Website Tools
WordPress
WordPress is the most widely used website content management system in the world. You can use WordPress.com for free (with limitations) or install WordPress.org on your own server and get complete control of the platform.
Shopify
Shopify is a website platform (not WordPress related) that is specifically built for ecommerce websites. If you’re looking to sell physical products and goods, then considering Shopify as a platform is a good idea.
Elementor
Elementor is a free and paid WordPress page builder used by over 5 million websites around the world. We actually build all of our client websites using the Pro version of Elementor.
Astra
Astra is a free and premium WordPress theme that is used around the world on many websites. It’s flexible, easy to use and paid versions to provide you with WordPress templates with just a couple of clicks.
WordPress Hosting
Hiring Help
Clutch
Clutch is a premier directory website for digital agencies from around the world. Getting reviews is VERY difficult on Clutch as they have such a rigorous review process. So every review can be trusted.
Upwork
If you’re feeling adventurous, hiring talent from all over the world is as easy as creating a free account on Upwork. Talent and pricing will vary depending on the skill and location of the talent you’re searching for.
Google Reviews
When looking to hire an agency, make sure you read through the good and the bad of their Google reviews. Customers will often use Google as the first place to write a review of their experience. For people looking to pay for their services,
Search Tools
Ubbersuggest
Ubbersuggest is one of the easiest tools you can use to do keyword research. The Ubbersuggest platform is both free and paid, and offers many insights into your website and others. The Ubberseggust Chrome extension is also very helpful as it puts search result data right into your Google search results.
Google Ads
Google Ads gives any business the opportunity to create and pay for digital ads that get placed at the top of specific search results or on websites around the world. Search ads are pay-per-click while display ads are pay per 1000 impressions.
Social Media Tools
Buffer
Buffer is an amazingly simple platform that allows you to automate the publishing of your content across many social platforms.
Hootsuite
Hootsuite has been around for a long time, and it’s for good reason. The Hootsuite platform allows you to view, plan, and create social content all from one window.
Later
The Later platform is great at one thing, Instagram. On Later, you can create posts, automate posting, comment, like, and so much more. Later is a simple tool that helps with all things Instagram.
