Discover What’s in Our Niche Site Toolkit

We have tested a lot of tools and these are the ones we eagerly preferred in each category.

We are often asked about the tools and resources we use to build niche sites. While everything cannot be described in terms of specific tools, a few tools are holy grails for us and make our daily tasks much easier. So here, we have put together a small guide of the main tools we use to build a niche site from scratch.

So, what’s in our niche site toolkit that saves time?

We have included the tools and resources we use almost on a daily basis here. It includes everything from project management to SEO, content writing, link building, web design, and more tools. If you want to have a complete guideline for niche site tools, keep reading. 

Table of Contents

Project Management Tools

  • Trello – The tool to assign tasks to team members. Also used to manage any type of project, workflow, or task tracking.
  • Slack (FREE) – Messaging tool and great for sharing updates, files, and other important information in dedicated Slack channels.
  • Google Sheets (FREE) Great for storing, editing, and organizing information. All team members can edit and format files in real-time, and history can track any changes.
  • ClickUpClickUp makes it easy to connect different platforms (e.g., google docs, sheets, etc.), customizing and labeling tasks. It can also easily track and prioritize tasks.

Website Setup

Setting up a website often becomes the most challenging part as it requires specific expertise. Here are different tools used widely in our organization for different levels of website setup. 

Domain and Hosting

  • LeandomainsearchA search engine for discovering available domain names. It shows available domains by combining your entered keyword with other frequently used phrases in domain names.
  • NamecheapDomains at affordable prices and free domain privacy protection.
  • Cloudways Clone a website, install all the plugins, upgrade WordPress and sync it back to the live site once you’ve tested it. They also offer a free CDN, unlimited applications on one server, automated backups, and managed-to-host for WordPress. 
  • SitegroundA great cloud-based hosting platform with a custom-built beginner-friendly dashboard. Siteground offers excellent 24/7 support via phone and lives chat.
  • WPX Hosting –  An affordable managed WordPress hosting that offers fast speed and great performance, SSL, WAF, DDoS, automatic backups, and much more. 

CMS / Blogging Platform

  • WordPress (FREE) – WordPress is free and has many plugins that allow you to personalize any website.

Theme & Page Builder

  • GeneratepressSuper fast performance, tons of built-in settings in the real-time customizer, and an advanced custom layouts tool.
  • AstraIt is a simple, fully customizable, and fast theme that has extensive WooCommerce integration. It’s lightweight and highly customizable.
  • BlocksyThere are several options available on Blocksy that are specifically designed for blog sites. It’s currently regarded as one of the top WordPress blog themes.
  • KadenceKadence theme is good for non-technical users who care about their site speed. It lets you build a library of beautifully designed content.
  • Thrive Architect (Page builder) – Thrive Architect is a really good visual page builder with many great templates.
  • Elementor (Page builder) – It lets you customize every part of your theme. Its ease of use, customization, and integration capabilities make it popular.

WordPress Plugin

  • RankMathSEO plugin for WordPress that makes it easy to optimize content with built-in suggestions based on widely-accepted best practices.
  • LinkwhisperSuggests relevant internal links that you can add in seconds with the simple click of a button. It also helps you find and fix broken links on your site using a URL changer.
  • Wordfence (Security) – Blocks intrusion attempts, detect malicious activities, and provides robust security for WordPress websites.
  • AAWP or Affiliatable For creating high-converting affiliate products comparison tables and product boxes.
  • WPRocket (Page Speed Optimization) – Helps improve website loading speed, optimize file optimization, optimize image loading, and much more.

CDN (Optional)

  • CloudflareFree global CDN, DNS, and DDoS protection; also optimizes website speed and security. Cloudflare also blocks threats like SQL injections, spamming, and DDoS attacks.

SEO Tools

  • SemRushDoes effective keyword research, website audit, and many more SEO tasks.
  • AhrefsAnalyses and shows data on a website’s traffic, keyword rankings, backlink profile, etc.
  • KeywordsChefFinds profitable keywords that are easier to rank for than other keywords in the same niche.

Content Writing

Nichesites.com offers industry-leading content writing services. We produce high-quality, engaging content designed to cater to your target audience. So kind of tools are we using regularly that make our content top-notch?

Grammar & Plagiarism Checking Tools

  • GrammarlyEffectively checks grammar, plagiarism, coherence, etc.
  • CopyscapeIt’s a premium content plagiarism checker.

Content Optimization

  • SurferSEO Helps with keyword research, writing content, and auditing previously published content.

Graphics / Stock Photography

  • CanvaA wide range of templates and different options to design everything, starting from logos, banners, flyers, etc.
  • IstockphotoIt is an online royalty-free image library.
  • DepositPhotos A royalty-free stock photo website.

Link Building

NicheSites does a wonderful job building links internally and externally. We build authority backlink profiles for niche sites. Here are the tools that assist our experts.

  • HunterHunter makes finding and verifying contact info for various clients much more efficient than before. The tool is one of the main reasons we can automate our link-building procedures and locate the contact information for several thousand people in just a few minutes.
  • MailshakeMailshake is an exceptional outreach tool that will allow users to facilitate the outreach process from beginning to end. It includes automatic follow-up messages, email templates, and the ability to track individuals that have responded easily.

Lead Generation

  • OptinMonster – Lead generation software for growing email lists, improving website conversions, and creating super engaging campaigns.

Newsletter

  • ConvertkitEmail service provider (ESP) that is easy to use. It has customizable sign-up forms and landing pages.

Monetization

  • EzoicReally good for displaying ads, evaluating and optimizing ad placements, and website layouts. Best for beginners.
  • MediavineManages ad placements and works with advertisers on your behalf.
  • AdThriveAdThrive requires 100,000 page views per month, which helps optimize the site’s ads.
  • Affiliate – Monetization through referrals.
  • Direct promotion – Includes email marketing, social media marketing, etc.

Website Flipping

  • EmpireflippersEmpireFlippers is the marketplace of choice for buying and reselling already established, profitable online companies.
  • FE InternationalOne of the most reputable online advisors and brokers for buying and selling websites.
  • Investors ClubExclusive listings and helps buy or sell profitable online businesses privately.
  • MotionInvest Help buy and sell content sites quickly.

Education

  • Authority HackerBeautifully put together to help people start and successfully run their own websites.
  • Fat Stacks BundleEducates beginners and pros on affiliate marketing and niche site monetization.
  • Passive Income GeekNot for absolute beginners, but the course is packed with lots of information on niche sites.

We have tested numerous tools and resources, and these are the ones that work best for us to keep our websites running smoothly every day. We highly recommend them in each of their respective categories.

Regards,

Your Friend @NicheSites.com Team