{"id":201164,"date":"2023-05-01T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/?p=201164"},"modified":"2023-09-05T18:54:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T17:54:33","slug":"productivity-tools-for-marketers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/productivity-tools-for-marketers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best productivity tools for marketers [With features &#038; pricing]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It would be an understatement to say that marketing teams have a <em>lot<\/em> on their plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing strategies, briefing creative teams, approving content, launching campaigns, analyzing trends and campaign <strong>metrics<\/strong>\u2026 and that\u2019s just for starters. \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But much of the time <strong>marketers<\/strong> want to spend chipping away at their workload is sucked up by inefficient processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the constant <em>pings <\/em>from team members on Slack and keeping track of all the moving parts behind a big project, it\u2019s amazing that marketers get anything done at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore the most effective <strong>productivity tools<\/strong> for <strong>marketers<\/strong> and get rid of those time-wasting distractions once and for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Disclaimer: The information below is accurate as of May 1, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">Best productivity tools for designers: Overview [with features &amp; pricing]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#use-case\">Marketing productivity tools by use case<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#markup\">Tool #1: MarkUp.io<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#slack\">Tool #2: Slack<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#asana\">Tool #3: Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#canva\">Tool #4: Canva<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#evernote\">Tool #5: Evernote<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ahrefs\">Tool #6: Ahrefs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#grammarly\">Tool #7: Grammarly<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#findthatlead\">Tool #8: FindThatLead<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bynder\">Tool #9: Bynder<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hootsuite\">Tool #10: Hootsuite<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview\">Best productivity tools for designers: Overview [with features &amp; pricing]<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a birds-eye view of the features and pricing for each solution we\u2019re going over today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put a pin in it. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-comparison.png\" alt=\"Comparison table for  10 productivity tools for marketers\" class=\"wp-image-201407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-comparison.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-comparison-251x300.png 251w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-comparison-856x1024.png 856w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-comparison-768x919.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Compare features and pricing for ten productivity tools for marketers with this handy table.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, onto the more serious stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-case\">Marketing productivity tools by use case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve already identified a specific issue in your workflow that\u2019s making you inefficient, look at the list below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives you the overview you need to navigate this blog post easily and go straight to the use case that interests you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MarkUp.io:<\/strong> Streamlines businesses\u2019 review-and-approval process through contextual annotations and visual feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slack: <\/strong>Makes communication more efficient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asana:<\/strong> Streamlines task management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canva:<\/strong> Makes designing content effortless and accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evernote:<\/strong> Optimizes note-taking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ahrefs:<\/strong> Makes search engine optimization (SEO) easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grammarly:<\/strong> Corrects grammatical errors and improves written content quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FindThatLead:<\/strong> Generates lists with qualified prospects and automates email marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bynder: <\/strong>Facilitates consistent branding across all visual content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hootsuite:<\/strong> Helps you manage your brand\u2019s social media accounts in terms of content and messaging.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s get into the nitty-gritty of all ten productivity tools for marketers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"markup\">Tool #1: MarkUp.io<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MarkUp.io<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/visual-feedback-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visual feedback tool<\/a> developed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/project-approval-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">streamline the review-and-approval workflows<\/a> of creative professionals (like marketers \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-markup-io.jpeg\" alt=\"MarkUp.io homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-markup-io.jpeg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-markup-io-300x160.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-markup-io-768x409.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a marketer, you have to proof content often. But you&#8217;re doing it wrong if you\u2019re requesting edits for deliverables over email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admit it: email feedback is cumbersome! It\u2019s too easy for comments to get lost in translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With MarkUp.io, you can turn that painful experience into a streamlined process free of miscommunications because the platform contextualizes feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does MarkUp.io improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MarkUp.io is on a mission to fix the feedback loop and abolish reviewing deliverables via inefficient channels like email once and for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Describing changes you\u2019d like made to a piece of digital content takes up most of the feedback loop. MarkUp.io fixes this problem by giving you a dedicated platform to upload content and get feedback directly, be it a video, graphic, or one of our other <a href=\"https:\/\/support.markup.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/13392626905619-Creating-a-MarkUp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accepted file types<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MarkUp.io eliminates the need to write emails like: \u201c<em>Please go to page 58, paragraph three, second sentence, after the comma, and change the word \u2018equinox\u2019 to \u2018eclipse<\/em>.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you can click&nbsp; on specific elements of a piece of content and pin a comment as simple as <em>\u201cChange this to \u2018eclipse.