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Tools & stack

The tools I use

An overview of all my tools with short reasoning behind each choice. The list is kept up to date with real experience.

Platform & CMS

2
Ghost
Ghost

Ghost

Using

My go-to choice for content-first websites and publishing. Exceptional response times, no plugin maintenance nightmares, and effortless monetization.

Rating 9.6/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model From $9/month (or free self-hosted)
WordPress
WordPress

WordPress

Tested

Irreplaceable for specialized integrations and complex WooCommerce stores, but often overcomplicated for lean static content.

Rating 8.4/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model Free (Open Source) + hosting fees

Analytics & SEO

3
Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics 4

Google Analytics 4

Using

Indispensable for paid advertising attribution and sales funnel conversion analysis, despite its complex UI.

Rating 8.6/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model Free
Google Search Console
Google Search Console

Google Search Console

Using

The cornerstone of technical SEO. Every single production website must be verified in GSC immediately at launch.

Rating 9.4/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model Free
Plausible Analytics
Plausible Analytics

Plausible Analytics

Reviewing

The gold standard for websites prioritizing user privacy, extreme loading speeds, and clean, actionable metrics.

Rating 9.7/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model From $9/month (or free self-hosted)

Email & Newsletters

2
ConvertKit (Kit)
ConvertKit (Kit)

ConvertKit (Kit)

Using

My highest-recommended newsletter tool for serious creators and engineers. Ensures your emails land in the primary inbox, not Spam or Promotions.

Rating 9.5/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model Free up to 10,000 subscribers / Paid Creator plans
Mailchimp
Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Tested

Great for beginners exploring visual marketing campaigns, but pricing quickly becomes inefficient as your subscriber base grows.

Rating 8.5/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model Free up to 500 contacts / From $13/month

Content Creation & Workflow

2
Notion
Notion

Notion

Using

The command center for all my writing and architectural blueprints. Every article draft, feature backlog, and sprint starts here.

Rating 9.2/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model Free tier is fully sufficient (Plus from $8/month)
Grammarly
Grammarly

Grammarly

Using

An essential assistant for crafting clear, authoritative English blog posts and developer documentation.

Rating 9.4/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model Free plan / $12/month Premium

Media Optimization & Research

2
TinyPNG
TinyPNG

TinyPNG

Using

Mandatory hygiene before committing any image asset. The easiest shortcut to achieving a 100/100 Google PageSpeed score.

Rating 9.8/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model Free online (up to 20 images) / API: 500 free compressions/mo
Ubersuggest
Ubersuggest

Ubersuggest

Using

The best value SEO companion for independent web builders looking to find high-intent topics without paying $150+/month.

Rating 8.9/10
Added Aug 16, 2026
Price / Model From $29/month (or rare Lifetime license option)

Have a question about a specific tool?

If you'd like to know more about my experience with any of these tools, or need a recommendation for a specific task — write to me!