Blogging Tools And Resources For Smart Bloggers
Following are the tools and services that I use on my blog and recommend my readers to have.
Here, I am going to share the tools and services that I use on Contengrow to:
- Make it load blazing fast
- Generate traffic on my blog
- Improve conversions on my website
- Rank high in Google search results
- Deliver an easy user experience
- Keep my website secured from hackers
- To take my blog to the next level
Affiliate Disclosure:
All the tools recommended below are personally used by me on Contengrow.com and there are NO biased recommendations being made.
If you make a purchase through the links below, I will get some commission at no extra cost for you.
If you have any query, feel free to hit me an email at :
nikhil@contengrow.com
WPX Web Hosting
Contengrow is hosted on WPX Hosting. It is specialised and known for making WordPress hosting super fast.
Earlier we use to recommend SiteGround but now as their services are not up to the mark, we migrated to WPX hosting and recommending the same.
Thrive Content Builder (Not using currently)
I used Thrive Content builder to design my posts and pages and make them look enticing. Its drag and drop builder makes my work a lot easier. No coding skills required. I adandoned using it as I prefer a clean design for my blog.
Authority Pro
Contengrow.com is being powered by Authority Theme by StudioPress. I am a big fan of StudioPress for its minimalist design.
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SEMrush
I use SEMrush to spy my competitors and look for the best secondary keywords and LSI keywords.
Yoast SEO
I use Yoast SEO for on-page SEO. It’s best to update your meta tags. You should not rely on Yoast SEO for keyword density and other SEO stuff.
Convert Pro
Earlier, I used Optinmonster but just switched to Convert Pro for better functionalities.
Mailchimp
Mailchimp is one of the cheapest and reliable email marketing service provider. I am using Mailchimp since I started my blogging journey in the year 2012.
Shareasale
I am a Shareasale affiliate where I can find various relevant products for every niche to promote and make money.
Shareasale is the best affiliate network to join.
WordPress Plugins
I can’t list all affiliate marketing WordPress plugins here, but I have compiled them in a list. Simply hit the button below.
Monarch
Monarch is a social sharing WordPress plugin by Elegant Themes. I like it because it’s responsive and enticing.
You can have a look at my blog’s sidebar monarch widget.
Buffer
Buffer is social media management tool that shares your posts on automation and saves your time.
Canva
I use Canva to create free infographics, posters, banners, featured images etc.
Pixlr
Pixlr is one of the best free image editing tools.