Design Resources

Welcome to my design resources page. This is where I share the tools and resources I recommend to streamline your graphic design and web design business. I plan on updating this page on a regular basis as I discover new design resources for our arsenal. I recommend you bookmark it for your convenience.

Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking these links. All the design resources mentioned on this page are here because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commission I may make if you purchase them. I have experience with all of these companies and tools. Please do not spend your money on these design resources unless you believe you need them and they will help you achieve your goals.

Backup Solutions

BackupBuddy (for your website)

BackupBuddy is the easiest way to backup, restore, migrate a WordPress website.

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BackBlaze (for your computer)

Backblaze is the best way to backup your computer. Check out the free 15-day trial.

Try Backblaze for free

Website Hosting

SiteGround

SiteGround is one of the top-rated web hosting platforms available.

Try SiteGround

Flywheel

Managed WordPress hosting thoughtfully built for busy creatives.

Get Flywheel

HostGator

Hostgator is an inexpensive and yet robust solution for hosting websites.

Try Hostgator

Online Learning

Udemy

Udemy is a global marketplace for learning online. Offering design courses and more.

Try Udemy

CreativeLive

CreativeLive is a great place to learn from industry design professionals.

Try CreativeLive Free

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com) is one of the oldest online training sites around.

Try LinkedIn Learning

WordPress Page Builders and Themes

Divi

Divi is the original, and my favourite page builder for WordPress

Save On Divi

Elementor

Elementor is a leading Page Builder for creating WordPress websites.

Try Elementor

Themify

Themify themes & plugins help you create beautifully responsive WordPress sites.

Try Themify

Stock Images

Envato Elements

Envato Elements is becoming one of the top spots for design resources on the internet.

Try Envato Elements

iStock

iStock is one of the original sources for quality stock images on the internet.

Try iStock

DepositPhotos

DepositPhotos is a great source for inexpensive stock images as low as $1/each.

Try DepositPhotos

StoryBlocks

StoryBlocks an inexpensive subscription-based stock photography site.

Try StoryBlocks

For more stock image sites see my article 21 Stock Image Sites Every Designer Should Know About

Organizational Tools

Evernote

In my opinion, Evernote is the best organizational tool for keeping track of everything.

Get Evernote

Suitcase Fusion

Suitcase Fusion by Extensis is my font management software of choice.

Get Suitcase Fusion

Dynalist

Dynalist is a great App for organizing and outlining all of your ideas.

Try Dynalist

Marketing Resources

LeadPages

The internet's easiest Next Generation lead generation platform. LeadPages is my favourite tool for creating landing pages and squeeze pages on my and my client's sites. LeadPages works with both WordPress and non-WordPress sites and helps you convert viewers into buyers or subscribers. Their simple A/B split testing helps you determine what works best for your audience and their built-in analytics lets you stay on top of your conversion stats.

Try LeadPages

Missinglettr

More traffic for your website. Less hassle with social media. Missinglettr creates strategic, automated social media campaigns that drive traffic for an entire year. Leaving you to focus on what's really important, creating great content With Missinglettr it's easy to promote your content consistently across your social channels. Simply connect your accounts and let them do the rest.

Try Missinglettr

Working with colour (color)

More design resources to come…

Do you have any graphic design resources or web design resources you think should be added to this page? Send me a note using my feedback form and tell me. I would love to know what they are.