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My Designer Toolkit
Resources I Use
These tools have been a game changer for my design business. I only include products that I personally use and courses I’ve taken. I may receive a small commission on products at no additional cost to you.
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Shopify
Shopify is one of the biggest and easiest-to-use eCommerce platforms. The marketplace of apps and plugins is a game-changer for your small business needs.
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Hello Bonsai
Hello Bonsai is a HUGE part of my business. It keeps track of my projects, clients, invoicing, and expenses. The platform is minimalistic and easy to use. I would recommend this to any small business owner.
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Flodesk
Ditch the unnecessary features and focus on what matters: content and clean design. Flodesk is my email marketing platform of choice and you’ll know why once you signup.
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The Contract Shop
Love running a business but hate the legal side? The Contract Shop® has you covered! Perfect for creative entrepreneurs, online business owners, and professional bloggers.
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Thrive Cart
When it comes to running business logistics such as template courses, payments, and affiliate programs - look no further than this powerhouse system. I know I will use thrive cart a ton when expanding my services.
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Fathom Analytics
Fathom is a Google Analytics alternative that doesn't compromise visitor privacy for data. It is cookie-free and GDPR compliant to give your users the privacy they deserve.
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Courses I Love
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Standout SqSpace
Rache’s course gave me a huge competitive advantage when starting my design business. The quality of coding and business information is top-notch. If you want to level up your design skills, make custom websites for your clients, and grow your business - don’t think twice!
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Standout Shopify
Standout Shopify is THE course to take if you want to create unique e-commerce sites for your clients. Rache is the best teacher and continues to update the course with highly sought-after coding techniques that have your clients’ Shopify sites standing out from all of the rest. It is 1000% worth the investment!
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Booked Out Designer
Elizabeth McCravy is a boss when it comes to offering excellent courses and ShowIt website templates. She is completely transparent and thoughtful about sharing the strategies that have worked for her in growing her business, not leaving out what she learned from her mistakes.