I have been blogging for years now. I would not say it has been an easy journey, but it has certainly been entertaining. Blogging also gives me the opportunity to share my ideas and experiences that I have gathered over the years.
And one key thing I have learned is that you need the right tools to succeed as a blogger, apart from a flair for writing and a desire to share your thoughts. And I constantly search for tools that can make my writing more accessible. So, I decided to share what I have learned with you in the form of 10 amazing software tools that can make writing very convenient.
10 Must-Have Software Tools For Bloggers
1. SEMrush
As a writer who wanted his article to have good search rankings, I have struggled with keywords. SEMrush came as a blessing that helped me find the best keywords for my articles. For serious bloggers, SEMrush is a must-have professional tool to optimize their content while creating user-friendly content and a better reading experience.
2. ConvertKit
ConvertKit is a highly effective tool for bloggers who want to grow their email list. This software helps you use that list for business growth through trackable data, attractive forms, and simple but powerful automation.
3. Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a free tool that helps bloggers measure their blog’s analytics and track information about the way visitors interact with their site while also allowing you to monitor the progress and performance of your site for SEO.
4. Sendible
If you are a blogger, you must take social media marketing seriously to drive organic or referral traffic to your site. Sendible is a free social media management tool that helps businesses boost their productivity on social media channels while engaging with customers across multiple networks at any time.
5. Quora
If you want to engage with other people and build a thriving online business, Quora is one tool you shouldn’t miss. This Q & A engine helps bloggers connect and network with fellow marketers and business leaders.
6. Grammarly
Even after writing for years now, I don’t believe that I am a grammar Nazi, and neither should you. A good option is to enlist the help of Grammarly to correct grammatical errors and ensure that all your writing is of the highest quality.
7. Plagium
If you are serious about blogging, you should be extra cautious about plagiarism. Copying someone else’s work is considered stealing, and not just by Google. While Google could blacklist your website for plagiarism, you might find yourself facing a lawsuit as well from the original writer! So, don’t hesitate to use free tools like Plagium to ensure your content is unique before posting it.
8. Fyrebox
Want to create a quiz to educate visitors, engage your audience or generate leads? Use Fyrebox, a free tool that helps you make quizzes in minutes without the need to write code manually.
9. Awesome Screenshot
One of the highest-rated screen capture & image annotation tool on Chrome with over 2 million users, Awesome Screenshot lets you capture all or any part of a web page. It also allows you to add annotations, and comments, blur sensitive info and share with one-click uploads.
10. Trello
Want to gain perspective over all your projects, at work and home? Trello is an amazing tool you can rely on to get things done and stay organized. It helps bloggers develop a documented content strategy to organize their business objectives and reach their goals.