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Blogger’s Tool Kit

The essential toolkit for minimalist creative bloggers

Take your blog to the next level with these tools

It literally took me 20 years of learning and testing and taking risks (and spending money on tools that didn’t work for me) to make my blog run the way it does now. You don’t have to make the same mistakes I did, waste money finding the right tools, and you surely don’t need to waste 18 years of your life to get it right.

I put together this list so you can save yourself those precious hours and unnecessary costs by investing in the right tools right off the gate.

Dreamhost

Web Hosting and Domain Registration

The most reliable one, for my money. Very affordable, easy to install and navigate, but my favorite feature is its reliable 24/7 chat support. I’ve recommended other web hosting providers in the past but today, in 2023, Dreamhost has been the one that’s proven the test of time. The best one I’ve been on, considering I’ve dealt with quite a lot of horrible ones. Sign up with Dreamhost HERE.

WordPress

Content Management System

There are MANY great blogging platforms/cms now but WordPress is still the most affordable, flexible, and ideal for individual bloggers. Highly recommended for content-based websites and personal blogs.

Install WordPress via Dreamhost HERE.

17th Avenue

Minimalist and Stylish WordPress themes

I almost didn’t want to list this down because I want to keep it to myself, but alright, the secret is out. For years, 17th Avenue has been my go-to WordPress theme shop for personal use and for design clients too. They’re the best! Ideal for lifestyle blogs and personal blogs. Check out 17th Avenue’s theme collection HERE.

Bluchic

Feminine WordPress themes for woman entrepreneurs

Bluchic is perfect for you if you already have been operating for a few years and have already dabbled into different content channels, e.g. e-courses, podcasts, ebooks. Designed to work with Elementor, Bluchic’s WordPress themes are beautiful, elaborate, and ideal for woman bloggers/entrepreneurs who are ready to take their content offerings to the next level. Check out Bluchic’s collection HERE.

Moyo Studio

Design tools for brand aesthetics

I’ll keep updating this page so do check back for updates!

Some of these links are affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

About Me
Creative at heart who works in content and product marketing. Wife to David, Mum to twins, Dawn & Rain, and to two cats, Tiger & Lulu. Memory keeper, book reader, story teller. Lover of words, photographs, and coffee.

Here to share what I know about blogging meaningfully and purposefully.

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