Best Online Marketing Tools, Apps & Resources – for Internet Entrepreneurs & Digital Nomads

Nomad Tools

My Favorite Tools

Title Tags Checkbox Note
ESSENTIALS
Notion.so AgencyEssentials My favorite tool in the world. Runs my whole life & biz.
TRAVEL Discount/referral links included where possible!
Budget Tracking Sheet Travel Riley’s LIVING EXPENSES CALCULATOR
Google Maps Travel Find places
Google Voice or Skype Travel Get a virtual phone # to receive SMS codes
Showaround Travel Find local tour guides
Workfrom Travel Find work cafes & coworking spaces
Airbnb, Booking, Agoda, Expedia Travel Find accommodation
Riley’s Gear List Travel https://kit.co/LivinThatLife
Airbnb Travel livinthatlife.com/airbnb – $30 credit for new users
Travel Insurance Travel I use SafetyWing
E-Visas Travel iVIsa – Get e-Visa process from any country.
Tytle Travel Taxes for nomads.
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Discord Social Ask questions & network in my digital nomad group (dm for link)
TubeBuddy Social Been using for years to A/B test thumbnails & add tags
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FINANCIAL
Wise Finance I use it for personal wire transfers. Fast & low fees.
Coinbase Finance I use it for auto-recurring weekly buys.
Schwab Finance The only checking account that reimburses ATM fees worldwide. Been using since 2020. Every month I get a $20-30 credit for any ATM fees. Awesomeee.
Mercury Finance Best bank for LLC’s. “Banking for the modern startup.” Free wires, recurring payments, add users, etc. Love it. Been using since 2021. What banking should be!
FITNESS
ClassPass SE AsiaTravel Finding workout classes w bundle packages.
GuavaPass SE Asia ClassPass competitor
CREATIVE
InShot Creative My fav app for editing phone videos on the go
SOUTHEAST ASIA
LINE Thailand Main messaging app in Thailand
Grab SE Asia Taxis & food. The Uber of SE Asia.
Foodpanda Thailand Food in SE Asia
Shoppee SE AsiaThailand Online shopping
Lazada SE AsiaThailand Online shopping
CREDIT CARDS
Chase Sapphire Preferred CardsFinance Best daily driver according to Trevor MileMethod. 3x points on most things. My normal daily carry. +75,000 sign up bonus. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6f/SWWS8NIVF2
Amex Biz Gold CardsFinance Best card for Adspend: 4x points on your first $150k in adspend yearly. +70,000 sign up bonus. http://refer.amex.us/RILEYBqswi?XLINK=MYCP
Amex Platimum CardsFinance 5x points on travel purchases. Many perks. Main benefit for me was is +100,000 sign up bonus. https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/RILEYBewBR?xl=cp15&mpt=v0
Amex Gold CardsFinance Personal Gold Card. +60,000 sign up bonus. https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/RILEYB0s6Ic?xl=cp15&mpt=v0
Chase United Explorer CardsFinance 60,000 sign up bonus miles. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/215g/MUMP7906KC
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AI TOOLS
Gamma.app AICreative Turns docs into beautiful presentations
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ChatGPT AI Obviously
Merlin – YouTube Summarizer AI ChatGPT Chrome Extension. Summarize YT vids & get ChatGPT answers in google.
img.logoai.com AICreative Edit images
logoai.com AICreative Logo maker
Summarize a YT video, turn into Slides https://www.loom.com/share/2c44c837e94b49038a2ee6359ec56949

