Hey guys, it's Alex here from Alextooby.com.
And welcome back to my YouTube channel.
I recently posted a video about 15 different apps I use to automate my Instagram and business.
And you guys loved it and requested a part two where I share the actual software and
services I use to run my successful online business.
So we're going to dive into those in just a second.
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So I've been running my online business since 2014.
And since then, I've gone through a lot of growth.
And with that comes the addition of many different pieces of software.
Now, the big problem I faced over time is that there are a lot of different software
apps and tech that accomplish the same thing, making it incredibly hard to choose which
one is right for you.
So I've done the hard work though, and ended up with five pieces of software that I use
every single day.
And my business swears by number one is Thrivecart.
Thrivecart is the checkout system.
I use to process all payments for my program, the Instagram Ivy league, and my custom hashtag
research and Instagram audit services.
I've tried a few different options before, including Samcart and smart pay cart, but
thrivecart, definitely out does them.
It allows you to create a seamless checkout process in just a few clicks that look stunning
in integrates with a ton of different payment processors, email marketing software and membership
platforms.
So that means no matter what you're selling Thrivecart can help automate the purchase
and delivery of that product.
Number two is convert kit.
The ongoing success of my business depends on convert kit, which is my email marketing
software.
It allows me to communicate with my audience whenever I need.
In fact, some of you might be here right now because I sent you an email through convert
kit about this very video.
And it also allows me to implement powerful and strategic marketing.
I can send you a series of automated emails that educates and encourages you to purchase
my products.
I can also keep tabs on your activity and see whether or not you clicked a certain link.
Didn't open an email or it didn't make it to your inbox at all.
And use that data to send you content that you're more likely to engage with.
That's just the tip of the iceberg of what you can do with convert kit and the many different
email marketing methods.
There are.
However, if you're keen to learn more about this topic, then just let me know in the comments
below and I'll make a dedicated video.
Number three is thrive leads.
Now thrive leads is not created by the same company as thrive cart.
However, it's just as important to me.
Thrive leads is how I actually get people onto my convert kit email list.
Are you seeing how these pieces of software are singularly important, but also rely on
each other?
Yep.
I need them and cannot live without any of them.
So thrive leads is the tool that allows me to capture email addresses.
You've probably seen it before on my website, within a blog post or on a dedicated sign
up page.
Like my masterclass training page.
When someone enters their name and email thrive, leads, passes that info onto convert kit,
which then sends an automated email response, delivering exactly what they signed up for.
At that point, they've instantly become an email subscriber and I never even lifted a
finger.
Number four is a membership platform.
Now I'm purposely being vague here because the membership platform I have been using
since 2014 is integral to my business, but it's no longer serving me.
As my student base grows the particular platform I use now can't keep up.
So I'm being forced to pivot to a new modern platform.
Now, my guess is you've probably heard of teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, and other popular
membership platforms.
And what I can tell you is they're basically all the same each has its own style, but at
the end of the day, they are offering the same service.
I have tried a few and I will be transparent that I don't like many of them because of
the lack of customization.
That's possible as someone with a design background, it's important to me to be able to customize
the way my course is displayed.
And many of these that you can simply pick a singular color and that's about it.
So because of that, as well as the expensive pricing structure, I will likely avoid the
big names I mentioned earlier.
And instead stick with a WordPress integrated membership platform, such as MemberPress,
accessally or learndash.
Once I make my decision and I'm happy with it, I will be sure to let you guys know.
And number five is deadline funnel.
Guys, this piece of software is legit magic.
It's a countdown timer software that allows you to create urgency in your marketing whenever
and wherever you need it.
If you're not aware, urgency is one of the most powerful sales tactics to encourage potential
customers to buy.
And deadline funnel helps you accomplish this while maintaining integrity.
Now, what do you mean by that is that it's a bit shady to tell someone this deal only
lasts til tomorrow when that's not true with deadline funnel, you can create an urgency
timer that actually does end tomorrow.
And once the clock hits zero, your pages are redirected to wherever you want.
Maybe that's an oops, you missed it page or to a full price offer.
Instead, you can get really creative with this tool and many top tier marketers use
it because it works.
Now, there are many other pieces of software I use in my business.
However, these are my daily go to's and the ones my business simply could not operate
without what tool or software could you not live without.
Let me know in the comments below.
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