As a blogger, productivity and efficiency are key. Keeping a consistent posting schedule, pushing your content to social media, monitoring your stats, keeping up with tasks, creating and editing visual content, and curating new content can become overwhelming if you don't have good systems in place.
It can get even more complicated if you're a blogger who is constantly on the go. Luckily, there are a number of apps available to bloggers that are absolutely essential in helping us keep our you-know-what together.
Here are 12 of the best apps for bloggers. I highly encourage you to check them out and start using them ASAP!
12 Best Apps for Bloggers
WordPress
This WordPress app lets you manage your blog on the go. You can write a post, check your stats, or reply to comments from the convenience of your phone!
If you don't already know the greatness that is Pinterest, you have to have been living under a rock! Pinterest is a visual smorgasbord of great content across the web. You can use it to find inspiration or everyday practical tips and tricks. Every blogger should also be using it to post their own amazing content and drive traffic back to their blog!
Google Analytics
Monitor all of your blog stats using this handy app. You can monitor changes in real time and share data with others.
Tailwind
Tailwind is a Pinterest scheduling tool that allows you to share yours (and others) web content on Pinterest. It automates the process of pinning and re-pinning images in a well timed schedule. It saves you time and helps drive traffic to your site.
Buffer or Hootsuite
These apps let you manage all of your social media accounts from one place. You can schedule posts for later in the day or week and you can track the performance of individual posts.
Wunderlist
A list maker app that streamlines to-do's and tasks. You can create and complete tasks easily with this app, and it allows you to share it with teammates or loved ones. It will sync with your other devices as well.
Grammarly
Grammarly is a free writing tool every blogger should have in their took kit. It will basically proofread any writing you do online and suggest corrections and edits. Any app that help you become a better writer is a winner in my book!
This useful little app is like an online scrapbook. You can save articles, videos, images, or anything else that strikes your fancy or sparks your creativity. Use it to save things that inspire a new blog post or instagram caption!
Evernote
This app allows you to organize your blog projects and tasks by creating notes and to-do lists, or saving stuff you find online. It will sync with all of your devices so you always have it on hand.
Asana
A project management app that helps you manage all of your blog posts from beginning to end. This app helps you keep organized, whether it's writing a post or scheduling social media tasks, to creating a project collaboration with a team mate.
Lightroom
This is a powerhouse photo editing app that lets you create professional quality photos on the go. You can also download a bunch of presets from around the web that will streamline your editing even more.
Canva
This is a graphic design app that allows you to create graphics, charts, quotes, etc. It can also double as a photo editor. Or you can add images or graphics to a photo.
Do you already use any of these apps? Are there any that you swear by that aren't on this list? Share your favorites in the comments!
