The apps and tools we love and recommend.
In addition to the website tools that we include in all our hosting plans, we've also compiled a list of other favorite apps. Some of these are affiliate links, some aren't; we only sign up for affiliate plans if we already love the product.
TextExpander, for example, saves Sarah 30-60 minutes a week, so it is definitely going on this list.
Website / WordPress Software
Accessibility/SEO
AltText.ai
An automated tool to assign alt text to images on your website; important for both accessibility and SEO.
Website Forms
Gravity Forms
The best form building plugin and ecosystem for WordPress. Included for free on every website on a TTS WordPress hosting plan.
Image Compression
ShortPixel
Compress images the instant they upload to your website for faster load times, and without a loss in quality.
Cookies + Policies
Termageddon
Generate website policies and cookie consent through a straightforward questionnaire. Your website automagically updates after initial setup.
Website Caching
WP Rocket
The best caching plugin for WordPress; increase website speed without web development.
Productivity Tools / Utilities
Password Manager
1Password
A must for modern life. Create, save, and organize logins, software licenses and more behind a single extra-strong password.
Calendar/Task Management
Fantastical
Unify and sync all your calendars (Google, Apple) into a single Mac/iPhone app with reminders, scheduling and more.
AI Video Recording/Transcription
Fathom.video
The meeting recording/transcription service we use for all video meetings. Creates an AI checklist of next steps.
Project Management
ClickUp
Robust project management softwaref or advanced users. It's a bit of work to set up, but infinitely customizable.
Business Management
Moxie
An all-in-one app that handles schedulers, client/project management, proposals/contracts, time tracking, invoicing...
Text Completion
TextExpander
Type a shortcut to expand your email address, email templates, and more. Saves Sarah 30-60 minutes per week.
Booking Software
TidyCal
Create booking calendars (for a one-time payment) that sync with Google Calendar or Office365 and accept payment.
Desktop Apps
WebCatalog
This software will turn any browser app into a standalone app on your desktop or in your doc. Great for CRM or PM tools.
Marketing Tools
Podcasting/Transcription
Descript
This is the software Sarah uses to record and edit the Founder Problems Podcast. It works beautifully and is easy for anyone to use.
Copywriting Bot (Kaitlyn Bourgoin)
Painkiller Messaging System
Exercises and AI toget clear on messaging and drive sales. Use promo code FRIEND50 for $50 off.
Email Signatures
Scribe-Mail.com
The software we use, recommend, and can setup for you to make beautiful email signatures with buttons that sync with your Google Workspace.
Random Free Tools
Branding/Inspiration
Color Palette Generator
Auto generate and export random color palettes or filter by color profile with this fun tool with a free option.
Accessibility
Color Contrast Checker
When building a website, it's important to ensure there's enough contrast between your brand colors to meet accessibility requirements. Use this color checker tool by Equalize Digital to see how to modify your color palette.
Social Media
LinkedIn Preview
Easily generate a preview of your LinkedIn post before publishing with this free online tool. Just type or copy-paste your text.