UGC ToolS We Use

As a UGC Creator, we use several tools that we’ve found super helpful for us. They range from physical items we use to record to software we use to get us online.

Canva UGC Portfolio Template

Good

Squarespace UGC Portfolio Template

Better

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Here is a list of essential tools

we use as UGC creators

The BEST UGC Gig/Job finding Tool Out there…

(Actually the only one!)

wovvo

Video Equipment

Amazon Storefront - Tech
Smartphone (iPhone 13 or newer recommended for quality)
Desk Ring Light - The best one we’ve found for if you wear glasses
Large Ring light with sturdy base - can not say enough good things about this light!!!
Mini Lapel Mic - My FAVE!
Movo Microphone
Phone tripod/stabilizer
Cellphone stand holder
Lavalier microphone for clear audio
Backdrop (plain wall, lifestyle setting, or portable backdrop
Around the neck POV mobile phone holder
Magnetic tripod phone holder attachment

Audio/Video Tools

Wireless microphone - most inexpensive
Mini Lapel Mic - My FAVE! - for phone
USB Blue Yeti Microphone - for phone or computer
CapCut - Audio/ video editing
Computer Monitors - 2

Lighting

Ring light with adjustable temperature
Softboxes for product shots
Desk Ring Light - The best one we’ve found for if you wear glasses
Large Ring light with sturdy base - can not say enough good things about this light!!!
Natural light diffusers

Business Tools

Portfolio Website - Squarespace
Carrd.co One Page Websites
Domain name - Hover
UGC Contract templates - The Boutique Lawyer
Privacy Policy - required if you have a contact box on your website
Invoice software - Moxie
Rate sheet template - Can make and sell
Media kit - Made in Canva
Portfolio website templates
SEO Tools - SemRush

Content Management

Project management tools (Moxie)

Content calendar
Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)
Brand asset organization system (Canva)

Office Space

Filming area
Product photography space
Storage for equipment
Organized background options
Good acoustics for audio recording (Nice thick curtains)
Space Heater
Sticky Notes

Favorite UGC Communities

Creator 5

The UGC Authority

Wovvoo

Software | Apps

Capcut

Email Marketing - KIT - To send your brands and anyone else emails keeping you top of mind.

Neuron Content Writing - Monthly Subscription

Neuron Content Writing - Lifetime Deal

AppSumo - awesome for up and coming apps and software

SEMRUSH - SEO for TikTok

Siteground (Wordpress Websites)

Claude AI - My favorite AI platform

URL Genius - For App Linking

Ideogram AI - for creating realistic photos

Our Favorite Podcasts

Rick and Bubba

Amy Porterfield

The Marketing Millennials - A Crash Course in Marketing to Older Women

Kiss my aesthetic - Building a Brag-worthy Brand Empire

Our Favorite YouTube Videos

Become a Master storyteller

Level Up (also a podcast) - Staying sane as work-from-home entrepreneurs

Kiss my aesthetic - Building a Brag-worthy Brand Empire

Books We Love

Everyday Business Storytelling

Networking Like a Pro

Our Favorite Courses

UGC Canva Website Tutorial - Full How to Build Your UGC Website Tutorial with a free template.

UGC Fivrr Courses - Arbel Kimmek - Wish I had taken this one first!

The Ultimate UGC Course (My intro to UGC)

Email marketing - LOVE her course and so easy to follow

Amy Porterfield’s List Builder Society

Billo - Hey! Join me on the Billo Creator app, where you’ll be able to earn extra cash for content creation. Billo will gift you +$10 with your first payout as a welcome gift if you sign up with the link above and use my referral code Y0ROM.

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