In the age of digital connectivity, social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a small business owner, social media manager, entrepreneur, or nonprofit organization, leveraging the right tools can make all the difference in your social media strategy. The good news? You don’t need a hefty budget to get started.
In this blog post, we will introduce you to some of the best free and low-cost social media tools that can help streamline your efforts, boost engagement, and amplify your online presence. Tools like Canva, QR Code Monkey, and Bit.ly offer powerful functionalities that cater to various aspects of social media management, from content creation to link tracking.
Social Media Tools to Use:
- Canva’s color palette generator
https://www.canva.com/colors/color-palette-generator/ - Font painting generator
https://www.monotype.com/font-pairing# - Canva – graphic design – basic version is free
https://www.canva.com/ - Videoleap or Capcut – Video editing – basic versions are free
https://www.videoleapapp.com/ or https://www.capcut.com/ - BeautyPlus – Retouch and Filter photos – basic version is free
https://www.beautyplus.com/ - Days of the Year – find fun/relevant days to include in your social media strategy
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/ - OneUp to schedule posts (pricing depends on number of profiles)
https://www.oneupapp.io/ - QR Code Monkey – make free QR codes that don’t expire for printables
https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ - Hashtag Generators – generate relatable hashtags
https://all-hashtag.com/hashtag-generator.php - Add topics to Reels to help the algorithm know what your content is about
https://youtu.be/B-ApTA3wwss - Add clickable links to your description in YouTube
https://youtu.be/S-akOpICpU8 - Shorten and customize links using Bit.ly
https://bitly.com/pages/home/cp - Tiltify to fundraise on TikTok
https://causes.tiltify.com/integrations/tiktok/ - Find royalty-free music to use in videos
https://pixabay.com/music/ - Licensed music in YouTube videos
https://www.engadget.com/youtube-shorts-licensed-music-dmca-60-seconds-180029528.html - Licensed music in Instagram videos/reels/stories
https://mubert.com/blog/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-instagram
Resources provided by Red Door Consulting, LLC and are subject to change without notice. Best practices are intended for educational purposes only and do not guarantee results. Follow @reddoorsocial on your favorite social media platform for marketing tips and handy updates!
Contact Morgana with questions or to schedule a one-on-one training at bebrilliant@reddoorconsult.com.