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Ahrefs Backlink Checker

You can hop all across the web just by clicking links. Think about how many links you’ve shared since you started using the Internet. (The owners of the domains you shared would like to thank you.) Stay on top of who is sharing your links with Ahrefs Backlink Checker.

Just copy a URL and paste it into this tool to find all the different websites that have shared links to your content. It’s a fantastic way to discover some of your biggest fans and an efficient way to weed out spammy sites that are hurting your SEO more than they’re helping. It only takes a couple of seconds, so take a look.

Google Keep

Cargo shorts get a bad rap, but there’s something to be said for all the pocket space. You can store away anything you see fit and carry it around for when you need it. Google Keep is the Chrome extension equivalent of cargo shorts.

This tool gives you a convenient place to store that inspirational quote you saw or the graphic you want to share in your upcoming meeting. Tuck away images, text, and URLs for safekeeping with just a couple of clicks.

Awario

It’s a good habit to stay current and know what’s going on in the world. This even applies to your own brand – whether or not you’re watching, people are talking about it on social media. Use Awario and stay in the know about what people are saying so you can serve your audience best.

You can’t know everything all the time, but this tool tells you what and where discussions are happening. It scours the web and social media for mentions of your brand so you can keep an eye on the conversation. Whether you’re responding to a crisis or looking for new opportunities to promote your brand, Awario keeps you in the loop.

MindMeister

Do you have an idea that is difficult to communicate to others? Oftentimes speaking your ideas isn’t the best way of communicating them. Put your ideas in the cloud with MindMeister’s mind maps.

This collaborative tool allows you to map out your ideas cleanly, clearly, and intuitively so others can follow along with your thinking. Map out organizational structures, define processes, or just jot down your notes. Easily convert your mind maps into PDFs for presenting and allow colleagues and stakeholders to vote on specific aspects of your maps.

Cold Turkey

How many times do you get distracted every day? Let’s face it something is always going to pull your attention away from where it ought to be, and it’s up to you to maintain your focus. Easier said than done, but Cold Turkey expertly helps you stay on task.

This tool blocks social media, games, and anything else that tends to get in the way of your work. You can schedule times during which sites will be blocked, and you’ll be hard-pressed to access those sites during the lockout. While you may be your own worst enemy when it comes to distractions, Cold Turkey helps you conquer yourself.

Croncycle

Information is like glitter: it gets all over the place. There are so many sources of information, and you can search the far corners of the web to find info relevant to you and your audience. Reign it all in with Croncycle.

This content aggregation tool helps you find the latest relevant info to your business and your audience. Take some of the legwork out of hunting for news articles, videos, blogs, social media posts, and more. Not only does Croncycle help you find the content you need, but it also makes sharing a breeze.

TinEye

Once something gets posted to the Internet, it takes a life of its own. You might upload something and it gets shared, saved, copied, archived, you name it. When you stumble across an image online, it can be helpful to see a few of the places it has been published. Use TinEye to find those sources.

TinEye is a reverse image search tool that helps users find all the places an image has been shared. Have a cropped photo and you’re looking for the full version? Perhaps your copy of an image is small or low-resolution and you want a larger one. TinEye can help you find the best version of any image. Give it a whirl!

MatchMaker.fm

It takes a special kind of person to host a successful podcast. It’s not for everybody, and it doesn’t need to be. Sometimes the best part of a podcast is the featured guest. If you’re looking for a guest spot on a podcast, head over to MatchMaker.fm.

This site connects you to a community of podcasters in search of guests just like you. Create your own profile and explore hosts in your niche to find a good fit. It’s the perfect way to expand your reach for a larger audience. Are you a podcast host searching for guests? This site works both ways, so get out there and find your next guest!

Font Matcherator

There’s power in words, and there’s also power in the fonts composing those words. Some fonts are as recognizable as Nike’s swoosh. Take Helvetica, Papyrus, and Comic Sans for example. Easy to recognize, right? But other fonts pique your interest, and you can’t figure out what they are. Use Font Matcherator to identify them!

This handy free tool identifies the fonts you find online so that you can use them for your needs. Just upload an image or paste an image URL, and it will get right to work. Plus, it’s powered by Fontspring, so you won’t have to venture elsewhere to purchase the fonts.