10 Awesome Tools We Love
In a world where new technology is constantly available, having the right tools can be a game-changer in any fast-paced work environment. The realms of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software as a Service (SaaS), apps, and specialized business software are expanding at an unprecedented rate.
At Bobbie & Beastie, we're constantly on the lookout for new innovative solutions that we can test out and that can somehow make our daily work more efficient, productive, and enjoyable.
We have assembled 10 services that have become indispensable in our day-to-day operations. Perhaps you’ll find them as valuable as we do 🤗
Zapier: The Automation Maestro
If you haven’t created your first zap yet. Try it out! This automation powerhouse effortlessly connects our favorite apps and helps us seamlessly transfer data and automate tasks. Zaps we use all the time includes; HubSpot signups triggering notifications in Slack , Typeform responses directly into our Slack feedback channel, or Slack event hashtags directly into Notion for event follow ups. Automation is a thrill, and Zapier helps us automate al repeat tasks.
Loom: Asynchronous & Effective Video Communication
Loom has transformed the way we communicate, learn and schedule meetings. Once you get started, its intuitive screen and video recording capabilities allow us to create presentations, walkthroughs, feedback, and demos in no time. It's a secret weapon that we expect everyone to discover. Jump on this trend today! You will not regret it.
Hotjar: Real-world User Insights
Hotjar is a window into real website user behavior. By heatmapping and recording user interactions on websites, we gain otherwise hidden insights into the user experience. Armed with this data, we can make data-driven recommendations for optimising websites and user journeys.
Typeform: Easy Surveys with Style
When it comes to collecting user feedback and conducting market research, Typeform is our preferred choice when building pilots or gathering feedback from sessions, events or speaking gigs. The ease of building a typeform - and responding to it - removes the initial barrier of creating and shipping a small survey. And with these many small surveys, we get valuable insights from the time we’ve invested in giving presentation, hosting an event or running projects.
Squarespace: Streamlined Web Design
For anyone in need of a non-technical and sleek web presence, Squarespace is our design platform of choice. Its user-friendly interface and customisable templates allows anyone to create a beautiful website that visitors will enjoy and and that the team can easily collaborate in and maintain. Every page and block is a new surface that you will need to maintain often. Make sure it is easy for your team to maintain.
HubSpot: The Full Funnel CRM
HubSpot is the backbone of building the Go-to-Market activities that you can follow all the way to revenue. From lead management and email marketing to logging and tracking the sales effort, analytics and reporting. Avoid spreading customer data across platforms and use one platform to get full funnel insights across the customer journey.
Notion: Centralising Collaboration
Notion is our digital workspace where ideas, projects, and knowledge live and evolve over time. It serves as our central hub for information and collaborative work. Notion is a like a big living website or task management system that can be set up for your needs. At Bobbie & Beastie it manages our tasks, projects, presentations, product development, team information and more.
Slack: Real-Time Communication
Slack keeps our team in sync, no matter where we are. With its chat channels, direct messaging, and integrations, it streamlines communication, makes project collaboration easier, and ensures that important updates are never missed. But beware, Slack can easy become a never-ending stream of information and inspiration. Actively choose the purpose of all channels and agree on the rules of engagement.
LastPass: Fortified Password Management
In a world filled with cyber threats, LastPass safeguards our digital assets. It securely stores and manages our passwords, making login credentials accessible only to authorised team members while protecting us from potential security breaches.
Figma: Designing for Success
Figma is our fast-paced creative playground. This collaborative design tool enables our team to create stunning visuals, prototypes, and user interfaces, ensuring that our clients' branding and user experiences are top-notch.
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