This list will be reviewed and updated regularly:
Some of these are affiliate links because I talk about these tools so much, the companies appreciate it. I only list tools I use and stand behind.
- If this, then that: https://ifttt.com
- for recording interviews – much simpler and less cumbersome than GoToMeeting and the others.
- Riverside.fm – better audio recording for podcasts/interviews – alternative to zoom, but currently works in Chrome only.
- Podbean.com for hosting your podcast to give you more freedom and SEO joy.
- Get Response for drip campaigns, e-newsletters, RSS to news feeds from your site/subscribers.
- Constant Contact – another email campaign/light CRM system.
- Rocket.net for hosting over Godaddy. Godaddy does domains well, but WordPress hosting is best with Rocket.net AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE! Your site will be screaming fast.
- If you need domains – I’m a Godaddy Reseller. They still do domains really well and make them easy to manage.
- Cloudflare to truly make it easy to manage your domains SOOO fast and securely. They also handle SSLs and so much more!
- LastPass – one password, securing your browsers and helping you generate secure passwords, storing them and allowing you to share with specific people.
- Google Drive – so many tools. This one is handy for creating folders of items that need to be shared with legal professionals, family members, company board members, and more.
- Google Alerts – set up alerts to see who is talking about you or your company.
- Opus Clips – create and edit quick clips from your videos with custom templates and optimization.
MORE TIPS AND TOOLS:
I’ll continue to add to this list, but this will get you started.
- How to make graphics using Google Slides.
- Dustin Stout keeps updating this link with the ever-changing requirements by various social media venues for your images. Bookmark it!
- How to pose for a good headshot – after you have lighting in place, are wearing a solid, flattering color – NO STRIPES – this will help you in any social posing situation! Learn from Austin, age 6
- A quick guide to Twitter lists and how to use them.
- Creating high-quality images from PowerPoint using PhotoShop and PDFs