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Best Blogging Tools for 2017!

The Best Blogging Tools for 2017!For me, 2017 is all about the best blogging tools that will help me work smarter and not harder. I’m talking automating tasks that take a ton of time and connecting with the RIGHT people. 

If you have been following for a while, you know that I work a full-time job in addition to blogging. While my passion is in my blogging, I still have to keep that full-time job for a little longer. In the mean time I’m trying to figure out what is working for me best and what isn’t. One thing I know I’ve learned is you cannot do it all on your own, nor should you try to!

Insert automation and planning. Back in June of 2016 I started to really get intentional with my content and planning. I really tried to plan out my weeks and figure out ways to automate processes that take a lot of time. While I can’t spend tons of money on virtual assistants and other blogging tools, I have found a few thing I really like and thought I should share.

Best Blogging Tools for 2017:

Planoly

Offer: 7 Day Free Trial
Price: $8.99/Month
For Instagram

Holy game changer. Literally. For my blog, Instagram has been my number one way of connecting with everyone. Planoly has helped me to plan out my posts as far in advance as I liked to. Meaning, I pre-write all of my captions and insert all of my hashtags, then schedule them so I get reminders. Planoly will send you a notification before the post is scheduled to go live. This has also helped me figure out my feeds aesthetic because you can see how your feed will look before you post/schedule anything. YESSS 

Like I wrote in my How to use Instagram to Market your Blog post, the ability to  reply back to comments has been the best feature in my opinion! 
 

BoardBooster

Offer: first 100 pins FREE
Price: $5/month
For Pinterest

BoardBooster is used for Pinterest and has completely changed my blogging game. personally, I use the $10/ month plan because I wanted it to repin more for me throughout the month. BoardBooster essentially allows you to pin something one time and forget about it. It has feature like looping, which will repin your pins (forever) in a specific board from oldest to newest.  Also, you can schedule campaigns which will take the pins from a specific board and repin to as many boards as you please. 

It also provides analytics so you can see which board are performing the best and how much you’ve grown. I have grown 308 new followers in the last 90 days.

A network: StyleCollective

Price: $10/Month
For Blogging/Networking/Education 

Style Collective is an amazing group of girls who have come together to share knowledge, support and more. Think of it as a Facebook group on steroids.  Annie has created this space to really build a community in every way. I’ve learned so much by just looking through the forums and she has even given us about 3 step by step guide to being successful when working with brands. Those guides are included in your monthly fee & are normally over $90 to people who are not members. SO WORTH IT.   

I’ve also had opportunities to join Instagram Pods via this site and much more. 

I wish I had joined this group sooner. 


What are the blogging tools you have found to work for you? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s chat! 

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42 Comments

  • candy

    Always on the look out for the best tools to make life easier.

    January 6, 2017 at 9:20 am Reply
  • Kate

    I’d like to step up my blogging game at some point this year. I am very intimidated by everything that goes into that though (besides writing of course). These are definitely worth looking into

    January 6, 2017 at 10:01 am Reply
  • Gloryanna

    I have not heard of Planoly! Sounds like a good resource. And I always like hearing about other supports of bloggers! Thanks for the tips!

    January 6, 2017 at 10:08 am Reply
  • Maggie

    I’ve been looking for an Instagram solution! Definitely checking out this tool. And I’m with you on BoardBooster – huge fan!

    January 6, 2017 at 10:12 am Reply
  • alexandra @ my urban family

    Thanks for the tips! I use Tailwind instead of Board Booster but I’m always kind of tempted to switch over and see which one I’d like better.

    January 6, 2017 at 12:15 pm Reply
    • Tiffany C

      I always think of the same thing! I tried the trial of Tailwind and I really liked Boardbooster better for the fact that it was easier to navigate

      January 6, 2017 at 12:18 pm Reply
  • Tammy

    Thank you for the great information. I am totally going to check out Planoly!

    January 6, 2017 at 12:54 pm Reply
  • Kimberly

    I always love to read what tools each blogger uses because it helps me so much! Thank you!

    January 6, 2017 at 1:40 pm Reply
  • Trish

    Thanks for posting about these tools! I use Pinterest a LOT for both my blog and my shop, and I have never heard of Board Booster before. It sounds like something that would be really helpful.

    January 6, 2017 at 4:42 pm Reply
  • Rachel

    I haven’t tried much in the way of paid blogging tools, but I’m sure they’re really helpful! I have gotten a lot of use out of online photo editing tools like Canva!

    January 6, 2017 at 7:10 pm Reply
  • Cork and Fork Aficionado

    Thanks for the tips! I am still a newbie to blogging, I have not used any tools like these before. Maybe I will give some a try!

    January 6, 2017 at 8:47 pm Reply
  • SHANNON

    Great tips! I have been debating between Board Booster and Tailwind!

    January 6, 2017 at 11:37 pm Reply
  • Mary

    i love style collective, so glad to meet another member!
    http://www.layersofchic.com

    January 7, 2017 at 11:23 am Reply
    • Tiffany C

      aw yay!! Hi!

