That\u2019s why it’s so important for bloggers to use tools to make their lives less hectic. Here\u2019s a list of 15 tools every ambitious blogger needs to excel in their craft and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n1. Hubspot\u2019s Blog Topic Generator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"hubspot](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-1-1024x582.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSo, it\u2019s time to write. You sit down at your computer and stare at it for 30 minutes. You\u2019re experiencing a bad case of writer\u2019s block. The creative juices aren\u2019t flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To break through this mental barrier, try using Hubspot\u2019s Blog Topic Generator<\/a>. This tool will help you brainstorm blog ideas<\/a> fast. Type in a few terms in the form. And voila! The generator produces a week\u2019s worth of blog topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Grammarly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"grammarly\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-2-1024x636.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMost writers will agree that writing is only 20% of your job. The other 80% is editing. Writers continue to refine their writing to give readers their best work. It\u2019s how they master the skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grammarly<\/a> makes you a better writer by spotting grammatical errors and offering synonym suggestions. It\u2019s like having a virtual editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n'With Grammarly, we have managed to eliminate almost every type of mistake that could potentially sneak their way through our editorial process. Grammarly has lead us to much higher customer satisfaction rates and fewer headaches for everyone involved in the content creation process,'\u009d says James Kosur<\/a>, chief marketing officer at Presto Media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Hemingway App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"hemingway](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-7.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGood writing isn’t just about good grammar. You also want your writing to be impactful and enjoyable to read. That’s where Hemingway App<\/a> comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSimply copy and paste your blog post into the free online tool, and it highlights areas for improvement. Using different color highlights, the tool provides suggestions for removing passive voice, choosing better adjectives or adverbs, and adjusting the reading level of your article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. CoSchedule\u2019s Headline Analyzer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"coschedule](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-3-1024x550.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHeadlines rank as one of the most significant parts within a blog post. If you can\u2019t capture people\u2019s attention in a few seconds, it\u2019s likely that your post will never get read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CoSchedule\u2019s Headline Analyzer<\/a> helps you solve that problem by scoring your titles. The analysis includes the overall structure, grammar, and readability of your headline. Moreover, you\u2019ll learn whether your title needs an added boost of emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. BuzzSumo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"buzzsumo\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-4-1024x530.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBlogging is very competitive with the growing number of content pieces being published every single day. People want their voices heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To scope out the competition, use BuzzSumo<\/a> to explore what types of content get traction. Also, learn who is sharing content and how that content compares to your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n'With BuzzSumo you can type in a specific keyword and get a list of the most shared content related to that keyword. That way you can see what was involved and attempt to duplicate the results (or “10x” as they say),'\u009d writes Jordan Lore<\/a>, a content marketer and PPC manager at Wishpond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Canva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"canva\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-5.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nResearch uncovers that content paired with a relevant image boosts people\u2019s retention of the information by 65%. Therefore, it\u2019s essential that your blog post contains jaw-dropping visuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Canva<\/a>, you can produce high-quality graphics for your post. Choose from millions of images and hundreds of fonts. It\u2019s drag-and-drop feature makes designing easy for beginners. If you ever need inspiration, check out the brand\u2019s interactive tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. Google Keyword Planner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"google](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-6.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow will your target audience find your content? It all starts with boosting your organic search traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Google\u2019s Keyword Planner<\/a> is effective for forming keyword ideas, viewing historical statistics, and generating traffic forecasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n'Google\u2019s Keyword Planner is a great place to start plugging in keywords that are relevant to your site to see what the competition for each of those keywords looks like. This will help you eliminate the ones you shouldn\u2019t be optimizing for and select the ones that can work best to drive traffic to your site,'\u009d states Forbes<\/em> contributor Jia Wertz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n8. Buffer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"buffer](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-8.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nContent promotion amplifies the reach of your work. So it makes sense to use social media because it helps spread your message to a diverse audience. However, managing multiple platforms is a time-consuming task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s where Buffer<\/a> comes to the rescue. This platform lets you schedule and publish your content across several social channels. With its powerful analytics, you\u2019ll identify your best content and discover trending topics in your mentions. The free plan lets you schedule up to 10 posts per month for 3 social media profiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Constant Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"constant](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/image2-2-1024x809.