The Daily Friction

A daily newsletter about automation and eliminating friction.

Ever felt the sting of a late fee? 😱

Ever felt the sting of a late fee? 😱 Remember the days of renting movies from the video store? The worst part? The dreaded late fee! πŸ’Έ You didn't mind the initial rental cost, but those late fees... they were a killer. Netflix saw the pain and eliminated late fees....

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πŸ‘€ Are We Still Following Outdated Privacy Laws?

πŸ‘€ Are We Still Following Outdated Privacy Laws? Back in 2009, the EU Cookie Law was introduced with good intentions but missed the mark badly. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. As someone who values privacy deeply, I decided never to implement those...

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Let’s Break Free from Unnecessary Rules!

Let's Break Free from Unnecessary Rules! Ever walked into a company and felt like you're navigating a maze of rules? It's usually because someone made a mistake, and boom – a new rule was born. But here's the thing: why should 95% of the team be bogged down by rules...

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Are outdated rules strangling your company’s potential?

Are outdated rules strangling your company's potential? Have you ever walked into a company and felt like rules had taken over common sense? Here’s a pattern I’ve noticed: A mistake happens ➑️ A rule is created ➑️ Over time, rules pile up and slows everything down. A...

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Converting to ConvertKit!

Converting to ConvertKit! I wouldn't recommend this to everyone, but... migrating to ConvertKit has transformed my email marketing game. Here's why I've made the switch from ActiveCampaign: βœ… Modern sleek interface: It's intuitive and easy on the eyes. No more...

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Ditching ActiveCampaign!

Ditching ActiveCampaign! I remember the thrill of signing up for ActiveCampaign, dreaming of revolutionizing my email marketing. But today, my story takes a turn. I'm saying goodbye to ActiveCampaign, and here's why: 🚫 Clunky Interface: Feels like navigating through...

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No need for a full-time Dynamics 365 developer? πŸ€”

No need for a full-time Dynamics 365 developer? πŸ€” Power Platform is amazing for no-code/low-code solutions. ✨ But sometimes you need a developer to get the most out of the platform. πŸ’‘ Hiring a full-time developer isn't always practical. What if you could have a...

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Fast way to increase your developer salary?

Fast way to increase your developer salary? Earning potential in the tech world isn't just about what you know, it's about how niche your expertise is. Consider this: Erlang, Elixir, Clojure, and Ruby aren't mainstream, but they're at the top of the Stack Overflow...

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ReSharper is 20 years old! πŸŽ‰

ReSharper is 20 years old! πŸŽ‰ Reading https://blog.jetbrains.com/dotnet/2024/07/23/resharper-20-years/ makes me realize how long I have been a .NET developer. I still remember using ReSharper for the first time. πŸ’‘ ReSharper made Visual Studio a much better IDE. πŸš€ It...

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Switching from Google to Bing πŸ”

Switching from Google to Bing πŸ” Recently, I've decided to switch from Google Search to Microsoft Bing, and here’s why: Ad Overload on Google: Google's integration of its advertising and search teams has led to a surge in sponsored links. This trend often means...

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Remy van Duijkeren

Remy van Duijkeren

Power Platform Advisor

Microsoft Power Platform Advisor with over 25 years of experience in IT with a focus on (marketing) automation and integration.

Helping organizations with scaling their business by automating processes on the Power Platform (Dynamics 365).

Expert in Power Platform, Dynamics 365 (Marketing & Sales) and Azure Integration Services. Giving advice and strategy consultancy.

Services:
– Strategy and tactics advise
– Automating and integrating

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