TOOLS
The right tools to make your job easier
Over the years, I’ve learned which tools my clients typically need. Instead of sending links in an email, I’ve collected the most requested plugins / services and listed them below.
Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I’ll get a small commission if you choose to purchase.
In case you’re wondering, I will only recommend tools I personally use.
WORDPRESS WEBSITE BACKUPS & UPDATES
TVCNET
This company is a great solution for website owners who need backups, security, and updates.
You’ll want their “Hackguard” service.
Look for the image below after clicking the button:
WORDPRESS PAGE BUILDER
ELEMENTOR
As an SEO, I still have to build pages for my clients. Elementor is, by far, the easiest and most flexible product I’ve come across. I use it on my own site.
I recommend purchasing the PRO version to get all the bells and whistles. It pays off down the road.
Go to Products > Page Builder Plugin > Get It Now > Choose a yearly plan
EMAIL AND LANDING PAGES
MAILCHIMP
One of most valuable assets you can have is an email list, but you can’t use a private email account to reach out to 100’s or 1000’s of people at the same time without earning penalty. Mailchimp solves this problem for you.
WEB HOSTING
SITEGROUND
I’ve recommended SiteGround to numerous clients due to their dependability, ease of use, and to be honest it’s just plain easy to setup. I also can’t say enough about their support.
IMAGES, VIDEOS, & MUSIC
DEPOSITPHOTOS
Free images work, but lots of people are using them. I’ve also found it difficult to find what I’m looking for on free sites and end up having to bookmark dozens of sites just to find a single image. Depositphotos usually has what I’m looking for and I recommend checking them out.
SEO OPTIMIZATION TOOL
YOAST
Yoast has a plugin for WordPress sites that helps you optimize your content for SEO. I recommend the Premium version as it has tools to help correct previous errors on your site.
SOCIAL MEDIA POST SCHEDULER
HELLOWOOFY
Supports Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Google Business Profile, and Pinterest.
EASILY COLLECT REVIEWS
DIGIFEEL
Place a plate in your business to easily collect Google, Yelp, Instagram, and Facebook reviews while your business is still fresh in their mind.