Tools I Actually Use
to Create & Earn

Bright, sturdy, great diffuser. Stand is heavy — not travel-friendly. Perfect permanent desk setup.

My go-to for under $25. Remote is cheap but works fine for self-filming. Wobbly at max height — don't extend it fully.

App control for brightness and colour temp is a game-changer. Worth every cent if you film at a desk daily. Pricey but lasts.

30h battery, plug-and-play, sounds professional. Slight learning curve on the receiver menu. Skip the cheaper knockoffs.

Used in 3 brand campaigns. Rock-solid range. Slightly bulkier clip than DJI but more established software ecosystem.

I use this every single day. Background remover + brand kit alone justify the price. Free tier is useful but limited.

Free, fast, TikTok-native. Auto-captions are 90% accurate. I use it for rough cuts before moving to desktop. Watch the watermark on free exports.

Easiest approval, converts well because everyone trusts Amazon. Rates are low (1–4%) but volume makes it worthwhile for physical products.

Higher commissions than Amazon (5–20%) and the LTK app drives its own traffic to your profile. Requires application — approval takes 1–2 weeks.

This is where software companies (Canva, Semrush, Squarespace) run their affiliate programs. Higher payouts, slower approval — worth it for digital products niche.

Auto-delivers download links on purchase, embeds in any website, handles VAT for EU customers. 5% transaction fee — free plan forever. Start here.

Built-in audience discovery — people browse Gumroad to find products. 10% fee on free plan or $10/mo for 0% fee. Great if you want built-in traffic.

Built specifically for creators. Free up to 1,000 subscribers, visual automation flows, excellent deliverability. This is what I use.

Free up to 1,000 subs, cleaner landing page builder than ConvertKit. Slightly less creator-focused but more form templates. Good alternative.

I track every affiliate campaign, income source, and content calendar here. Free tier is plenty. Use my template from the shop to skip setup.

Enter your traffic, niche, and CTR to estimate affiliate earnings. Free tool I built — no email required.