Reviews
eClincher
eClincher isn’t the best-looking social media management tool on the market, so if UI is important to you, I’d recommend a different tool. Regardless, eClincher has excellent customer service (although it’s limited to live chat and video tutorials) and a robust feature set. Unless you’re a solopreneur, you will need to upgrade to a top-tier plan and purchase additional...
Sprout Social
Sprout Social is packed full of great features for businesses and large enterprises. It makes it easy to manage multiple social media accounts in a single intuitive interface. However, per user pricing means using the app with a large team can be very costly.
SocialPilot
SocialPilot is an excellent social media management tool for teams and agencies. It's easy to set up, quick to schedule content, and has multiple options for keeping your social media streams populated. It's also an affordable alternative to some of the pricey team plans offered by other social media tools.
Sendible
Sendible is one of the best social media management tools for agencies and teams. It's feature-rich and has excellent, customizable reports, though you'll have to pay if you want in-depth insights. The only downside is the slow customer service.
Buffer
Buffer Publish is one of the best social media scheduling tools around. It integrates with a ton of other marketing tools and makes social media sharing a breeze. If you're just starting out with social media marketing, then you can't beat the free plan.
Hootsuite
Hootsuite has recently updated and streamlined its interface. It's now easier on the eye, and retains the functionality that has made it a social media powerhouse for more than ten years. At a starting price of free, it's definitely worth a try.
Uklic
I was surprised to discover so many similarities between Uklic, a new freelance platform, and Fiverr, which has been around for ages. The range of services on Uklic is decent, but as the platform's so new, there's no way to tell at the moment how good individual sellers are. I did some research to check if Uklic actually has anything new and exciting to offer, or if it...
SkillDosti
SkillDosti is very focused on its local market, so it suits people looking to hire freelancers and employees in India. The platform needs some improvement to be truly easy to use, but the dual-purpose approach makes it worth considering for recruiters based in India. If you live in a different country, read on to discover my recommendations.
Blog Posts
Hiring in Tech Today: The Role of Gender and Racial Bias in 2024
If you're a Caucasian male, you've won the lottery when it comes to getting hired in tech, or so it seems. According to tech diversity reports, in the biggest tech companies, men represent between 77% and 88% of the workforce, and Caucasians between 40% and 51%. Those figures seem to reveal a stark truth: if you're a woman or a person of color, it's much harder to get a...
Identifying Fake News in the Time of the Presidential Election – Ultimate Guide to Avoid Panic and Indifference
In the last three years, there's been a rampant increase in reports of the use of digital marketing tools like social media to spread false information, commonly referred to as "fake news." From the supposed deaths of many celebrities (like the Cher story below) to election tampering, it seems that this trend is – unfortunately – here to stay. This is a particularly...
6 Best Online Social Media Marketing Courses in 2024
Social media platforms and features seem to change every other week, so whether you're just getting started with social media marketing or want to up your game, you'll definitely need some help. Even if you use one of the best social media tools, it's still important to choose a course that not only got great reviews last year, but is still relevant right now. There's only...
Buffer Analyze – Can It Improve Social Media Strategy?
Buffer is one of the best known social media scheduling tools available today. It's got millions of users around the globe and is a core tool for social media marketers, large and small. Buffer recently split its offerings into three separate products: Buffer Publish, a social media scheduler (read our full review here) Buffer Reply, a social inbox and engagement...
Social Media Design: 5 Best Places to Hire Freelancers [2024]
These days, social media is a great place to find prospective customers and build your network. And one of the best ways to get their attention is with graphics. If you don't have the skills to design social media posters and banners yourself, then getting a freelance social media designer is something that you definitely need to consider. Plus, when you work with a...
Social Media Scheduling – 6 Tools to Save Time [2024 ADVICE]
Whether you’re running your own blog or managing social media content for your clients, posting content across multiple social media platforms can eat up all your time. And let’s face it – you have other things to do. There are many social media scheduling tools out there, but you need one you can really trust. You don’t want to waste your time – or money, for that matter –...
Coursera Review – Popular, but Is It Any Good in 2024?
If you're thinking about taking an online course, you’ve probably read tons of glowing reviews about Coursera, followed by opportunities to sign up for your first class. But does this online education site really deserve its good reputation, or is it all just hype? Before you invest in a Coursera course – or any online class, for that matter – it's essential to know...
Sprout Social vs. Hootsuite: Bigger Isn’t Always Better [2024]
When it comes to the two biggest names in social media management – Sprout Social and Hootsuite – it can be hard to make up your mind. But even though both tools help you manage your social content, there are still some questions to answer. At first glance, Sprout Social may seem similar to Hootsuite, but which tool will really help you manage your social media marketing...
6 Coursera Alternatives – Which Is Best for You? 2024
When you got started with online learning, Coursera seemed like the obvious choice. It's a popular online learning platform, and one of the first ones you think of when you're ready to improve your skills. But now you've discovered that Coursera isn't exactly meeting your needs. Perhaps the curriculum is too academic and you are looking for something more practical. Or...
Most Prefer Udemy to Udacity in 2024. Find Out Why!
Udemy vs. Udacity? When you're ready to level up your business skills, you often have to choose between these two options. Udemy's been around for a while and it's the first site most people think of when it comes to online learning. Udacity, on the other hand, is one of the newer Udemy competitors, but it’s managed to gain a pretty good reputation of its own. But which...
15 Must-Have Tools for B2B Content Marketing Pros in 2024
In B2B content marketing, strategy is everything. In a competitive market, where some businesses excel at reaching their core audience with content, you can't afford to be left behind. If you're a B2B content marketer looking to up your game, you need to use the right tools. The thing about content marketing for B2B is that it's a long game. You'll likely have a smaller...
10 Essential Free Tools for Nonprofits (2024 Guides Included)
As a nonprofit, it's essential to maintain a strong online presence if you're going to keep attracting donors, supporters, and volunteers. But keeping yourself visible online can be costly—both in terms of time and money—and that's a problem. After all, the less you spend on administration, the more you have to support your cause. But there’s good news. A lot of tools out...
6 Best Social Media Tools for Digital Marketers 2024
Is your current social media tool really working for you? Maybe you're wondering whether there's another tool that's easier to use, or offers more features or value. Or perhaps you need to schedule content for a platform that's not integrated with your current tool. With the right tool, you'll save time and manage social media efficiently so that your social content...
Hootsuite vs Buffer – Which is Better for Business 2024
If you're a blogger, digital marketer, or social media manager looking to up your game, at some point you'll want to think about saving time and effort by scheduling your social media content in advance. You’ll also want insights and analytics that can help you improve your reach. The only trouble is, there are a bunch of tools out there, and it's hard to know which one has...
Blog Monetization: How Can Your Blog Make You Money? 2024
So, you've started a blog. Are you making money from it yet? If not, you're not alone. The idea of making passive income is pretty exciting, right? But before that money starts rolling in, you've got to get active. That means putting blog monetization strategies in place. In this guide, we're going to share some ways to monetize your blog. We'll tell you what's involved,...