The AI Revolution is Here — And You Must Ride It
Over 5+ years of working in digital marketing, web development, and SEO, I’ve witnessed wave after wave of technological disruption. Yet today we stand at a turning point: the generative-AI era. Tools that once required armies of staff are now accessible via an API or browser tab. For entrepreneurs, marketers, writers, creators, and agency-owners (just like you and me), this means one thing: leverage the right & Best AI tools wisely, and you can scale with fewer resources, shift faster, and compete smarter.
Here, I present my carefully‐picked selection of best-in-class AI tools for different key business tasks. I’ve paired each tool with its role, practical benefits, and—yes—a dose of how I’d use it in my agency (and you can in yours). At the end, you’ll also find how to connect with me if you want the full service (because 5+ years’ experience tells me: tools are great, but strategy and execution win).
Best AI Tool for Everything: Google AI Studio
When you want a single platform capable of doing many things—text generation, coding assistance, multimodal workflows—Google AI Studio (built on the Gemini API models) is a great foundational tool.
What it covers
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You can prototype apps, bots, or workflows inside a browser.
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Multimodal support: text, image, even video (depending on your plan and model access).
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For agency use: build custom prompt systems, integrate APIs, scale internal operations.
Why it matters for you
Rather than juggling half a dozen smaller tools, you can use one robust platform as a hub — your “everything” AI engine. That means fewer subscriptions, faster internal processes, and unified data control. In your digital marketing agency, you can build custom workflows for clients: e.g., a marketing-bot that writes ad-copy, generates image variants, and schedules posts.
My tip
Start with one clear use-case: for example, generating blog‐post drafts + outlines + meta descriptions. Get comfortable. Then expand: build a semi-automated campaign creation flow. Lock in your process before scaling.
Best AI Tool for Note-Taking: Obsidian
As someone who produces educational content , mastering your notes, ideas, and insights is vital. Obsidian is my pick for that role.
What it is
Obsidian is a Markdown-based personal knowledge management system (PKM)––local files, linking between notes, graph views.
While it doesn’t ship with built-in AI out of the box, it supports plugins and integrations that bring AI capabilities (summarization, semantic search) into your vault.
Why this matters for you
You are creating lots of content (blog posts, Islamic lectures, digital marketing materials). Obsidian becomes your “second brain” where you capture insights, link them, revisit them—and when you integrate AI, it becomes far more powerful. The real benefit: you don’t just generate content, you organize knowledge, making it reusable, scalable, and integrated into your workflows.
My tip
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Use Obsidian to capture every idea: lecture points, blog outline chunks, SEO keyword insights.
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Add an AI plugin (or integration) to summarize long PDFs/articles you read → convert into bite-sized notes.
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Use the graph view to spot clusters of topics you can turn into new blog posts or video series.
Best AI Tool for Video: Sora
In the realm of video content—whether you’re filming educational videos or marketing videos for your agency—an AI tool focused on video is essential. Here, I name Sora (assuming you have access or are referring to that tool) as best for the task.
Why video?
Video is the fastest-growing content medium, delivering higher engagement, better retention, and stronger conversions. If you can significantly streamline video creation with AI, you gain a major competitive edge.
What to look for
When choosing a video-AI tool, look for:
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Auto-editing (cuts, transitions)
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Text or audio to video conversion
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Templates for educational/marketing content
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AI assistance for script, voice-over, or motion graphics
My use-case
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Use Sora to generate short educational clips for your blog or YouTube channel (e.g., “Importance of Tawheed” series).
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Create marketing videos for your agency (MahbubOsmane.com) to showcase case studies, client testimonials.
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Use the same footage/templates for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn posts.
Best AI Tool for Avatars: Act 2 by Runway
Visual identity matters. Whether you create avatars for your video intros, for your brand, or for social media personas—Act 2 by Runway is the leading tool in this category.
Why use an avatar AI tool?
