Top Blogging Tools List
List of the top 100+ best blogging tools according to popularity that bloggers should use to start and run a blog that users and search engines love. They include CMS platforms, writing software, web hosting platforms, landing page builders, SEO tools, etc. Open source and free tools maintain the top positions of the most popular blogging tools
Overall, in my over 10 years of career as a blogger, I have found that selecting the best blogging tool boils down to price, features offered, performance, scalability, onboarding process, integrations, and customer support or help resources available.
91. Teachable
Teachable is a platform that is used by Freelancers and creators to create and sell online courses and coaching services. Sellers are billed on a monthly subscription basis depending on the plan that they select.
Website: teachable.com
92. Jotform.com
Jotform is an online form creator platform. It can be used to build registration forms, payment forms, file upload forms, contact forms, voting forms, consent forms, feedback forms, etc. Jotform can be integrated with business apps and payment systems.
Website: jotform.com
93. Flickr
Flickr is an image storage platform. It is used by photographers and creatives for image and video storage (free use is limited to 1,000 files). You need to upgrade to Pro to remove ads from your account. A license is also required from the Creator to use Flickr images.
Website: flickr.com
94. Microsoft Azure CDN
Microsoft Azure CDN is a cloud computing service provider. It is among the most popular and reliable CDN services providers for Azure users.
Website: azure.microsoft.com
95. Twitter Ads
Twitter Ads is a platform that is used for advertising on Twitter. You can advertise on Twitter through promoted tweets, promoted Twitter accounts, and promoted trends (hashtags). Advertising on Twitter is pricey compared to Facebook and Google Ads and therefore it is recommended for brand awareness.
Website: ads.twitter.com
96. SendGrid
SendGrid is one of the best email delivery service providers that is recommended by Google Cloud. You can use it to set up and send business promotional emails from its servers.
Website: sendgrid.com
97. Meetup
Meetup is a platform that is used for online group meetings and virtual events. All you need is join a group that you are interested in or create a group and host online events. Meetup is the best alternative of Eventbrite.
Website: meetup.com
98. SAP CRM
SAP is a company that offers cloud-based business application software. Other than CRM, it also offers finance, supply chain management, HR and people management software.
Website: sap.com
99. Sendinblue
SendinBlue is an email marketing platform that offers multiple digital marketing services ranging from email marketing, SMS, chat, to CRM.
Website: sendinblue.com
100. Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft OneDrive is an online platform that is used for cloud storage, backup, and collaboration. Microsoft OneDrive is part of Microsoft 365.
Website: microsoft.com
101. Google Play Books
Google Play Books (initially Google eBook) is an application that is used for publishing and selling eBooks and audiobooks. You can sell your eBooks on Google Play Books if you are based in any of the 75 supported countries. You will earn 70% of each sale you make from your eBook. NOTE: Do not Confuse Google PlayBook with Google Books.
Website: play.google.com
102. Fiverr
Fiverr is a freelance marketplace where freelancers post services they offer and clients choose who to hire depending on either user ratings, price or services offered.
Website: fiverr.com
103. Skillshare
Skillshare is a platform where you can offer online courses or enroll to courses to improve your skills. Skillshare pays instructors in terms of royalties and minutes watched. The more students watch your courses the more you earn. 30% of membership subscription is distributed to instructors depending on watch time.
Website: skillshare.com
104. Shopify eCommerce
Shopify is one of the most advanced paid eCommerce website builder platforms that is used by small businesses to build powerful online stores. Unlike WooCommerce which runs on top of WordPress.org CMS, Shopify is an independent CMS. To use Shopify, you need to subscribe to a monthly plan of choice. Once you have subscribed, you will be provided access to your admin interface where you can start building your eCommerce site. You will however need to register a domain and add it your Shopify...
Website: shopify.com
105. LinkedIn Ads
LinkedIn Ads is a platform that is used for advertising on LinkedIn. If you are targeting an audience of professionals, job hunters, and industry leaders, then LinkedIn Ads is the best advertising platform to reach them.
Website: linkedin.com
106. Moz Keyword Explorer
Moz Keyword Explorer is part of the many SEO tools developed by Moz some of which include link explorer, domain analysis, online presence, and MozBar. Moz Keyword Explorer is used to find keywords that your site could rank for.
Website: moz.com/explorer
107. Merch by Amazon
Merch by Amazon is one of the most popular platforms for selling print-on-demand t-shirts. How it works is that you are required to create your design or artwork, upload it to amazon merch, and set the price. Your t-shirt will be printed by Amazon and shipped to the customer.
108. BigCommerce
BigCommerce is a subscription based content management system (CMS) platform for eCommerce websites.
Website: bigcommerce.com
109. Coursera
Coursera is one of the largest online learning platforms where students can enroll in courses offered by top Universities and Companies like Yale, University of London, Michigan University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, Google, IBM, Intel, etc.
Website: coursera.org
110. A2 Hosting
A2 Hosting is a web hosting company that offers web registration and hosting services. It is know for its fast page load speed and reliable WordPress hosting services.
Website: a2hosting.com
111. Moz Pro
Moz Pro is a tool that is used to measure website traffic, track rankings and optimize pages. Moz Pro can also be used to generate keywords that target the right audience. Moz also has free tools like backlink explorer, keyword explorer, domain SEO analyzer, etc.
Website: moz.com
112. Wrike
Wrike is a project management software that is used to manage tasks and projects. Wrike comes with real-time commenting and notification, interactive Gantt charts, Kanban boards, workflow templates, advanced analytics, etc.
Website: wrike.com
113. WP Engine
WP Engine is a web hosting company that focuses on WordPress Hosting. If you are WordPress.org fanatic, then WP Engine is your best choice. It comes integrated with all WordPress related tools that you will find helpful.
Website: wpengine.com
114. SoundCloud
Soundcloud is the largest free music and audio platform. It can be used to upload upto 3 hours of audio. You can upload unlimited time audio and monetize your podcasts with SoundCloud pro plan.
Website: soundcloud.com
115. McAfee
McAfee is an antivirus that is used for protection against malware, ransomware, virus, and spyware. McAfee also offers VPN and gamer security services.
Website: mcafee.com
116. Thinkific
Thinkific is a platform that is used for creating and selling online courses online. Unlike Udemy which charges a commission per course sold, Thinkific charges a fixed subscription fee for using their platform. Thinkific is also not an open marketplace like Udemy where you can search for courses being offered. Every instructor creates and customizes their own sales page.
Website: thinkific.com
117. DreamHost
DreamHost is a web hosting company that is used for domain hosting and registration. It is known to have a good uptime record. As at October 2020, it had over 1.5 million hosted websites. DreamHost is among the 3 recommended hosting companies by WordPress.org.
Website: dreamhost.com
118. BigCommerce
BigCommerce is a paid eCommerce website builder software used by small and established businesses. You can build your eCommerce website on BigCommerce using your branded domain. Files are hosted on the Bicommerce server. Where Shopify beats BigCommerce is the admin interface.
Website: bigcommerce.com
119. Redbubble
Redbubble is one of the best platforms for selling print-on-demand designs. Some of the print-on-demand designs you can sell on Redbubble include t-shirts designs, hoodies designs, laptop stickers, mask designs, phone cases, hats, greeting cards, etc.
Website: redbubble.com
120. Criteo
Criteo is a platform that is used for personalized commerce advertising. Criteo is the most ideal advertising platform if you are in the eCommerce related industry. You can advertise on Criteo for traffic generation, sales boosting, app installation and brand awareness.
Website: criteo.com