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you implement a shorter feedback loop, you can spend the rest of that time doing what you do best: being creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MarkUp.io features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With MarkUp.io, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pin comments with your input straight to the elements that need changing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tag teammates and filter feedback comments by @project tags (a.k.a. @mentions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make communication more straightforward through comment threads where team members can ask for clarifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize projects into <a href=\"https:\/\/support.markup.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/14280165286675-Creating-Folders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Folders within Workspaces<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control who sees which projects with <a href=\"https:\/\/support.markup.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/13605395558163-Setting-up-your-team-Members-and-Guests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team roles and permissions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of all its core functionalities, MarkUp.io also enables users to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/more-loom-less-zoom-fix-feedback-loop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">share video feedback in the form of Loom recordings<\/a>, which can be attached to comments for further clarification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">easier Website MarkUp creation<\/a>, the platform features a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.markup.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/14145483312659-Best-Practices-MarkUp-io-Chrome-Extension-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chrome web annotation extension<\/a> that transforms any webpage into a shareable and browsable carbon copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MarkUp.io pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creatives that want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/markup-io-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the most value from the MarkUp.io app<\/a> go for the Pro plan since it covers everyone\u2019s extensive business needs. The plan offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One Workspace within which you can create unlimited MarkUps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500 GB of storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Folders that keep your MarkUps organized<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to manage shared links&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pro plan starts at $25 per month and supports unlimited users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try it out to see if it fits your workflow by <a href=\"https:\/\/app.markup.io\/signup?trial=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signing up for the 14-day free trial with MarkUp.io<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MarkUp-pricing-graphic-updated-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MarkUp-pricing-graphic-updated-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MarkUp-pricing-graphic-updated-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MarkUp-pricing-graphic-updated-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MarkUp-pricing-graphic-updated-1536x819.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MarkUp-pricing-graphic-updated.png 1760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MarkUp.io also offers a free version that gives you access to the platform\u2019s core features. Because the free plan supports five MarkUps and 10 GB of storage, it might not be suitable for busy agencies and creative businesses, but it\u2019s great for freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running a more complex operation and need unlimited Workspaces and storage, let\u2019s discuss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/enterprise-contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your customized Enterprise plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"slack\">Tool #2: Slack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack is the holy grail of instant messaging for businesses worldwide. As you probably already know, Slack\u2019s the place where teams connect via private and group messaging, as well as video and voice conferencing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-slack.png\" alt=\"Slack homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-slack.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-slack-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-slack-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app allows users to organize internal and external communication in channels (chatrooms), which make key information (such as team updates) instantly available across an entire company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does it improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack helps professionals communicate more efficiently without the pleasantries and delays of email back-and-forths. Plus, the tool minimizes the need for real-time meetings that can disrupt workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, according to users&#8217; needs, Slack can be used as a synchronous and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/asynchronous-communication-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous communication tool.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if you\u2019d like not to be disturbed while you\u2019re working on a project, you can pause notifications for a certain amount of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also change your status to \u201cbusy\u201d so everyone on your team knows you don\u2019t have time to talk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, you could say Slack is like a corporate social media platform where teammates can share files and updates, chat, and hang out by their virtual water cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-schitts-creek.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GIF Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/cbc-funny-reaction-xUOwGmsFStnxzIGC2s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giphy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slack features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack\u2019s core features include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statuses that communicate team availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reminders and notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voice and video calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-on-one chats and group communication channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slack pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack\u2019s pricing ranges from $7.25 to $12.50 per month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-slack-pricing-1.png\" alt=\"Slack pricing\" class=\"wp-image-201414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-slack-pricing-1.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-slack-pricing-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-slack-pricing-1-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform\u2019s pricing structure includes a free plan and an enterprise tier available upon request.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"asana\">Tool #3: Asana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana is a work-management dashboard that helps teams organize their tasks, establish streamlined workflows, and get things done faster. But you probably know that since Asana\u2019s among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/most-popular-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most popular collaboration tools<\/a> on the market today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-asana.png\" alt=\"Asana homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-asana.