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Okay, so I have to admit that I am turning into a bit of a geek when it comes to productivity I live to find better and simpler ways of completing all my necessary work and staying on track! And since I’ve spent a lot of time managing social media and creating content (I’ve been at this for three years now!) I thought I could share my top SIX tools that I highly recommend you use when managing your own social media.
Keep in mind that I also want to spend less time working and more time with my family and doing things I love outside of work, and without these tools I would definitely be working a whole heck load more!
Since I started Razzle in January 2020, there are six tools that I have been using consistently and I absolutely love them and I hope that you use them and fall in love with them and how they help to simplify your social media management.
[I have ONE Affiliate link in here, and that is the Canva Link –meaning, if you sign up for Canva through my link I get a few bucks.]
My 6 Tool Recommendations
1) Canva:
I LOOOOOOVE Canva!
Like so much that I became an affiliate because I talk about it so much.
This app is amazing for creating beautiful graphics if you’re not proficient (or have time/money) to use Adobe tools. It has tons of features to make interesting and unique graphics every time –or use templates and edit them to fit your brand.
All the graphics you see made by Razzle Marketing were all created using Canva. They made sure to make the app as user-friendly as possible. This means that it is a lot easier to use than you think!
All the Boomers that I have worked with started out feeling like it was going to be too much and like that wouldn’t be able to use it. But after exploring the app and testing out all of it’s features, they got excited about how easy it is to use!
If you use Canva, I highly recommend you get Canva Pro. Join by signing up using my Affiliate Link (meaning I get a few bucks because you signed up through me).
2) Grammarly:
If you do a lot of content writing, or writing in general, Grammarly should be bookmarked and integrated into your browser. It is an amazing editing tool that delves deeper than your regular ol’ spell check.
In fact, if add Grammarly as an extension to your web browser it will edit your Google Documents, Canva texts, and a lot of other places you need to type
Grammarly looks at your sentence and recognizes when you use the wrong word or punctuation, for instance, if you used the wrong their, they’re, or there!
You even get a monthly email breaking down new words you’ve typed, how much you’ve typed, how many errors you’ve made, and even how many words you spell correctly on average. It’s awesome.
Especially, if you’re a word nerd.
3) MetaSuite:
If you have an Instagram or Facebook for your brand then you need to be using MetaSuite to schedule your content!
Not only is it free, but it’s also a one-stop shop for your Instagram and Facebook content. Through MetaSuite you can schedule posts, stories, and reels. You can also go under the ‘Insights’ tool and see how all your content and overall page is performing!
I cannot say how incredible this tool is –especially when you’re on a tight budget and cannot afford to pay for scheduling and analytics tools.
I think MetaSuite does the job perfectly!
4) TogglTrack:
Toggl actually has a few apps, but the only one I take advantage of is TogglTrack! (And I use the free version).
If you work from home or are trying to see where you spend the majority of your time when you’re working, this is the perfect app.
I track everything I do. One, so I can set a realistic timeline for me to complete things. Two, it ensures I am charging a fair price for the work I’m doing. And three, I get to see where most of my time goes so that I can start making necessary shifts backed by facts.
Like if I find I’m spending too much time doing work that I can and need to hand off, I can see it! And then I can make informed decisions on what to do going forward.
5) Google Drive:
First, it’s important to know that you need to have a gmail to use the Google Drive –but it is FREE!
And let me tell you, it is incredible! When you write using a Google Document it automatically saves it as you go while you’re online. You can also make certain documents available offline so you can access them with or without internet access.
You’ll find Google Documents (which is like a Microsoft Document), Google Sheets (which is like Excel), Presentations, and more! I just commonly use these three.
I use my Google Drive for all my business stuff! I have client folders with all the content I’ve ever created in them. This is great for when I repurpose old content because I can go back, copy and paste, and then make any edits or updates since it was last posted.
Saving me a lot of time in the future!
I also share all my client content with my clients through the Drive and they’re all able to review it and give me feedback and/or approve it.
Oh! The best part is since it’s totally online it does not take up space on your computer AND you can access your Google Drive from any phone or laptop! You just need to sign into your Gmail account and BAM! Everything you’ve created is there.
6) Asana:
This is another App that I pay for because I love it and use it so much! It’s perfect for keeping track of individual projects and tasks so you can meet your deadlines.
If you have a bunch of projects on the go, multiple clients to manage, etc this app is what I would recommend you use.
This project management app allows you to create teams, a variety of projects in a variety of formats, and you can even communicate with your team. You can access Asana through your computer on a web browser and from your phone by downloading the App.
Honestly, I love the organization of this app! It’s truly a must-have tool if you’re trying to maximize your productivity, stay on track, and manage all the balls you are juggling.
I hope that you have found this helpful and you fall in love with at least one of the tools I recommend while managing your social media. I know that throughout my time of being a social media manager I have used these tools A LOT.
I truly would not recommend bad tools, just know that what works for me and my team might not work for you! Although I love these tools, you may not find all of them as beneficial as I do.
Have you found any incredible tools? I’d love to hear about what you’re using! Feel free to email me and tell me all about your fave go-to tools by CLICKING HERE.
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Until Next Week,
-Jordan
Buy back your time.
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