Tools and Resources I Use Regularly
Disclaimer: I have personally used and gladly recommend all these tools and resources. Please note that some of the links below are “affiliate links.” This means that if you decide to purchase through this link I may receive a referral fee. This fee is, of course, never added on top of the price, in fact some of these links provide special discounts just for you!
Website Management: Self-hosted WordPress Content Management System from WordPress.org
Email Marketing: Aweber, MailChimp, or ConvertKit
Web Hosting: SiteGround, Dreamhost
Phone/Video Conferencing: Skype
Teleconferencing & Web/video Sharing: FreeConferencing.com
Business Phone: Google Apps
Online Meeting Scheduling: TimeTrade or Book Like A Boss
File Sharing/Storage: Dropbox
Payment Processing: Paypal or Stripe
Time Tracking: Toggl.com – Browser login, desktop app and iPod app -for tracking time spent on projects
Notes/Virtual Filing Cabinet: Evernote – Desktop/iPod app – I always have my files with me where ever I go!
Staying On Task: Timer+ app for my iPod
Offline Note Reading: Pocket – browser app/iPod app – great for preventing getting sidetracked when browsing online – saves articles to my iPod so I can read them offline when I have extra down time such as waiting for kids in bus lines or at soccer practice