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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Your Ultimate Resource Toolkit
Running a business doesn’t have to cost a fortune. We’ve been in the trenches, juggling projects, deadlines, and budgets, and we’ve discovered some seriously awesome tools that won’t make your wallet cry.
This isn’t just another boring resource list. These are the exact tools and resources we use every single day to keep SimplePress Creations running like a well-caffeinated machine. We’re talking about the kind of tools that make you go, “Where have you been all my life?”
Whether you’re a solopreneur, freelancer, or small business owner, these resources are your secret weapon for staying productive, connected, and way ahead of the game – without burning through your cash reserves.
Dive in and discover the tools that’ll help you work smarter, faster, and with way less stress. Your future self will thank you. 😉
Pro Tip: Bookmark this page. We add to this list frequently. Trust us, you’ll want to come back to it!
Foundational & Core
Domain Registrars
Secure your online presence with a unique domain name.
| Namecheap | Ionos | Porkbun | Cloudflare |
Web Hosting
Choose a reliable server to host your website and make it accessible online.
| Namecheap | Green Geeks | Bluehost | DreamHost |
| SiteGround | Hostinger | A2 Hosting | InMotion Hosting |
Local Machine WordPress Site Builders
Develop and test your WordPress site offline before launching.
| LocalWP | Laragon |
WordPress Themes & Theme Builders
Customize the look and feel of your website with themes and builders.
| Divi Theme by Elegant Themes | Divi Builder by Elegant Themes |
Website Development & Design
Sitemapping/Wireframing/Mockups
Plan and structure your website’s layout and user flow.
| SML Sitemaps Generator for Google | Draw.io | JustInMind | Canva |
Graphic Design & Image Editing
Create visually appealing content and graphics for your website.
| Canva | Photoshop | Microsoft Paint (yep, the old school freebie from Microsoft) | Photopea |
Stock Images/Icons/Graphics
Access a library of high-quality visuals to enhance your website.
| StreamlineHQ.com | SVGrepo.com | IconsDB.com | UntitledUI.com |
| IconStore.co | Freeillustrations.xyz | Delesign.com | Freepik.com |
| DrawKit.com | ManyPixels.co | Humaaans.com | unDraw.co |
Color Tools & Palette Generators
Choose and maintain consistent color schemes for your brand.
| ColorSlurp.com | PaletteMaker.com |
Extract Colors DevTool Chrome Extension |
Optimize & Compress Images
Improve website loading speed and performance.
| Smush WP Plugin | Imagify Plugin by WP Rocket |
Cache & Performance Optimization
Enhance website speed and user experience.
| W3 Total Cache Plugin | WP Fastest Cache Plugin | Solid Performance Plugin by SolidWP |
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Improve your website’s search engine ranking for better visibility.
| All in One SEO (AIOSEO) Plugin | Yoast SEO Plugin | Rank Math SEO Plugin |
Broken Link Checkers
Identify and fix broken links to maintain website integrity.
| Broken Link Checker Plugin by AIOSEO |
Content & Communication
Content Creation Tools:
Grammar/Spelling/Sentence Structure Checkers
Ensure high-quality written content.
| SentenceCheckup.com | LanguageTool.org | GrammarLookup.com – Scroll to the footer to find links to other tools like run-on sentence checker, comma checker, passive voice checker, free proofreading online, sentence correction, conclusion generator, summary writer, and figurative language checker. |
Content Creation Tools:
Teleprompter Software
Assist with smooth and confident presentations.
| TeleprompterMirror.com | CuePrompter.com |
Content Creation Tools:
AI Platforms
Generate content ideas, write drafts, and improve existing content.
| Gemini | Perplexity.ai | ChatGPT |
Website Content:
Documentation/Wikis/User Guides/Knowledgebases
Organize and share helpful information.
| Heroic KB for HeroThemes | Heroic FAQs | Dr. Explain |
Website Content:
Testimonials & Reviews
Showcase positive feedback from clients.
