Here are some of my favourite apps and tools.
1Password is a multi-platform password manager and brain saver. I’ve been using this excellent tool for more than 10 years.
beehiiv is the platform I use for my email newsletter, The Owl’s Edge. Free for up to 2500 subscribers, along with custom domains and many other features.
Canva is an amazing tool for graphic design and visual communication. A vast number of features and elements are free to use. I use Canva Pro to create graphics for my clients.
Elementor and Elementor Pro are WordPress plugins I used to build the Town of Yellow Grass website.
GeneratePress is a WordPress theme I used to build and customize this website.
Jotform is a robust form builder I used to create a registration form and waiver with digital signature for the Regina Motocross Club.
Loom software is an easy, fast, and free way to create and share high-quality screen-capture videos for training and support.
QuickBooks Online is software I use for client bookkeeping.
Notion is a productivity and note-taking web application. I’ve been using Notion for over 4 years to keep track of my work, clients, recipes, and much more.
Shopify is an e-commerce platform for selling online and in person. I used Shopify to build the website for Hawk Motorsports.
Snagit is my favourite tool for capturing and marking up screen shots.
TidyCal from AppSumo is the calendar app I use for online booking of meetings. It has all the features I need for a low one-time fee.
Toggl is a handy tool for tracking time.
Wave is an app I use for payment processing, invoicing, and bookkeeping.
Xodo Sign is a great service for electronic signatures.
I’ve set up custom domains for email on Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for business.