Basic Online Tools For Bloggers
There are a lot of online tools for bloggers out there. That said, I wish I had this post when I started blogging. I wish I could’ve opened this list and known that these awesome, easy, and helpful tools were right at my disposal. But I’ve done that for you. Through trial and error, I’ve found my favorite basic online tools for bloggers and listed them here for you. Check out these online tools to help get you started on your blogging journey!
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links for tools I pay for and use myself. It means I may get a commission if you make a purchase through a link – at no cost to you. Thank you!
JOB SEARCH:
67 Companies That Let You Work From Anywhere
If you’re looking for a full-time job that let’s you work from your computer (where that may be), FlexJobs search or these other awesome companies are a great place to start. I talk more about my bug huge crush on Flexjobs in 3 Honest Reasons Why You Should Use Flexjobs To Find A Work From Anywhere Job.
LEARN TO BLOG:
Building a Framework: The Ultimate Blogging Handbook
Both of these bloggers are amazingly successful, friendly, and have incredible things to teach new bloggers. I’m a member of Elite Blog Academy and talk about it in The Blogging Course That Changed My Life. If you’re ready, check out my post How To Start A Blog to get started.
WEBSITE DESIGN:
Unless you’re incredibly talented with code, get at least a basic website design template. Mine was $99 and it was worth every penny because I chose a reputable and wonderful designer with awesome customer service.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT:
You need automated social media management. You just do. I spend one day every couple months setting up my queue and then it is good to go! Buffer has super friendly customer service. I use them for Facebook and Twitter. I use Tailwind for Pinterest because I pay special extra attention to my Pinterest traffic and Tailwind specializes in Pinterest marketing.
IMAGE EDITING:
We know you need crisp, pretty images with a good font to catch reader’s attention. Both of these services are incredibly easy and much more affordable than more complicated programs like Photoshop. They both have great, free subscription levels as well.
EMAIL MARKETING:
Building your subscriber list from the beginning is vital. The vast majority of income for a lot of bloggers comes from capitalizing on their list. Even if you aren’t ready to sell a product, course or ebook, you should not be waiting to build your subscriber list. These are your truest and most loyal followers. I use and love MadMimi, but I’ve heard wonderful things about the other softwares.
ADS ON YOUR SITE:
With the right amount of traffic, we know bloggers can make big money with ads on their site. I talk more about this in How Bloggers Make Money With Ads.
PHOTOS:
Make sure you never take a picture that isn’t yours. There are plenty on the internet that are free use, you just have to know where to find them. There are more free photos for your blog in Where To Find Free Photos For Your Blog.
AFFILIATE PROGRAMS:
Some companies have their own affiliate program, so if you love something, contact them and see if you can be an affiliate. If you’d like to browse through tons of affiliate options that are partnered with reputable affiliate program companies and are all in an organized website, these sites are incredible online tools for bloggers! Check out more about this in How Bloggers Make Money With Affiliate Sales.
WEB HOSTING:
I talk about Bluehost a lot, and it’s because I love them. They have a solid up-time and great customer service. I also have a step-by-step setup walk through featuring Bluehost in my post How To Start A Blog.
Let me know if I’m missing any awesome online tools for bloggers and I’ll check them out and see if I can get them on the list!
Ready to get serious about your work from anywhere job search? I whole-heartedly recommend Flexjobs, the site where I found my first freelance writing gig. There are zero scams on their site and they have their own 100% remote team, too!
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