Everything on this page is a free tool I actively use and teach inside Blood, Sweat & Creative Tech. Organized step-by-step so you can build your toolkit at your own pace.
Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. All recommendations are based solely on my own experience and what I currently use as a creator.
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Step 1 – Plan Your Content
Free
✨ OneTab (Chrome Extension) — Wrangle your research tabs like a pro
✨ ClickUp — Project and content calendar planning*
✨ Google Keyword Planner — SEO and content topic research
Paid
💵 WisperFlow ($10/mo) — AI dictation for fast script writing (1 month Pro for free with link)*
💵 Perplexity Pro ($20/mo) — Advanced research AI
💵 Stanley ($50/mo) — AI-assisted content creation*
Step 2 – Create Your Content
Free
✨ Canva — Graphics, thumbnails, and photo editing
✨ CapCut — Entry-level video editing (7 days Pro free with link) *
✨ DaVinci Resolve — Professional video editing
✨ Opus Clip -- AI-assisted editing for creating short clips from long videos
✨ MeldStudio — Livestreaming and desktop recording
Paid
💵 TubeBuddy - SEO and keyword search for YouTube*
💵 Claude / Gemini / Perplexity — Pick your favorite AI-assisted brainstorming and research
Free Stock Footage
✨ Pexels
Free Music Options (platform-specific)
✨ Instagram Audio Library (Instagram/Reels only)
✨ CapCut Music (TikTok only)
✨ YouTube Audio Library (YouTube only)
Paid Music Options
💵 UppBeat ($7/mo) — Royalty-free music for any platform*
💵 Artlist ($19/mo) — Royalty-free sound effects and music for any platform
Step 3 – Publish & Grow
Free
✨ Beehiiv — Newsletter creation and distribution (14-day trial + 20% OFF for 3 months with link)*
✨ Google Analytics — Website traffic and SEO tracking
Paid
💵 ShowIt ($30/mo) — Professional website builder*
💵 SEMRush ($180/mo) — Professional SEO tracking (best for multiple SEO projects)
Step 4 – Run Your Business
Free
✨ Wave - Invoicing and financial management
Paid
💵 HoneyBook ($40/mo) — Invoicing and client/project management (30% first year with this link!)*
*Affiliate link — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
