RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURS
I often get asked: "What should I use for ? "
And I've also realized through consultations with several solopreneurs that they are paying more than they need to for tools with features they don't even need.
So, below is a curated list of recommended resources to build, maintain and grow your business online. This list of tools represents the best combination between functionality, features, usability, satisfaction and affordability.
I've also included a list of resources for some of the best business training out there.
Full Disclosure... Several of these links are affiliate links, which means I’ll get a small commission if you decide to go with these options. I only recommend resources that I've personally use, and believe in.
TOOLS & TECH
Build Your Website
Webhosting
WPX is the closest you'll find to a hassle-free web hosting experience at an affordable price. They take care of everything for you... free migration over to their service, free removal of any malware, free fixes to your website if it goes down for any reason, and a very quick and effective support team. And that's on top of all the stuff they do to ensure your website is fast and secure.
WordPress Website Builder & Conversion-Focused Plugins
Thrive Themes offers a full suite of WordPress plugins and themes that allow you to quickly create beautiful, professional-looking, conversion-focused websites, without the need for design experience or understanding coding.
I use them for my own websites as well as building websites for my clients. The suite includes all of the following:
HighLevel All-in-One Business Platform
HighLevel is an all-in-one platform that will give you everything (the tools, support and resources) you need to build, manage, market and grow your business.
create content
Blaze.AI
Blaze is a content command-center for budget conscientious solopreneurs and small business owners that need to leverage AI for creating marketing content for their business.
One very unique aspect of Blaze is its "Turn-Into" feature which allows you to quickly and easily convert one piece of content into several other pieces of content. For example, you can take a blog article and convert that into social media content, email newsletters, customer service responses, FAQs, landing pages, and more.
SEO WordPress Plugin
RankMath is a WordPress SEO (search engine optimization) plugin that can be used to optimize your content to rank better (higher) in search engine result pages. It's similar to SEO WordPress plugins like Yoast and All in One SEO, but better in my opinion.
email marketing
MailerLite
There are many email marketing platforms out there. But MailerLite offers the best combination of features, great customer support, affordability, ease of use for solopreneurs and small business owners... and it has one of the most generous free plan (up to 1000 subscribers for free!)
Plus you'll get access to my 5 exclusive bonuses when you sign up with MailerLite. Check out the bonuses here.
sell products online
ThriveCart
ThriveCart is simply one of the most elegant and most-loved online cart platforms. It integrates seamlessly with payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal, as well as other online tools such as email marketing services and membership platforms.
business training
BLUEprint Business Design Workshop with Christina Hooper
If you've been struggling for years as an entrepreneur (and invested so much time, effort and money) trying to create a dream business (or fix your existing business) that you truly love then this may just be the workshop for you.
It's about building a sustainable, profitable and scalable business that you'll enjoy working in every day, generates revenue and allows you to work with your ideal clients.
At the end of the workshop you'll have a personalized BLUEprint that covers EVERYTHING, including:
- Establishing Authority and Magnetism
- Deeply Understanding and Connecting with Your Ideal Client
- Streamlining Offerings and Maximizing Profitability
- Attracting a Steady Stream of Ideal Clients
- Delivering Outstanding Results and Fostering Loyalty
- Ensuring Business Efficiency and Scalability
- Securing Your Freedom and Business Continuity
Plus, you get 3 months of weekly Q&A calls and support as you implement your plan.
Sell Your Smarts Masterclass
Sell Your Smarts Masterclass is about turning your wisdom into wealth. You'll learn a tried-and-true method to build your own thriving online education business (even if you're starting from scratch).
Here's what you'll learn:
- How to create digital products that let you earn more while working less
- How to identify your target customer and create a "Core Promise" that sells
- How to earn a six figure income from 1 product (no audience required)
- How to develop a "Useful Product Portfolio" to build sales with superfans
- How to create a product that grows your customer list for you on autopilot
- How to hire a team as you grow without worrying about payroll ever again
- How to build a healthy customer base who will happily pay you to learn