Our favorite appsThe tools our team actually uses.

The apps we rely on to build, run and grow websites, and a few more worth a look. Each one comes with a plain-English note on what it is for.

Honest disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Each app is labelled, and it never changes what we recommend.

Building websites

Elementor

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A visual page builder for WordPress, with a drag-and-drop editor, templates and theme building.

Why we use it

Many of the WordPress sites we build and look after run on Elementor. It lets clients edit their own pages without touching code, as long as the site is set up carefully underneath.

Compliance and accessibility

Complianz

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A WordPress plugin for cookie consent banners and privacy policies, with a built-in cookie scan.

Why we use it

It runs the cookie banner on this site. It scans what a site actually loads, blocks tracking until a visitor agrees and keeps the cookie policy up to date.

accessiBe

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An accessibility toolbar and automated adjustments that help visitors with different needs use a website.

Why we use it

It runs on this site as an extra layer for visitors who need it. It is a helpful addition, not a replacement for building a site accessibly in the first place, so we do both.

Marketing and email

Omnisend

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Email and SMS marketing built for online stores, with ready-made automations and segmentation.

Why we like it

It is one of the platforms we run email campaigns and automations in for our clients, and it is especially strong for WooCommerce and Shopify stores.

Running your business

Google Workspace

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Gmail on your own domain, plus Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet and Calendar, managed in one place.

Why we use it

Our team’s email and documents run on it. Business email on your own domain looks more professional than a free address, and it is simple to manage as your team grows.

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Also worth a look

Popular tools that suit some businesses well.

Zoho One

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An all-in-one suite of business apps for sales, marketing, finance, HR and operations, with shared data between them.

Good for

Businesses that want one connected set of tools instead of many separate subscriptions.

Need help setting one up?

From cookie banners to email automations, our team can set these tools up properly and connect them to your website.

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