1. Toggl
This simple tool is used for tracking time. All that you need to do is click the button for Toggl, and the timer will begin. It is a very simple yet effective way to track the time that it takes you to complete any number of tasks. The program will also allow you to view reports regarding the time and see how much time you are investing on different projects throughout the week or whatever specified amount of time.
2. Evernote
This app is capable of saving audio and text notes, setting reminders, uploading attachments, and organizing photos and all of these things can become synced across all mobile and desktop devices. There is a feature within the app that allows the user to clip items from the web and store them for later use. This app is perfect if you are regularly using multiple devices.
3. Hootsuite
Hootsuite has been around for a while and is the go-to program for those who manage multiple social media accounts. This program allows users to manage and monitor all of their activity on social media sites on one simple dashboard. Users can schedule posts, assign tasks to team members, measure performance, organize Twitter followers and lists, and so much more.
4. Google Drive
Along with Google Docs and Spreadsheets, Google drive assists in sharing and editing many types of files. Those who are members of a team can chat about projects and share notes within a specific document. It is free to use, so this revolutionary program should not be overlooked or missed out on.
5. IFTTT
This stands for “If This, Then That”. Essentially, this program allows you to create (or use existing) “recipes” that will connect apps and services to work together to complete a specified task. As an example, you can create an IFTTT recipe that will automatically upload your photos to Instagram to your Google Drive account. You will have the ability to create intricate integration without the need for programming experience. The use goes way beyond just social media. You can set up automatic emails to be sent if the weather forecasts suddenly indicate rain, or anything else.
6. Google Alerts
If you have ever wondered where your company or brand is being mentioned on the internet, Google Alerts has your back. You can receive an instant notification whenever your specified term is mentioned anywhere on the internet. This helps to keep marketing efforts in line as well as making sure that you are grabbing the links from anyone that is mentioning your business.
7. Unroll.Me
This program helps to organize your inbox by gathering all of your selected newsletters into a single email bundle that can be opened and read at a later date. It helps to hide annoying email clutter and can list all of your email subscriptions. The program comes with an unsubscribe button so that you can easily remove yourself from any list.
8. StayFocused
Perhaps this is the productivity tool to end all productivity tools. StayFocused is an unpaid extension for Chrome that will limit the amount of time that you can spend on websites that are deemed as time wasters, like Facebook. This tool can be totally customized; choose which websites to block, pick specific pages to be blocked, and how long to block them for.