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmail marketing plays an integral role in connecting directly to your audience. Your subscribers are already familiar with your content and want to read your emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With customizable templates, Constant Contact<\/a> gives you the flexibility to shape your message. And you can track your success in real-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n'One of the key perks to using Constant Contact (vs. sending emails manually) is that you can track the successfulness of your emails. Constant Contact tells you how many people opened the message, clicked a link inside the message or forwarded the email to a friend,'\u009d says Jeremy Marsan<\/a>, a business analyst and staff writer for Fit Small Business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n10. HostGator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"hostgator](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-9.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAn online presence is critical for bloggers to build their brand and attract new readers or clients. A website makes it possible for you to show off your skills and portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From site building tools to templates, HostGator gives you everything to launch your website right now. The WordPress Hosting<\/a> plan also empowers bloggers to manage website content more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n11. Toggl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"toggl\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-10.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen you\u2019re engulfed in your work, it\u2019s easy to forget how much time has elapsed. Knowing the time it takes to complete specific tasks helps you manage your time efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toggl<\/a> makes sure you never lose a minute of your billable time. To increase client satisfaction, you can send reporting straight to their inboxes. No Wifi? Not a problem. The tool offers offline support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n12. Wave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"wave](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-11.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen tax season rolls around, scrambling for pertinent documents will only add to your frustrations. Every professional blogger needs accounting software to create, send, and track invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wave<\/a> helps you stay organized and run a better business. Within the software, track income and expenses to understand your cash flow. You also can connect your bank accounts for transactions to appear in your bookkeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n13. Sortd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"sortd\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-12.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s difficult to stay productive when you receive hundreds of emails per day. Without even noticing, a few crucial emails might slip through the cracks, causing more chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sortd<\/a> maximizes your productivity by turning your inbox into an organized workspace. Tori Reid<\/a>, a contributor at Lifehacker, writes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n'With Sortd you can sort your emails into actionable lists. Just drag and drop an email from the left pane-your inbox-into one of the lists you’ve created on the right. You can use the lists for follow ups, receipts, or anything else you see a need for.'\u009d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. DocuSign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"DocuSign\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Image7.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhether you\u2019re signing brand partnership agreements or a new client contract, you don\u2019t want the burden of paperwork. You need a digital solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSo, it\u2019s time to write. You sit down at your computer and stare at it for 30 minutes. You\u2019re experiencing a bad case of writer\u2019s block. The creative juices aren\u2019t flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To break through this mental barrier, try using Hubspot\u2019s Blog Topic Generator<\/a>. This tool will help you brainstorm blog ideas<\/a> fast. Type in a few terms in the form. And voila! The generator produces a week\u2019s worth of blog topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most writers will agree that writing is only 20% of your job. The other 80% is editing. Writers continue to refine their writing to give readers their best work. It\u2019s how they master the skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grammarly<\/a> makes you a better writer by spotting grammatical errors and offering synonym suggestions. It\u2019s like having a virtual editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 'With Grammarly, we have managed to eliminate almost every type of mistake that could potentially sneak their way through our editorial process. Grammarly has lead us to much higher customer satisfaction rates and fewer headaches for everyone involved in the content creation process,'\u009d says James Kosur<\/a>, chief marketing officer at Presto Media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good writing isn’t just about good grammar. You also want your writing to be impactful and enjoyable to read. That’s where Hemingway App<\/a> comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply copy and paste your blog post into the free online tool, and it highlights areas for improvement. Using different color highlights, the tool provides suggestions for removing passive voice, choosing better adjectives or adverbs, and adjusting the reading level of your article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Headlines rank as one of the most significant parts within a blog post. If you can\u2019t capture people\u2019s attention in a few seconds, it\u2019s likely that your post will never get read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CoSchedule\u2019s Headline Analyzer<\/a> helps you solve that problem by scoring your titles. The analysis includes the overall structure, grammar, and readability of your headline. Moreover, you\u2019ll learn whether your