An Extensive List of Resources For Bloggers
An Extensive List of Resources For Bloggers
When it comes to finding blogging resources it can be tough knowing where to go or even start. I remember the first time I heard of stock photos, I was amazed that this was even a thing.
Being new to blogging or feeling like you have to improve upon your blogging skills then trying to find resources is only natural. I spent months researching resources for blogger and I think I have been able to come up with a pretty comprehensive list.
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Blog Planner
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Stock Photos
Stock photos can be extremely handy when it comes to blogging. These are essentially ‘Free to use’ Photos but I’ll always advise that you do your research first before taking any photo from a stock photo website.
There are sits out there that allow anyone to upload and don’t check for proper credentials eg, having the rights to the photos and such because there have been instances out there of people using a photo from a stock website and have been sent a invoice for the use.
You can read about one such case here – Photographer faces legal action after using a photo he downloaded from unsplash – So please do your research. There are also stock sites out there like shutter stock that charge and come with a little more security if you are willing to pay but today I am focusing on FREE resources for you all.
Please always pay attention to licensing, read about the website and their policies, do your research! I can’t express that enough because if you don’t you could end up in a sticky situation with no leg to stand on and that’s the last thing that you want.
- pexels.com
- pixabay.com
- kaboompics.com
- stocksnap.io
- tyledstock.co
- picjumbo.com
- freestocks.org
- negativespace.co
- burst.shopify.com
- freephotos.cc
- lifeofpix.com
Subscription/Newsletter based
- momsmakecents.com/free-stock-photos/
- ivorymix.com/free-stock-photos/
- girlbossstock.com/free-stock/
- pixistock.com/free-stock-photos/
Photo Editing/Creating
Having apps or websites that you can go to that are free to use make creating awesome images so much easier. There are a few trusty faithfuls that I have and like to use when it comes to editing my photos.
I currently use Lightroom but not the free version so didn’t want to include it in the list but it does deserve a mention, it has made editing photos and transferring them between my phone and the Mac easy. Plus I can use it anywhere, I can edit my photos in real time if needed.
There are other places that I use for creating graphics or photos so here’s my list of sites/apps you can use that will help you with creating awesome photos. I would also recommend using DaFont which is a site where you can download different fonts for free, it’s a great place to go when you want to create a certain vibe including text.
- Canva.com
- Pixlr.com/editor/
- Snapseed
- Facetune
- Vsco
- PicsArt
- Lumyer
- Vimage
- InShot
SEO
Dealing with SEO can be a right pain in the neck can’t it? It can feel a little daunting at times, having to get my site into tip top shape, but I do it. I like to keep on top of broken links, I know they can bring your DA/Domain authority down so I like to keep on top of those.
I also like to check in with my DA from time to time, just to monitor it and see if what I am doing is increasing it. If you want more info on DA I actually have a blog post dedicated to Increasing Your DA if you fancy the read.
- moz.com/link-explorer
- brokenlinkcheck.com
- seobility.net/en/seocheck
- keywordseverywhere.com
Managing Social Accounts
Managing different types of social media accounts can feel a little daunting. I tend to get stressed when I have a list of things I’ve got to get done for social media but there are apps I have found that relieve some of that stress, making managing my Social media accounts easier.
- crowdfireapp.com
- warfareplugins.com/?ref=1863
- Tweetdeck.twitter.com
- hootsuite.com/en-gb/
- buffer.com
- tailwindapp.com
- thepreviewapp.com
- Pinterest Pin Scheduler
- The Facebook Business Suite
Facebook Groups
Facebook is a great way to interact with other bloggers and find opportunities when it comes to PR’s. I have found quite a few opportunities through facebook groups, sometimes people will put out calls looking for people to work with on a range of projects. I also this it’s great for engagement, there are so many threads you can join in with, find new people to connect and grow with.
- Facebook.com/groups/BloggersTribeonline
- Facebook.com/groups/UKBloggersUnited
- Facebook.com/groups/UKBloggerOpportunities
- Facebook.com/groups/ukfamilyfriendlybloggers
Useful For Instagram – Apps
- Unfold
- Preview
- Inshot
- Quik
- HUJI
- A Colour Story
- Layout from Instagram: Collage
- A Design Kit
- PromoRepublic
- LifeLapse
Misc
This is a list of other websites or apps that I find useful when it comes to blogging, it just so happens there weren’t enough of the same kind to warrant it’s own section or it’s an honourable mention.
Instagram Branding – Instagram Branding Kits at Jordanneleecreative.gumroad.com (Own product)
News Letters – mailchimp.com
Emojis – getemoji.com
Free Calendar Printable– https://busyb.co.uk/printables
Creating mind maps – mindmeister.com
Online Organisation– trello.com/en-GB
Free blog post promotion checklist – eliteblogacademy.com/how-to-promote-blog
Google Calendar – calendar.google.com/calendar/r?pli=1
Stat Counter – statcounter.com
Keyword Planner – ads.google.com/intl/en_uk/home/tools/keyword-planner/
Blog Title Idea Generator – inboundnow.com/apps/kill-writers-block/
Blog Title Analyzer – coschedule.com/headline-analyzer
Thank you so much for stopping by, I really hope that you found this post of resources useful, If you liked it, why not Pin it 😉
Looking for EVEN MORE blogging resources? I got you! Check out my ebook, The Blogging Resource Library which has over 300 resources with links AND I go into details about driving traffic to your blog.
