We tested dozens of automation tools over the years. Some were good, some were bad. These are out top picks, used every day by the List Building Lifestyle team itself
Zapier is the gold standard in automation, and effectively the solution for almost all of your online automation needs. It allows you to connect apps and let them "talk" to each other, without writing a single line of code. Mastering Zapier is one of the most important skills an online marketer can develop for themselves.
Upwork is the best outsourcing platform on the market. It allows you to "Hire Your Weakness", save time on repetetive tasks that cannot be automated, and hire virtual assistants that will help manage your online business. One of the coolest things about Upwork is that it allows you to look at screenshots of your employee activity to make sure that they spend your dollars working on your business and not elsewhere. We highly recommend it!
Monday is a platform that allows you to create to-do lists, workflows, and to collaborate with your business's team mates from around the world. Once you start hiring, having your team on Monday and tracking work progress is a great idea.
Trello is your organizational powerhouse for managing marketing projects and collaboration. Its intuitive boards, lists, and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your email marketing campaigns with ease, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Generate rich notes for meetings, interviews, lectures, and other important voice conversations with Otter, your AI-powered assistant. Igor's personal favorite.
Slack is the biggest business communication platform on the market. If you are looking for an enterprise level solution to talk to your online team, Slack will not disappoint.
Create & sell your own custom design products online with print-on-demand dropshipping. Send cool gifts and swag to your customers, branded with your very own logo.
Know when your emails are being delivered, opened and read. Real-time notifications and link tracking. An absolute gem!
Google Docs is the quintessential tool for collaborative writing and editing. Ideal for teams crafting email campaigns, it allows multiple users to work on documents simultaneously, in real-time. With its user-friendly interface and robust editing tools, Google Docs ensures your email content is not only well-crafted but also a collaborative effort, reflecting the best ideas from your team. Its seamless integration with other Google services makes it a staple in any email marketer's toolkit.
NeverBounce is a tool that checks if an email address is valid and your message will reach its intended recipient. No more worrying about fake email addresses making it past your capture pages.
LeadPages is one of the easiest to use funnel builder. A powerful tool that helps create high-converting landing pages that integrates with numerous autoresponders. #1 funnel builder recommended by Igor.
Easily track your clicks, opt-ins and weed out bot traffic. ClickMagick will improve and scale all your online marketing.
List Building Lifestyle is not associated with any of the tools on this page and will not be held responsible for your results. Please proceed with your own due diligence, as we are not liable for any damages or financial loss that may occur to you should you make a decision to use any of the tools listed on this page.