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Here is a helpful page that I put together of all my favorite and most used products/services. I use these on a regular basis and thought they may be of value to you. This is a good page to bookmark as I will be updating it often with more tools I find that are helpful.
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*All links with an asterisk are affiliate links. If you decide to purchase through those links, Studio Mommy will receive a small commish at no cost to you… mama’s got to pay the bills so thanks for your support.
*SiteGround
This is the hosting service I use for my WordPress themes. My favorite part of SiteGround is their top-notch customer service. In the beginning stages of your blog you are going to have questions. SiteGround will answer our questions and guide you through.
*ConvertKit
I love ConvertKit’s automation & sequences. It’s way easier to use than most subscription services I’ve tried. Their automation lets you VISUALLY see how your newsletters will be sent. You can set up a series of newsletters for your subscribers to receive.
*Kadence
This is the framework I use to design all of my beautiful WordPress themes. No coding necessary! Change the fonts, colors, layouts with ease. They are highly customizable, easy to use, and provide a seamless user experience.
*The Contract Shop
Get contracts, terms & conditions, privacy policies and other legal templates for your website or business. I’m using one of their templates on my privacy policy page. Take a look!
Savvy Bee Studio
Christina is my #1 go-to girl for Blog & Pinterest Management! She writes content for my blog & newsletters, plus manages my Pinterest account. You can feel how excited Christina is to help you grow your business.
Cori Ramos
Cori has been amazing helping me anywhere from my Instagram & Facebook pages, answering emails, and writing blog content. If you need help setting up your blog... she's the girl for you.
Use Canva Pro's brand kit to keep all your designs consistent. Plus receive access to premium graphics, photos & videos.
Take Me!
Google Workspace is perfect for my business. From the domain to the email address. I can also access my files from any device.
I Want It!
The Write Brain
My expertise is designing but I struggle with writing descriptions, blog posts, about bio’s, and more. Madison has helped me time and time again. She’s quick to reply and super friendly.
Yoast
My number 1 tool to optimize my posts and more! You can read about my review of Yoast here and why it’s one of my top resources.
Smush
Resize, optimize, and compress all of your images with this free WordPress image smusher. This plugin will help speed up your site by optimizing your images on WordPress.
Website Speed Performance
GTMetrix
Test your site so you know what may need to be fixed. It will show you what files and images may need to be optimized to speed up your site.
Google is the number 1 search browser. This tool will show you how Google views your site and if your site is running slow for Google.
Google Page Speed
My number one go to site to find the perfect custom font to use on my site and for logos.
Take Me!
Most of the fonts I use come from google. I can see & test the font before I use it.
I Want It!
WP101
New to WordPress? Learn WordPress faster with WP101 simple video tutorials. Watch this video called “What is WordPress“.
*ThriveCart
ThriveCart is the shopping cart I use here at Studio Mommy. It also comes with an affiliate program and will automatically pay your affiliates.
*Etsy
I’ve had my Etsy shop since 2014. Etsy is another way to sell your items and earn extra cash. You can reach a different audience on Etsy versus trying to find customers yourself.
*ShareASale
Out of all affiliate programs, this is the one I use the most and make the most money from (your results may vary). You can find companies such as PicMonkey and WP Engine.
*Impact
They offer merchants such as Tailwind, Canva, plus much, much more.
*DropBox
I use this tool to share files with my team or with customers.
FabFitFun
This is a fun box to get in the mail. It’s filled with full size premium products 4 times a year. Products include beauty, fitness, wellness, home, and everything in between.
Disney Movie Club
Get 4 movies for $1. We have movie night every Friday and the kids look forward to it. Being a member of the Disney Movie Club has saved us money with their 50% off special promotions.
Grove
Easy to find healthier home essentials with Grove. I love to order my laundry, home cleaning supplies, and pet supplies from Grove. I know that their products will be safe for my family and pets.
Stitch Fix
I’ve used Stitch Fix for about 5 years now. You get to work with a personal stylist, who chooses outfits based off of your profile. They send you 5 different items and you only pay for the ones you want to keep.
RobinHood
If you are a beginner to Stocks… this is the way to start. I found it super easy to use and you can start with however much you want.
You’ve put in the work to make awesome content, now it’s time to dress up your site with a stunning design.