When I first started my blog, I knew the WordPress platform as thats the where I host my blog, but I didn’t even have the app for a while. As I developed my blog and learned more I found more apps and websites that help me edit photographs or even help with scheduling and posting. There are so many different apps and websites to help you boost your efficiency and I am sharing my top 6 that I think you should be using.
1. Social Media Apps
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest are all the social media apps that I use to share my blog, network with other bloggers and gather feedback on my posts. I have made so many friends on Twitter, the community is so supportive and positive.
2. Canva
This app allows you to edit pictures, it has so many different templates, fonts, filters. You can create a range of different posts for all the social media platforms also. I like to use this app to edit my feature image for my blog posts. It also allows me to experiment with my images.
3. Hootsuite
I only started using this app recently but is so helpful. Being able to schedule posts and tweets ahead of time so when life and work is busy, I am still consistent on my blog and on my social media platforms. It is really easy to use and can you can set up several different social medias on your one account. If you struggle to stay consistent on social media this is the app for you!
4. Moz
This website is so useful to help you stay informed on your DA score and other different statistics. regarding DA scores and SEO. It explains all the the terms. I currently use the free version and can help you if you are starting to learn more about the analytics behind your blog.
5. WordPress App
I run my blog on WordPress and so having the WordPress app on my phone allows me to respond to comments, read other blogs and stay connected whilst I am away from my Macbook. The app is easy to use and if you want to you can write and post on your blog all from your phone. However, I prefer to use my Macbook to write posts.
6. Layout
I like to use this app for featured images on my blog and Instagram posts when I want to include more than one image. I usually use 4 image option for some blog posts. This app has plenty of options to display your photos.
What apps and websites do you use to help you with your blog? Do you use the same apps and websites as me? I’d love to hear in the comments.
I love the WordPress app, it’s one of the main reasons I left blogger and moved over. Canva is great as well, think I need to check out the other ones. Thanks for sharing x
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It’s so easy to navigate too! Thank you for reading and commenting! X
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These are all great tools. Buffer is a good alternative to Hootsuite if you want to share videos.
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Ah brilliant, thank you for the tip!
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Canva is a lifesaver for images, and I love that you can save and reuse templates across different devices. You can customise so much with it!
I always wish I’d started on WordPress instead of Blogger, but now I’m too comfortable coding on Blogger to change haha.
Cora | http://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk/
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It is great! I found WordPress a lot better than blogger, easier to use and navigate. You have to do what’s best for you x
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I use Canva too!
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this is such a helpful post! i need to get better at scheduling my social media posts because i always forget about my blog twitter lol! i’ve also never heard of that Layout app but, it sounds really cool so i’ll have to download it and play around. i just found a app called milkshake that basically allows you to make a website for your instagram. i was able to make a page that included all my links and then you just pop it in your instagram bio. it’s still in the very early stages so i’m not sure if it’s available worldwide yet but definitely check it out! xx
mich / simplymich.com
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Oh wow, I have never heard of milkshake before but it sounds really interesting, I might have to check that out too. Thank you for sharing that tip xx
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Good choices! Canva is my absolute life, I love it so much! I use Buffer instead of Hootsuite but I think I’ll be moving over to Tailwind once I start paying for scheduling as I’ve heard it’s really good for Pinterest.
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Yes I have heard that too, good luck with your move to tailwind xx
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Thank you 🙂
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Canva is a lifesaver for me. The free plan allows me to create graphics for my blog and social media. I have not tried the other 4 listed but I am going to look into them. Thanks for the suggestions!
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I upgraded after a year but at first the free plan worked well for me. Can you send me the link to your blog
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Personally, I choose not to use social media outside of WordPress. FB is not a great environment for my well-being and mental health. I have Instagram but I haven’t updated in several months. I feel like I’m constantly comparing myself to other people on social media which doesn’t make me feel good. The WordPress app doesn’t seem to affect me in a negative way.
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Yeah it’s hard not to compare sometimes but when I start to feel like that, I have a little break
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This is great! I have never really utilized Moz (other than a few random checks every few months) and I’ve never used Layout. I’ll have to check them out and get to work. Thank you so much for sharing! xx
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Layout is great if you wanting to include lots of pictures in one post! I find it so easy to use. Thank you reading lovely xx
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The WordPressApp is awesome! It makes it so easy to schedule posts, interact, have everything in the same place ❤
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It’s great isn’t it. Thank you for reading and commenting! Xx
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I’m going to have to invest some time in hootsuit! I’ve been looking for somethings just like it for ages now. I heard of canva now a few times in different contexts. Maybe its about time I invested some time lol
Awesome post. Short. Sweet. Very informational. My favorite combo!
