Anthropic just announced they are doubling usage for Claude Max plans from now until New years eve. So if you have it, go build something cool ! Merry Christmas Eve for those who celebrate.

Wishing you and your families the best for the holidays ! Thanks for being a part of the community and looking forward to helping you in 2026

Is out just in time for the holidays. This is a great open source model. I use it as my workhorse for coding and some other tasks. 4.7 I signed up for their max plan which is similar to claude max $200 / mo . I got the full year for around $360. (previous sale) .. I mostly use it inside claude code now they have a deal on "Enjoy 50% off your first GLM Coding Plan purchase, plus an extra 20%/30% off! Subscribe now." all three levels are on sale. $28 / $144 / 288 per YEAR ! claude max is $2400 per year. I still get claude but go between $20 and 100 plans. The only reason I have it is for Opus 4.5. it is good for planning, intelligence, proof reading, etc. Not affiliated with them but this is the best deal out there to prepay your compute for a whole year. for next to nothing. https://z.ai/subscribe and here is more about the new release... GLM-4.7, your new coding partner, is coming with the following features: - Core Coding: GLM-4.7 brings clear gains, compared to its predecessor GLM-4.6, in multilingual agentic coding and terminal-based tasks, including (73.8%, +5.8%) on SWE-bench, (66.7%, +12.9%) on SWE-bench Multilingual, and (41%, +16.5%) on Terminal Bench 2.0. GLM-4.7 also supports thinking before acting, with significant improvements on complex tasks in mainstream agent frameworks such as Claude Code, Kilo Code, Cline, and Roo Code. - Vibe Coding: GLM-4.7 takes a major step forward in UI quality. It produces cleaner, more modern webpages and generates better-looking slides with more accurate layout and sizing. - Tool Using: GLM-4.7 achieves significantly improvements in Tool using. Significant better performances can be seen on benchmarks such as τ^2-Bench and on web browsing via BrowseComp. - Complex Reasoning: GLM-4.7 delivers a substantial boost in mathematical and reasoning capabilities, achieving (42.8%, +12.4%) on the HLE (Humanity’s Last Exam) benchmark compared to GLM-4.6.

Tutorial: Set Up Custom Claude Skills in <15 Minutes (No Coding Required) If you aren't leveraging Claude Skills yet, you are seriously missing out on some major productivity gains. A lot of people avoid this feature because it looks intimidating or technical. But I promise you, it is actually stupid simple to set up. Here is the step-by-step guide to building your own AI agent skills (even if you're non-technical): *** ### The Setup **1.** Go to your **Settings > Capabilities > Skills** and make sure "Claude Skills" are enabled. **2.** In that same menu, toggle on the **"Skill-Creator"** skill. *(Think of this as the "Meta-Skill", it is the tool you use to have Claude build other tools for you).* ### Creating The Skill **3.** Open a fresh chat window. Ask Claude to use the **"Skill-Creator"** skill to help you build something new. **4.** Describe exactly what you want. Be specific about the output you need. *(Pro Tip: You can even ask Claude to turn an existing Project you are working on into a standalone skill!)* **5.** Claude might ask a few clarifying questions. Once it understands, it will generate a **Skill File** and a **Read-Me document** for you. ### Installing & Testing **6.** Read the Read-Me (it tells you how it works) and **download the Skill File** it created. **7.** Head back to **Settings > Capabilities > Skills > Upload Skills**. Select the file you just downloaded. Once uploaded, make sure the toggle is **ON** so it is live. **8.** Test it out! Open a new chat and ask Claude to use your new skill by name. ### Refining **9.** If the output isn't perfect yet, go back to the chat where you created the skill. Tell Claude what needs to change. *(Note: If you make edits, you will need to upload the new version of the file in Settings and turn the old one off).* *** ### Final Advice Start with something simple, something you do every single day. Don't overcomplicate it; you will figure out the advanced stuff as you go! What is the first skill you are going to build?

How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile (GBP) to Rank Higher in the Map Pack If you want to move up 3–5 spots in the Map Pack, this is one of the most reliable plays I’ve seen work across industries. Let us know your tips that work for GBP and google Maps ! --- The Core Concept (Most People Miss This) Your Google Business Profile should NOT link to your homepage unless your homepage is laser-focused on the same city as your GBP. Instead: - Build a dedicated landing page for the exact city your GBP is registered in - Link your GBP to that city page, not your homepage > If your GBP says Dallas your connected page better be about Dallas— not DFW, not “North Texas.” This creates location relevance + entity consistency, which Google heavily rewards. --- What Your City-Specific GBP Landing Page Needs This page is a ranking asset, not a throwaway service page. 1. Page Title (Critical) Use this exact format: [Brand Name] + [Primary GBP Category] + [City, State] Example: `Smith & Co Painting – House Painter in Plano, TX` --- #2. Semantic Keywords Throughout the Page Use natural, related terms in: - H1 - H2s - Body content Think services, modifiers, and local intent phrases. No stuffing — clarity wins. --- 3. NAP Must Match Your GBP Exactly This is non-negotiable. - Business name - Address - Phone number Even small mismatches reduce trust. --- 4. Neighborhoods You Serve (City-Only) List real neighborhoods inside that city. - Improves proximity signals - Helps long-tail rankings Avoid listing surrounding cities on this page. --- 5. Google Maps Driving Directions Embed Embed driving directions, not just a static map. This reinforces: - real-world presence - local intent - user behavior signals --- 6. Real Photos From Jobs in That City Use photos actually taken in that city: - job sites - crews - before & afters No stock images. --- 7. Local Landmarks & References Mention nearby: - landmarks - streets - venues - well-known areas