It can be hard to decide which programs, services and/or apps to use/download. So many options in an endless abyss of stuff that you can do which to choose? The following list is a look at what I use from day to day to get my job done.
I post services I have used and have found useful myself and believe will be useful for others. Spend money on these products/services only if you feel they will help with your business and your goals!
Notetaking / Productivity / Communication
Google Drive - This is a great tool for creating and sharing documents or anything with people. I use it to share larger files with my clients
Workflowy - This is the greatest combination of simple and useful as far as a notepad goes. I use it to organize my life pretty much.
Trello - This is the best issue tracker that I have found to date. All of my larger projects with many tasks that require collaboration between people are tracked here.
Skype - A great tool for voice and video chat, as well as screen sharing between multiple people
Google Hangouts - I use this when Skype is acting up, or as another option when someone does not have Skype
Joinme - I use this when both skype and google hangouts are not working for the given situation. Always have backups when it comes to communication!
Gmail - If you aren't using this, then you should start right now. go on click the link.
Web Hosting
Namecheap - Cheap and reliable hosting
Outsourcing / Freelancing
odesk - Great for assessing and hiring the right candidate for the job. feedback based. You can find qualified individuals or teams that you can build long lasting relationships with.
99designs - Great for building a contest around your project and receiving a lot of samples to choose from.
Blogging
Blogger - This is where I am hosting the blog you are currently reading. It works like a charm and it is easy to edit.
Track / receive payments
Paypal - Paypal is the way to go, it is easy to keep track of all your clients and payments.
Stock Content
shutterstock - This service offers a great 1 month package for $250 for 25 downloads per day.
istockphoto - A slightly cheaper service. They have a different image collection than shutterstock.
Newsletter creation
Mailchimp - Hands down the best service for keep track of your mailing list and creating newsletters.
Video hosting
Youtube - This is where you can host all of your video content for your website.
Ustream - Here you can stream yourself live.
News
Alltop - The purpose of Alltop is to help you answer the question, "What's happening?" in "all the topics" that interest you
Education
Lynda - If you are trying to learn a program, there is a good change Lynda can provide a tutorial for you.
CreativeLive - Amazing website that offers free live workshops from creative professionals. Check it out!
Lumosity - Great service for keeping you sharp using games
Web Design
Google Web Designer - This is a *free* brand new tool in its beta stages. From what I've seen so far it looks insanely great for any artist building a website or web ad who has limited coding knowledge.
Networking
Kickstarter - A great place to launch a product idea once you have it all set up. This will open your business to a mass audience and get it funded at the ground level.
Patreon - Similar to Kickstarter, but for people / Artists who create content on a regular basis
Marketing / Social - You want to get out there as much as possible:
Behance - A place for artists to post their portfolio beautifully
Vine - 6 second videos from your phone
Instagram - Easily share photos from your phone
Pinterest - Women use this the most. use accordingly
Adwords - This is tricky, but a useful tool.
Facebook - you know.
Twitter - You need twitter to be on the cutting edge of what is going on
Hootsuite - This makes twitter easier to use.
Programs
Adobe CC
Suitcase fusion
Sublime
Camtasia
7zip
Chrome
Skype
Snipping tool
Windows image resizer
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