some reports say as many as 90% are underutilized.
(Those numbers might vary, but one thing’s clear: just having a website isn’t enough.)

A lot of websites fail - and not because they’re ugly, outdated, or slow. Or because they didn’t cost a lot or were built on a budget, or you built it yourself. Even a site with fast load times

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Google AI Says to put Elmer’s Glue in Your Pizza Sauce…How Smart Is AI Really?

Gemini advises to add non-toxic glue to your pizza to fix the cheese not sticking to pizza issue
Google AI Overviews advises to add Elmer's school glue to your pizza sauce to help the cheese stick to it.
Warning from a human: Not safe - Don't do it!

Do you have that friend who always answers so confidently that everyone just assumes they must be right - even when they’re totally wrong? That’s basically what AI is like right now. And if you've got a friend that screenshots AI content to you and you disagree with it, point

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Tech Layoffs 2025: AI and Tariffs Trigger Massive Job Cuts Across the Industry

AI automation, economic uncertainty, tariffs

It’s been a rough few months for tech - and it’s not just about Amazon anymore. The wave of layoffs that started with major names like Amazon, Google, and Meta has spread across the industry, and even beyond it.

In October alone, the U.S. jobs report showed that over 1.6 million jobs were cut nationwide. Tech made up a large portion, but manufacturing, retail, and logistics were also hit. Analysts say a mix of AI automation, rising tariffs

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