Tools and Resources

In the web industry, software, programs, and tools abound for everything. Check out a list of our favorites, personally and professionally, below.

Tools

WordPress

WordPress is the core software behind all of our websites, including this one. Read more about WordPress.

Skype

Skype is our communication tool of choice with each other and with our customers. We only use cell phones when we have to.

1Password

Tired of losing logins and passwords? 1Password is an app that will keep track of all of them for you. All you have to do is remember one master password.

Resources

Inbound Marketing

If we could recommend only one book to you, it would be this one. Inbound Marketing will transform the way you market yourself.

Tribes

This book is revolutionizing the way books are marketed. Tribes gives the big picture, Inbound Marketing gives the practical how-tos. They are like peanut butter and chocolate – they go together well.

Facebook Marketing for Dummies

Facebook is good for more than just keeping in touch with family and friends. This is a great book for getting you started with Facebook marketing. It comes with $50 of free Facebook ad money.

WordPress for Dummies

This is a great reference for using WordPress. If you are new to WordPress, we strongly recommend this book.

Blogs

SethGodin.com

Seth Godin is one of the most popular bloggers in the world, and is transforming the way companies approach marketing. Here at Umstattd Media, we sail by Godin.

Mashable.com

Want to keep up with the latest trends in technology and social media? Mashable.com is your one-stop source for everything related to web.

AuthorTechTips.com

This blog is the result of years of interaction with authors. We’ve compiled tips, tools, and technology into small, bite-size pieces to help you utilize technology in the world of writing and publishing.