title needs an added boost of emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blogging is very competitive with the growing number of content pieces being published every single day. People want their voices heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To scope out the competition, use BuzzSumo<\/a> to explore what types of content get traction. Also, learn who is sharing content and how that content compares to your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 'With BuzzSumo you can type in a specific keyword and get a list of the most shared content related to that keyword. That way you can see what was involved and attempt to duplicate the results (or “10x” as they say),'\u009d writes Jordan Lore<\/a>, a content marketer and PPC manager at Wishpond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research uncovers that content paired with a relevant image boosts people\u2019s retention of the information by 65%. Therefore, it\u2019s essential that your blog post contains jaw-dropping visuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Canva<\/a>, you can produce high-quality graphics for your post. Choose from millions of images and hundreds of fonts. It\u2019s drag-and-drop feature makes designing easy for beginners. If you ever need inspiration, check out the brand\u2019s interactive tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How will your target audience find your content? It all starts with boosting your organic search traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Google\u2019s Keyword Planner<\/a> is effective for forming keyword ideas, viewing historical statistics, and generating traffic forecasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 'Google\u2019s Keyword Planner is a great place to start plugging in keywords that are relevant to your site to see what the competition for each of those keywords looks like. This will help you eliminate the ones you shouldn\u2019t be optimizing for and select the ones that can work best to drive traffic to your site,'\u009d states Forbes<\/em> contributor Jia Wertz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Content promotion amplifies the reach of your work. So it makes sense to use social media because it helps spread your message to a diverse audience. However, managing multiple platforms is a time-consuming task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s where Buffer<\/a> comes to the rescue. This platform lets you schedule and publish your content across several social channels. With its powerful analytics, you\u2019ll identify your best content and discover trending topics in your mentions. The free plan lets you schedule up to 10 posts per month for 3 social media profiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Email marketing plays an integral role in connecting directly to your audience. Your subscribers are already familiar with your content and want to read your emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With customizable templates, Constant Contact<\/a> gives you the flexibility to shape your message. And you can track your success in real-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 'One of the key perks to using Constant Contact (vs. sending emails manually) is that you can track the successfulness of your emails. Constant Contact tells you how many people opened the message, clicked a link inside the message or forwarded the email to a friend,'\u009d says Jeremy Marsan<\/a>, a business analyst and staff writer for Fit Small Business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An online presence is critical for bloggers to build their brand and attract new readers or clients. A website makes it possible for you to show off your skills and portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From site building tools to templates, HostGator gives you everything to launch your website right now. The WordPress Hosting<\/a> plan also empowers bloggers to manage website content more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re engulfed in your work, it\u2019s easy to forget how much time has elapsed. Knowing the time it takes to complete specific tasks helps you manage your time efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toggl<\/a> makes sure you never lose a minute of your billable time. To increase client satisfaction, you can send reporting straight to their inboxes. No Wifi? Not a problem. The tool offers offline support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When tax season rolls around, scrambling for pertinent documents will only add to your frustrations. Every professional blogger needs accounting software to create, send, and track invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wave<\/a> helps you stay organized and run a better business. Within the software, track income and expenses to understand your cash flow. You also can connect your bank accounts for transactions to appear in your bookkeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s difficult to stay productive when you receive hundreds of emails per day. Without even noticing, a few crucial emails might slip through the cracks, causing more chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sortd<\/a> maximizes your productivity by turning your inbox into an organized workspace. Tori Reid<\/a>, a contributor at Lifehacker, writes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 'With Sortd you can sort your emails into actionable lists. Just drag and drop an email from the left pane-your inbox-into one of the lists you’ve created on the right. You can use the lists for follow ups, receipts, or anything else you see a need for.'\u009d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re signing brand partnership agreements or a new client contract, you don\u2019t want the burden of paperwork. You need a digital solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Grammarly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Hemingway App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. CoSchedule\u2019s Headline Analyzer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. BuzzSumo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Canva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n7. Google Keyword Planner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n9. Constant Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n10. HostGator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n11. Toggl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n12. Wave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n13. Sortd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n14. DocuSign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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