TOOLS & RESOURCES FOR YOU!
On this page you will find a list of my favorite tools and resources that are indispensable in my business. Everything you see on this page are tools and resources I have personally used and loved.
Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase a product using one of the links below, I'll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. My opinions are my own, and I do my best to recommend products that I have vetted and/or purchased myself.
Blogging Tools!
NameCheap
Why You Need It: NameCheap sells domain names and whether you are starting a blog or a sales funnel, you need your own domain.
Why I Love It: The name says it all. These domains are cheap. Not in quality, just in price. They are significantly less expensive than other competitors, which is why I always return to NameCheap when I need a new domain.
SiteGround Web Hosting
Why You Need It: SiteGround is a website hosting company. Think of it as where your website lives. It ensures that your website is secure and has good site speed, to name a few of the features.
Why I Love It: When it comes to hosting, you want something reliable. That's why I choose SiteGround. They promise 100 percent up-time and have amazing customer service.
Elegant Themes (Divi Theme)
Why You Need It: If you are building a website, you need a theme. What is a theme? It's the “skin” or look and feel of your website. The Divi Theme by Elegant Themes is known as the most popular WordPress Theme in the world.
Why I Love It: I'm in love with Divi because it is so customizable, so easy to work with, and the websites you can create with it are beautiful and dynamic. When you purchase Divi, you get access to so many free templates that are ready to use. The price is also very reasonable for what you get.
ClickFunnels
Why You Need It: ClickFunnels is the standard for building sales funnels, whether you are building an email list or selling a product.
Why I Love It: ClickFunnels is very user friendly, but the thing I love the most about ClickFunnels are the amazing resources and training the company gives to its members. I also love the amazing ClickFunnels community.
GetResponse
Why You Need It: GetResponse is an email marketing platform. If you are building a business online, you need an email list. Building an email list is considered the backbone of any online business.
Why I Love It: GetResponse is affiliate-marketing friendly, has great deliverability rates, an easy to use platform, and the ability to build out automation campaigns, among other features.
Plug and Law
Why You Need It: If you are going to start a blog or any kind of website, you need to be legal. That means a privacy policy, terms and conditions, and a disclaimer.
Why I Love It: Plug and Law was created by attorney Erika Kullberg, so you can be confident in the quality. Once you purchase the legal bundle, there are step-by-step instructions that explain exactly how to customize it and add it to your website. Plug and Law also offers a Limited Liability Company (LLC) Formation Bundle and a Trademark Bundle.
Tailwind
Why You Need It: If you plan to do any Pinterest marketing, this tool is a must.
Why I Love It: With Tailwind I can schedule my entire Pinterest content in advance. This tool is very user-friendly, and I personally find it indispensable.
Courses!
Perfecting Blogging
Why You Need It: If you are just getting started blogging, this course is perfect for beginners with no previous experience. In Perfecting Blogging, six-figure lifestyle blogger Sophia Lee walks her students through the exact process she follows to plan and write every post. She also includes the exact SEO strategy she uses, which is VERY detailed. After you finish this course, expect to have your entire content for the next 6 months all planned out.
Why I Love It: I love taking courses taught by people who are in the trenches. Not only is Sophia a successful blogger, but she is still blogging. Sophia does not sugar-coat what it takes to be a successful blogger, but she also teaches you how to do it successfully. At $139, I also think this course is very reasonably priced.
Note: While I love the Perfecting Blogging course and recommend it whole-heartedly, I do not recommend her Perfecting Pinterest course (at this time). This is not her fault, it has more to do with the fact that Pinterest (like most social media platforms) has gone through massive changes over the last six months, and what used to work for most bloggers is no longer considered acceptable practices. That being said, if you decide you do want both courses, then you're going to get the most bang for your buck if you purchase the bundle.
Affiliate Secrets 3.0
Why You Need It: In this course, you will learn a 4-step system that Spencer Mecham uses to generate passive income through affiliate marketing.
Why I Love It: My favorite courses to take are from people who are in the trenches. There are a surprising number of courses by people who don't actually do the work themselves. That is not the case with Spencer. In this course, you will learn how to pick a niche, how to find the right products to promote, how to have success on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and with blogging, and so much more.
Freedom Breakthrough 2.0
Why You Need It: Freedom Breakthrough 2.0 will help you kick-start your affiliate marketing business. Start with the 3 Day Business Builder Challenge for $7 to see if this is the right direction for you. You get a ton of value for $7!
Why I Love It: Jonathan Montoya teaches the concept I wish I had known from the beginning — the affiliate marketing stacking ecosystem. Building an affiliate marketing business that just promotes one product is not sustainable. Jonathan walks you through how to promote multiple products at the same time. He teaches you step-by-step how to get started.