I’d like to begin with some inspiration for you courtesy of Becky who went through my Newsletter to Bestseller course, took action on it and now has her book up and selling on Amazon…all in just 48 hours!
Just goes to show that all you need to do is implement what you learn and it really does work.
Now on to today’s post…
The other week, I shared a massive list of free tools and resources to help you level up your business, and the response was incredible.
This week, I’m back with even MORE freebies and fresh tools to add to your arsenal. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for you.
New Tools for Content Creation & Marketing
1. Lumen5 – Free Forever Plan Available
- What it is: A video creation platform that turns blog posts into engaging videos.
- Why it’s great: Perfect for repurposing content and creating social media videos quickly.
- How to use: Paste your blog post URL, and Lumen5 will generate a video with visuals, text, and music.
2. Headline Analyzer by CoSchedule
- What it is: A free tool to analyze and improve your headlines for blogs, emails, and social media.
- Why it’s great: Helps you craft click-worthy headlines that drive traffic.
- How to use: Enter your headline and get a score along with suggestions for improvement.
https://coschedule.com/headline-analyzer
3. Remove.bg
- What it is: A tool to remove backgrounds from images instantly.
- Why it’s great: Saves time when creating professional-looking visuals for your content.
- How to use: Upload an image, and the tool will remove the background automatically.
Advanced SEO & Website Tools
1. Screaming Frog SEO Spider
- What it is: A website crawler that helps you audit your site for SEO issues.
- Why it’s great: Identifies broken links, duplicate content, and other technical SEO problems.
- How to use: Download the free version (up to 500 URLs) and run a crawl of your website.
https://www.screamingfrog.co.uk/seo-spider
2. Surfer SEO (surferseo.com)
- What it is: A content optimization tool that helps you create SEO-friendly content.
- Why it’s great: Provides real-time suggestions to improve your content’s search engine ranking.
- How to use: Use the free Chrome extension to analyze your content as you write.
Email Marketing & Automation
1. MailerLite
- What it is: An email marketing platform with a generous free plan.
- Why it’s great: Offers drag-and-drop email builders, automation, and landing pages.
- How to use: Create email campaigns, automate workflows, and track performance.
2. ConvertKit (Now Kit) Free Plan
- What it is: An email marketing tool designed for creators.
- Why it’s great: Free for up to 300 subscribers, with powerful automation features.
- How to use: Build your email list, create opt-in forms, and send newsletters.
Self-Publishing & Book Marketing
1. Kindlepreneur (kindlepreneur.com)
- What it is: A blog with free guides on self-publishing and book marketing.
- Why it’s great: Offers actionable tips and strategies for authors.
- How to use: Explore articles on topics like Amazon ads, book launches, and more. The podcast is highly recommended.
Productivity & Time Management
1. Notion
- What it is: An all-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, and projects.
- Why it’s great: Highly customizable and free for personal use.
- How to use: Organize your content calendar, track tasks, and store ideas in one place.
Social Media & Video Marketing
1. CapCut
- What it is: A free video editing app for creating short-form content.
- Why it’s great: Perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
- How to use: Edit videos, add effects, and export them for social media.
2. Later
- What it is: A social media scheduling tool with a free trial on all plans.
- Why it’s great: Helps you plan and schedule Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter posts.
- How to use: Upload your content, schedule posts, and track performance.
Free Courses & Learning Resources
1. HubSpot Academy
- What it is: Free online courses on marketing, sales, and business growth.
- Why it’s great: Learn from industry experts and earn certifications.
- How to use: Sign up for free and start learning at your own pace.
2. Skillshare Free Trial
- What it is: A platform with thousands of courses on creative and business skills.
- Why it’s great: Access premium courses for free during the trial period.
- How to use: Sign up for the trial and explore courses on content creation, marketing, and more.
Your TED talk this week is on how to survive as a musician…or any kind of creator…in the age of AI. Thought-provoking stuff:
