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Beacons is the best all-in-one tool to replace Linktree. Make your own Beacons page. Use this link to get $20 credit (affiliate)
Top Ways to Monetize with Beacons Digital Store for Creators! (Beacons Products Overview)
Start your Buy Me a Coffee Page and visit mine
Buy Me a Coffee Page | Start a Membership site
Always build your email list! I ❤️ AWeber
AWeber | Email Marketing & More for Small Businesses
You know about Benable already, right?
Benable - Shareable lists of things you recommend
Ecamm Live works on Macs so if you have a Mac and plan on live streaming, get it!
Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac
Canva is a tool that every content creator needs in their toolkit.
Canva Pro - An Online Graphic Design Tool: Try Canva Pro Free
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Patreon was the first! They started the whole concept of empowering content creators through recurring revenue. I love them so much for doing that.
Patreon: Creativity powered by membership
Check out Otter!
Otter 1-month Pro Lite
If you are serious about success on YouTube you need TubeBuddy. #ad
TubeBuddy | The Premier YouTube Channel Management Toolkit
Zealous is the perfect tool for captioning videos and transcribing your content. #ad
Zealous.app
Eventbrite is a familiar name and an easy way to host free events or take payments for your paid gatherings.
Eventbrite Event Ticketing Software
Podpage makes it easy to monetize your podcast. Create your site in minutes with dedicated pages for sponsors, donations, private content or custom storefront. Here is my affiliate link to get you started: Try Podpage #ad
Podpage: Build a beautiful podcast website in 5 minutes ...
Preview how your YouTube thumbnail will look across all devices
Thumbs Up TV
Discover how you can get lifetime access and deals on software for your creator biz.
Browse software deals for your business | AppSumo
Be the first to know when new software is introduced and get early access. This is also a great site to promote your first SaaS product launch.
Product Hunt – The best new products in tech.
Live Stream everywhere or create pre-recorded videos with Streamyard
StreamYard | Browser-based live studio for professionals
Perplexity just might replace Google search one day 😱
Perplexity.ai
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Logie helps Amazon Influencers make more money with higher commissions with brands. Stay tuned for TikTok Shop program coming soon. Use my code to skip the waitlist: ileane
Logie | Higher Commissions for Amazon Influencers
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I finally created a Linktree page! I already have a page on my website but (I think) people feel more comfortable clicking on a Linktree. Time will tell and I'll let you know how it goes 🥰
Link in bio tool: Everything you are, in one simple link | Linktree
If you are a live streamer this is a great tool for bringing up comments on screen, that goes beyond what you can do with Streamyard and Ecamm Live.
Social Stream Ninja | Live Chat Integration for Streamers
Join affiliate programs for brands like Target, Walmart, Canva and thousands more.
Affiliate Programs for Canva, Walmart, Target and much more
Podcasters and YouTubers who need a website will find Podpage much easier to use than WordPress. #commissionearned
Home for Your YouTube Videos?
Wayward is similar to Logie. Sign up to find brands offering higher commissions than the Amazon Influencer Program
Wayward
Get a jump on the competition and find out what's trending so you can make content first!
Exploding Topics - Discover the hottest new trends.
Levanta connects Amazon Influencers with brands so that you can make higher commissions (full disclosure, I am currently not using Levanta)
Earn More With Amazon Affiliates As A Creator
Get Deep links from Genius Link. That means the link opens the Amazon app directly versus opening in a browser. Deep links help you keep more of the commissions you deserve for driving traffic to Amazon. #affiliatelink
URL Shortener for Creators and Affiliates
The pick products you'll love based on your app activity. You can get VoxBoxes filled with freebies. Download the app, review your faves, and let them know what you enjoy! *Disclosure: Currently I do not use this app but thought you might enjoy it.
Influenster: VoxBoxes, free products, honest reviews, and more
The quickest way for Influencers to find top commissions and opportunities on Amazon is Fluencer Fruit! (not sponsored)
Boost Your Amazon Influencer Earnings with Our Product Finder
Will Restream be the replacement for Streamyard (now that the prices have gone up)? We shall see #ad
Professional Live Streaming Solution | Restream
Fourthwall is a trusted site for creator merch. They are one of the few options recommended for YouTube merch.
Fourthwall | The best way for creators to open shops, offer memberships, and engage supporters
Genarate and track deeplinks for Amazon Associates and Influencers
JoyLink - The Amazon Affiliate Tool That Works For You
Would you like to easily send text messages to your followers? Try this app!
Mass Text* Personally Hit Em Up | Hit Em Up
If you are an Amazon Influencer and have a YouTube channel, you must watch this!
YouTube Link Optimizer from Genius Link
Spotter Studio helps YouTube Creators create more winning videos through an integrated suite of ideation tools.
Spotter Studio | All-in-one YouTube Ideation Suite
Podcasts and Videos
Tanya Smith always surprises and delights her community by introducing tools to keep us more productive. Taskade (affiliate link) is featured here but be sure to follow Tanya and subscribe to her channel
Build an AI Video Team with Taskade | Live Demo
Lori Ballen is brilliant. She starts this video by saying she has “made over 1 million dollars in affiliate commissions” and by the end of the video you'll understand why! She has mastered her craft and she has so many tools in her toolkit I'm gratef...
