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.
About Manilyn Moreno
Hi Manilyn,
thanks for sharing info about these tools with us. I use some of them (especially Google keyword tool and Google analytics) and they works great. I didn’t read about “My Hours” before, but it may be great tool too!
Chris
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For me I would definitely add Evernote to the list. One of the best tools for not only bloggers, but everyone in keeping organized and remembering great ideas!
Thomas
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Hi Manilyn,
Although I use most of these tools, I found very helpfull information about 2 new tools that I am not familiar with- Hootsuit and My Hours. I get lost with my socila media promotions and my small business and I think my Hours is the tool I should try to get it straightened.
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Great List, I am using most of them, except My Hours these are the most useful tools for any bloggers, i think awesome screenshot is also a good tool for blogger.
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Hi Manilyn….
Nice list of tools.
‘My Hour’ is really new to me and I noticed that it is quite useful to have an eye upon your effort and time.
Thanks for sharing your article.
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Nice list of tools ManiLyn,
I really can’t without the 6 tools in the list, but I can live without Flickr because I don’t get my images from there
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Yup Agree…. i am Using All 7 Apps.
Really i can’t live without these plugins.
Thanks. Will Promote this article too.
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Yup, I use most of above tools frequently but Google keyword finder and Google analytics is must use tool for my blog.
Hi Manilyn
Thanks for the list. I have used all these tools except My Hours which I’m checking out right away.
Hi Manilyn,
I am totally agreed with you now-a-days good series is available on the net for those kind of tools which can prove much good for you and for your blogging life as well.
Great article! Flickr is a great tool and has its advantages, indeed, but I want to give my two cents about it: I don’t understand why Flickr has decided to ban Flickrdown. Their excuse was that Flickrdown can be used to download copyrighted images and is, therefore, bad. I think it’s ridiculous.
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Hi Mynilyn, great tools. I would say that I need 6 out of 7 because I don’t really Google Doc. But others, I use it everyday.
Thanks – Ferb
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Hi there! Thank you so much for all of your comments. I’m really glad that you enjoyed this article. My Hour is definitely useful! Works well for me too.
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Hi Thomas! Evernote sounds really promising. Will check it out!
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Well, Hootsuite is a new one I’ve never heard of and will have to check on. Thanks for the list.
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