We like to be completely transparent when working with our customers. We also like to collaborate with other web designers and marketers. From this collaboration and transparency we've been able to grow and shift our processes into something that not only helps us improve our communication but our delivery.
Below is a breakout of most of the tools and resources that we use.
Some links are affiliate links so every now and then we get to have a nice cup of joe.
Automation Tools
Zapier
Easy automation for busy people. Zapier moves info between your web apps automatically, so you can focus on your most important work.
Communication Tools
Zoom
Video Conferencing and Web Conferencing Service. We regularly utilize video conferencing to meet with our clients. It not only saves time but we can share screens and record for future lessons.
Loom
The ultra-flexible communication tool with endless use cases. UseLoom lets you record quick videos in seconds.
Email Marketing Tools
ActiveCampaign
We use Contactually to stay in touch with and deepen the relationships that are important to us and our business.
Contactually
We use Contactually to stay in touch with and deepen the relationships that are important to us and our business.
MailChimp
MailChimp is an important tool in the marketing arsenal. With its ease of use and budget-friendly prices, we recommend this to all of our clients.
Project Management Tools
ManageWP
We use ManageWP to help us monitor our customer's WordPress websites. It allows for a nice overall view of plugins, malware, analytics, SEO, and backups. The beautiful reports are a bonus as well.
Teamwork PM
As we busy as we get, a proper project management tool is essential. The team relies on this tool to track tasks, milestones, communication, and files.
Tango
Document what you’re doing, instantly. Free browser extension that generates beautiful
step-by-step guides while you work.
AirTable
Part spreadsheet, part database, and entirely flexible, teams use Airtable to organize their work, their way.
Social Media Tools
MissingLettr
As someone who blogs regularly, it can be a challenge to promote your blog posts across all social media channels. Now, when I publish a blog post I can access MissingLettr to publish a full 12 month social marketing campaign.
Evernote
Can't say enough about this little gem of an app. It is our note taker. It is our file management tool.
Cloud Office Tools
DropBox
As a virtual company, we love to be able to work everywhere. With multiple computers and a distributed team, DropBox has become a necessity.
Amazon S3
Amazon S3 is a highly-scalable object storage. It helps us with backup and archiving, content storage, and much more.
Google Apps
Professional email, online storage, shared calendars, video meetings and more. Built for business, designed for teams.
Microsoft Office 365
Now available with Office 2016 apps. Access files anywhere—online or offline. Get monthly security updates & feature releases. Use the web version of Office—with rich features
Website Development Tools
KnownHost
Enjoy premium Shared Hosting provided by KnownHost. Backed by a state of the art distributed Cloud architecture you get all of the features none of the fuss: cPanel, LiteSpeed, DDOS Protection and much more. Contact KnownHost today to get 50% Off your first invoice!
Hover
Hover offers fast domain search and a quick checkout that won’t try to upsell you on stuff you don’t need. Our control panel helps you manage your domains and services and make the most of your online life.
Beaver Builder
Beaver Builder is a complete design system that includes a WordPress page builder plugin and a framework theme.
Rhode Microphone
The NT-USB is a studio-quality USB condenser microphone that offers impeccable audio, elegant looks and premium features, all in an easy-to-use form factor, the NT-USB will have you sounding like a pro in seconds.