The software side of my setup: hosting, domains, security and the courses I learned from. Hardware gets all the attention but these are the subscriptions that actually keep my projects online and my work safe.
Where I check names first. Easy to see if the .com is free before you fall in love with a project name.
Domain.com
Solid shared hosting when you want someone else handling the server. Good uptime and support that actually answers.
InMotion Hosting
Mockups and logos without opening Photoshop. Fast way to make a project look finished.
Placeit by Envato
Where I filled the gaps a self taught path leaves. Certificates from real universities and companies.
Coursera
I use it on public wifi and to check how sites behave from other countries. Handy for testing geo restrictions.
NordVPN
Password manager that keeps the vault on your own device or your own cloud. No subscription lock in.
Enpass Password Manager
Light on resources, which matters when your machine is already busy compiling.
VIPRE Antivirus
Practising languages for remote client calls. Speaking practice without booking a tutor.
Talkpal AI
Generating placeholder art and assets for prototypes instead of hunting stock images.
OpenArt AI
Cheap when it is on sale, which is almost always. Good for picking up one specific framework fast.
Udemy
For the parts of a project I do not want to do myself. Logos, voiceovers, quick design work.
Fiverr
Managed cloud hosting for when a shared plan stops being enough. You pick the provider, they handle the boring server work.
Cloudways
Older name but the form filling is still the best. Worth it if you register test accounts all day.
RoboForm
Cheap renewals and free WHOIS privacy, which most registrars charge extra for.
Namecheap
When a client wants a site and does not want a developer on retainer. Sometimes the honest answer is a builder.
