Creative Business Resources
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Do Dodson
Addicted to finding the best way to do things since…forever!
The Right Resources Make All The Difference
The last thing I realized when I began my business was what resources I would eventually need, use, and come to love. The resources that make my life easier, my business run smoother and give me back precious time to spend with my family.As time has gone on, I’ve gotten hundreds of questions about what resources I use and trust the most. So to answer those questions in the most efficient way possible (I’m all about efficiency) I’ve put together a resources page.First and foremost, ALL of the platforms, programs, and products I list here are ones that I have used, tested, and found helpful.
ConvertKit
Plans begin at $29 a month and go up based on the amount of subscribers.
MailChimp
Accounts start at FREE for the first 2000 subscribers. Great for beginners.
Email Marketing
If someone tells you that email is dead, they are either wrong or lying to you. Any serious business has a strong email marketing game. Why do you think retail stores depend so heavily on it? Sending weekly emails to my subscribers has allowed me to build a “know, like and trust” relationship. Which, as you may or may not know, is one of the best ways to grow your brand reach as well as your bottom line. Win, win!!
Trello
Keep track of all of your important information in one place. Upload lets you keep categores for just about anything.
Acuity Scheduling
A simple way to schedule free or paid calls, or meetings.
Time Management
Keeping track of appointments and schedules used to be one of the things that stressed me out. I seriously had a case of, “I don’t know how she does it.” Having systems in place that allow organization has allowed me to stay on top of my ever growing busy schedule, and better serve my clients. The best part is the mental space to focus on the task at hand instead of stressing out over what is or isn’t getting done.
KW Finder
Find the perfect keywords for each blog post.
CoSchedule Headline Analyzer
Find the best headlines for your blogs before you publish.
Vimeo
A video steaming platform that makes it easy to embed video on your website.
Blogging Resources
SEO is the name of the game when it comes to blogging. To get traffic, to be seen, and to grow all require great SEO. These are some of the tools I use that have helped grow my traffic and following.
TailWind
The best way to schedule stay on top of Pinterest.
Acuity Scheduling
A simple way to schedule free or paid calls, or meetings.
Scheduling
Managing a blog is a full-time job with automation is key to getting your work finished. Scheduling your time in advance lets you create a system that works for your business, instead of reacting to what is thrown at you each day. These are two of my favorite scheduling apps to get the job done.
Pic Monkey
Create amazing graphics quickly
Creating Graphics
Creating graphics that match your brand is easy when you have the right tools. I use them both! These programs allow me to be creative with my content without losing my mind trying to do a simple project with a complicated platform.
Amazon Affiliates
The easiest affiliate program to join. Earn affiliate income on any product available through Amazon.
CJ Affiliates
An affiliate marketplace that works with hundreds of different brands.
Share-A-Sale
An affiliate marketplace with works with hundreds of different brands.
Affiliate Marketing Programs
Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to monetize your blog/website. These programs are some of the ones that I’ve used to build my income. They also provide more detailed instruction about painting projects to my readers.
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