Tools & Resources
Web Development & Business in General
Accounting Software: After using Freshbooks for years, I discovered Finaloop through a perk in my Mercury account. Both are far more user-friendly than Quickbooks for my situation, but Finaloop is the standout for eCommerce accounting. I’ve been impressed since day one.
Current Laptop: 2020 MacBook Pro 13″. Sadly, my 2015 MacBook tapped out a few months before the M1 versions debuted, so I’m forced to stick with Intel for now. I’m pleased to see the return of Magsafe & the SD card slot on the newest models, so I guess it was missing out in the short-term.
Current Phone: Apple iPhone 11 Pro w/256GB. I have no desire nor need to upgrade anytime soon.
Code Editor: Visual Studio Code
Music (for focusing): Tidal for the audiophile in me, plus they pay the artists a better share than other platforms. You can check out a few of my public playlists.
Password Manager: Keeper Security makes this part of my world a whole lot easier.
Virtual US Phone Number: Over the years, I’ve used: Vonage, Skype, Google Voice, OpenPhone, Superphone, and probably others I’ve forgotten about. By using an eSIM with a low-cost plan from Tello I’ve finally found a solid solution to this issue where virtual numbers aren’t accepted for certain accounts.
Web Hosting Partner: Kinsta is the best WordPress host I’ve used, hands down. If you’re serious about the security and speed of your own website, or you host client websites, this is the way to go. It’s more expensive than you may be used to, but the hosting platform, admin features and support are truly top-tier.