Webmaster Utilities We Dig

Feb 4, 2009 by

Here’s a review of tools we use every day at SEOBook.

No affiliate stuff – we use and recommend these tools because, well, they rock!

Camtasia – Screen Recording Software

What it does: records on-screen demonstrations.

What we use it for: we use it for our training videos

Why we like it: creates high quality demonstrations, yet the file size remains small. Intuitive recorder function. You don’t need to read the manual in order to start being productive with it.

Where you can get it: Here’s the blurb. Here’s the free demo. Here’s the full version.

SmartDraw – Business Diagram Software

What it does: helps you create flowcharts, org charts, timelines, graphs etc

What we use it for: we draw a lot of flow charts

Why we like it: point and click simplicity. Once you get the hang of it, which doesn’t take long, you can create professional flowcharts very quickly. Saves a lot of time.

Where can I get it: Here’s the blurb. Here’s the free demo. Here’s the full version.

RoboForm

What it does: stores all your passwords securely, fills out forms, auto login to websites

What we use it for: password stuff

Why we like it: secure, allows fast logins to sites

Where can I get it: Here’s the blurb. Here’s the free trial. Here’s the full version.

Carbonite

What it does: backs up your data, cheaply and securely, over the net

What we use it for: Backing stuff up

Why we like it: you install it, then forget about it. It’s also pretty cheap.

Where can I get it: Here’s the blurb. Here’s the free trial. Here’s the full version.

Fastone

What it does: screen capture.

What we use it for: manipulating the graphics at the top of the blog posts.

Why we like it: simple, elegant utility that is easy to use.

Where can I get it: Here’s the blurb. Here’s the free trial. Here’s the full version.