Digital Marketing Tools

Title Column 3 Column 1
DIGITAL MARKETING
Best Email App Combined inbox way better than Apple Mail or Gmail. The follow-up reminders have been a game-changer for me. Absolutely love it. https://sparkmailapp.com/
Website themes Dope WordPress themes starting at $49. I have bought multiple. https://themeforest.net/
Website management Monthly subscription for a website manager for design & tech tasks. https://www.growmodo.com/
Auto Webinars One time fee $97, far cheaper vs Everwebinar $299/mo. http://livinthatlife.com/webinarkit
Fiverr Quick hiring for digital tasks. i have used since 2013. http://www.fiverr.com/s2/e03de5c4ee
Express VPN I have tried many and always come back here, just works. 30 days free. http://livinthatlife.com/expressvpn
AppSumo Library of tools & apps
Coinbase I use for crypto.
Mayple Hiring digital marketing experts. Maily FB ads, Google Ads, Email & SMS marketing.
gocopy.ai AI Copy re-writer and expander
copymachines.io Part time copywriters
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AMAZON
PPC Benchmarker https://sellics.grsm.io/cq42hz9grgme
Ecom Accounting https://www.amazingmarketingco.com/ecombalance
Category Ungating https://thefunnelguru.com/restrictedcategory?afmc=8x
Smart URLs & QR Codes I have used for years for QR codes on inserts. https://geni.us/wrHFn68
Start an agency 101 Basics of the agency model. https://livinthatlife.com/agency/
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AGENCY
Proposals Clean sexy proposals. I love it. Qwilr
YouTube Streaming Easy livestream platform, works like Zoom. Integrates with YT & FB live comments. Love it. Restream
Calendly
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ECOM / SHOPIFY
High Ticket DS Course https://ecommerceparadise.com/?ref=uunuawi0t
Payoneer http://livinthatlife.com/payoneer
Video Editing Service Unlimited video edits for $549/mo Video Husky
Kickstarter course My buddy’s course on Kickstarter if you have a dope product idea. http://livinthatlife.com/kickstarterblueprint
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Pre Flight Checklist

Checkbox Title Note
Pack all your items
Book flights
Passport is Active
Pre check-in
Ensure Laundry is Clean
Download Maps to Phone
Download Music & Videos on your Phone for the flight
Make sure NO drugs, lighters, vapes in luggage
Get return free ticket with onward.flights
Learn basic words in Thai
Batteries charged
Drivers License is Active
Get Visa (if applicable)
Optional: Get International Drivers Licence for Scooters (get from AAA in the US)
Immunizations?
Get Travel Insurance (I use SafetyWing)
Rileys Gear List: https://kit.co/LivinThatLife
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AirBnb Checklist

Column 1 Title Note
Test the Wifi – test speed in all places
Test the Air-con
Test the Shower stream / water pressure
Blacked out curtains?
Laundry situation?
Garbage situation?
Speakers / sound system?
Smart TV?
Drinking water situation?
Power outlet situation?
Kitchen gear situation?
Gym sitiation?

Remote Job Sites

Title Tags Note
UPWORK FeaturedFreelance Biggest freelance site
FLEXJOBS Featured
DYNAMITE JOBS Featured
REMOTE.CO Featured
WORKING NOMADS Featured
FIVERR FeaturedFreelance
WE WORK REMOTELY Featured
REMOTE OK
VIRTUAL VOCATIONS
PANGIAN
JUSTREMOTE
REMOTIVE
SKIP THE DRIVE
JOBSPRESSO
CROSSOVER.COM
TALENT.HUBSTAFF
REMOTE CIRCLE
OUTSOURCELY
AUTHENTIC JOBS
WORKEW
100 TELECOMMUTE JOBS
REMOTE JOBS CLUB
WERK
REMOTEES
REMOTE4ME
REMOTELY AWESOME JOBS
DAILY REMOTE
TORRE
PROBLOGGER JOB BOARD
DRIBBBLE
ANGELLIST
STACK OVERFLOW
GITHUB JOBS
TECH JUNCTION
POWERTOFLY
LANDING.JOBS
BUILTIN
FREELANCER.COM
FREELANCERMAP.COM
COWORKS
GUN.IO
CLOUD PEEPS
TEXTBROKER
CONTENTA
SOLID GIGS
KEYLIME (International Development)
GOLANCE.COM
IDEALIST
MONSTER
GLASSDOOR
GROWTHUB
LINKEDIN JOBS
THE MUSE
INDEED
CAREER BUILDER
WAW ASIA
THE REMOTE NURSE
TALENTROO
REMOTASKS
VANHACK
BAIRESDEV
REMOTERS.NET
Indeed

This is a List of resources that I or my friends use  –

This list is ever-updating. If you want to get updated with the newest resources, join The List. Also, comment your suggestions below and I’ll add them!
(if the resource has an affiliate program, I’ll link my referral link below. By using a referral link it doesn’t change the price of the service, it just gives the referrer (and many times, you) a cash bonus or discount)

Amazon Selling Resources & Tools

Everyone knows a market analysis tool is necessary for getting into physical product selling. So,  What Market Research Tool Should I Buy? Viral Launch

Best Product Research Tool – Viral Launch 

My Review:I think it’s the best Amazon market research tool –  the chrome extension button is solid and reliable, and now they have a new Keyword Search Volume tool, which is a must have for product research.   And I recommend it over JungleScout.  It’s got everything you need for Amazon data – online tools, chrome extension, and even a search volume data.   It’s nice cuz they offer other services like Amazon giveaways, product photography, and listing optimization. I’ve used literally every service from them.  Yeah it may be a little more pricey than hiring a random freelancer, but you are paying for speed, convenience, and solid work every time. The product photoshoot they did for us was done on a beach and it looked stunning.