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It’s great and so helpful if you are sometimes too busy to post on social media! Thank you!
They are free apps!
Please can you send me your link
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I’ve recently discovered Canva and it’s been a godsend as I spent so much time wondering where bloggers found their lovely graphics from! I work full time so any free time I have I try and spend writing content, but having the WordPress app on my phone is great because it means I can catch up on posts, leave some comments and do a bit of social media stuff on my lunch break or on the journey to work. I’m just getting used to Moz as well but I think it’s such a great tool to use. Thanks to sharing!
Amy | sassycatlady.com
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Yeah definitely. If you work a look a scheduler is so handy; you then don’t have to try and squeeze time in for social media. Thank you for reading Amy xx
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I use a lot of these but a couple of them are new!
Thanks for the recs.
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I use almost everyone of this sites and it helps a lot. Especially canva is a big favourite 👍
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It’s great isn’t it! Welcome back lovely xx
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I really love it:) make birthday cards etc… ty so much dear:)
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Canva is fantastic! I’ve decided now I’d much prefer to use canva to edit my photos. Great blog post x
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Yeah I find it’s the easiest app to use! Thanks for reading x
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Agree with this list! I use Buffer, but any scheduling tool can make life a lot easier. Canva is a life saver too! X
Megan | https://meganelizabethlifestyle.com/
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Man, it is HIGH time I got the WordPress app- it’d be great to leave/respond to comments etc. on my phone easily. Also, I might look into Moz, since SEO is still quite new to me. Thanks for the tips!
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Do you not use it? It’s definitely a life saver to reply to comments etc on the go! Moz is great if you want to get to grips with statistics and learn your DA score
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Amazingly, no…but it would certainly make life a lot easier. I’ll check out Moz for sure- thanks!
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It is so much easier x
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I really only use canvas and wordpress! I am definitely going to have to check the others out! great post!
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I hope you find them useful. Thank you for reading and commenting. Please can you send me the link to your blog x
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I am going to checkout that Moz app thanks. I have hesitated to download WordPress ap on my phone because I get distracted enough by my phone as it is! I love technology but it can definitely be a huge distraction
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That’s a good reason not to have it on your phone. Replying to comments and reading others blog posts I do from my phone as I find it easier to do so. It can be! I try to reduce my screen time but it can be hard x
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These apps are great to use! I love using Tweetdeck for scheduling tweets. Canva is such a nice tool without having to dig for images because stock images are there for you! I should look into Moz. Thanks for sharing these apps!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
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Oooo I haven’t heard of tweetdeck before I might have to check it out. I use my own photos and just add font, but it’s definitely a good idea for stock photos. Thank you for reading Nancy xx
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I am all caught up on your posts, love how pretty your blog is! Xx
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I found this really helpful thankyou! I also love unfold for Instagram stories and lightroom is great for editing! I’d never heard of Moz or Hootsuite but I’ve downloaded them now! Thanks x
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I haven’t heard of unfold before I’ll have to have a look. Please can you send me the link to your blog x
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Of course! It’s beccalouisee.com x
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Thank you!
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This is such a helpful post Lauren, thank you for sharing! I think Canva is such a great app, it’s so quick and easy and the graphics always look really nice. I’ve never looked into any scheduling apps, but I think I should, I’m so inconsistent on social media ha ha. Hootsuite sounds like a brilliant app to use, I’ll defo have to look into it, thanks for the recommendation. I also haven’t looked at Moz in a while, I’m going to head over there now, it’s always interesting to see different blog stats and info 🙂 Fab post and excellent list of apps! ❤ xxx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
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Yeah my DA has gone up one point yay! Haha, so that’s good news! 😊. Yeah it is so good to schedule things as makes you seem more active than you are haha! Thank you for reading and commenting! Xxxx
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I swear by both the WordPress and Canvas apps. Honesty I don’t know where I’d be without either of them now. The WordPress app is great for writing, scheduling and reading other blogs. I’ve heard of Hootsuite but favour Buffer for my scheduling. I need to check out the Moz app though!
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Yes to canva! Sometimes when I’ve been so busy, I use copyright free images from unsplash! They have so many images, and they’re free! Not only are they free, but you have full permission to use them! Great post xxx
Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com
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I have never used them before. I might have a look. Thank you xxx
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