If you are like me then you like tools! I have not made an “all inclusive” list below by no stretch of the imagination but you may find something below that could help you with you marketing materials and goals.
My first mission was to get this resource page up and going for your benefit. I receive requests all the time for suggestions and this page may help for future requests. As time evolves I will update this page with more information and additional sections because we all know… there are plenty of tools out there to float your fancy.
Graphics & Design
- Fiverr (Just remember… you will either get what you pay for or find a diamond in the rough!)
Image Design Tools
- Canva (Free & Premium)
- PicMonkey (Pic out a monkey…)
- GIMP (alternative to Photoshop)
- Pikotochart (infographics maker thingy)
- “Quotes” Maker (trick out your best Benjamin Franklin quotes)
- QuoteSaver (make social profiles out of ‘they' quoted)
- Collage Maker Doohikey (make yourself a nice collage of all your party pictures)
- Profile Picture Maker (styling and profiling a new social media profile pic)
- ImgFlip (make a GIF)
Free Image Resources
- Little Visuals
- Unsplash
- Death to the Stock Photo
- New Old Stock
- Superfamous (requires attribution)
- Picjumbo
- The Pattern Library
- Gratisography
- Getrefe
- IM Free (requires attribution)
- SplitShire
Image Optimization
- ShortPixel (Free and paid)
- Kraken.IO (use web interface version for quick turn time)
- CompressJPEG.com
- Image Rezier (Free)
Design & Tracking Tools
- Google Analytics (well…. you know)
- Quill Engage (wraps up your GA with a bow and sends you a nice report)
- CrazyEgg (Heat Map & Scroll)
- ClickTale (Heat Map & Scroll)
- HeatSync
- (could also use SumoMe stuff)
- Responsive Website
- Responsive Website 2
- DesignModo
- GetSiteControl (notification bar)
- IFTTT.com
Social Media Tools
- SumAll
- Snip.ly (add a CTA to any link you share)
- Buffer
- Cyfe (all-in-one awesome tool)
- That Owl Mascot Company
- CrowdBooster
- Social Oomph
Coding & Design Tools
- Firebug
- Measureit
- Color Schemer
- Proportional Scale Tool
- Pastie
- CSS Button Maker
- Compass CSS
- Difference Checker
- HTML Color Codes
Coding Learning & ETC
SEO & PPC
Image Capturing & Recording
- Greenshot (Free – PC only)
- Snagit (PC & Mac)
- JING
- Camtasia (PC & Mac)
- Awesome Screenshot (browser plugin)
Web Hosting
WordPress Themes
Design Framework
- Bootstrap
- Start Bootstrap
- Cherry Framework (WP)
- Genesis (see StudioPress themes above)
- (I'll add more as I go)
WordPress Plugins
- Backup Creator
- BackupBuddy WP backup, restore, migration plugin
- Hybrid Connect Lead Capture
- SumoMe Scroll Box, Heat Maps, Highlighter, Smart Bar, Leads, Image Sharer, Contact Form, List Builder, Share, Content Analytics
- WPSmart Mobile
- Social Media Feather
Form Software
Online Storage
FTP Programs
Email Service Providers
Screen Sharing
- ScreenHero
- Join.me
- Skype….
*Affiliate Disclosure: Some but not all links above may contain an affiliate link in which if you click thru and make a purchase and/or signup on your own behalf then they will compensate me. Seems fair enough, wouldn't you agree?