Communication Channels:
Email Marketing
Reach out to your audience and nurture leads.
| Brevo | weMail |
Communication Channels:
Email Sending & Delivery Services
Ensure reliable email delivery.
| WP Mail SMTP by WPForms | Easy WP SMTP by SendLayer | SolidMail by SolidWP | GoSMTP |
Communication Channels:
Phone/SMS/MMS
Communicate directly with clients and customers.
| Google Voice |
Communication Channels:
Video Calling & Virtual Meetings
Conduct meetings and collaborate remotely.
| Zoom | Google Meet | Microsoft Teams | Skype |
Communication Channels:
Live Chat Plugins/Support
Provide real-time customer support.
| LiveChat by LiveChat | Hubspot | Brevo |
Client Management & Operations
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Manage customer relationships, track interactions, and streamline sales processes.
| Brevo | Hubspot | Commence CRM | Flowlu |
Project & Task Management
Plan, track, and manage projects and tasks efficiently.
| RunRun.it | Project.co | SmartTask.io | Kitchen.co |
| Height | WP Project Manager by weDevs | Wrike | Flowlu |
| Avaza |
Scheduling/Booking/Appointments
Schedule and manage appointments with clients.
| Bookly | Calendly | Koalendar | PickTime |
| SimplyBook.me | SimplyMeet.me | Click HERE to see a comparison of SimplyBook.me and SimplyMeet.me | Setmore |
Calendars & Events Calendars
Organize and track events, deadlines, and schedules.
| SugarCalendar | Booking Calendar |
Contact Forms
Capture leads and gather information from website visitors.
| Hubspot | JotForm | WPForms | Formidable Lite by Formidable Forms |
| Cognito Forms |
Questionnaires & Other Forms
Collect data and feedback from clients.
| JotForm | Google Forms |
Proposals & Scope of Work
Create and manage proposals and contracts.
| JotForm (has e-Sign capabilities) |
E-Signatures
Obtain electronic signatures for documents.
| Adobe Sign | JotForm Sign | SignWell | DocHub |
| Xodo Sign Lite (formerly Eversign) |
Invoicing & Payment Processing
Generate and send invoices, and process payments.
| WP Simple Pay (uses Stripe to accept payments w/out a shopping cart) | Square Invoicing / Square Payments | WeAreIndy.com | Kosmo |
Client Portals & Shared Cloud Drives
Share files and collaborate with clients securely.
| Kitchen.co | Google Drive | MEGA Drive | IceDrive |
Website Maintenance & Security
WordPress Backups & Site Migration
Regularly back up your website and easily migrate it to a new host.
| Duplicator | UpdraftPlus | BackWPup | Backuply |
WordPress Security
Protect your website from threats and vulnerabilities.
| ShieldSecurity | Limit Login Lockdown | Limit Login Attempts Reloaded | WordFence |
| Sucuri Security | Solid Security Basic | WP 2FA | WP Maintenance by WebFactory |
WordPress Database Cleanup
Optimize your website’s database for better performance.
WordPress Spam Comment Removal
Prevent and remove spam comments from your website.
| Akismet Anti-Spam | Antispam Bee |
Marketing & Growth
Landing Page & One-Page Site Builders
Create dedicated landing pages for specific campaigns.
| Yola |
Analytics
Track website traffic, user behavior, and campaign performance.
| MonsterInsights |
Randomizers/Giveaways/Contests/Raffles
Engage your audience and generate excitement.
| RafflePress | BestRandoms.com | WheelofNames.com |
Print-On-Demand Merch
Create and sell branded merchandise.
| Spreadshop/Spreadshirt | HugePod | Tapstitch |
Legal & Compliance
Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions Generators
Generate and manage website terms and conditions and maintain a compliant privacy policy.
| FreePrivacyPolicy.com | WP Legal Pages by WPEka Club |
Cookie Policy Tools
Inform users about cookie usage and obtain consent.
| CookieYes! | Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR/CCPA by Hu-manity.co |
Training & Support
Training & Support
Create educational videos to guide users and clients.
| Butter |