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-asana-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-asana-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does it improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana improves workflow visibility and helps marketing agencies prioritize tasks, automate part of their workflows, and have a clear view of deadlines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this added transparency, marketers can keep track of task management more efficiently and productively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Asana features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s functionalities cover<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project management with list or kanban board task overviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The breakdown of tasks into sub-tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task assignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Due dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reusable project templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work approval requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Asana pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s pricing is structured across three tiers that range from $10.99 to $24.99 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-asana-pricing.png\" alt=\"Asana pricing\" class=\"wp-image-201399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-asana-pricing.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-asana-pricing-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-asana-pricing-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool is also available as a free version, which is suitable for startups and small teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"canva\">Tool #4: Canva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva is a popular design tool that can help marketers create professional-looking visual content for presentations, social media posts, event posters, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-canva.png\" alt=\"Canva homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-canva.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-canva-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-canva-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/en_gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva makes design accessible to non-designers thanks to its drag-and-drop functions and customizable templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this tool, you can create designs from scratch or use ready-made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/graphic-design-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graphic design elements<\/a>, stock images, templates, and animations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does it improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest perks of using Canva is its collaboration features that encourage teamwork and co-design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since most marketers use visuals as part of their content marketing strategy, design plays a big part in their daily workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Canva, marketers can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/how-to-mock-up-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prepare mock-ups for designers<\/a> instead of wasting time briefing projects via email or video calls. Or better yet, marketers with an eye for design can handle graphics themselves since Canva is so easy to use. This can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/web-design-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speed up visual content creation<\/a> when the design department has its hands full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way Canva can streamline an agency\u2019s productivity is through its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/design-feedback-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaborative design features<\/a>. The tool allows users to share designs via links and pin comments with feedback. This also means that Canva can serve as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/artwork-approval-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">artwork approval tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Canva features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva\u2019s features include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Library with stock photos, graphic elements, and videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video and photo editing capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphic animations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media scheduling tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free customizable templates for various content types (presentations, white papers, reports, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Canva pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva\u2019s pricing structure is divided into three plans starting from $119.99.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-canva-pricing-1.png\" alt=\"Canva pricing\" class=\"wp-image-201410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-canva-pricing-1.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-canva-pricing-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-canva-pricing-1-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform\u2019s core features are available with the free plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"evernote\">Tool #5: Evernote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Evernote is a note-taking app with task-management features developed to help individuals and businesses organize ideas, workflows, tasks, and schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-evernote.png\" alt=\"Evernote homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-evernote.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-evernote-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-evernote-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/evernote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evernote<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this tool to schedule meetings, meet professional goals, plan vacations, and stay on top of your pet\u2019s walking schedule. \ud83d\ude43<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evernote is a versatile app that lets you keep all your to-dos in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does it improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evernote can help marketers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Jot down and organize call notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set reminders and receive notifications about time-sensitive to-dos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save blog posts, emails, reports, and other online resources that can fuel their research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use note templates to make note-taking more efficient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, Evernote has the potential to boost productivity by helping users organize their research and ideas into a searchable digital workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Evernote features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evernote\u2019s users can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capture text and image notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search keyword tags to find notes fast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync notes across devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create tasks, set due dates, and create to-do lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annotate websites<\/a>, images, and PDF documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish integrations with Google Drive, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zapier, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Evernote pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pricing for Evernote ranges from $7.99 to $14.99 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-evernote-pricing.png\" alt=\"Evernote pricing\" class=\"wp-image-201400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-evernote-pricing.