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Consistent branding across platforms
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Save time and cost (no need to hire a 3D animator for every asset)
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Flexibility: customize style, mood, motion
My tip
Use avatars to represent your brand in multiple ways:
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A professional avatar for your agency’s “About Me” video
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A more casual social media avatar for your personal brand posts
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Use it also for course previews: e.g., your Digital Marketing course getting a branded avatar intro.
Best AI Tool for Threads: Grok
When I say “threads,” I refer to social media threads (e.g., Twitter/X threads, LinkedIn carousel posts) or discussion threads in communities. Grok is my pick for generating coherent multi-post sequences, thought-leadership threads, or discussion scripts.
Why threads matter
Threads let you tell a story, dive deeper, and build engagement. If you’re posting for authority, high-quality threads attract followers, build community, and thereby enable monetization.
My tip
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Use Grok to outline the thread: hook → problem → insight → example → call-to-action.
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Adapt the language to your brand voice (“5+ years of digital marketing”, “over 400 clients served”).
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Use threads to funnel followers into your services: lead them from free insight → blog post → agency consultation.
Best AI Tool for SEO: Ranked AI
For ranking in search engines (and in “AI-driven” search systems), you need more than generic tools. My choice: Ranked AI. Note: I found the website for Ranked (an AI-powered SEO & PPC company). While some critics point out that AI-SEO tools must be used cautiously, you can still benefit.
Why Ranked AI
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Designed for SEO + PPC workflows, which align with your agency services
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Combines AI content research/optimization with human-made output (important!)
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Helps you systematize your SEO service offering
My tip
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Use Ranked AI to automate content research for your blog or client websites.
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Use it to audit SEO of client sites at scale.
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Use it to promote your own agency: show case studies of how you used AI+human to rank keywords (white-hat).
Best AI Tool for Text-to-Image: FreePik
Visuals matter hugely in marketing, blogs, social posts, and video thumbnails. FreePik has branched into AI text-to-image capabilities (or you might use its library plus its AI variant). For quick, high-quality image generation, this is my pick.
Why text-to-image
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Generate social visuals, blog feature images, and familiar design templates
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Customize prompt to reflect your brand style (colors, mood, composition)
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Reduce reliance on stock photos (less cost, more uniqueness)
My tip
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For each blog post on MahbubOsmane.com, generate a custom hero image using FreePik’s AI text-to-image, matching your branding.
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Use it in your course materials, presentations, and social posts.
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Make a consistent visual style: e.g., “flat-design minimal”, or “professional bold”, so your audience recognises your brand instantly.
Best AI Tool for Resume Building: Kickresume
Whether you’re crafting your personal resume (for example, when applying for remote SEO specialist roles) or helping your students/clients build theirs, Kickresume is a go-to tool.
Why helpful
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Pre-designed templates plus AI-assisted wording
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Save time formatting and writing, so you focus on strategic personal branding
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Useful for your students – you can recommend this to them as part of the course.
My tip
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Use it when you apply for remote roles.
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Customize your resume to emphasise: “5+ years of experience”, “800+ clients served”, “Social Media Manager 3+ years, 200+ projects” etc.
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Encourage your course participants to use Kickresume as part of their personal brand strategy.
Best AI Tool for Coding: Replit
Coding remains foundational—even in a world of low-code AI. Replit offers a cloud IDE with collaborative features and built-in AI assistance.
Why this matters
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For your agency, you may need small bespoke tools (e.g., ad-automation scripts, data extraction, custom web modules)
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Using AI-assisted coding reduces time and dependency on senior developers
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Enables you to prototype and iterate faster
My tip
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Use Replit to build automation scripts: e.g., “extract Google Ads account performance, generate CSV, push to Slack”
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Use for quick proof-of-concepts you show to clients (“look what we built in 15 minutes”)
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Leverage your 5+ years of experience: you’ll recognise when AI-code needs human polish (especially around security, performance, edge-cases).
Best AI Tool for “Vibe Coding”: Manus
“Vibe coding” is a bit niche: it refers to creative code experience—interactive visuals, generative art, music/sound-driven design, immersive web experiences. Manus is my pick for that (assuming you already know it/the tool).
