So much to tell you this week as I’ve been deep in creation mode…
And one of the things I’ve created for you is this post which comes in two parts (Part Two next week).
These are my very best free resources for you – the tools and guides I use too and that you can use to transform your marketing game, all in one place:
Social media marketing tools
- Canva – Your secret weapon for scroll-stopping graphics (no design skills needed!)
- Buffer Free Plan – Schedule your content and reclaim your sanity
- Later – Make your Instagram and TikTok feeds look professionally planned
- BuzzSumo – Discover what’s actually working in your niche right now
- Hootsuite Academy – Free courses that’ll make you a social media wizard
Now for some excellent training resources:
- Social Media Examiner – Their blog is packed with actionable strategies
- Facebook Blueprint – Free courses directly from the source
- YouTube Creator Academy – Master YouTube from the ground up
- TikTok Creative Center – Learn what’s trending and how to use it
Content marketing tools & resources
- Hemingway Editor – Make your writing punchy and clear
- Answer the Public – Never run out of content ideas again
- Grammarly Free – Your personal editor that catches those embarrassing typos
- Google Search Console – See exactly how people find your content
- Ahrefs Webmaster Tools – Uncover SEO opportunities your competitors are missing
Level up your content skills:
- HubSpot Academy – Free certifications that actually impress
- Content Marketing Institute – Learn from the best in the business
- Copyblogger – Become a better writer with their treasure trove of articles
- Moz’s Whiteboard Friday – SEO concepts explained in plain English
Product creation resources
- Trello – Keep your product ideas organized and moving forward
- Google Forms – Find out what your audience actually wants
- Figma – Design like a pro (even if you’re not)
- Hotjar Free Plan – See how people actually use your products
- Notion – Your second brain for product development
Product creation training:
- Product Hunt – Learn from creators launching successful products
- Indie Hackers – A community of entrepreneurs sharing their journeys
- GumRoad University – Free courses on creating and selling digital products
- Stanford’s YouTube Series on Product Development – College-level learning without the tuition
Your TED talk this week is the thought-provoking Lessons From Losing My Mind by successful founder Andy Dunn:
As for those other things I’ve been creating…keep an eye out this Wednesday for The Naked Affiliate: The Affiliate System That’s So Simple, It’s Embarrassing How Well It Works (No Website. No Funnel. No Nonsense.)
It goes live at 10am ET and you’ll be the first to know so you can get in there first 😊