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-evernote-pricing-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-evernote-pricing-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/evernote.com\/compare-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evernote<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the paid plans, the tool also features a free version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ahrefs\">Tool #6: Ahrefs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahrefs is an SEO platform with tools for keyword research, link building, competitor analysis, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-ahrefs.jpg\" alt=\"Ahrefs homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-ahrefs.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-ahrefs-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-ahrefs-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ahrefs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool allows users to explore keywords on relevant search engines, content platforms, and online retail and eCommerce stores.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes sense, then, that marketers use Ahrefs to conduct research for their marketing campaigns and content strategies. For instance, you can use Ahrefs to research which content pieces perform well from an SEO standpoint on Google, Amazon, YouTube, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does it improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahrefs can help digital marketers pinpoint users\u2019 (and search engines) preferences regarding content with factual data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, Ahrefs reports take the guesswork out of content marketing and can help teams craft effective content strategies based on actual metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When combining data-driven decisions with innovative ideas and creativity, the planning that goes into content creation becomes quicker, more systematic, and highly efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ahrefs features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahrefs supports the following features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SEO Dashboard<\/strong>: A thorough overview of multiple websites and their SEO performance with metrics that track organic traffic, backlinks, domain rating, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Site Explorer<\/strong>: An in-depth analysis of a website\u2019s organic and paid search traffic, as well as its backlinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keywords Explorer<\/strong>: A keyword research tool that outputs keyword suggestions, search volumes, estimates the number of clicks a keyword can get, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Site Audit<\/strong>: Website analytics tool that identifies the technical and on-page SEO shortcomings of a site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rank Tracker<\/strong>: Reports on a website\u2019s position in search engines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content Explorer<\/strong>: As Ahrefs puts it, a \u201c<em>search engine made for marketers<\/em>\u201d that enables professionals to discover content ideas, high-performing websites, and link prospects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ahrefs pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahrefs\u2019 pricing structure includes four paid plans that range from $99 to $999.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-ahrefs-pricing-1.png\" alt=\"Ahrefs pricing\" class=\"wp-image-201412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-ahrefs-pricing-1.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-ahrefs-pricing-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-ahrefs-pricing-1-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ahrefs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grammarly\">Tool #7: Grammarly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grammarly is a typing assistant that helps users write grammatically-correct emails, articles, reports, infographics, presentations \u2014 you name it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-grammarly.png\" alt=\"Grammarly homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-grammarly.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-grammarly-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-grammarly-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grammarly&nbsp;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grammarly is available as a web-based platform, a browser extension, and a desktop app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The web browser extension pops up everywhere you start typing. It can help you write correctly on LinkedIn, Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Google Docs, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/webflow-vs-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress content management system (CMS)<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;How does it improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A marketer\u2019s workday contains content to review, emails to write, and data to analyze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grammarly improves productivity by reducing the time needed to proofread a marketer\u2019s writing and review other creatives\u2019 written work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app automatically detects mistakes and typos and suggests alternatives that improve the clarity and correctness of a piece of copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that Grammarly doesn\u2019t work for spreadsheets and Google Sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grammarly features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grammarly\u2019s feature stack includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plagiarism, grammar mistakes, and typo detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synonym and word-choice suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formality and tone-level adjustments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customizable style guides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grammarly pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grammarly\u2019s pricing is based on the different use cases it works for. For businesses, pricing starts at $15 per member per month. Discounts apply to bigger teams.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-grammarly-pricing.png\" alt=\"Grammarly pricing\" class=\"wp-image-201396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-grammarly-pricing.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-grammarly-pricing-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-grammarly-pricing-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/business\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grammarly<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"findthatlead\">Tool #8: FindThatLead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As its name suggests, FindThatLead is a lead generation and prospecting tool for business-to-business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-findthatlead.png\" alt=\"FindThatLead homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-findthatlead.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-findthatlead-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-findthatlead-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/findthatlead.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FindThatLead<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform helps marketers and sales experts generate lists with segmented and qualified prospects (a.k.a. potential clients that fit your buyer persona profile).