Best Amazon Sales & Profit Dashboard + Email Follow-Up – CashCowPro

My review:  This it the best site I’ve seen for Amazon Sales Analytics, PLUS it’s got Follow-up Emails built in.  The main page breaks down your sales #’s, ROI, Inventory etc. All the stats you need to see in one place. We use CashCowPro for our personal FBA biz daily.  We’ve tried others, this seems to be the best and most comprehensive by far.  It even includes customer Auto-Email automation, which is $29/mo alone on other platforms, like Sales Backer which we switched from. So at $99/mo, CashCow is actually a deal. We bought the yearly plan cuz, ya know, #BossShit. Sign up here for $15 off monthly!
Best bank account to receive Amazon payments in any currency – Payoneer – receive Amazon payments in your home currency at the best rates. Use my Referral link and we both get $25 after you transfer $1000.
Best China Sourcing Trip – Up for recommendations!
Best agency to register a US LLC for you – coming soon
Helpful Articles:

Recommended Courses:

Best Amazon FBA Course:

Best Facebook Ads Course:

Best Digital Marketing Agency Course

  • 30 Day SMMA – By my friends Jovan & Quentin. Start your agency in 30 days.

Best Intensive Mastermind Group to explode your Digital Marketing Agency

How to Start Freelancing

Getting started guide:

The Best Online Buiness Models for Beginners, Explained

Check out my new class on the Top 10 Best Online Business Models to make 6-figures online with little experience or cash invesment to work remotely and travel.

Travel Tools & Resources

Best Fintech Card with no foreign transaction fees – Revolut. I have several nomad friends who rave about this card – they send you a metal card, which holds all your cards in it. Switch which one is active in the app. I’ve joined the waitlist for the US launch, which they say is coming soon as of late 2019.
Best Travel Insurance – I signed up for SafetyWing. It was recommended to me as the best company that is the least hassle and has less payout complications compared to other companies who always get you on the technical details.
Travel Insurance Tips: in order to be covered for a motorbike accident, which is one of the more common things, especially in SE Asia, you must be sure of these things, otherwise you will NOT be covered and have to pay cash, for example for a $10,000-$20,000 surgery that a buddy just had to pay for a broken leg in Bali, because he did not have the intenational driverse license.

  1. You must have travel insurance, of course
  2. You must have an official International Drivers License / Permit.
    1. Getting an International Drivers Permit one in the US is pretty easy I hear thru AAA
    2. For getting an International Drivers Permit when already abroad
  3. You must be wearing a helmet
  4. The bike can’t be more than 150cc
  5. You’re not covered if you are broke traffic laws like speeding, or doing wheelies

Booking.com Booking.com seems to be a popular choice amongst hotels in Southeast Asia. I use it frequently to find cheap hotels. Use this referral link to get a discount on your first booking, cuz why not.
Book Onward Flights Tickets – I discovered this service that provides you proof of onward flight tickets, often required when you enter a country free as tourist on arrival, e.g. for Thailand or Bali! They only charge $5 bucks which is the cheapest I’ve seen.
Google Voice – Gives you a virtual phone number  – I use it every day for receiving SMS verification codes & texting family. Have also used it many times to make international calls. Just top-up your balance and call worldwide.
ExpressVPN My review: I even did a youtube video asking people in China for the best VPN for China or anything else, and this seems to be it. I’ve used & tested it. Works good. For mobile & desktop. Allows you to use YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Google, etc in China.

