Welcome to the resource hub!
I thought it would be a good idea to let you know all of the resources I use to help build and maintain my business online.
As I grow my business and discover amazing resources, I will share them here for you to benefit from also. So keep coming back!
CONVERTKIT | Email Marketing Genius
This tool is by far my most favourite of services. It makes sending emails to your tribe easy and fun. It’s the best way to nurture your community and build a solid base of followers you can connect with directly. With ConvertKit, you can segment people into different groups and send them emails specific to them and their needs. You can also create epic landing pages and opt-in forms that integrate perfectly with your website. If you are serious about building your business, ConvertKit will help you get there.
SiteGround | Awesome Web Hosting
I switched from GoDaddy to SiteGround and OMG…they are amazing! I have never had an issue with my site going down and the support is fantastic. If you ever do have an issue, you never wait any longer than about 30 seconds to chat with someone and they have never been stumped by any issues I have had. I highly recommend them if you are looking for an affordable and reliable host with great support.
Post Planner | Facebook posting goodness.
I use post planner to automatically post into my Facebook Group (MWH BizClub). You can create posts and schedule them on repeat. You can also use this for your Facebook page or twitter. It also gives you great suggestions around what you can post and even sources different content for you. What takes to cake is that it integrates directly with Canva! An awesome resources that is totally underpriced in my opinion.
| DESIGN
Canva | Try
We use Canva for Work. Canva has nearly replaced the need for Photoshop and it is fun to use! With Canva for work, you can set your own branding, create reusable templates, add your own font and do my fav thing…MAGIC RESIZE! You can change an Instagram tile into a Facebook, twitter, banner + more within a few clicks. It saves so much time. All graphics you see from me comes from Canva. If you don’t use it yet, you need to check it out!
Creative Market | Check it out
A fantastic place to explore, find ideas and buy everything from logos, web template, fonts, business cards, product mockups and so much more. I love that every week they offer 6 free downloads and it’s actually great quality stuff. Check them out if you are looking for inspiration or bits and pieces for building your look and brand. This is where I get all my gold textures!
| CONTENT MANAGEMENT
CONVERTKIT | Try ConvertKit
Convertkit makes sending emails to your tribe easy and fun. It’s the best way to nurture your community and build a solid base of followers you can connect with directly. With ConvertKit, you can segment people into different groups and send them emails specific to them and their needs. You can also create epic landing pages and opt-in forms that integrate perfectly with your website. My FAV!
CoSchedule | Try
This tool is my favourite. It allows you to see everything you have planned for your blog, Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn and more. It uses a calendar view so you can see what’s coming and the exact time it is scheduled to go live (you can set that). For example, if I post a podcast on my blog, I can have CoSchedule automatically post on Facebook and Twitter as soon as the blog post goes live. I can also have it schedule the same post 1,2,3 or 4 weeks from now so that the post still lives on. Because you can vary how it looks and reads (with 1 or 2 clicks), it feels like the content is new. This tool keeps me honest and has saved me quite a bit of time. If you blog, this is your tool!
| SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Post Planner | Try
I use post planner to automatically post into my Facebook Group (MWH BizClub). You can create posts and schedule them on repeat. You can also use this for your Facebook page or twitter. Costs $7 per months but it is worth every cent!
| ORGANISATION & PRODUCTIVITY
Slack | Try
Slack is the tool we use to collaborate on everything MWH. You can create different channels or areas that are specific to a topic and have discussions, attach files and so much more. It’s how I communicate with my MWH team. Highly recommend it and it’s FREE.
Dropbox | Try
Dropbox is where I store everything! It’s super reliable and really easy to use. Every freebie I host on the site is delivered with Dropbox. It also allows me to have everything in sync across as my devices. Gold!
Evernote | Try
The most comprehensive note taking app there is. I use this to compose my emails, blog posts, business idea, podcast note, save clippings, attachments….the list goes on… Oh, I also use this to collaborate on notes! Looking for a place to store all your thoughts. Look no further.
Wunderlist | Try
I love wunderlist. It keeps me organised with my to-do’s and I share these with my husband. For example, I share the shopping list, my podcast schedule, my weekly post ideas, blogging ideas and much more. You can add notes and attachments to each to-do so it makes it super easy to use it for more detailed tasks. Best of all, it’s pretty much free unless you want to use it for epic business use.
Apple Calendar | Learn more
I am not sure where I would be without my Calendar. Using iCloud, you can create and share unlimited calendars. I have a shared family calendar and a social calendar and a Podcast calendar. These are all shared with my husband so we can check each others availability and commitments (because he forgets all the time) and not double book ourselves! This syncs perfectly across all Apple devices like some kind of magic. Also another free tool.
| PAYMENTS/INVOICING
PAYPAL | Try
Everyone knows PayPal. It integrates with everything, it’s super easy to use and it is reliable and safe. For invoicing payments, it’s my go-to service.
| PODCASTING
SPP | Try
I love the Smart Podcast Player. You can brand it with your colours and logo, it works well on all platforms and it’s also created by one of my fav guys, Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income. Check it out if you have a podcast.
| WEBSITE
ConversionCats | Learn more
My theme of choice (I am using it on this site). Super easy to use, it’s email conversion based without being in your face and it has great features like – Built in landing pages, opt-in boxes, simple design templates. You don’t need to hack together heaps of plugins and hire a WordPress nerd to make it happen!
Disclosure: Please note that some of the links on this page are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies and people, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals as a mum in business.