{"id":2638,"date":"2015-10-22T16:42:37","date_gmt":"2015-10-22T13:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webceo.com\/blog\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2025-11-06T16:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T15:32:57","slug":"bakers-dozen-of-tools-startups-can-actually-afford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webceo.com\/blog\/bakers-dozen-of-tools-startups-can-actually-afford\/","title":{"rendered":"Baker\u2019s Dozen of Tools Startups Can Actually Afford"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the primary reasons startups fail is a lack of capital. The overhead that comes with getting a successful business going is often more than the average entrepreneur can handle. The result is a 90 percent failure rate<\/a> <\/span>for startups.<\/p>\n

While you can\u2019t guarantee your business will be a success, you can work on lowering your expenses and keeping things affordable. Here are a few tools that will help you do just that.<\/p>\n

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    <\/span> Squarespace <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Whether you need to build a great website or need a basic logo to get your business some recognition, the Squarespace<\/a><\/span> platform can get you what you need with both free and paid options.\u00a0Other CMS platforms may be more comprehensive, but check them out.<\/p>\n

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      <\/span> ClickBooth<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      ClickBooth<\/a><\/span> has been named the #1 affiliate network in the world, and they\u2019re continuing to grow that reputation as they bring both startups and major companies a cost-per-action (CPA) advertising platform that any firm can afford.<\/p>\n

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        <\/span> Google Drive<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        With 15GB of free storage at your disposal, not to mention excellent editing, collaboration, and sharing capabilities, GoogleDrive<\/a><\/span> is your one-stop-shop for your collaborative needs.<\/p>\n

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          <\/span> MailChimp<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Email marketing campaigns are made easy with MailChimp<\/a><\/span>, which allows you to send and create scheduled emails, manage contacts, and track analytics. Sending some emails to a few contacts is entirely free, but it\u2019s very affordable to upgrade to a larger package.<\/p>\n

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            <\/span>Buffer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Buffer<\/a><\/span> allows you to organize and run multiple social media accounts, all from the same place. It\u2019s a great, free way to maximize efficiencies on your social campaigns.<\/p>\n

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              <\/span> Trello<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Most startups do their fair share of collaborating, and Trello<\/a><\/span> is free project management software that can keep everyone on the same page with time stamping, multiple user interfaces, budget tracking, and more, for both mobile and desktop.<\/p>\n

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                <\/span> Square <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Before you have the capital to install a commercial, all-inclusive point of purchase system, Square<\/a><\/span> is a secure, easy-to-use alternative. It accepts payments through phones and tablets with highly secure processing. Once you download the app and purchase the hardware, it\u2019s free to use.<\/p>\n

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                  <\/span> Fiverr<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  When you need freelancers, consider this website that offers services for just five dollars. Fiverr<\/a><\/span> has freelancers from more than 100 countries, and you may find some great people offering high quality services at an affordable price. Do not, however, purchase dishonest services such as backlinks or fake social media attention! You could, thus, destroy your business before it has a chance to get off the ground.<\/p>\n

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                    <\/span> Kickstarter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Unless you\u2019ve been lucky enough to land an angel investor that continually sends money, crowdfunding on Kickstarter<\/a><\/span> could be your best option for raising funds. Kickstarter has helped fund more than 94,000 successful startups, and helped to keep thousands more in business.<\/p>\n

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                      <\/span> Canva <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Imagery and infographics are essential for a successful content marketing campaign, and Canva<\/a><\/span> can deliver customized images at a great price. They\u2019re also good for building templates and other features for unparalleled web design.<\/p>\n

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                        <\/span> Google Analytics <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        The suite of free Google tools startups can use is remarkable, and Google Analytics<\/span><\/a><\/span> is one of the best for understanding organic and referral traffic performance, customers, and advertisement campaigns through a collection of data, charts, and other tools.<\/p>\n

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                          <\/span>WebCEO<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Once you have launched a website for your startup business, you will want to measure and improve its SEO performance, including keyword research and analysis, targeted keyword rank tracking, backlink analysis, on-page SEO audits and competitor analysis. The WebCEO SEO Platform<\/a><\/span> with its Startup plan will provide you with 15 SEO tools for $99 per month (Sign up<\/a> for a free 14-day trial so you can test the platform).<\/p>\n

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                            <\/span> SumoMe <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Grow traffic through list building, heat maps, popup email boxes, and more through this comprehensive, free, website-enhancing tool. SumoMe is one of the many affordable tools your startup can use on your way to greatness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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