A free searchable directory of business software with side-by-side feature comparisons, pricing summaries and verified user reviews across categories like workflow, CRM and accounting.
Why I recommend it: Free to browse and useful when you are choosing tools for a small business — just remember vendors pay for placement, so read the reviews, not the rankings.
HubSpot's landing-page builder for capturing leads, running A/B tests, and connecting forms to a CRM — useful for small businesses and creator-led offers.
Why I recommend it: A solid free-tier option for building lead-capture pages if you already use or plan to use HubSpot's CRM.
An influencer-marketing platform for finding, analyzing, and messaging creators, with performance data, audience demographics, and authenticity scoring.
Why I recommend it: Helpful for vetting creators before a campaign; start with the free trial to see whether the data quality justifies the cost for your niche.
A creator-marketing platform that runs influencer and UGC campaigns end to end — from creator contracting and briefing to quality review and payout.
Why I recommend it: Worth exploring if you are building a brand and want to outsource the operations of a creator campaign without giving away a large agency markup.
Co-founder & CTO, HubSpot. Shares insights on startups, software development, and AI, with a focus on community-driven business growth.
In plain terms: This is the LinkedIn profile of HubSpot co-founder Dharmesh Shah. You can read his articles and updates to get advice on starting a business, building software, and using artificial intelligence tools.
Why I recommend it: Practical founder thinking on growth without a big budget.
