Below is a comprehensive list of the resources that I love and recommend to my clients. I use these tools in my own business as well to make things run smoothly and my life easier!
Note: Some of the links below are my affiliate links which just means that I receive a small commission when someone makes a purchase. I only share links to tools/resources that I truly love and by using these links won't cost you anything extra! In fact, you will likely save money.
business tools
contracts, invoices, & more
My CRM of choice due to its robust features and ability to customize forms. The first 3 clients are free and you can save 20% with my link below.
website platform & blogging
I couldn't recommend Showit enough for building your service website on! It's easy to use and allows for you to customize as much or as little as you want.
Notes & project management
Notion is a workspace that I personally love for all of my notes, documents, & project management. This is how I keep track of goals, content plan, tasks for each day, etc.
legal templates for creatives
If the legal side of your business seems overwhelming, check out these templates that make it so easy to get legit. From contracts to website policies and more!
easy-to-use design platform
Canva is a really easy-to-use design platform if Adobe seems overwhelming to you! They have so many resources & templates for quick, easy designs.
analytics & marketing
Semrush is a great way to see how your SEO, social media, and marketing avenues are performing by providing detailed reports & suggestions for improvement.
Keyword research
Ubbersuggest is a great way to conduct keyword research so you know what keywords will help improve your SEO for your website.
beautiful designs & easy to use
My personal favorite email marketing is Flodesk because of how easy it is to make custom, beautiful designs for your emails and opt-in forms.
seo & analytics tools
website analytics
I LOVE using Hotjar to track how my website is doing because I can actually see what people are doing on my website! It's entertaining and helpful.
The very best website builder
I couldn't recommend Showit enough for building your website with! It's easy to learn and use and allows for you to customize as much or as little as you want.
website assessment
want an expert's eyes on your site?
You've worked on creating your website and you're in need of more engagement, inquiries, and bookings then it's time schedule an assessment with your website doctor (hi, that's me!) to give you a detailed diagnosis so you know exactly how to see better results.
What's included
In-depth assessment report
Links to resources/tools I recommend for you
60 minute call with me to go over notes & questions
for photographers
photography business education
Looking to learn from the best in your industry? Taylor White offers resources from free guides to courses you can invest in to help grow your photography business.
Check out her highly valuable free resources (honestly, I can’t believe she’s offering them for free!)
work with taylor
full-time photography blueprint
Get access to Taylor's proven roadmap to become an ideal client magnet, booking out your calendar, and grow to full time photography success!
1:1 coaching
For photographers looking for a hands-on mentorship to take your business to the next level.
copywriter for photographers
Erica is a copywriter just for photographers who want to translate their personalities into their most powerful marketing asset. She has a mind for SEO & marketing so your copy not only sounds good, but will entice your audience to book with you! Work with Erica 1:1 with her signature 3 day offering or shop her templates for a DIY approach.
for designers
stock images & mockups
Moyo is my go-to for stock images and mockups to show off client projects with! They have such beautiful options to choose from.
coaching for designers
I offer coaching calls for designers dipping their toes into starting their own business. We can chat about booking & managing clients, design critique and more!
web designer library
membership for showit designers
A full library of Showit templates, canvases, mockups, and more to help you create a site for your clients or template shop so much faster!
BEAUTIFUL FONTS
Jen Wagner creates stunning fonts and is a great resource to find that perfect font you've been searching for your design project.
stock images, videos, & more
Styled Stock Society is a membership that allows you access to hundreds of stock images, videos, social media graphics & content, and so much more!
stock images & styling blocks
Sourced Co. is another really great resource for stock images, especially for designers with a target audience in the wedding industry.
free link in bio template
Stop letting LinkTree (or similar platforms) hurt your business. Create a branded experience, access and analyze data, and reap the SEO gold with a link page on your own website. Grab the free template below to use on your Showit website.
free resources from PDC
Free step-by-step SEO guide
Inside this guide you'll find tips you can implement for your website right away to lay a strong SEO foundation and start seeing better SEO results to help organic leads easily find your site in Google searches.
free flodesk newsletter template
Crafted with strategy and beautiful design so you can quickly insert your content so you can get a newsletter out to your subscribers without all the hassle.
e-commerce
For just a few products
If you have a small shop, around 10-15 products or less, I highly recommend using Thrivecart on your Showit site to embed a cart and checkout experience. You can also host a course through Thrivecart and affiliates as well! I love that it’s just a one time fee when you sign up.
For lots of products
If you have more than 10-15 products, Shopify is going to be the best website platform for you with vast options and apps to allow for the functionality and needs your shop has.
