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Content Creator Must Haves: 18 Essential Tools for TikTok & YouTube
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items The apps, software, and gadgets that make creating content with my phone easier, faster, and a whole lot less frustrating. Because apparently I need an entire tiny production department to make a 10-second video.
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Software
Apps and tools that help you create, edit, organize, and get your content out into the world without using up your entire day.
My secret weapon for cross-posting content without manually uploading everything everywhere. It saves me a ridiculous amount of time and keeps my content moving across platforms. Absolute must-have if you're posting consistently.
Repurpose.io
My automation lifesaver. I use it to automatically send links and information when someone comments a specific keyword—so people get what they asked for without me having to manually DM everyone.
ManyChat
My go-to for editing short-form video. It makes adding text, movement, transitions, keyframes, captions, and all the little details that make a Reel feel polished ridiculously easy.
CapCut AI Video Editor: Smart Online Video Editing with Advanced AI Tools
My go-to for graphics, covers, collages, templates, and all the visual stuff that makes content look intentional without needing to be a designer.
Canva
My visual command center for keeping content ideas, projects, and to-dos organized. Great for getting all those “I should totally make a post about that” ideas out of your head and into one place.
Trello
My digital filing cabinet for content. I use it to store videos, photos, graphics, documents, and other creator assets so everything isn't scattered across a dozen devices and folders.
Google Drive: Share Files Online with Secure Cloud Storage
Creator Resources
The platforms, tools, and resources I use to make the whole creator thing work behind the scenes—from getting content out into the world to organizing recommendations, connecting with brands, and actually making money from what I create.
Benable, the app you're on right now, is where I organize the things I find into shoppable lists and collections that people can actually browse. I use it to turn all those products, discoveries, and recommendations into something more organized than...
Benable: Create & Share Shoppable Lists
If you're a creator who shares products, ShopMy is one of the platforms I use to organize my recommendations and earn commission when people shop through my links. You can create shoppable collections, share products across your content, and keep you...
ShopMy: Creator Affiliate & Shopping Platform
A simple all-in-one storefront for creators. Great for putting your digital products, links, offers, and resources in one place without having to build an entire website.
Stan - Your Creator Store
My link-management lifesaver for turning affiliate links into clean, trackable links and making it easier to send people to the right place.
Deep Links That Open Apps: Amazon, TikTok ... - URLgenius
My link-in-bio home base. I use it to put all my important links in one place so people can easily find my collections, shops, affiliate links, and everything else I'm sending them to.
Link in bio tool: Everything you are, in one simple link | Linktree
One of those little creator tools that can save a ridiculous amount of time. Upload a photo and remove the background automatically, then use the cutout for graphics, product photos, thumbnails, collages, or whatever else you're making. You can also ...
Remove Background from Image for Free
A huge library of free-to-use photos, illustrations, videos, vectors, music, and sound effects that comes in handy when you need a visual or audio asset for content. I use sites like this when I need something I don't have myself—especially backgroun...
Pixabay - Free To Use Photos Etc
Hardware
The gear, gadgets, and tools that make filming and creating content easier without overcomplicating things.
A solid upgrade for filming content, product shots, and photos. The larger 18" light gives you bright, even lighting without needing a complicated studio setup.
Neewer 18" 55W LED Ring Light Kit Dimmable 5500K ...
A serious upgrade for clean, professional-sounding audio without a complicated setup. Great for filming Reels, TikToks, voiceovers, and anything where you want your voice to sound clear instead of like you recorded it from across the room. It also ha...
HOLLYLAND LARK M2 2 Person Wireless Mini Combo ...
Two useful tools in one: use it as a compact tripod/selfie stick for quick, portable filming, or pop off the Bluetooth remote and use it by itself to start and stop your phone from across the room. Great for solo filming when you don't want to keep r...
Neewer Selfie Stick Tripod with Detachable Bluetooth ...
Your go-to when you need the camera close to the action. Great for desk-level filming, product closeups, jewelry, unboxings, low-angle shots, and hands-only content where a full-size tripod would just get in the way.
Neewer Mini Metal Table Tripod with 360° Ball Head for ...
Your go-to for hands-only and top-down content. Clamp it to your desk and position your phone directly above your workspace for unboxings, product demos, packing orders, flat lays, jewelry, tutorials, and anything else you want to film from above. It...
TARION Overhead Video Arm – Flexible Articulating Desk ...
A portable second light for when the ring light isn't practical. Great for filling shadows, lighting product shots, filming in different rooms, or taking your setup on the go. Rechargeable, adjustable, and small enough to toss in your creator bag.
Neewer 9" LED Video Light Panel Dimmable Bi Color with ...
Because filming a ridiculous amount of content can drain your phone battery fast. 😂 A high-capacity backup for long filming days, traveling, or anytime you need to keep your phone and other gear powered up without hunting for an outlet.
Anker Power Bank (20000mAh, 30W) Black A1384H11-1
For when you have something to say but don't want to memorize a script. Keep your talking points or full script right in front of the camera while you film, so you can stay natural, on-camera, and on track.
Elgato - Prompter - All-in-One Teleprompter with Built-in ...
For smooth, steady phone footage without needing a camera crew. Great for walking shots, product videos, outfit content, and anything where you want fluid movement instead of handheld shake. ActiveTrack can also keep you in frame while you move.
DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Smartphone 3 Axis Gimbal Stabilizer ...