Here’s a resources page I’ve compiled with some of the tools I use for my self-publishing business. Hopefully this page helps you with some of the tools and services available. I’ll continue adding to it as I learn and test out more things.
100 Covers
You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to get a cover designed. 100 Covers is a great service to get professional covers designed at an affordble price. I've used them for a number of my covers and I've always been happy with the service. Check it out here.
Thrive Architect
This plugin is perfect for creating custom layouts and making your WordPress content stand out. I use it to build marketing pages, squeeze pages, landing pages and more. I highly recommend using Thrive Architect for all of your website content building needs. Check it out here.
Thrive Leads
This is the ultimate lead generation tool. You can create a variety of sign-up forms including ones that up pop-up, slide in, or even when the user is about to exit the page. You can even split test different types of signup forms to see which one converts the best. Check it out here.
Namecheap
This is where I purchase all of my domain names. Why? The cheap prices (like the name suggests), good suggestion engine, great chat support, and it's super-easy to transfer your domains as well. Learn more.
Mailer Lite
This is currently my favorite email marketing service. You includes features like automation, landing pages, surveys, and more. They offer a free monthly plan of up to 1000 subscribers. I combine Mailer Lite with Thrive Leads to create the ultimate lead generation solution for my newsletter. Learn more.
Grammarly
Grammarly is one of my favorite writing tools out there. This spell check tool lets you automatically check all of your spelling and grammar mistakes right from your browser or Microsoft Office. I recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their grammar and writing. Take it for a FREE spin here.
Focus Writer
This is a distraction-free word processor that I use. I recommend it to anyone who wants to maximize their writing output. In full-screen mode, there’s only a background and your text, helping you to concentrate and write more.
Publisher Rocket
Publisher Rocket is a must-have for any any serious author or self-publisher. This amazing tool helps with keyword research, choosing categories, Amazon advertising, and competition. Their support is great and they're constantly adding new features. Get it here.
FREE AMS ADs Course
Kindlepreneur offers a great introductory course for Amazon advertising. This course covers everything you will need to get started like creating your account, identifying books and keywords, as well as setting up, testing and optimizing your as campaigns. Best of all, it's free. Check it out here.
AdsDroid
If you're struggling with your Amazon ads and need need help with your book sales, AdsDroid can help. It's an all-in-one done-for-you ads management service for authors and self-publishers. I've been with them for the past year and have seen a big improvement in my ranking and sales . Learn more here.
Disclosure: Please note some of the links below may be affiliate links. This means I will earn a commission for a sale, and at no additional cost to you. I have personally used all of these products and services and I recommend them because they are useful and are companies that I trust (not because of the small commissions I’ll earn if you make a purchase). Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.