Creative Business and Copywriting Resources
WINNER, WINNER CHICKEN DINNER
Over here, you’ll find a healthy helping of everything from the tools I use to run my creative business to freebies worth signing up for, and so much more. It’s like an all-you-can-eat buffet, but business style.
(Oh, and, yes, there are definitely some affiliate links, but the stuff I recommend is stuff I 1,000% love. And if you've ever got questions about a paid resource I’m promoting, don’t hesitate to ask.)
6 Ingredients for Writing Delicious Website Copy
How to Infuse Your Website Copy with Personality
How to Figure out Who Your Ideal Client is
Copywriting Resources from the Copy Blog
If you’re looking to DIY your website copy and need some help figuring out who the frick your ideal client is, what the hell to include in your website copy, and how to avoid sounding like a dry and boring professional, these blog posts are a great place to start.
ShowIt
The best damn website platform and there’s not a chance you could change my mind. It’s insanely easy to use, pairs with WordPress for blogging, and it makes for gorgeous websites. (It’s also the platform my website is built on.)
check it out
Canva
A graphic design tool for dummies (and btw, I’m definitely a dummy when it comes to design). My favorite part? You can use it for biz cards, social media posts, presentations, and so much more. I pay for pro, but the free version is great, too.
yes please
Flodesk
An email marketing platform that won’t make you cry. You can send stunning emails, segment your list, and track your analytics all in one user-friendly place. And you can save 50% when you use my link. You’re welcome, boo.
save 50%
Dubsado
My business and I owe our lives to Dubsado—a CRM that handles everything from invoices and scheduling to questionnaires and inquiry forms. Plus, unlike HoneyBook (yes, I’m throwing a lil shade), you can personalize everything.
GET 20% OFF
Loom
A gift of a video and screen recording platform. If you’re making course content, want to include a walkthrough presentation when you deliver your client’s goods, or would rather record a video and share your thoughts rather than hop on a call, you’ll love Loom.
TRY IT FOR FREE
Notion
Think Google Drive but on steroids. You can create checklists, embed pages in others pages, and store content like screenshots, links, and videos. I use it for taking notes, planning out social media content, and for organizing all of the info for my mentees!
use it for free
Milanote
A tool that’s kinda like a giant board with sticky notes, except more sophisticated. I use it to keep all of my clients organized so that I can see which stage each client is in and can access all of their call notes and recordings in one place.
use it for free
Google Workspace
This one’s a little boring, but there’s no way I could run my business without Google Workspace. From Google Docs and survey forms to a custom email address, it’s an awesome resource.
sign up
Brain FM
Turns out that there’s music that’s scientifically-proven to help you focus. And I can testify that it actually works. All you do is select your mode (focus, sleep, or relaxation) and set a timer for how long you want to work and how long of a break you want to take.
first month for $1
The Best Financial Tools for Making All of Your Money Moves
BOOKKEEPING SPREADSHEET
For tracking every single dollar you make and spend. (This one’s a great option, too!)
marcus
For personal, business, and tax savings—if you want to earn a bajillion times more interest than any other bank.
novo
For main biz banking and a debit card. (Get $40 after you add your first $100+ to your account!)
amex
For a great biz credit card. (Get a $200 credit after you spend your first $2,000!)
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SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION
yoast
google
analytics
UBER—SUGGEST
the best blatform ever
My go-to tool for keyword research, seeing which keywords different websites rank for, and getting inspiration for SEO-friendly blog posts.
Track the traffic your website is getting, where that traffic comes from, and which web pages your traffic hangs out on the most.
A WordPress plugin that helps with writing SEO-optimized blog posts by giving you a list of the exact things you need to do.
If you're a website copywriter or designer who has been trying to learn SEO but just ends up feeling as confused and overwhelmed as someone attempting to assemble Ikea furniture...
(Sorry Ikea, I love you, but seriously what is the deal with your instructions?!)
Duo Collective’s SEO Group Coaching Program will be a god-send.
This 6-week course will demystify the world of SEO, teach you everything you want to know about designing websites and writing copy that Google actually sees, and show you how to package up your newfound SEO skills so you can up your prices.
So if you’re serious about helping your clients get found on Googs, this program is a must AND you might even enjoy yourself so much that you not only stop being scared of SEO, but actually grow to like it.
get the program deets
Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs that I’ll Never Stop Recommending
(Also, if you’re like me and absolutely refuse to read books virtually and don’t want to support Amazon or spend millions of dollars, you’ll love Thrift Books—the largest online, independent seller of used books!)
9 Ridiculously Good Books Every Entrepreneur Must Read
WANT TO READ THE FULL REVIEWS AND GET MORE BOOK RECS?
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
Manifestation & Spirituality Chit Chat
Unleash the Full Power of Your Brand
Traveling While Owning a Business
Podcast and Publication Features
ON THE UPPER LIMIT PODCAST
PUBLISHED BY GOSOLO BY SUBKIT
ON THE PATH OF RESISTANCE PODCAST
unfiltered
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unfiltered
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A podcast that’s all about the good, the bad, and the ugly of entrepreneurship. Hosted by three fabulous hosts (Han, Fran, and yours truly—me!) who are dishing on everything they’re currently battling in biz, the icks they’ve encountered, and the advice they wish they had when they were just getting started.
It’s casual. It’s conversational. And a new episode drops every other week. Sound like your kinda thing?
listen on spotify
listen on apple podcasts
Blog Post SEO Checklist
From the sm collective
A hella in-depth, step-by-step guide that walks you through writing blogs posts that will rank on Google.
The To-Done List
From kleist creative
A Notion template for tracking your wins so you can look back whenever you want to remember just how much you've accomplished.
Quarterly Tax Checklist
from Dory Dimes
A gem of a freebie that walks you through all things quarterly taxes—including deadline and where to actually submit payments.
from Other Cool Biz Owners
free
Those are all of the helpful copywriting and business tools and resources I could think of, but if you’re craving more from me…
HOW ABOUT WE MOVE THIS THING OVER TO MY SERVICES? ;)
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