Tools to Build Your Business
RESOURCES
Welcome to my resources section. This is a curated list of the tools and websites I strongly recommend for building and optimizing your YouTube channel and online business. I actually personally use every recommendation on this page.
Before digging into the awesome resources, an important disclosure:
Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
TubeBuddy is a FREE browser extension that integrates directly into YouTube to help you run your channel with ease. TubeBuddy will help you with keyword research, managing comments, and creating engaging thumbnails to name a few. This is a remarkable tool with too many features to list here. I highly recommend using TubeBuddy to grow your YouTube channel.
ConvertKit makes managing your email list and setting up autoresponders so easy and user-friendly. Segmenting my email subscribers into groups so that they get content specific to their individual needs has never been more simple. I highly recommend using ConvertKit for your email list building.
Teachable is an all-in-one platform designed to help create and sell your own online courses. You can host your video, downloads, and even sell your courses all in one place.Start with a FREE account and only pay when you sell a course! I highly recommend using Teachable for building online courses.
BlueHost is where I host all my websites. Why? Because they make it incredibly easy to get a new site up and running with their one-click automatic WordPress Blog installation. They also provide outstanding customer service. I highly recommend using BlueHost to host your website.
DAILY VLOGGING GEAR
Canon G7X Mark ii - I upgraded to the G7X Mark ii because I want to take vlogging more seriously with better quality video and better low light performance. The G7X Mark ii is a great vlogging camera. We are really impressed with it. Check it out
Manfrotto Mini Tripod - This tripod is lightweight and portable. With its push button head adjustment it is super easy to use. It also has some seriously solid construction. I use it everyday with the G7X Mark ii. Check it out
Apple MacBook Air- The MacBook Air is thin, light, and durable enough to take everywhere you go and powerful enough to do everything once you get there. I've been using this MacBook Air since 2013 and its still going strong. I'm impressed. Check it out
Final Cut Pro - We started off with iMovie and it was working great, then Apple updated it and in my opinion made it less easy to use. After upgrading to FCP I found it easy to use, fast and had many more options than iMovie. Check it out
Get my Complete YouTube Gear Guide
In my gear guide I share with you all the cameras, lenses, microphones, external hard drives and much more that we use to make our diverse content across our three channels.