Resources
Tools and Services I Use and Recommend
The hosting, WordPress themes, plugins and SEO tools I rely on for client projects. Some links may be affiliate links; see the disclosure.
Hosting & infrastructure
- CloudflareDNS, CDN, firewall and the platform this site runs on.
- InMotion Hosting (VPS & shared)Reliable VPS and shared hosting for WordPress.
- WP EngineManaged WordPress hosting for busier sites.
- Bunny CDNFast, low-cost CDN for images and assets.
- BackblazeOff-site cloud storage for backups.
WordPress themes & builders
- Kadence ProLightweight theme and blocks, my default for fast builds.
- Astra ProFast, flexible theme with a big starter-site library.
- Beaver BuilderStable page builder clients can edit safely.
- Divi / Elegant ThemesVisual builder with a large design library.
- Avada / ThemeForestMarketplace for premium themes.
Plugins I trust
- Gravity FormsThe most capable form plugin for WordPress.
- WP RocketCaching and performance in one plugin.
- Solid Security ProHardening, 2FA and brute-force protection.
- Solid Backups (BackupBuddy)Scheduled, off-site WordPress backups.
- SucuriWebsite firewall and malware cleanup.
- LearnDashCourses and LMS on WordPress.
- OptinMonsterPop-ups and lead capture.
- Meta BoxCustom fields and custom post types.
- Envira Gallery & SoliloquyGalleries and sliders that stay fast.
- Schema ProStructured data without code.
SEO tools
- SemrushKeyword research, audits and competitor analysis.
- Mangools / KWFinderSimple, affordable keyword research.
- SEOPress ProLean WordPress SEO plugin.
- Yoast SEOThe most widely used WordPress SEO plugin.
- All in One SEOFull-featured WordPress SEO plugin.
- True RankerRank tracking.
Business tools
- ShopifyHosted eCommerce for product businesses.
- Deon Local Business DirectoryMy local business directory.
- Google WorkspaceBusiness email and documents.
- Microsoft 365Business email and Office apps.
- CanvaQuick graphics and social images.
- SyncPrivate, encrypted cloud storage.
- ContactOutFinding business contact details.
Not sure which tools fit your project? Ask me. I’ll tell you if a free option will do.
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