      January 7, 2017 at 11:27 am Reply
  • Courtney Balban

    Such great resources! Having just begun my blogging journey, I love reading from seasoned bloggers and learning what tools they use to help make them successful and a little more sane 😉 Thank you!

    January 8, 2017 at 12:52 pm Reply
    • Tiffany C

      I was the same way when I first started! I’ve learned a lot by reading other blogs.

      January 9, 2017 at 10:42 am Reply
  • Kara

    I love Boardbooster! I haven’t heard of the others though so I will be sure to check them out!

    January 8, 2017 at 1:46 pm Reply
    • Tiffany C

      Planoly is amazing for instagram!

      January 9, 2017 at 10:42 am Reply
  • Amanda

    Totally going to check out Board Booter. I really want to grow my Pinterest following this year.

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

    January 8, 2017 at 2:10 pm Reply
  • Jessi

    I’m a rather new blogger and I am on the lookout for anything that can help me. So thank you for this!

    January 8, 2017 at 2:38 pm Reply
  • Alexis

    I just signed up for BoardBooster last week! I’m loving it so far. By the way, your blog is so pretty!

    January 8, 2017 at 8:36 pm Reply
    • Tiffany C

      Thank you so much!

      January 9, 2017 at 10:43 am Reply
  • Bridget @ Antics of a Nutty Hiker

    I’ll have to check some of these out! I am always looking for new tools to make things easier and organized!

    January 8, 2017 at 11:39 pm Reply
  • Amanda

    Great suggestions. Some I am familiar with, others not. I’ll have to revist the tools I use and see if any of these is more effective than what I use now.

    January 9, 2017 at 8:50 am Reply
  • k

    Nice new ideas. I’ll check out Planoly. Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Pinned! Have a great week!
    Kim

    January 9, 2017 at 9:58 pm Reply
  • Erin

    These are great tips! I like Tailwind, but I’ve considered adding Boardbooster, too, for the looping feature you mentioned. I’ll have to check out the FB group you recommend. Happy 2017!
    erin | sandsunandmessybuns.com

    January 9, 2017 at 11:06 pm Reply
  • Jenn SChmidt

    I needed these! Great post!

    January 11, 2017 at 9:25 am Reply
  • Mar

    These are great tools! I recently joined Tail Wind for Pinterest, and while I am still learning how to navigate it, I’ve seen great results so far!

    Happy Wednesday!

    January 11, 2017 at 9:28 am Reply
  • Samantha

    Planoly sounds right up my alley! I am all about pre-planning my IG feed!

    January 11, 2017 at 10:04 am Reply
  • Leah | Five for the Road

    I just started Board Boosters. It seems to be a little challenging to set up but hoping I get the hang of it!

    January 11, 2017 at 10:32 am Reply
    • Tiffany C

      i remember it being a little confusing. Start with looping and go from there!

      January 11, 2017 at 10:36 am Reply
  • Bianca

    I use Tailwind, but I’ve heard great things about Boardbooster…may have to give the trial a try!

    January 11, 2017 at 11:13 am Reply
  • Chrissy

    Ok, I might have been living under a rock bc I only heard of one of them. I will have to look into the other 2 bc they sound like a really helpful tool! Thank you!

    January 11, 2017 at 1:59 pm Reply
  • Dawn

    Great tips! I am using the free trail of Board Booster and really like it. An Instagram tool is next so I will definitely check out Planoly. Thank s for the recommendations!

    January 11, 2017 at 4:23 pm Reply
  • Claire Melzer

    Thanks for sharing! I just started blogging and I will definitely be looking into these to help me grow my blog!

    January 11, 2017 at 7:19 pm Reply
  • Rachel

    I had no idea about Style Collective! Ahhh I can’t wait to check it out!

    January 11, 2017 at 9:21 pm Reply
  • Rochelle

    The only one here I’d heard of is BoardBooster, which I use and love. Will look into the others.

    January 11, 2017 at 10:11 pm Reply
  • Jazz

    These are great tools! I’m curious to try Planoly because I’ve recently become more intentional with my Instagram planning and feed layout. Thanks for sharing!

    January 11, 2017 at 10:15 pm Reply
  • Kirsty

    Some very helpful tips for those of us just starting out. Thanks!

    January 11, 2017 at 10:44 pm Reply
  • bonjourchiara

    I follow Style Collective on Instagram, they are really amazing!
    http://www.bonjourchiara.com

    January 16, 2017 at 10:13 am Reply
  • Jessica Wagner

    I keep hearing about Planoly and am on the fence. It’s hard to choose which route is best, but anything that makes life a little easier to schedule I am all about! Thanks for sharing all your tips!

    January 23, 2017 at 12:04 pm Reply
  • Abby

    I haven’t tried these! I’m definitely going to check them out. Thanks for sharing!

    January 23, 2017 at 1:24 pm Reply
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