Becoming a blogger requires tons of resourcefulness to make sure that you succeed in your aim: provide a content that’ll rock the World Wide Web.
Remembering that blogging isn’t just about writing.
It’s also a matter of taking advantage of the right tools to optimize and bring your posts to every reader’s attention.
Here’s our list of top picks of free tools that every blogger, like you and me, should never take for granted.
1 . Google’s Keyword Finder
Every blogger should be wise enough to use the right keyword.
Keywords are your blog’s top attraction to pull the search engine’s attention.
The more keyword rich your blog is, the higher its chances are of getting the attention not only of search engines but also of searchers.
Google’s keyword finder will tell you what are the most competitive so you can enjoy considerable traffic and get better chances of getting noticed by search engines.
2 . Twitter Share Button
Twitter is such a powerful tool you’re missing an excellent chance of getting known if you fail to use it.
Because Twitter could generate instant traffic by just a click, more and more bloggers are installing a Twitter share button.
So, if readers think that your post is tweetable enough, it’s just a click away to share your thoughts.
3 . Google Doc
Google Doc is just a practical tool.
It’s now easier for people to share file with anyone.
If you are conferencing with your editor or researcher from the other side of the planet and you are discussing something about one document, Google Doc helps you focus on that while looking at the same page and revise the file simultaneously.
Like Google’s keyword you need to open a Gmail account to access this wonderful tool.
4 . FlickR
FlickR is an excellent tool that bloggers can never live without.
If you are photosharing die-hard , FlickR’s user friendly and easy-to-navigate platform will work well for you.
But there’s more!
FlickR is an excellent source of Creative Commons compliant pictures, so this free online tool is the perfect choice for original images that you can post on your blog’s images.
5 . Google Analytics
Track your blog performance with Google’s analytics tools.
It’s free and gives you a general overview of how your blog is faring in the search engine game.
6 . Hootsuite
If you’ve got multiple accounts in Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking sites, Hootsuite is just the right social media management tool that you should use.
It makes sharing your blogs easier, faster and simultaneous!
7 . My Hours
Successful bloggers are time conscious.
They know every minute counts and so it pays to be conscious when to start and finish a project.
My Hours work perfectly fine for a very busy person. It helps you keep track of your time and know what you’ve done and what should be done.
So if you want to boost your productivity, this only time tracking device is a must have.
BONUS
Any blogger knows how important it is to be in constant communication with clients or web developers.
That is why Skype has become an indispensable tool for real time communication with anyone wherever they are in the world.
Skype is free it works perfectly well in nurturing an active communication and thus better professional relationship.
You really don’t have to spend on high-end software because there are dozens of free blogging tools and platforms that you could take advantage of.
They’re not only user friendly but they’re also easy to locate on your browser.
So try them now and enjoy the beauty of being a blogger.
Hi Eric,
Interesting article but not solid enough, Instead of adding only twitter share button, you should have add “SOCIAL SHARE BUTTONS (comprises of all social network)’.
A blogger cannot only rely on twitter button. Never!! when we have alot facebook group that gives instant result…..
Google Doc, FlickR are also tools i don’t think all bloggers use… even i don’t use it. apart from all i pointed out, the overall idea of the article is great and urge to keep up the good writing.
Have a wonderful weekend
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Hello Olamosh,
adding more social buttons, like Facebook and Google+ is definitely a great idea.
Thanks for sharing your views!
It is true that every blogger should have a tool he/she cannot live without. However, from the list shared above, many bloggers can live without a lot of them.
Flickr, Twitter buttons, Google Doc, Hootsuite, and My Hours are not compulsory. There usage depend on what the blogger does.
For a blogger that never engage in social media marketing Hootsuite and Twitter share buttons are not important. For Google Doc, Flickr, and My Hours, there are better options out there.
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Hi Erik,
Good list! Massive fan of hootsuite here. I live in the tool, especially the pro edition. $8 a month saved me 3 hours a day. Nice tradeoff 😉 Tools are cool, a must for busy bloggers like me who’re always traveling. Tool it up, engage, make friends, prosper.
Thanks!
Hi Ryan,
I am sure you have a great ROI from investing in Hootsuite pro edition.
Thanks for sharing your experience,
really appreciate! 🙂
I don’t realize that some of these tools are things that I can’t live without. But the truth is that I can’t live without them lol. For instance, Google Docs – I not only keep records of certain things but also use it for collaboration with my team.
And think about the Twitter share button. Can I live without it – hell no! Thanks for this list Erik 🙂
Hello Jane,
good to see you here!
I’ve used Google Docs to share files with friends around the world.
It’s very useful, and free!
Thanks for sharing your views here, have a great weekend! 🙂
Where’s an image editor? I believe every blogger will use image editor, a simple one will do the job. My fav image editor is Photoscape because it is very easy to use, although it’s not as powerful as PS.
Thanks for the add, Rudd!
Appreciate your feedback here!
Erik,
Good list. Social Media is taking over so I definitely agree that every blogger should have a way for visitors to share the content they like on your blog. I love all of your other listed resources also. Actually I had not used FlickR. I will definitely do some research on this one. Thank you for sharing this list.
Hi Nathaniel,
glad you enjoyed the tools mentioned in this article.
I appreciate your visit and comment here! 🙂
Hi Erik. This is true! They are the tools that bloggers can’t live without.
Share buttons for the content distribution after content was posted in the blog, the Google Keyword Finder to craft a content that has a good keyword for traffic and exposure.
Images are essential so Flickr is available to use whenever you want whenever you need.
Yes, the communication, not just the engagement.
Communication is a bridge for you and your prospect. Skype is helpful in that case.
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Hi Metz,
thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Wow! These are great Tools which i have not been using before. But as from now, i will hurriedly get them into use, thanks for this Article.