Why this matters
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Helps you create standout digital pieces (campaign microsites, immersive content) that differentiate your agency
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Adds a creative edge to your brand: clients will remember the unique experience, not just “another website”
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Aligns with content marketing: you could build interactive pieces tied to your blog posts (e.g., “AI vs human: interactive demo”).
My tip
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Use Manus for a special project: e.g., an interactive timeline of your “5+ years of digital marketing” journey.
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Offer this as a premium service to select high-ticket clients: “We build you an immersive microsite with generative visuals”.
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Internally, use it to experiment and keep your creative muscle sharp.
Best AI Tool for Design: Canva
Design is everywhere—social posts, ads, blog graphics, email headers. Canva continues to dominate because of ease + built-in smart features (including AI).
Why use it
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Speed: you don’t need to hire a graphic designer for each asset
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Consistency: brand templates, colour palettes, font sets
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Integration: you can turn blog visuals into social-post templates, ad banners etc.
My tip
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For your agency (and blog) create a “brand kit” inside Canva: your colours, fonts, logo, imagery style.
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For each blog post, generate a set of 3-5 supporting visuals automatically (hero image, thumbnail, social square, story frame).
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Train your team/students to use it: as you’re teaching digital marketing, this becomes part of their toolkit.
Best AI Tool for YouTube: TubeBuddy
YouTube remains a powerful channel for content marketing. Whether you publish educational videos (Islamic topics), or agency case-studies, or social proof, using an AI-enhanced tool like TubeBuddy gives you an edge.
What it does
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Tag suggestions, keyword research, SEO for YouTube videos
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Thumbnails, bulk processing, analytics insights
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Helps you scale a YouTube strategy smartly
My tip
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When you publish videos for IslamiDawahCenter.com or your agency, use TubeBuddy to research keywords, set tags, optimise titles and descriptions.
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Create a workflow: Video script → upload → help with TubeBuddy’s checklist → thumbnail generation → publish → share in blog/social.
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Monitor analytics: use the insights to refine your next video (and your students/clients will love this process).
Best AI Tool for Webinars: WebinarKit
Webinars are a high-value touchpoint—lead gen, authority building, training. WebinarKit with AI features helps you build, host, and automate webinars faster.
Why important
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For your agency: you may run webinars for lead nurturing or client education
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For your educational content creation: you could deliver live sessions (e.g., “Digital Marketing Masterclass”)
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AI features speed up prep (slide generation), engagement (chatbot, Q&A summariser), follow-up (automated sequences)
My tip
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Plan a quarterly webinar: “How AI is transforming digital marketing (5+ years of experience inside)”.
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Use WebinarKit to handle registration, reminders, live broadcast, and replay mode.
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After the event, repurpose it: extract 3 blog posts, 5 social posts, and embed the video in your blog site.
Best AI Tool for CRM: HubSpot
Finally, managing relationships, pipelines, and clients is as important as creating content. HubSpot remains a leader—especially with AI-powered CRM features (lead scoring, email automation, chatbots).
Why use it
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Your agency serves many clients. You need structure.
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CRM helps ensure you don’t lose leads, you follow up effectively, and you track sales results.
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With AI, you can personalise follow-up at scale: “Dear [Name], based on your business type, we recommend …” etc.
My tip
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Use HubSpot to manage your pipelines: e.g., “Prospect → Discovery call → Proposal → Onboarded client”.
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Use AI email/sequence templates for initial outreach. Leverage your “5+ years of experience” as social proof.
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Use reporting: show clients your ROI via dash; clients like numbers, especially when you say “we helped you grow traffic by X%”.
Putting It All Together: A Workflow for Your Agency & Content
You now have 14 best-in-class tools, each one suited to a specific major function. Let’s map how you can connect them into a workflow for your agency/content business.
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Idea & knowledge capture
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Use Obsidian to capture blog/lecture ideas, research, and keywords.
