(STACK) After years of building my web design & education business, I've curated this collection of tools. These are the apps, services, and resources I rely on daily to run Squarestylist.

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Peachs

Affiliate system for Squarespace

While my flagship courses are sold via Thrivecart, my mid-tier offers (e.g. templates and components) are sold via my Squarespace site. Peachs Affiliates is designed to work great for Squarespace and has been a breeze to setup.

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TextPander

Streamlining repetitive typing tasks and maintaining consistent messaging

I have dozens of text snippets saved for common responses, code blocks, and email templates. It's especially useful for quickly inserting CSS code snippets and standard client responses without retyping everything.

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Screenflow

Creating detailed tutorial videos and course content with professional editing capabilities

Screenflow is my go-to for creating detailed course content because the editing capabilities are so much more powerful than basic screen recorders. I love the ability to add callouts, zoom effects, and professional transitions to my tutorials.

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Ivy of Canary and Hedge

Legal guidance for trademark protection and intellectual property matters

Ivy specializes in trademark law for creative businesses, which is exactly what I needed for protecting the Squarestylist brand. I appreciate her understanding of the online education space and clear communication about legal matters.

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Megan Minns

Business coaching and strategic guidance

Megan helps me cut through the noise and clarify what I actually need to focus on each month. She's become my trusted confidant who keeps me grounded when I'm pulled in too many directions.

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Voicenotes

Recording and organizing voice memos

I use Voicenotes for capturing ideas on the go and during client calls. The AI transcription is surprisingly accurate, and I love how it organizes my thoughts into searchable text that I can reference later.

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Dia

Enhanced web browsing experience with AI assistance for research and productivity

I'm testing Dia as my main browser because I'm curious about how AI can enhance my web browsing workflow. It's still early days, but I'm intrigued by the potential for more intelligent web interaction.

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Flodesk

Email marketing campaigns

I’ve used Flodesk from day 1 of Squarestylist. The templates are gorgeous, and the automation features help me nurture my email list without constant manual work.

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Circle

Course and community hosting for Squarestylist programs and student engagement

I’ve loved using Circle as a community platform and now that it also hosts course, I’ve recently migrated our courses from Teachable too. My students love the discussion features, and I can easily organize content and track progress all in one place.

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myMind

Collecting and organizing inspiration

This is where I save everything that inspires me—website designs, color palettes, typography examples. I love that it automatically tags and organizes everything using AI, so I can find that perfect example when I need it.

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Vimeo

Hosting course videos

I chose Vimeo over YouTube for my course content because of the privacy controls and professional presentation. I love that I can customize the player to match my brand, and the video quality is consistently excellent with searchable transcripts and up to 4K videos.

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Thrivecart

Processing course sales

I switched to Thrivecart for my course sales because of its powerful affiliate management features. The checkout experience is smooth, and while the backend is a bit clunky, it’s quite robust!

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Dropbox Sign

Managing client contracts

After trying several e-signature tools, I settled on Dropbox Sign because it integrates seamlessly with my existing Dropbox workflow. I really love the Template link option.

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Cleanshot

Creating tutorial content

This is hands down the best screenshot tool I've ever used. I rely on it daily when responding to student or client questions. The annotation features are incredible, and the full-page screenshot capability is essential for capturing entire website designs.

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Squarespace

Primary platform for building and hosting client websites

I've built my entire business around Squarespace because it gives me the perfect balance of user-friendly design tools and deep customization through CSS and JavaScript.

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