Pinterest + Amazon Affiliate = Traffic Explosion! My Secret Strategy Revealed! 💥
Learn all the pros and cons of adding your podcast to YouTube and YouTube music.
3 Flavors of YouTube Podcasting
What's the state of monetization for bloggers in the new era
Monetization for Bloggers in the New Era Part 2 | Audio Space
Nick Nimmin is a YouTube Content Creator's best friend! Watch his video and subscribe to his channel for more advice and tips.
Learn How To Grow Your YouTube Channel
Josh Cohen from Tubefilter co-hosts this weekly podcast along with co-host Lauren Schnipper. Every Friday find out who's who in the industry and which creators are breaking new ground and pushing the Creator Economy forward.
Creator Upload Podcast
Creator Insider is the channel every Youtuber must subscribe to
Simplifying Channel Pages Clarification and Inspiration Tab ...
How to deal with change and thrive in Q4
Positive Outlook for Content Creators in Q4
You will be inspired by one of the greatest artistic talents of our lifetime! This is a seven-episode podcast celebrating Stevie Wonder's legendary impact during his "classic period" from 1972 to 1976. Discover how this musical genius reshaped Americ...
The Wonder of Stevie
What is the difference between being an Amazon Influencer versus an Amazon Associate
Are you an Amazon Influencer?
YouTube offers the best suite of monetization tools for content creators
Unlock YouTube Monetization: Set Goals, Assess Skills, and Maximize Your Earnings
Articles and Books
So much is changing in the digital landscape and fast, and so are the possibilities content creators have for monetization.
The Hunt for Multiple Streams of Income 💰
Recommended Reading for Content Creators
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
Roberto Blake inspires you to turn your passions into profits!
Create Something Awesome: How Creators Profit
Measuring the performance of your content is critical to growing and maintaining a healthy presence. Out of all the platforms, YouTube offers the most robust data set for creators to track their progress.
Top 12 YouTube Metrics to Analyze in 2024
Shutterstock is a great resource to learn about font pairings, color palettes and design basics. Bookmark this page to grab free downloads that can come in handy if you ever get stuck in your creative flow process.
Shutterstock Free Downloads Archives
Stephanie Garcia and Eric Butow cover all aspects of Influencer Marketing. This book is a must read for brands and creators alike.
Ultimate Guide to Influencer Marketing
Email marketing gives you control over communications with your audience! Start building your list now. Get ideas for how to structure your emails and get my advice on what to send.
Email Marketing Tips for Success in 2024
Know your worth (when it comes to brand deals)
How Much Do Influencers Charge Per Post? [2024]
Impact knows their stuff when it cones to connecting Influencers to Brands!
5-Step Guide to Creating an Influencer Media Kit [Free Template]
Get your brand pitches in order starting with your Media Kit! Here's a free template from Impact 💯💰
5-Step Guide to Creating an Influencer Media Kit [Free Template]
Kathleen Kobel is a well known Amazon Influencer coach. She shares her journey in this book.
The Unconventional Business Model Book
The Struggle is Real
YouTubers are walking away from channels with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. YouTube has changed and in this video Ed Lawrence of Film Booth explains how and why he changed too!
Why I quit a YouTube channel with 370k subscribers
I was on the verge of facing creator burnout 🔥 I needed to make a change and I must admit that I'm still a work in progress.
How to Prevent Burnout! Stop Making Social Media Tutorials
In this episode of Jessica Stansberry's podcast "In Your Ear Balls" she talks about the struggle she faces with two sides of her brain - the creator side and the business side! Find out which one wins. I'm linking to Apple Podcasts here but you can g...here
I'm COMPLETELY Rebuilding the Biz 😳 Why, How, What, When on Apple Podcasts
In Pivot to Purpose, Kristen shows you how to swap the grind for a mindset focused on abundance and service. She breaks down why hustle culture is so harmful and busts the myth that it's the only path to success.
Pivot to Purpose: Leaving Toxic Hustle Culture
Never worry about looking directly into the camera or forgetting what you are about to say! This is the best teleprompter on the market.
Elgato Prompter
Ever wondered why social media monetization feels like chasing rainbows for 99% of creators? If you're a creator juggling bills and dreams, this one's a must-watch!
Social Media Monetization Is a Dead End for 99% of Creators
Attention Amazon Influencers: Rufus is coming for your job!
Rufus AI Assistant for US Customers
Amazon Influencer Tyler from Reviews and How To's describes how Influencers can use Creator Connections promotions
A Guide to Amazon’s Creator Connections Program: Partner with Brands!
Amazon employees share insights to how Kindle was invented and more
Working Backwards: Insights from Amazon
Looking for a community where you can connect with like-minded Influencers? Join this one while it's still 🆓
Secret Affiliate System for Massive Commissions amazon affiliate
Culture Genesis is the top YouTube squad for multicultural creators, boosting diverse creators worldwide!
Culture Genesis
Brian G Johnson shares how hard it can be to create content when you are struggling mentally.
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Spotify competes with YouTube in a big way!
The new home of podcasting on Spotify: monetize, get discovered, and stand out with video