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Favorite tools for making!
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items These are the online tools that I consistently turn to for creating my projects. Some are my own affiliate links to the tools because I love and use them so much. If I like something I try to get an LTD=lifetime deal, otherwise I choose annual payment. For my Hosting, I use SetraHost and their service is fabulous. Hope you find as much joy working with these makers as I do!
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My maker stack
Favorite online hangouts
Goodies that make this indie maker happy
My maker stack
Hola, I'm LaLa ✿Indie Maker✿
These are my online toolbox for creativity!
Publer is my go to for social media! The app is on my phone, tablet, desktop, & extension. Anything I come across in my niches, gets uploaded to my socials by Publer! Analytics are stellar. Explore and AI are wonderful. I love Publer, Just ask Ervin!
Publer
I've used Setrahost for hosting my websites. Their customer service has been great! No price hikes after the first year. Just continued great service!
SetraHost - Best Web Hosting And Domain Services
Easy & secure file review for Google Drive
I love it for removing duplicate postcards and organizing.
I love it for removing duplicate postcards and organizing.
Filerev: The Best App to Clean Up Google Drive
Trello is my organizer for everything newsletter and website info. I rely on it more every day. I need to find out how to affiliate for Trello too!
Trello: Manage Your Team's Projects From Anywhere
Essential Website platform
I love WordPress! Nearly all my websites are built on it for the flexibility to create what I want to share.
I love WordPress! Nearly all my websites are built on it for the flexibility to create what I want to share.
WordPress
FrogDR is helping me keep track of the Domain Rating on my websites and newsletters.
Track your Domain Rating with FrogDR
Plausible was an easy choice because it was simple to use, yet had the information I needed regarding my traffic. I do not have an affiliate link to plausible. However, I use it constantly!
Plausible Analytics | Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics ...
Agenda Hero has become and essential for my postcard club, gratitude gatherings, & Navigating Schizophrenia research courses.
Agenda Hero
Substack is where I write and hangout. The vibe is more positive and creative than other socials. Right now it is the center of my creative works and everything else builds upon this work.
LaLa ✿Indie Maker✿ | Substack
Stripe is the connection between a project and payment. If you learn how to Stripe, you get paid for your work.
Stripe
Benable is where you share your recommendations. It’s the profile that fits into the footer of all your projects leading you readers | customers straight to your recommendations. It’s turning into a wonderful resource.
Benable | Find & share your favorite everything
Beacons .ai is where I have my all in one link in bio. The tools have just improved continually. They've added the Media Kit, the apps for link shortening, & the Creator Manager dashboard. There is too many tools to name and growing all the time.
Media Kit for Creators - Beacons
A real snail mail newsletter platform. It's pretty cool. I wish they had an affiliate program.
StampFans
Indie Page actually hosts my domain. It's just a cook place to track your projects. I also love to spy out the leaderboard and see who is making what. It's my guilty pleasure.
Showcase All Your Startups on a Single Page | Indie Page
I love how Kittl innovates. You can use AI to create a scene and then turn around to make SVG with your creation. I don't know all the terms for graphics and design, but I know this app is HOT for creating.
Kittl
Favorite online hangouts
Online Communities where I love to check in and share
This is my favorite place to brainstorm and ask for advice. The creators here are so supportive and candid. It's been the best move I've made all year to be around creatives who have a stake in the outcome.
Minimalist Hustler VIP - Lifetime Full Access
Solopreneur reinforcement
Small Bets
For newsletters and community notes
loving substack
LaLa ✿Indie Maker✿ | Substack
We added a Pinterest. Please be patient with us while we figure how to make it beautiful.
Navigating Schizophrenia
Added a Youtube to document our lives and share our joyriding therapy
Navigating Schizophrenia
Added a FB page to share our articles and keep up with the SMI community pages there.
Navigating Schizophrenia
DM on my Telegram Channel
LaLa ✿Indie Maker Mode✿👋
Indie Maker Mode has a FB page.
LaLa Indie Maker
Learning how to manage a YouTube channel as a creator at my age. [60s]
START your Youtube Channel TODAY! Live Q&A and FREE Tools!
Reddit is the information hub
Check out MuralPassport’s Reddit profile
Goodies that make this indie maker happy
Things I personally use for Indie Maker Mode that make our lives easier
I used this to scan my postcards for my collection website. It's been my ol faithful.
Epson Workforce ES-580W Wireless Duplex Scanner
This has been my creative companion for several years now. It has been my ride or die throughout it all. When taking the laptop seems unforgivable, live vacation, I pitch this baby into my bag and it goes unnoticed.
Apple iPad Pro 11in 2020 Wi-Fi 128GB Silver
This was actually a 2nd hand gift, but it has been the most useful. Everyday sounds from bluetooth on the computer or my phone. The sound is clear and boomable. I will always be grateful for this speaker.
JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth Speaker, IP68, Blue
I got these for work. We couldn't have headphones that blocked our ear canal or could fall off. These were perfect solution and recommended by a coworker. I use these a lot at home now too. These are the ones I grab to pair when i'm working on the iPad and just need flow.
SHOKZ OpenRun Bone Conduction Wireless Headphones
I actually have a couple of these and bought one for work too. I use one for the house accounts, and one for my projects. I like to do some things manually and this is the safe space to keep it all under control.
Ultimate Office 10 Tier Mesh Wall File Organizer
The polono thermal printer has been a great find for etsy and ebay labels. These don't take up much space, you can put them in a cubicle box until you make a couple sales and grab them, set them up easily and print.
Shipping Label Printer - polono
You do need the labels too. The whole system works well in a pinch.
POLONO 4x6 Direct Thermal Shipping Labels, 200/Roll
Here is the scale for your postage. It's important for postcard mailings.
Accuteck 8250 Digital Shipping Scale 50Lb
The deskcam that hangs out above my monitor, still as good as ever after all these years.
Spedal 1080P Webcam with Mic & Ring Light
This keeps the monitors at eye level helping posture and neck position. I love these
Dual Monitor Stand with 3 Shelf Riser