Resources

This resource page is here for your convenience. In most cases, these links are traced back to me. When you make a purchase or join something for free, it’s likely that I will be compensated monetarily. I don’t link to anything that I don’t recommend. I appreciate you using my links when and if you are ready, but please do not be pressured to do so.

-Meredith

Cameras + Gear

Things That Make Creating EASIER/FASTER

  • Rev – Automatically transcribe your videos into text for creating blog posts and social media, or closed captions. Get $10 off on your first Rev order here.
  • PrettyLink – A WordPress plugin that I use to create shortened links for my blog. It has a free and paid version here.
  • Neu Year Wall Calendar – One of the applications I love the most!
  • ClickUp – Such a great project management application, I like this more than Asana and Trello.
  • Notion – This application has become my “life operating system”.
  • TextExpander – I use this for repetitive responses in social media and emails.

Background Music + Graphics

  • Epidemic Sound – 30-day free trial: use their music in published videos as much as you want for 30 days, and your content is protected by that license even after your 30 days is up. If you keep going, I think it’s $15/mo). I’ve been using ES for 3 years.
  • AudioJungle – Buy one-of background music and sound effects instead of buying a subscription background service.
  • Placeit – I use this to create mockups – this one is REALLY cool! I love this site.
  • Canva – Online graphic design tools.
  • Motion Array – For stock motion graphics and background music.
  • VideoHive – For stock videos and motion graphics, lower thirds, etc.
  • Premium Beat – For background music.
  • Shutterstock – For background music.

Video Editors + Screen Recorders

  • Adobe Premiere Pro – monthly & annual subscription via Amazon
  • Adobe Premiere Rush – monthly or annual subscription via Amazon
  • iMovie – you probably already have it installed on your Mac
  • Filmora – a video editor for Mac and PC, and great for beginners
  • Final Cut Pro
  • ScreenFlow – This can record and edit screen recordings on your Mac. I’ve been using this for 5 years and it’s great!!
  • Camtasia – record and edit screen recordings on Mac or PC
  • Animoto – online video editor
  • Kapwing – online video re-sizer to repurpose videos to vertical and add captions

Keyword Research & SEO for YouTube

  • TubeBuddy – keyword research and planning for YouTube; I use the Legend version
  • MorningFame – keyword research and planning for YouTube

Blogging Resources

  • BigScoots – this is the hosting company I use for vidpromom.com
  • SiteGround – this is a great hosting company with affordable pricing, but the price goes up after the 1st year. Still a great place to start.
  • Tailwind – schedules my Pinterest posts

Grow Your List + Send Emails

  • ConvertKit – email service, great for beginners, I used it for years before switching to Kajabi
  • Kajabi – where I host my courses, membership program, email, landing pages, checkout pages, etc

Live Streaming

  • Ecamm Live – Live streaming software exclusive for MacOS

Course + Programs I Highly Recommend