I am regularly asked for recommendations on different tools, training, resources, and services available to youth development. People particularly want to know what tools I use to run my businesses and blogs.
As a result, I’ve put together a list of recommended business resources that I’ve either personally used (in most cases) or which have come highly recommended to me by people I trust.
I will add to these lists as I come across new business and blogging resources that I recommend.
Blog Essentials
WordPress– By far the simplest and best tool to use to build your blog
Yoast SEO – Make sure your words reach the world.
Podcast Platform
Transistor.fm -by far the easiest way to create and distribute a podcast
Website Hosting
Go Daddy– Easy to install WordPress and great customer service. Have been a loyal client for over a decade.
Tools for Graphic Design
Canva– easily create beautiful designs with their templates or create your own
Filmora– Video editing software
Adobe Creative Suite-there are so many amazing tools I use within this collection like Photoshop and Captivate to create courses.
Tools for Email Marketing
Mail Chimp– free email marketing tool
ConvertKit– create landing pages, sell products, and use their email marketing tools
Tools for Events
Eventbrite– sell tickets to your face-to-face events
Business Resources and Tools
Google Analytics-track your followers and see who is interacting with your website
Google Workspace – The backbone of productivity with tools like Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
Co-Schedule-manage online marketing
Acuity- schedule meetings with potential clients
Ring Central– VIOP service that allows you to keep the professionalism of your business on the go!
Phone.com-
Free Conference Call– host teleconferences, meetings, interviews, and webinars
Evernote-my digital notebook allows me to categorize my business and life. I capture photos, ideas, take quick notes, everything!
Slide Share– share what you know and love in the form of a slideshow presentation, infographics, documents and more.
Shopify– the #1 way to set up and sell your digital and physical products and services
Slack – Foster collaboration with your team, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Zoom – Host webinars, meetings, and virtual training sessions with ease.
Training & Courses
Youth Program Development Masterclass™ – Dive deep into crafting impactful programs.
Exceptional Educator Mastermind™ – Elevate your skills and network with other growth-minded educators.
Coursera – Access a plethora of courses on education, leadership, and more.
Empowering Tech
Airtable – Organization made simple; keep your projects and teams aligned.
Asana – Manage tasks and workflows like a pro.
Google Analytics – Dive into the data to track your impact and refine your strategies.
Stay Tuned for More Gems!
This list is just the beginning. I’ll keep adding more extraordinary tools, resources, and services as I discover and test them. When you stand at the crossroads of passion and purpose, armed with the best resources, the world will feel your impact like never before.