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: HostGator, 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