This resource page is a list of recommended services, products, and companies that I use or recommend to build, maintain and grow my Blog. This way you can quickly find great products and services all in one place. Please, let me know if you have questions or would like a more in-depth review!
Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below and I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. However, these are all products I use myself and thus highly recommend and support.
15 Amazing Tools You Need To Build, Grow And Monetize Your Blog
Build your Blog Recommendations
WordPress.org: If you are looking to start a Blog or a Website, WordPress.org is my Nr. 1 platform of choice. My Blog runs on WordPress.org and I am 100% satisfied. You can customize your Blog, choose beautiful themes and chose out of 1m Plugins to improve your site. Furthermore, there are super easy tutorials for beginners and advanced users. Nearly 30% of all Blogs on the internet run on Worpress.org.
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Wix.com: Wix.com unites beauty and advanced technology to create your stunning website. It’s easy and free. Personally, I love the design and look of Wix. Also, their themes look stylish and young! Over 100 million people have already chosen WIX.com to create their website and I find a well-deserved alternative to WordPress.org.
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Squarespace: Squarespace powers millions of websites across hundreds of industries for people just like you. Personally, I do not have a lot of experience using Squarespace. However, during my research on Blog Building Sites, I have found that SquareSpace continuously ranks the highest on several sophisticated site builder reviews.
Hosting your Blog Recommendations
BlueHost: If you are looking for an amazing, sophisticated and affordable web hosting platform, then I would definitely recommend Bluehost. Its one of the top web hosting companies recommended by numerous bloggers and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, Bluehost comes at the unbelievable price of just $3.65/month which includes 1 Free Domain and 1 Click WordPress Install! Read more on How to create a WordPress Blog on Bluehost
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GoDaddy: GoDaddy is the website I use to host my Blog and I am super satisfied. It is very easy to use and has amazing customer service (this is actually super important 😉 ). Furthermore, GoDaddy comes at a very reasonable price of $3.99/month which is great. You can join over 17 million other people who rely on GoDaddy to get their ideas online.
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WP Engine: Whether you are setting up a personal blog or a complex multi-site for your brand, WP Engine makes managed WordPress hosting very easy. Although, with a cost of $29/month it is on the more expensive side, WP Engine is trusted by professional organizations such as Reader’s Digest, Yelp, National Geographic and 70’000 more.
Email Marketing Tools Recommendations
Convertkit: If you are looking for a professional Email Marketing Tool, ConvertKit might be the perfect choice for you. It is a very easy Tool to grow your email list fast and comes at a price of $29/month. ConvertKit is especially favored by bloggers due to its easy use and elegant solution.
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MailChimp: MailChimp is the world’s largest marketing automation platform. I currently use MailChimp as my Email marketing tool of choice! MailChimp helps millions of customers engage their customers and build their brand. Amazingly, MailChimp is FREE for up to 2,000 subscribers and 12,000 emails per month which is great if you are just starting out as a Blogger and need to learn more about email marketing in the first place. You can then easily upgrade to a paid version if your business is flourishing!
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OptinMonster: OptinMonster is great and a powerful tool to convert visitors into subscribers. Personally, I really like the design of the forms and the easy usability. At a price of $9/month OptinMonster in the middle price wise but it includes unlimited opt-in forms, pop-ups, floating bars, forms and a lot more!
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VerticalResponse: Vertical Response is another email marketing tool where you can build, send and track emails that look amazing. It’s great because it includes an easily usable editor, automated email follow-ups, reporting analytics and a landing page builder. Vertical Response comes for FREE for up to 4000 emails per month which is great and a unique pricing system that I haven’t seen in any other service providers.
Pinterest Scheduling Tool Recommendations
Tailwind: If you are looking for a Tool which will make your Pinterest dreams come true on autopilot, I recommend Tailwind. This Pinterest Scheduler allows you to schedule your Pins, grow your Audience and reach out to other like-minded Pinterest Friends through Tailwind Tribes. Tailwind is a phenomenal tool to grow you Pinterest and traffic to your Blog. If you want to read more about my experience with Tailwind you may want to check out: How I managed to gain 52K monthly Views on Pinterest within 2 Weeks. It’s a must-have for every Blogger and it starts at $9.99/month
Opt-in Forms & Leadpage Recommendations
Leadpages: I would recommend Leadpages for advanced or professional Bloggers only. It is ideal for bloggers who want to start making money from their blog and start with email marketing. So Leadpages provides amazing locking Front Pages that you can customize which professionalize your Blog appearance. My favorite tool within Leadpages is Leadboxes a free add-on. It allows you to create opt-in boxes where you can attach lead magnets such as documents, videos, list etc.. These magnets are automatically sent to your audience if they subscribe! It’s Genius! However, it comes at a price of $25/month thus I would recommend Leadpages for more advanced bloggers only.
Affiliate Networks Recommendations
ShareASale: If you are looking for an amazing and easy to use Affiliate Network, I would recommend ShareASale! It is one of my top 3 Affiliate Networks I use and whether you are a beginner or an affiliate pro this Network is amazing for Bloggers, Beauty Gurus, Tech Nerds, Travel Vlogger you name it! I love how easy it is to navigate, join and create links with. ShareASale is all you need to start earning money from affiliate links!
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Viglink: Viglink is one of the first affiliate programs I joined when I started blogging. It is super up to date with the design and easy to handle. Viglink‘s list of organizations which are part of the Network is endless, but personally, I use it for brands such as ASOS, Macy’s, Jo Malone or Nordstrom.
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Amazon: If you are new to affiliate marketing I would suggest you start with Amazon Associates. It’s so simple to use. Basically, you can get a short affiliate text link for most of the products on Amazon with just one click and start earning!!! The products available are obviously endless and I feel like even for Niche Blogs there are plenty of opportunities to earn affiliate money.