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Content creation (text)
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Use Google AI Studio to generate first drafts, outlines, and meta descriptions.
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Visual design & imagery
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Use FreePik for hero images, and Canva to design social assets.
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Video content
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Use Sora for video creation; use TubeBuddy for YouTube optimisation.
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Interactive/creative pieces
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Use Manus for immersive content, Act 2 for avatars if you need branded personalities.
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Social engagement & threads
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Use Grok to craft compelling threads (LinkedIn, X), driving traffic back to blog/YouTube.
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Webinars & lead-gen
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Use WebinarKit to host training sessions; record and embed for evergreen use.
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SEO & rankings
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Use Ranked AI to research/optimize content for search (including AI-driven search).
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Coding/automation
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Use Replit to build automation/scripts or proof-of-concept tools for clients.
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CRM & client management
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Use HubSpot to track leads, proposals, and clients, and automate outreach.
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Resume/personal brand
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Use Kickresume for your own profile when you apply for roles; also, offer it to your students.
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Why this integrated stack is powerful
Because it covers everything from idea capture, content creation, visuals, distribution, SEO, automation, lead-gen, and client management. With 5+ years of experience, you understand workflows. Tools alone don’t guarantee success—but when you embed them in a repeatable, optimized system, you can scale.
How do you position this to your audience?
On your digital-marketing agency site (MahbubOsmane.com) or your blog posts:
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Emphasize you have 5+ years of experience guiding smart tool adoption.
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Show case studies: “How we used AI tools to produce X campaign in Y time”.
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Offer consultancy/training: “Want to implement this stack? We’ll onboard you.”
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For your educational content: teach students how to use each tool, how to integrate them, and how to build their one-person business with smart stack (which aligns with your blog idea about one-person business models).
Some Final Notes & Caveats
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Don’t just adopt tools for the sake of hype. As many articles say, AI tools for SEO/content still require human oversight.
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Be conscious of brand voice, ethics, and originality. AI can accelerate creation—but your 5+ years of experience is what adds value.
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Keep learning: AI evolves fast. Today’s “best” tool may be different in 18 months.
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For some niche tools, you may need premium access or API-level usage; plan budget accordingly.
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For your educational business, check content rights, copyright, and licensing when you include AI-generated assets or third-party visuals.
Why This Matters to You & Me (MahbubOsmane.com)
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You already run multiple businesses: a digital marketing agency, news websites, a plan for a knit garments factory, a new madrasah, etc.
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You need systems, repeatable workflows, automation, and scale. These AI tools give you that.
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You also teach students and run training, so you can pass this stack on to them, build credibility, and charge higher.
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You aim to generate a minimum monthly income of USD 2,000 (or more) from your sites, gain high-ticket clients, and position yourself as a top specialist. By leveraging these tools, you build a competitive edge.
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When you communicate your credentials (“5+ years experience”, “800+ clients”, “3+ years Social Media Manager with 200+ projects”), the stack becomes credible: you’re not just someone trying tools—you’re someone who has used them, refined them, implemented them in real business.
If you’re ready to level up your business, here’s how we can work together:
WhatsApp: +966 549 485 900 / +880 171 698 8953
Call: +44 7380 127019
Email: hi@MahbubOsmane.com
Explore our services: https://mahbubosmane.com/digital-marketing-service/
I’m here to help you implement the above-stack, train your team, or build your funnel, optimise your SEO, run your marketing campaigns—leveraging AI and 10+ years of proven experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Best AI Tools for 2026
What is the best all-round AI tool in 2026?
The best all-around AI tool right now is Google AI Studio.
It’s built on Google’s Gemini (formerly Bard) model and lets you create, test, and integrate generative AI into apps, chatbots, and workflows—all from one dashboard. It supports text, image, and code generation, making it a complete solution for entrepreneurs, marketers, developers, and students.
Is Google AI Studio free to use?
Yes, Google AI Studio offers a free tier that lets you experiment with text and image prompts. For advanced use cases (e.g., API access or enterprise-scale workloads), you can connect your Google Cloud account and pay per usage. It’s ideal for testing, prototyping, and creating custom AI automations without needing heavy coding skills.