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This is honestly the best blog post for new/upcoming bloggers. Has everything we'd need in it, and will help me massively moving forward.Thank you for taking your time out to create this, you've helped out a lot of people here!
Thank you so much Jared for your lovely comment. I'm so glad this was helpful 🙂
This is such a helpful blog post! I absolutely love buffer for when I'm in work but still want to promote my blog. Trello is another one that I absolutely love as it's great on my laptop but I can also access the app on my phone. It really helps me stay on top of my blog schedule and what photos I need to take.
Aww thank you lovely! Means a lot, I'm really glad you liked it.
I don't even know where to start with this post except say a massive THANK YOU! There are so many apps and websites here I've never heard of but the best thing about them is they're FREE, I mean it's a no brainer, right? Seriously, massive thank you, Jordanne, I've pinned this because I know it's a post I'll be referring to again and again. Super helpful! XXLisa
Thank you Lisa! Thank you so much, what a lovely comment and I'm really glad that it was helpful.
Wow, such a helpful post. I was probably aware of only 20% of the resources you`ve mentioned, so this list is very handy.
Aww thank you, I'm so pleased this was handy for you 🙂
This is a wonderful list, thank-you so much! I've been blogging since 2014, but can always learn more!
Emily
Thank you so much for commenting 🙂 I'm really glad this was useful!
Resourceful post, I've asked to join a few groups on Facebook I never knew they existed. Wish I had something like this years ago when I started my first blog.
Glad you were able to get something from this post 😊 I love using facebook groups!
The Facebook groups were really helpful for me! Thankyou for sharing these fab resources I'm sure that they will help so many people xKayleigh Zara 🌟
So glad that you found this helpful! I love facebook groups, they are great ways to engage and find opportunities:)
What an amazing post! Sometimes it can be so easy to get stuck on something, but you've pretty much answered everything here. Thanks for sharing xx
Hannah
Aww thank you do much lovely for commenting 🙂
Thank you for sharing , I didn't even realise these fb groups existed.great blog & look forward to the next one xx
Aww so glad this was helpful 🙂 thank you for commenting x
Thanks for posting all of these!! I need so much work for my SEO..I took a class and I haven't even finished yet! I love using pexels and unsplash for stock photos though I'm trying harder to take my own pictures now and using Lightroom too! Thanks for sharing Jordanne xx
Geraldine
Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙂 I love the stock photos that are available now!
Oooh! I always love reading about blogging resources. I find it easier than having to do the actual research myself. Oh man, don't get me started about blog comments – the ones where I am left questioning if the person read the post hurt the most @__@. I realized that stock pictures can make a huge difference. I need to look into the Twitter stuff! I find it hard automating tweets sometimes. Thanks for sharing all of this!
Nancy ♥
Oh thank you so much for your lovely comment hun 🙂 same! Those comments really grind my gears!
These are all so helpful!! Thank you so much for sharing, I'm definitely going to be looking into quite a few of these xx
Thank you so much for commenting lovely 🙂 I'm really glad you found it helpful.
Really helpful list of blogging resources. I knew about a few of these, however, there are a lot of ones I was no aware of. I will have to check them out and see how they can improve my blogging experience.
Thank you so much for commenting, glad this was useful 🙂
This is such a helpful blog post, and something I will come back too. I normally try and save websites that I think can be helpful then always forget where I have saved them. Thank you for putting this together.
Alicia x
Aww I'm so glad you found it helpful 🙂 thank you for commenting x
I love finding free resources for blogging, especially as I’m aiming to get a domain in October, I definitely need all the help to make sure I’m doing all the right things. I’ve definitely read a few of your posts that you’ve mentioned, I remember some of them haha! I’ve never read of DaFont, but It sounds awesome to be able to download different fonts for free! I also haven’t herd of Lumyer, Vimage, InShot – just have to take some photos to up my photography game on my blog and use those apps 🙂
SEO! I know I 100% need to go back and fix old posts of mine with SEO in mind. I’d have to give your Increasing Your DA post a read to take some notes from when I get my domain 🙂
Going to save this post to my bookmarks!
Sahara
Thank you so much for commenting 🙂 I really appreciate it! And I'm so glad this was helpful!
Absolutely love this post! I have heard of some of these lovely places to be to find blog promotional and community but so many of them were new to me. Posts like this truly share the love. 🙂
Thank you so much for your comment 🙂
Thank you for taking time to put together this blog post full of blogger goodies!👏🏾 I certainly need help with SEO, so I'll check those links out👀😁
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Natonya
Aww thank you so much for commenting lovely! Such kind words 🙂
This I have needed! I'm struggling with my blog so this may give it the uplift it needs! Thank you!
Vanessa x
Such a useful post lovely! So much blogger help in one post! I wish I had read a post like this when I first started out. Thank you for sharing lovely xx
Lauren
🥳 I’ve just bookmarked this article, this is everything plus more that a blogger would need access to start and grow. Much appreciated.
Aww thank you 😊
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