These are the resources I use that help me be successful with my blog.
I use Amira's legal pages on my blog and they couldn't be easier. She sends everything you need with the sections for you to fill out highlighted. It's literally plug and play, which frees me up to get other things done for my business.
A Self Guru
I use Microsoft Office for everything in my business from blog writing, to content planning, to link tracking.
Microsoft Office
When looking for a laptop a few years ago, a friend recommended the ASUS brand. I've been very happy with our ASUS VivoBook. It's 3 years old and still works great!
ASUS USA
I use Canva for all of my Pinterest pin creation.
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
I use NameHero for my web hosting. I've been very happy with the service. When I've contacted customer service, they've been amazing at resolving my issue very quickly.
NameHero® – Fast Web Hosting & Domains Made Easy
I used Namecheap to buy my domain and the process was quick and easy.
Namecheap
This tool is a game changer. It has made Pinterest so much easier!
PinClicks Keyword Research & Analytics Tool for Creators
I use Grammarly for everything I write. It takes the guesswork out of my content creation.
Grammarly, Inc.
Shortpixel has been great for the photos on my blog.
ShortPixel: Smart Image/CSS/JS Optimization Services and CDN for ...
I have a Google Pixel 8 that I take all photos with and it's been great.
Buy Google Pixel 8 Unlocked
I have been loving this podcast. It's been very informative and I've been able to correct a couple mistakes already.
Pin Talk Podcast with Carly and Tony (Pinterest Podcast)
I use my Raycon earbuds to listen to videos and podcasts related to my blog. They make listening on the go easy.
Raycon: Power Up Your Everyday
I use Wordpress for my site, and once I learned how to use it, it's been great to work with.
WordPress.com: Build a Site, Sell Your Stuff, Start a Blog & More
I use the free version of ChatGPT to find new ideas to research and write about when doing my content planning.
Introducing ChatGPT - OpenAI
I use Google Analytics to give me insight into my website traffic
Google Analytics
This plug in has worked really well to stop all the spam comments on my blog.
Antispam Bee – WordPress plugin
This plug in helps my site run faster.
Autoptimize – WordPress plugin
This plug in is great for high-performance page caching and site performance.
LiteSpeed Cache – WordPress plugin
Knowing I have a backup of my site at all times gives me peace of mind.
UpdraftPlus: The World's Most Trusted WordPress Backup Plugin
This allows me to add code for things like linking my Pinterest and Google Analytics without worrying that I'm going to break something on the backend of my site.
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets