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does it improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FindThatLead can improve a marketing team\u2019s productivity by focusing the team\u2019s efforts only on qualified prospects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the platform features email marketing automation capabilities, such as automatic email follow-ups. This increases a cold-email campaign\u2019s chances of success and makes it more likely to get better response rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, FindThatLead can help marketers save time through automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FindThatLead features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most relevant FindThatLead features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email Search<\/strong>: Find leads\u2019 email addresses by simply typing their name or website domain in the tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verifier<\/strong>: Validate email addresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Sender<\/strong>: Helps create personalized email campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prospector<\/strong>: Generates leads based on advanced segmentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FindThatLead pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pricing of FindThatLead starts at $49 per month (for one user) and can go up to $399 per month (for six users).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-findthatlead-pricing.png\" alt=\"FindThatLead pricing\" class=\"wp-image-201394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-findthatlead-pricing.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-findthatlead-pricing-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-findthatlead-pricing-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/findthatlead.com\/en\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FindThatLead<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bynder\">Tool #9: Bynder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bynder is a digital asset-management platform developed to help brands create memorable user interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-bynder.png\" alt=\"Bynder homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-bynder.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-bynder-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-bynder-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bynder.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bynder<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Bynder, businesses can ensure branding consistency by managing their content from a single platform instead of disparate silos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does it improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bynder can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/creative-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">streamline creative collaboration<\/a> for content marketers through features like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/annotation-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content annotations<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/document-review-and-approval-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">approval stages<\/a>, and version control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform also helps teams create content that\u2019s on-brand and up to the company\u2019s standards using customizable design templates and automation (e.g., resizing graphic elements, bulk editing, animation presets, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By helping marketers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/workflow-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automate workflows<\/a>, Bynder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/tui-group-creative-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduces the time it takes from design to publish<\/a>, which means teams create more content faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bynder features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bynder\u2019s features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital asset management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to create and easily apply brand guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customizable <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/creative-workflow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creative workflows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content review-and-approval tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital brand templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Native integrations with Trello, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Salesforce, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom integration into existing tech stacks&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bynder pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Details on Bynder\u2019s pricing are only available upon inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-bynder-pricing.png\" alt=\"Bynder pricing\" class=\"wp-image-201390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-bynder-pricing.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-bynder-pricing-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-bynder-pricing-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bynder.com\/en\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bynder<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hootsuite\">Tool #10: Hootsuite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hootsuite is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/en-gb\/why-hootsuite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the world\u2019s first social media management platform<\/a>. Its scheduling and analytics tools have helped brands manage their content calendars and ad campaigns across social media platforms since 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-hootsuite.png\" alt=\"Hootsuite homepage\" class=\"wp-image-201404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-hootsuite.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-hootsuite-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-hootsuite-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hootsuite<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hootsuite is helpful for social media marketing teams as it helps them quickly identify customer needs, manage messaging and DMs more easily, and handle content more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does it improve productivity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform is especially useful for marketers who run multiple social media accounts, as Hootsuite makes it possible to manage all of them from one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to oversee every social account saves a lot of the time and trouble that usually come with constantly switching between platforms, accounts, and content management tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hootsuite features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Hootsuite, users can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan and publish content on social platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centralize and manage messages from multiple social tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor industry trends and competitors\u2019 social media activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage paid ad campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze campaign results across all socials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hootsuite pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hootsuite is offered across four pricing plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-hootsuite-pricing.png\" alt=\"Hootsuite pricing\" class=\"wp-image-201403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-hootsuite-pricing.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-hootsuite-pricing-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/productivity-tools-for-marketers-hootsuite-pricing-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/en-gb\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hootsuite<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One Hootsuite user pays $99 per month. 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