After years of creating content across YouTube, Amazon, blogs, and social media, I’ve dialed in the tools that actually help me stay consistent, improve production quality, and grow faster. Whether you’re starting out or streamlining your workflow, t...
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Design Tools That Get the Job Done
My Video Editing Toolkit
Planning, Storage & Workflow Management
Keyword & Content Research Tools
Audio, Mics & Recording Gear
Websites, Merch & Hosting
Design Tools That Get the Job Done
These are the tools I use to create thumbnails, merch designs, infographics, and social media posts. They balance ease of use with creative flexibility.
The fastest way to design thumbnails, social posts, and merch graphics. Pre-built templates help you publish faster.
Canva
A free Photoshop alternative with advanced features. Ideal for detailed edits if you don’t want to pay Adobe.
GIMP
Industry-standard image editor with unmatched depth and control. Best for pro users.
Official Adobe Photoshop - Free Trial and Online Photo & Design ...
Canva’s closest rival. Templates for every platform, especially good for marketing visuals.
VistaCreate
Powerful collaborative design tool. Great for web and UX layouts, but also usable for static content.
Figma
My Video Editing Toolkit
My top pick for mobile editing. Easy to learn and packed with powerful transitions and effects.
CapCut
Pro-grade editor with deep color correction tools. Free version is generous and stable.
DaVinci Resolve 20
Clean interface with drag-and-drop effects. Great for quick edits and beginners.
Filmora
Solid option for Apple users doing basic editing. Free and reliable.
iMovie - Official Apple Support
Advanced editing platform with the deepest plugin ecosystem — great if you’re editing at scale.
Professional video editing software | Adobe Premiere Pro
Planning, Storage & Workflow Management
Staying organized means you can create more, faster. These tools keep ideas flowing and files easy to find.
All-in-one workspace for outlining videos, organizing blog drafts, and tracking affiliate campaigns.
Notion
Combines spreadsheet flexibility with database functionality. I use it to track sponsor data and link performance.
Airtable
I use it daily to organize content ideas, track progress, and plan publishing schedules.
Google Sheets: Online Spreadsheets & Templates
My main file storage for scripts, footage, and backups. Easy sharing and team access.
Google Drive: Share Files Online with Secure Cloud Storage
Surprisingly fast and lossless for sharing final videos with collaborators.
Nitro Benefits and Features
Keyword & Content Research Tools
These are my go-to tools for staying relevant, discovering new angles, and ranking higher.
Shows me what’s gaining traction in real time so I can stay ahead of the curve.
Google Trends
Uncovers the exact questions people are asking in your niche — great for video and blog titles.
AnswerThePublic
Helps me brainstorm outlines, build keyword clusters, and write SEO-friendly descriptions.
OpenAI
Chrome extension that helps me optimize YouTube videos with keywords and tags.
TubeBuddy
I use this to reverse-engineer what’s working for others in my space.
Search the Meta Ad Library
Audio, Mics & Recording Gear
Clear audio is non-negotiable. These are the tools I’ve tested and trusted to sound good — wherever I’m recording.
My main mic for voiceovers. Built-in mixer software makes it sound studio-ready.
Wave:3 - Black Edition
Good all-around USB mic. A solid backup or starter option.
Yeti - Premium Multi-Pattern USB Microphone with Blue VO!CE
Lightweight and perfect for vlogging or interviews. Great audio without wires.
Wireless GO II | Dual Wireless Mic System
My minimalist setup for on-the-go filming.
Lavalier Microphone For Iphone
Wireless headphones that block out distractions while editing.
Arctis 7X+
Websites, Merch & Hosting
Here’s what I use to manage my websites, sell merch, and keep everything running reliably behind the scenes.
My go-to CMS for building and managing websites. Works great with plugins like Rank Math for SEO.
WordPress.com
Handles my entire merch store. Simple product management and solid conversion tools.
Shopify
Print-on-demand service that integrates directly with Shopify. I design in Canva, Printful handles the rest.
Printful
Reliable web hosting with excellent support. Great performance even with multiple sites.
SiteGround
Keeps my communication professional and centralized inside Gmail.
How do I create a custom domain email? : r/techsupport
