A hand-picked collection of tools I use to run Silver Lining Social and recommend to my clients.
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Tools I Use
Squarespace
The platform I build all client websites on. As a Circle Partner, I can offer 10% off your first year.
MailerLite
My email marketing platform of choice. Simple, beautiful and everything a small business needs.
Canva
I use it every day. The free version is genuinely excellent - Pro is worth every penny for regular content creators.
Asana
How I manage all client projects behind the scenes. If you juggle multiple projects it's a game changer.
TidyCal
My booking system for Social Brew calls and Power Hours. Simple, affordable and does exactly what it needs to.
Fathom
Records, transcribes and summarises meetings automatically. Sign up and get 2 months of AI summaries free.
Loom
How I record screen walkthroughs and how-to videos for clients. Brilliant for quick video messages without a call.
Get 50 free videos via personal invite
Wispr Flow
AI dictation that types wherever you speak. Available on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. Get a free month of Pro.
Gamma
For presentations and docs in a fraction of the usual time. Sign up through my link and get 200 free AI credits.
CapCut
Free video editing for Reels and short form content. Easy to use on desktop and mobile. Get 7 days Pro free.
Free resources
Unsplash
High quality, lifestyle-led free stock photography. My first stop for clean, on brand images.
Dupe
Beautiful, curated free stock photography. Particularly good for lifestyle, wellness and creative content.
Pexels
Excellent free stock photos and video. Worth searching both Unsplash and Pexels as the libraries differ.