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Fast, affordable hosting for WordPress and static sites
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The tools I use to run an agency, 80+ communities and a content engine
Every tool below earns its place in my daily workflow. Where a partnership exists the link is an affiliate link and I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you — and where I have negotiated a better deal, you get it here first.
My pick
Claude
AI assistant for strategy, writing and code
My daily thinking partner for research, long-form content and automation scripts.
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Make
Visual automation platform
Connects forms, CRMs, WhatsApp and sheets without code — the backbone of most lead pipelines I build.
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Notion
Docs, databases and CRM in one workspace
Runs my lead database, content calendars and client portals.
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Canva
Design for non-designers
Fast social graphics, carousels and brand kits that teams can edit.
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Semrush
SEO and competitive research
Keyword, backlink and competitor data behind every SEO engagement.
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Namecheap
Domains and SSL
Clean dashboard, free WHOIS privacy, fair renewal prices.
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Elementor
Visual builder for WordPress
Lets clients edit their own pages after launch without breaking the design.
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ChatGPT
General-purpose AI assistant and custom GPTs
Custom GPTs power several of my client-facing workflows.
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n8n
Open-source workflow automation
Self-hostable, powerful for AI agent workflows and cheaper at scale.
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Figma
UI/UX and brand design
Every website I design starts as a Figma system.
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Descript
Edit video and podcasts like a document
Fast edits, captions and clips for YouTube and LinkedIn video.
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ElevenLabs
AI voice generation
Natural voiceovers for tutorials, reels and multilingual content.
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Beehiiv
Newsletter platform built for growth
Referral programme, ad network and clean analytics for creator newsletters.
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Grammarly
Writing assistant
Catches what tired eyes miss before content goes live.
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Taplio
LinkedIn scheduling and analytics
Scheduling, carousel tools and analytics for serious LinkedIn creators.
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Fiverr
Freelance marketplace
Where my freelance career started — still a solid channel for specialised talent.
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Upwork
Freelance marketplace for long-term clients
Best for retainer-style work and agency partnerships.
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Systeme.io
All-in-one funnels, courses and email
A generous free plan for creators launching digital products.
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Google Workspace
Professional email and collaboration
Branded email on your domain is step one of looking like a real business.
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Bundled AI tool subscriptions at partner pricing for students and small teams
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