Content Management System
Toolbox
Resources, tools + favourites that make running a creative business a little easier.
Over time, I’ve tried and tested a lot of tools for design, websites and business admin. These are the ones I actually use and recommend, from Squarespace plugins and design resources to finance tools and productivity apps.
Email and cloud storage etc
Google Workspace*
A cloud-based suite of productivity and collaboration tools including Gmail, Drive, Docs and Meet, designed for seamless communication and efficient teamwork.workspace.google.com*Email Marketing
Flodesk*
An email marketing platform dedicated to helping small businesses grow, nurture and monetise their list beautifully.www.flodesk.com*Content Management System
Shopify*
An ecommerce platform that allows individuals and businesses to create online stores and sell products across multiple channels.www.shopify.com*SEO Plugin
SEO Space*
A Squarespace SEO plugin and audit tool designed to make site visibility, search improvements and rankings easier to work through.www.seospace.co.uk*CRM
Bloom*
An all-in-one business management platform for creatives and freelancers. At Mela I use Bloom for client portals, contracts, leads, intake forms and more.www.bloom.io*Code
Mockups & Stock
Misc
Finance
Chrome Extensions
Creating content
SEO Resources
Legal
Staying organised
Colour resources
Typography
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