Framer

I’ve been working as a UI/UX designer for over 4 years now and have always hated the front-end and development parts.

It just didn’t seem like something fun and interesting.

But everything changed when I discovered Framer half a year ago.

My team and I decided to switch our ‘only design’ agency to a full design & development agency because of this amazing tool

So, for those who are not familiar with it, Framer is a new and better alternative to Webflow.

Basically, it’s a no-code platform, pretty similar to Figma. But the best part is that you create a fully functional website.

In other words, it’s not .png, it’s .com

You can literally publish your website in a matter of hours or even minutes.

Everything that you need is to copy and paste your Figma file and make some elements interactive.

Here are some of the recent websites that I’ve made:

https://the-growth.framer.website/

https://thegrowthvalley.com/

https://nextai.framer.website/

One more thing, it’s FREE.

Yeah, you can build your website, host it, and have access to almost all the features for absolutely nothing.

So yeah, it’s basically a no-brainer for everyone

But if you still want to access some advanced features and get 3 months for free, then you can use this promo code: partner25proyearly

Loops.so

Creating a newsletter is essential for everyone, whether you’re a content creator or have a large business.

We’ve all heard about these email newsletter tools, such as ConvertKit, Substack, Beehiiv, and many more. And I’ve been using some of them to build my newsletter as well.

But Loops is something different.

It’s like a small indie startup in the world of big corporations.

It has a pretty UI and seamless integration with Framer (another reason to use both of them), and you can basically do everything that you’d do with other platforms.

Here’s a simple example of how you can create a landing page for your email newsletter in a matter of hours by using both of these tools.

Artboard Studio

Artboard is essentially a tool for all types of designers.

You can:

• Create and customize mockups

• Become a pro motion designer and add amazing animations to the website

• Trim & work with the video

• Some AI features

It’s basically an all-in-one tool that takes everything to the next level.

The most crucial feature for me is motion design.

It’s essential to add some little interactions and animations to the website to increase conversions and make it more pleasurable.

So yeah, you don’t need all these After Effects, Premier Pro, and mockup plugins.

Everything is combined in one place, and work is just perfect. And you also don’t have to be a designer or even a programmer.

Everything is easy; everything is awesome.

Zapier

Zapier is like the glue that holds all your apps together.

With it, you can automate everything in your workflow.

It connects your favorite apps and automates tasks between them.

You receive a new email inquiry, and Zapier automatically adds the details to your CRM, sends a personalized reply, and even updates your task list.

That’s basically what I do. I just gather emails through FormSpark, then connect them to my ConvertKit by using Zapier.

The possibilities are endless.

With its simple ‘if this, then that’ logic, you can create zaps (automations) that save you hours of manual work.

It’s incredibly user-friendly and supports thousands of apps, so you don’t have to choose between the apps, everything can work with everything.

In short, Zapier just helps you to work smarter, not harder. You create automation once and forget about routine forever.

Gumroad

It simplifies the process of selling digital products, memberships, and more.

Whether you’re selling e-books, courses, or software, Gumroad makes it stupidly easy.

For creators looking to monetize their passion, it’s the way to go.

I’ve been working with it for over a year now and have made some significant progress over this period:

You just create your digital product, publish it on the market, and hope that someone will notice it.

In most cases, you also transfer some traffic to your account from external sources.

So yeah, Gumroad is also a no-brainer for everyone who wants to sell something digitally and make some cash from it.

Senja.io

In today’s world, proof isn’t something that is ‘good’ to have, it’s just necessary.

Gathering feedback from your clients is essential to building a solid trust foundation.

A foundation that would tell your new clients that you’re not a scammer and that you guarantee the quality.

Senja allows you to manage all of it seamlessly.

It allows you to craft beautiful, responsive forms, surveys, and quizzes that will help you not only get more testimonials but also understand where you need to improve.

You just send the link to someone, and voilà, you have +1 review in your bank that you can easily show on your website or literally wherever else.

So, yeah, Senja is basically a game-changer for everyone who provides some kind of service.

And if you haven’t thought about building trust around your work, then you definitely should

Notion

How could I forget about Notion, right?

For those who are not familiar, Notion is the ultimate organizational tool.

It’s a combination of the best from the most popular apps.

You don’t need to use Excel, Trello, or Todoist to manage all of your tasks and documents. Notion can handle all of it easily and with a much better structure.

I would call that a perfect tool to remove chaos from your life. That’s the reason why there are so many Second Brain templates on Gumroad.

Also, its collaborative features make it perfect for teams, but it’s just as powerful for solo entrepreneurs.

So, if you still haven’t tried Notion, then you definitely should!