We live in a day and time where everyone has their phones and there is literally an app for everything, even blogging! I hate apps that claim to make your life so much easier but do not deliver. So here are 5 Must Have apps for Bloggers that really help make blogging so much easier.
Canva
Canva is at the top of the 5 best apps for bloggers. Canva is an app used for creating graphics, story highlight covers, logos and so much more. It’s a crowd favorite amongst bloggers and graphic designers because it’s easy to use and has tons of ready-to-use templates.
You can use the Canva app to create aesthetically pleasing graphics for your blog or instagram, pins for Pinterest, logos for your brand, which is why most bloggers have this app at the top of their list for must-have apps. There are so many possibilities of use with Canva.
The best part about Canva is that if you’re in the middle of creating a design and get side-tracked it automatically saves your designs. This app is available for both iPhone and Android, or you can also use it on your tablet or computer. The app is free to download. You can also upgrade to Canva Pro for $9.95/mo annually or $12.95/mo if paid annually. I highly recommend using Canva Pro version because you get access to hundreds of fonts and stock photos that you are sure to love for your brand.
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom is also a free app that makes photo-editing so easy. One reason why I love this app is the ability to save create and save your own presets. If you were wondering “What the heck is a preset?” it’s a specific edits done to photos, like adjusting the brightness, colors, tone and saturations. The best part I like about presets is you can edit a photo with just one click.
Presets are great because you can make all of your photos cohesive and match your branding. You can create your own presets right in the Lightroom app using their editing tools or you can purchase your own but make sure you find presets that compliment your complexion.
Adobe Lightroom is available for both iPhone and Android. For more advanced features you can also upgrade to their premium plan for $4.99/mo.
WordPress
If you’re using WordPress (if you aren’t, what are you waiting on?) or have a self hosted WordPress blog, you can also use their mobile app. Most bloggers don’t know that WordPress has an app. The app is very convenient if you need to quickly edit something or you want to check your stats. You can also respond to comments on the app too.
WordPress is available for both iPhone and Android. You can also download the app or your tablet.
Tailwind
One issue for many of us bloggers is having to constantly be present on social media. Everyone knows that the more youโre posting and engaging with your followers, the more your audience will engage with you. But honestly, you canโt always be on social media and have a life too!
That’s where Tailwind scheduling app comes into play. Tailwind allows you to schedule content months in advance! It’s free for scheduling up toย 100 Pins on Pinterestย andย 30 posts on Instagram. They also have a paid version, that allows you to unlimited pins and Instagram posts per month for $119.88/yr, which is great if youโre a social media manager running with limited schedule.
Tailwind is ideal for scheduling pins on Pinterest, and Instagram posts. You can schedule blog post promotions months in advance, which can help drive continuous traffic to your site! Itโs a huge time saver and gets my content out there for others to see!
Social Media Apps
This one is a no-brainer, but you must have your social media apps, (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), on your phone. Having your apps on your phone will help connecting with your blog audience and followers easier and convenient.
Most bloggers prefer to use social media platforms on their computers, but it’s a good idea to have the mobile apps as well. That way if you are out and about and don’t have your computer handy you can remain connected with your followers.
Hope you enjoyed these 5 Best Apps for Bloggers. What are some of your favorite apps do you use for blogging? Leave me a comment below.
