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Resources I Use as a (Micro) Content Creator!
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items After my 9 - 5 job, I dabble in the field of content creation. Throughout the years of working on Life of an Earth Muffin, I have explored many different resources and tools that have been helpful to me as an influencer - here is that list!
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My Tried & True Tools 👌
Tools for Staying Organized 📒
Monetization 💲
Keeping up with Trends 📈
Blogging Tools 📝
Resources for Learning 👩💻
My Tried & True Tools 👌
These are the resources and tools that I use every week as a content creator!
Canva can be used for all sorts of designs - it is my ride or die! The free account has lots of good features but I personally think Canva Pro is worth the annual fee.
Canva for all your design needs
AI is here to stay so you might as well get comfortable with it! ChatGPT is a great aid in so many content creation tasks.
ChatGPT for AI assistance
Pinterest is a great tool to track trends and see what people are loving
Pinterest for inspiration
Tools for Staying Organized 📒
Having a side hustle requires you to stay organized and keep yourself accountable for the things you want to get done. Here are my go-to organization tools!
I LOVE Notion - it is a free platform that helps you stay organized in all areas of your life. Definitely recommend you check it out!
Notion to plan your life
I am a fan of writing down my tasks for the week - this is a great option for those who like a physical list!
Weekly To Do List Notepad
This is another great planner that allows you to track your tasks (and even habits) during the week.
Lamare Weekly Planner
Monetization 💲
There are many ways you can monetize your content. Here are some suggestions!
This site can be easily added to your blog, Instagram links, etc.
Buy Me a Coffee
Patreon allows you to create memberships and content that is specific to the level people pay for.
Patreon
Create a Storefront with your favorites products! If you have an Amazon Associate account you will earn commissions off purchased items.
Amazon Storefront
Keeping up with Trends 📈
It is important to stay trendy when creating content. These are the tools I use to do that!
This is a great site to see what people are searching for on Google. Gives you some good insights for sure!
Google Trends
Every week this site shares 2-3 trending audios you should use in your upcoming Reels. I have found it super helpful!
The Best Trending Reels On Instagram
As strange as it sounds, you can learn a lot from poking around subreddits in your niche…
Reddit
Stay up to date with other influencers/content creators in your niche!
Follow Those in Your Niche
For those with websites, make sure you analyze what posts and pages are getting the most views! Tailor your content to match that.
Google Analytics
Blogging Tools 📝
For those with blogs, these are the resources that I use often.
Wordpress is my favorite platform for creating a blog - it is super easy to use!
WordPress.org
You will need a hosting platform for your blog - I use and recommend Bluehost!
Bluehost (Web Hosting)
This is a great platform for managing your email subscribers and newsletter!
Mailchimp
Resources for Learning 👩💻
The field of social media/content creation is always changing - you have to keep yourself educated!
Most library cards will give you free access to everything on LinkedIn Learning - this is an amazing resource where you can learn everything you need to about content creation!
LinkedIn Learning
Even if you just watch a ton of videos during your free month trial you'll be able to learn a lot! :)
Skillshare
Some great classes on here! There are lots of free courses and it often lets you “audit” paid classes as well.
Coursera