Fellow bloggers and authors often ask me about the tools I use. So here’s a list of them arranged by category.
There’s no question in my mind that these tools have helped me to produce as much content as I have up to this point (over 1,000 blog posts, over 150 podcast episodes, and over 20 books).
These tools have also enabled me to become a professional blogger.
Hardware
- The Logitech G710 Keyboard: While this is technically a keyboard for gamers, I use it for all my typing. It’s an amazing product. 54 programmable function keys (saving you lots of time), backlit keys you can set to any color (so you can work in the dark or dim lighting), audio and microphone jacks. Durable, comfortable, superb! I won’t use any other keyboard.
- The Logitech G500s Mouse: This mouse is for gamers, but I won’t use any other. It has backlit settings for various speeds (again, you choose the colors) and weights you can set in the mouse according to your own comfort level. The feel and movement is smooth and elegant. Highly recommended! This Logitech keyboard and mouse have been game changers for me. (UPDATE: This mouse is no longer being made, so the prices are astronomical. To save money, go to the link above and look for a similar, newer version made by Logitech.)
- GelPro Floor Mat: This is the floor mat I use with the stand-up desk.
Blogging
- WordPress: This blog and all of my other websites use WordPress.org. It’s great because you can add plugins to it.
- MS Word: I used to be a WordPerfect fan until Word triumphed. All my editors use Word, so I had to adapt. Now I love it. I use it for all my word processing needs, including books and blogs.
Speaking
- The Zoom H1n Portable Recorder: Top rated digital recorder on Amazon at the time I’m writing this. Take it to all of your speaking engagements.
- PowerDeWise Professional Grade 2 Lavalier Clip-On Microphone: I great mic I use for speaking in events.
- SoundForge: This is a great program for editing your recorded talks and adding effects. Easy to use and extremely powerful and versatile. My conference messages are recorded using the Roland Studio Recorder (above) and edited through SoundForge.
Podcasting
- If you have a budget, I recommend the Yeti Blue Condenser Mic. It plugs into your computer and comes with studio recording software. Great for podcasting.
- You can use the SoundForge for editing your podcast episodes and adding effects. (I am aware that there are newer versions, but I have used some of them and prefer version 10.)
- I recommend using Podbean. It’s free, but I use the Basic Plan for the space for many episodes. It’s the best and easiest podcast service to use in my opinion.
Bible Software
- Logos Bible Software (discount page): This is the Cadillac of Bible software programs. Be sure to use the code on the page to get a discount.
- Bible Hub: This is a free Internet Bible search tool. Very limited, but I use it for quick references.
- Bible Gateway: I use this often in my research. Many different versions at your disposal.
Productivity & Writing
- Transcribing audios – TurboScribe.
- Creating videos – CapCut.
- For all things writing, see my SCRIBE online training.
- For productivity, creativity, goal-setting, and finding your mission, see my PROLIFIC course which includes many more tools I’ve used over the years.