What’s the best AI note-taking app for researchers and creators?
Obsidian is the best AI-enhanced note-taking app because it combines local-first Markdown notes with AI plugins for summarization, tagging, and linking related ideas. Unlike cloud-only tools, Obsidian keeps your data private while still giving you AI power through community plugins or integrated APIs.
It’s perfect for content creators, students, and marketers who need to organize large amounts of information efficiently.
What is the best AI tool for creating videos?
The best AI tool for video creation is Sora — an advanced generative video tool capable of transforming text prompts or scripts into cinematic visuals.
It helps creators, educators, and marketers produce stunning visuals without filming equipment or video editing expertise. With Sora (and similar tools like Runway or Pika), you can generate short ads, explainer videos, and social clips in minutes.
Which AI tool can generate avatars or digital characters?
Act 2 by Runway is one of the most powerful AI tools for generating avatars, digital humans, and creative character animations. It allows you to create lifelike characters for brand storytelling, YouTube intros, video explainers, or metaverse projects—without requiring expensive animation software.
What’s the best AI tool for writing Twitter or LinkedIn threads?
Grok (developed by xAI) is a strong option for writing smart, funny, and data-driven social media threads. It can generate multi-post sequences, analyze trending topics, and suggest conversation hooks. Perfect for thought leaders, digital marketers, and influencers who want to post engaging content consistently.
What is the best AI tool for SEO in 2025?
Ranked AI is currently one of the best AI SEO tools.
It helps automate keyword research, content optimization, backlink analysis, and SEO audits while still allowing human oversight.
For agencies like MahbubOsmane.com, Ranked AI is ideal for scaling SEO projects, monitoring multiple clients, and combining AI with expert strategy to get guaranteed ranking results.
Can AI tools really improve search engine rankings?
Yes — when used strategically. AI tools like Ranked AI can handle data-heavy tasks like keyword clustering, SERP tracking, and content scoring.
However, human strategy and white-hat SEO techniques are still essential. Combining AI insights with your 5+ years of SEO experience ensures sustainable results that won’t get penalized by Google updates.
What’s the best free text-to-image AI tool?
FreePik’s AI Image Generator is a great free option.
It allows users to create custom illustrations, concept art, product photos, and blog visuals from text prompts. FreePik combines AI generation with its massive design library, so you can edit or remix images directly in its editor — perfect for content creators, marketers, and web designers.
What’s the best AI resume builder?
Kickresume stands out as the best AI resume builder.
It uses AI to suggest phrasing, achievements, and layouts that fit your career goals. You can generate a professional CV or cover letter within minutes.
It’s especially helpful for freelancers, students, and digital marketers who want to present their skills clearly when applying for remote or global roles.
Which AI tool is best for developers or coders?
Replit is the best AI-powered IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for developers.
It allows you to code, debug, and collaborate in the cloud.
Its built-in AI assistant (“Ghostwriter”) suggests real-time code completions and explanations, making it a must-have for both beginner and experienced programmers. It’s ideal for web developers, automation engineers, and startup founders.
What is “vibe coding,” and which AI tool helps with it?
“Vibe coding” refers to creating interactive, artistic, or generative experiences that combine code with creativity—like music visualizations or ambient websites.
The tool Manus lets creators experiment with these experiences easily. It’s great for building modern, visually dynamic websites or experimental marketing pages that engage audiences in unique ways.
What’s the best AI tool for design and branding?
Canva continues to dominate in this space.
Its AI features—Magic Write, Magic Design, and Magic Edit—allow you to generate full visual campaigns, social posts, and brand kits automatically.
For agencies, Canva speeds up the design process, ensures brand consistency, and helps teams collaborate on visuals in real time.
Which AI tool is best for YouTube creators?
TubeBuddy is the best AI companion for YouTube.
It helps with keyword research, SEO optimization, thumbnail creation, and performance tracking.
