Favorite Resources
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.
*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.
My Top Fave 3
*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.
*Kit
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.
Must see
*Google Workspace
Google Workspace is perfect for my business. From the domain to the email address. I can also access my files from any device.
*Canva Pro
Use Canva Pro’s brand kit to keep all your designs consistent. Plus receive access to premium graphics, photos & videos.
*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!
Social Media Marketing
*Tailwind
I spend one day & set up all of my posts for Pinterest & Instagram, for a whole month. It will also give you suggested times that are best to send your posts. This way you get the most visit, that you possible can.
Taxes
Turbo Tax
I use TurboTax every year. Hiring a CPA will cost me over $600 to file personal & business. Using TurboTax saves me a lot of money plus their step-by-step makes it easy to use & you don’t need to be an expert.
Affiliate Marketing
*Impact
They offer merchants such as Tailwind, Canva, plus much, much more.
What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate Marketing
*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.
*Dropbox
I use this tool every day to share files with my team or with customers.
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, & compress your images with this free image smusher. This plugin will help speed up your site by optimizing your images on WordPress.
Ecommerce
*WooCommerce
If you’re thinking about selling stuff on your blog, WooCommerce is a super easy way to do it. It’s a free plugin for WordPress that basically turns your site into an online store. You can sell physical products, digital downloads, or even services.
*ThriveCart
ThriveCart is the eCommerce part of Studio Mommy, and it’s honestly been a game-changer for selling stuff through my site/blog. Plus it handles upsells and affiliate stuff too. It just makes the whole selling process feel way more pro without a ton of tech hassle.
*Etsy
I’ve had my Etsy shop since 2014. Etsy is another way to sell your items and earn extra cash. If you’re into making physical products or even printables, Etsy is such an easy way to start selling without messing with your blog setup. It’s nice because they already have a built-in audience looking to buy. You just list your stuff, and they handle the payments and everything.
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 Page Speed
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.
Design Tools
*Creative Market
My number one go to site to find the perfect custom fonts, photos, logos, plus more to use on my sites.
Google Fonts
Most of the fonts I use come from google. I can see & test the font before I use it.
For Fun
*Stitch Fix
I’ve used Stitch Fix since 2017. 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.
*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.
Must see
*FabFit Fun
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.