Resources
Hey, y’all! I just wanted to spread the love and share some helpful resources for professional freelancers and entrepreneurial creatives. Affiliate links are marked with an asterisk (*) below. In other words, if you click through and pay for a product, I’ll be compensated at no cost to you!
Adobe
Since college, I’ve bought design programs from Adobe. I currently have an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription that regularly updates all of my programs with the newest features and latest bug fixes. My most used programs are Illustrator and Photoshop!
Sprout Social*
Looking for help with managing all your social media? Check out Sprout Social, a social media management platform that provides analytics and customer care to brands and agencies of all sizes.
Later
My fave social marketing platform is Later. This site has free and paid plan options. I can easily schedule content on my social accounts months in advance. I even get suggestions for hashtags and posting times!
MyFonts*
MyFonts by Monotype is one of the world’s largest font collection, offering over 130,000 professional typefaces. They even have a nifty feature called WhatTheFont that helps you identify fonts!
Squarespace
When it comes to user-friendly website creation, Squarespace is my go-to platform! You don’t have to be a web designer to make your website look super professional.
Canva
Canva is a great resource for design templates, online collaboration, and marketing. Get your work done faster and more efficiently with a free or paid plan!
Blick Art Materials*
I love impromptu shopping trips to Blick Art Materials to pick up a new eraser or palette knife that I definitely didn’t need! They have a vast selection of tools for illustrators, painters, sculptors, ceramics lovers, and hobbyists.
NordVPN*
Want to be able to game or to watch your anime on Crunchyroll or Netflix anywhere in the world? Then NordVPN is the tool for you, guaranteed to increase your privacy and accessibility online.
MOO.com
I was always impressed by MOO’s high-quality paper. I’ve ordered business cards and postcards through their site and I am never disappointed. Their customer service will make sure the job is right at no cost to you.
Vimeo
Vimeo is my first choice for hosting videos on my website. Make stunning videos from templates, host your videos in one central, and promote your product or service with their video marketing tools.
Noun Project
When I’m in need of icon inspiration, I turn to Noun Project, the largest collection of icons in the world. You can download other creators’ icons and even upload your own for free!
Michael’s Art Supplies
I grew up with Michael’s Art Supplies, restocking my personal inventory with portfolios, frames, drawing supplies, and craft materials. This store saved my butt several times from grade school to college!
Unsplash
One of my favorite free stock photo sites is Unsplash. They have a gorgeous collection filled with hundreds of high-quality photos featuring a diverse selection of models.
1Password
As a chronic password forgetter, I love 1Password since I only need to memorize one password. All my other passwords and important information are protected by my Master Password, which only I know.
Freepik
Freepik has one of the most impressive collections of vector illustrations and Photoshop templates. While there are paid options, there are plenty of free downloads that will get the job done.