MY FAVORITE TOOLS FOR BLOGGING
These are my favorite blogging tools of all time that I would gladly repurchase a thousand times over! They are all essential for building a successful blog. I can’t recommend these enough to beginners as well as fellow bloggers looking to enhance their online presence.
1. Hostinger
For an affordable start to your blog, I highly recommend Hostinger. When I launched my blog, I chose Hostinger as my hosting provider, paying only $2.49 per month.
Renowned as one of the best hosting companies, I suggest it to all aspiring bloggers for a budget-friendly and reliable blogging experience.
2. ThemeForest
I love ThemeForest! They have some of the best WordPress themes at great prices.
ThemeForest offers a wide variety of options, and many of my fellow bloggers use ThemeForest and also had great experiences. Whether you’re tech-savvy or not, ThemeForest is a great choice.
My exact theme is called Avada. In March 2023 I actually custom designed my website, but for two years prior to that I was using the Avada theme by ThemeForest!
3. WordPress
My blog is run through WordPress. In my experience, it’s the most effective way to build and manage a successful blog. I don’t recommend alternatives like GoDaddy, Weebly, Wix, etc. WordPress is the way to go!
4. Crowdfire
This blogging software holds the top spot in my essential tools.
Crowdfire is a platform that schedules pins on Pinterest and it plays a crucial role in promoting my blog posts. Crowdfire allows me to allocate my time to other aspects of my blogs, as it efficiently takes care of the pinning process.
The convenience of not having to manually pin is a game-changer for me. With Crowdfire managing the Pinterest promotion, I only need to spend around 20 minutes per week on the platform.
5. SendX
SendX is currently the powerhouse behind all my email communications.
As my email audience expanded, the need for a robust email solution became imperative. It rivals alternatives like ConvertKit in terms of affordability but surpasses them greatly in terms of functionality and scalability.
After thorough exploration of various email providers, I was resolute in my quest for a platform that not only enhanced email aesthetics but also encompassed all the features I admired in ConvertKit and more.
SendX has proven to be more than just an email service – it’s a comprehensive solution tailored to meet the demands of a growing email list. I highly recommend checking them out!
I get my stock images from Shutterstock.
It is one of the most reasonably priced stock photo platforms with great photos that I’ve been able to find. Shutterstock is my go-to source for visuals on my website!