blogging resources + other useful stuff!

We often get asked about the blogging resources and equipment we use to run the blog; everything from what camera I use to the subscriptions keeps us ticking over. My idea was to make it easier for everyone by creating this list of items we recommend for blogging, social media, video creation and photography. Things like where we host our email list to how we manage all the social media platforms from one place.
There are still items to be added, I’m sure, and I’ll keep adding them to the list as I think of them. If there is something you need for your blogging or social media journey, let us know, and we’ll let you know what we use, or seek out a recommendation from a fellow blogger. Sounds like a plan, right?
It is important to note that I’ve included affiliate links for many of the items listed here. But, in particular, for the electronics and cameras, I’ve made sure to add the full name so you can copy it and search the platform of your choice to purchase. If you choose to purchase using our links, we appreciate your support to keep the blogging ticking over.
blogging resources, subscriptions and platforms we use;
FloDesk (Email Marketing from $19 USD no matter your list size) – https://bit.ly/FloDeskWithSuger
Canva (Making graphics, headers + so much more!)) – https://bit.ly/CanvaWithSuger
Fiverr (Handy helpers for everything you need to be done) – https://www.fiverr.com/sugercoatit
Deposit Photos (Stock Photos) – https://fave.co/35zRvUv
Envato Elements (Templates, Stock Photo + Video, and so much more) – https://fave.co/3xCmzz7
Dotcal (personalised booking page) – https://dotcal.co/?via=SUGER (use my link for 50% off your PRO plan for 6 months)
VentraIP (domains and hosting) – https://ventraip.com.au/
Divi (WP Theme + Plugin Marketplace) – https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/
Plann (Instagram, FB, LinkedIn and TikTok Scheduling and Planning) – http://share.plannthat
Tailwaind (Pinterest) – http://www.tailwindapp.com/i/sugercoatit
Buffer (Scheduling – all platforms) – http://bit.ly/BufferWithSuger
SkillShare (Take a course, or twenty, for a flat monthly fee) – https://fave.co/2YBRaxs
*this list contains affiliate links
photo and video equipment we use;
NIKON
Nikon D780 – https://amzn.to/3iJsfln
Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Lens – https://amzn.to/3iJHcUzh
Nikon AF-S FX 35mm f/1.4G Lens – https://amzn.to/3uAseG3
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens – https://amzn.to/3j14mGh
LIGHT + SOUND
Neewer Video Light Setup – https://amzn.to/3uxuaz3
Elinchrom Compact ELC Pro HD 500 (flash) (I use two, with a soft box and a white dish, predominately) – https://amzn.to/3Lehm7o
Rode SmartLav+ Microphone – https://amzn.to/35ioKza
Rode VideoMicro Microphone – https://amzn.to/3NsXL5e
RØDE NTUSB NT-USB Studio-Quality Microphone – https://amzn.to/38b0bFB
EXTRAS
Everyday Co (Backdrops + Photo Props) – https://everydayco.com.au/discount/SUGERCOATIT use code: SUGERCOATIT for 20% off
Neewer 168cm Lightweight Camera Tripod – https://amzn.to/3DgN9Sp
Stainless Steel Heavy Duty C Stand with Boom Arm – https://amzn.to/3iLdNJv
Epidemic Sound (Music) – https://bit.ly/EpidemicWithSuger
*contains affiliate links