You can use TubeBuddy to grow your channel, find the best video topics, and improve your engagement rate using real-time analytics. Perfect for Islamic educators, vloggers, and digital marketers alike.
What is the best AI tool for hosting webinars?
WebinarKit is a powerful, AI-enhanced webinar platform.
It lets you create automated webinars, live events, and evergreen sessions with ease.
AI handles scheduling, Q&A summaries, and post-webinar follow-ups—allowing you to focus on presentation and lead conversion. Great for agencies, coaches, and online educators.
What’s the best AI CRM software in 2026?
HubSpot remains the best AI-powered CRM solution.
It integrates marketing, sales, and customer service into one platform while using AI to recommend actions, score leads, and personalize outreach.
If you manage many clients or leads (like MahbubOsmane.com does), HubSpot ensures you never miss follow-ups and can automate repetitive marketing workflows efficiently.
Can I integrate all these AI tools together?
Yes, with a little technical setup. Many tools (like Google AI Studio, HubSpot, Replit, and Ranked AI) offer API access or Zapier integrations, allowing you to connect them.
For example, you can use Google AI Studio to generate blog content, push visuals from FreePik/Canva, optimize SEO with Ranked AI, and manage leads in HubSpot—all automatically.
Are these AI tools beginner-friendly?
Most of them are designed for both beginners and professionals.
Tools like Canva, TubeBuddy, and Kickresume require no technical skills.
However, advanced ones like Google AI Studio or Replit may take some learning—but tutorials, YouTube videos, and community forums make the process easy.
How can businesses benefit from using multiple AI tools?
By combining tools strategically, you can:
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Automate content creation and marketing
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Scale SEO campaigns
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Manage leads efficiently
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Produce video and webinar content faster
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Reduce operational costs
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Improve client satisfaction through consistency
In short, AI tools let small businesses and agencies operate like big companies—without hiring large teams.
How can I learn to use these AI tools for my business?
You can learn through online tutorials, YouTube, or AI bootcamps—but the fastest way is through expert guidance.
At MahbubOsmane.com, with 5+ years of hands-on experience, we teach and implement these AI tools for businesses worldwide.
If you’d like personalized help setting up your AI stack, reach out through:
📱 WhatsApp: +966 549 485 900 / +880 171 698 8953
📞 Call: +44 7380 127019
📧 Email: hi@MahbubOsmane.com
🌐 Website: https://mahbubosmane.com/digital-marketing-service/
Which AI tool should I start with first?
If you’re new, start with Google AI Studio or Canva, depending on your focus.
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For marketing or creative content → start with Canva.
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For automation and text generation → start with Google AI Studio.
Once comfortable, add SEO (Ranked AI) and CRM (HubSpot) into your system.
Are there privacy concerns with AI tools?
Yes. Always review a tool’s privacy and data-handling policy.
Tools like Obsidian store data locally, which is safer for sensitive notes.
For cloud-based tools, avoid uploading confidential client data unless you use enterprise-grade versions with strong compliance (like Google Cloud or HubSpot Enterprise).
Can AI replace human creativity and strategy?
No—AI accelerates creation but does not replace human creativity, emotion, or judgment.
The best results come from combining AI efficiency with human expertise.
For instance, AI can generate 100 blog headlines—but only your experience and insight can pick the one that truly connects with your audience.
How often should I update my AI tool stack?
At least every 6–12 months.
The AI landscape evolves rapidly. Keep reviewing tools, comparing features, and adopting upgrades that save time or improve output quality. Staying updated gives you a competitive advantage.
Where can I get professional help setting up AI tools for my company?
You can get full setup, integration, and training directly from Mahbub Osmane & his team at MahbubOsmane.com.
With 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, SEO, ad operations, and web development, they help you automate workflows, grow traffic, and scale results using the right AI stack.
📱 WhatsApp: +966 549 485 900 / +880 171 698 8953
📧 Email: hi@MahbubOsmane.com
🌐 Website: https://mahbubosmane.com/digital-marketing-service/