Thailand Resources

Thailand Travel Health insurance – no referral link, but this was recommended by a friend. I personally don’t currently pay for insurance.
My Chiang Mai Travel Guide – for visiting and digital nomads
My Bangkok Travel Guide – for visiting and digital nomads
Guava Pass – for Gyms in Asia – When I move to a new big city like Bangkok, there are lots of gyms to choose from, and drop-ins can be expensive. With Guava pass you can pay one price and get access to multiple gyms, so you can try out different stuff and see what suits you. I’m trying it now in Bangkok! Also in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore. Get $20 off with my referral link!
ClassPass –*Update November 2018: ClassPass is now in Bangkok! They are offering First Month FREE for a limited time, so use my referral link to sign up and also get a discount. I’m using my free month now, and they have a couple CrossFit gyms on there yippee!

Social Media & Design

Schedugram – Bulk schedule Instagram posts! I’ve been using Schdugr.am for over a year – Get $5 off
Envato Market – Good design templates, for everything.
Canva.com – Make great designs for free. I’m using this more and more for Amazon images and marketing stuff. Great stuff.
Free Stock Images & videos – https://pexels.com and https://videos.pexels.com – limited selection but free.
IFTT – autopost your IG posts to FB, YouTube posts to WordPress, etc.
Bulk resize photos! Lifesaver.
BuzzSumo Find Trending articles & content in your niche, and find influencers –

Best Digital Marketing Tools

Email Marketing: Active Campaign – I switched from MailChimp and.. oh my.  Miles ahead.  Miles easier.  SUPER simple DRAG AND DROP flow – easy to create auto campaigns, forms, etc.  I’ve integrated it all over my blog.   I’m a fanboy of ActiveCampaign lol. Use this link to sign up.

Quiz Builder: Interact – Quiz Builder, Giveaway System & Polls – I use this on my blog to grow my list & learn about my audience – and quite frankly I’m super stoked about it! Super clean look and feel and SUPER easy to setup. Feels just like ActiveCampaign with the drag & drop, and integrates super easily with the tag system – so you can know all about people’s interests from the quiz, then send out segmented emails later. Click here to sign up for the best deal!

WordPress themes: ThriveThemes – WordPress themes for marketers. I switched to a Thrive Themes template for my blog – it’s optimized for marketers.  They sell the whole package with everything you need. I’m stoked about it.
ClickFunnels: The best landing page maker, sales pages, ecommerce page, and online course platform. I use it to sell my E-commerce products via FB ads, and for my online course funnel and backend membership. Go here to get a 14-day Free ClickFunnels Trial.

YouTube Tools:

TubeBuddy the best YouTube optimizer and automation tool

Facebook Ads Tools:

Facebook Ad Library – search for examples of Facebook Ads in your niche to emulate! See what other successful companies are running.

Random Tools & Plugins

The Best Video Speed Controller – (Chrome Extension) great for webinars where the controls are hidden. Crucial! Allows you to skip ahead and speed up.

Team Management

Time Doctor – Track the work time of your team, via screen logs. Like upwork, but it’s not for payroll, just so everyone can track their work time for productivity & analysis.
Zoom conferencing Group call & screen share app I like.

Outsourcing

Best Writing Outsourcing Service – BudgetWord.com: High Quality writing services for the best prices. From ecommerce copywriting to blog article writing to social media content to ebook ghostwriting, they do it all.
Best Freelancer Site –  Freeeup.com! Unlike Upwork, they review your posting and recommend the top 1-3 freelancers for you, instead of having to look over dozens of applications. Then you skype chat with the applicants from there. It’s free to post a job. My boi Matt Laker recommended Freeeup to me because they specialize in Amazon FBA experts. But they also have experts in everything.
Upwork.com – I’ve hired multiple people from here for short term and longer term jobs – customer service, packaging, Amazon PPC management, video editing etc.
OnlineJobs.ph I’ve had a friend who found a rockstar Filipino VA here and couldn’t recommended it enough.
Freelancer.com I pay my one of my video editors thru here – get $20 credit with my link 
LibertyVA’s  – Now for crypto tasks only. Hire the best VA for your cryptocurrency project.

Books to Get – (Start Your Free 30-day trial on Audible)

The 4-Hour Workweek (‘Digital Nomad Bible’) by Tim Ferriss
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0031KN6T8

Also recommended by Tim Ferriss – Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel

https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Uncommon-Guide-Long-Term-Travel/dp/B00GG0BRZA
Travels with Charley (rec by a friend)
https://www.amazon.com/Travels-With-Charley/dp/B005AIHFG4
Cheers guys! What are your favorite resources? Put them in the comments and I just might add them to this page:)