tools & resources
My Fav – Go-To Tools for
Small Business Marketing!
basic email marketing:
MAILCHIMP
I love Mailchimp and still use it for my other business. Easy to use and set up and has a FREE plan.
advanced email marketing:
CONVERTKIT
Now that I want to grow and target my email list I chose ConvertKit. Tags, segments and journeys are helping me deliver the experience I want to my readers.
Images
free stock photos & graphics:
UNSPLASH
My go-to source for FREE quality photos.
FREEPIK
Get ideas for branding & marketing materials. There are free & paid options.
high quality images and graphics:
ISTOCK
iStock I recommend for the quality and selection. When only the very best will do and your looking for something not everyone has.
CREATIVE MARKET
Creative Market for the Graphics & Branding & even font resources. I get a little crazy with all the kool stuff they have to offer!
easy to use photo editor:
BEFUNKY & PICMONKEY
Ok, I’ll admit I don’t use these because I use the Affinity Design suite, however if I didn’t want to spend months learning how to use Affinity I would use these!
Can’t Live Without
password manager:
LASTPASS
I’d be completely lost without this app. Works across all your devices!
client invoicing:
PAYPAL
Besides using PayPal all the time for myself, I’ve put PayPal buttons on many a clients websites.
all the notes:
EVERNOTE
Love, Love + LOVE my Evernote & use everyday!
I use Evernote everyday for keeping track of client’s projects and time. Notes on classes I take and research, screen-clips , ideas & anything I would put on a post it note. I use the premium version & there is a free one. Syncs across all the devices.