If you’re looking for the best apps for beginning bloggers, this post is just for you. In this post, we’ll be covering the most essential apps that help with traffic analytics, social media, blogging, audience building, productivity and so on.
Blogging is about expressing yourself and sharing what you know with others. Apps are growing fast as they’re available on a wide range of devices like tablets, laptops, and smartphones and can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. With technological advancement and the huge amounts of innovation, bloggers can blog on-the-go while also conducting blogging-related tasks on their phones.
Best apps for beginning bloggers
Most of the blogging apps we’re sharing in this post are free to use, with the exception of if you choose to upgrade to better features and remove the limits set on the free version.
Google Analytics App
The Google Analytics App makes accessing your web and app data analytics from your mobile device possible. You can monitor any recent changes with time reports and you can share them with anyone.
iCloud Photo Sharing App
Getting photos back and forth from a multi-member team can be a pain, iCloud Photo Sharing app helps make file transfer quick and easy. This app works between Apple products like Macbook, iPhone and iPad.
Pinterest App
Pinterest is a great app to search, save, and discover content across the web. Pinterest can be used for inspiration or for everyday life ideas. Use this app to save ideas and articles you would like to refer back to at a later stage.
Google Keep
You can add and store photos, audio, and notes on the Google Keep app. You can then organise your files into coloured labels to find with ease later when needed. This app is easily accessible, useful, and clever to use. The app also has the ability to record a voice memo and transcribe it, as well as make note reminders.
Cloze App
Keep track of your documents, phone calls, meetings, email, Facebook, Evernote, Twitter, and LinkedIn, among other dozens of things. The Cloze app organises everything for you, from a meeting, to contact, to the company. It grabs email signatures as well, keeping your contacts up-to-date. It also sends you reminders about when to follow up on emails and how long ago you sent your last email.
Slack App
Slack is the ultimate definition of productivity and is used by many people, even Josh Dunlop. Slack makes team communication easier and it’s easy to keep everyone in the loop thanks to its upload documents feature. Slack reduces the time you spend in emails and meetings and is the new way to get more done by being more productive.
Adobe Photoshop Sketch App
Create expressive drawings at any time and anywhere. Adobe Photoshop Sketch lets you make use of natural drawing tools like markers, pencils, watercolour brushes, pens, and so on with the same blending and texture effects you’d get when you draw on paper.
ColorNote App
You can quickly write a few hundred words, jot down blog post ideas, and make checklists easily, regardless of where you are with the ColorNote App.
MobileVOIP App
MobileVOIP is available on iPhone but it can also be downloaded on Android or iOS with various available plans. On the iPhone, the app is free and allows for free national and international calls.
Instagram App and Instasize App
You can grow your social audience on Instagram by creating visually engaging photos and videos using the recommended image tool, Instasize. Videos can also be created using the editing tool and Instasize fillers. The free version of Instasize is impressive, but if you take the monthly subscription, it will be way more impressive.
Hootsuite App
The Hootsuite app allows you to work with other users to manage social media of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, Reddit, LinkedIn, and more.
SmugMug App
If you want to keep high-res files handy if you’re travelling on your own, use SmugMug. It’s an easy-to-use platform that’s can be used at any time and helps you stay organised wherever you may be.
WordPress
WordPress is one of the most popular blogging platforms available on the internet. The WordPress app is compatible with the self-hosted WordPress blog, allowing you to perform many of your blog-related tasks from your phone such as creating, editing, and publishing blog posts. You can also check on analytical data, publish photos or videos, and moderate comments.
Buffer App
Buffer is an app that lets you schedule your posts on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, Reddit, LinkedIn, and more.
Blogger
Blogger is another popular blogging platform, and if you have a blog on this platform you should definitely download the app. The only downside is that the app’s functionality is a lot more limited in comparison to WordPress’ app.
VPN App
This VPN app adds an extra layer of security to your computer and devices, and there are many reasons to make use of a VPN (virtual private network) for both overseas and at home. VPN keeps your voice calls, emails, internet traffic, music, videos, and pictures secure.
Tumblr
There are many bloggers that prefer to maintain a microblog on Tumblr rather than a full-blown blog. This is mainly because it’s less taxing to post short blurbs of interesting content such as photos, quotes, and videos. This app has useful features for scheduling posts, posting content, viewing and replying to messages, and you can manage multiple blogs on Tumblr with the app.
HubSpot Sales App
Previously called Sidekick, and also known as Sales for HubSpot. This HubSpot Sales app allows you to build a library of sales content and email templates that you can access from your inbox. The app provides you with metrics, so you can easily see which templates get the most clicks and opens, allowing you to share the best approach across your team.
Bitly App
Use Bitly to manage your engagement, shorten and track your links.
DocuSign App
The most secure and easiest way to sign documents on your tablet or phone while on the go is by using DocuSign App. This app also syncs with Gmail, so you can access it through your desktop.
There you have it, twenty of the best apps for beginning bloggers – take a look at the other Blogging 101 articles to learn more about blogging whether you are a beginner or looking to brush up your knowledge.
