{"id":2265,"date":"2018-04-10T13:48:29","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T11:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=2265"},"modified":"2023-08-04T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T00:00:00","slug":"best-apps-for-freelancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/best-apps-for-freelancers\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Best Apps for Freelancers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you already found the perfect app which makes your workday as a freelancer a breeze?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you ended up here, it\u2019s safe to assume that you\u2019re still looking for the right freelancing tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you make your way through an endless string of freelance apps available, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the <strong>most recommended tools for freelancers<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General apps for freelancers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancer apps for programmers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancer apps for designers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancer apps for writers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancer apps for virtual assistants, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancer apps for photographers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at each of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Best-apps-for-freelancers-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Best apps for freelancers - cover\" class=\"wp-image-20009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Best-apps-for-freelancers-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Best-apps-for-freelancers-cover-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Best-apps-for-freelancers-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Best-apps-for-freelancers-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0faff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c430e3af789a59ad881a6001925c424\" style=\"color:#0c1013\"><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f5aeff3e8f21adb3a112105a556e19b\" style=\"color:#263238\">The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f5f4bccd56f4d6606a10d2709890b37\" style=\"color:#0287c5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"general-apps-for-freelancers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">General apps for freelancers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/sustainable-inclusive-growth\/future-of-america\/freelance-side-hustles-and-gigs-many-more-americans-have-become-independent-workers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McKinsey\u2019s latest survey<\/a>, more than 36% of US workers (58 million Americans) are registered freelancers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have already joined millions of freelancers, no matter your profession, your <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/remote-work\/start-freelancing-full-time-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freelance career<\/a> will always need a boost from the following essential freelance tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that purpose, let\u2019s go over some of the most popular general apps we\u2019ve singled out for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-by-cake-com-time-tracker-and-billable-hours-calculator\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 time tracker and billable hours calculator<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-19972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify-1074x630.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/freelance-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time tracking<\/a> and timesheet app that helps freelancers, among other things,\u00a0manage billable time and track how productive they are while working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify by CAKE.com is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<p>To help you streamline both your time use and your professional documentation, Clockify comes with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manual<\/strong> and <strong>automatic time entries<\/strong> for tracking the time you invested in different projects,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The option to <strong>filter data<\/strong> using tags for juggling multiple freelance projects,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timesheets<\/strong> for a quick overview of your workweek,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Billable hours<\/strong> that help you make accurate income estimates if you\u2019re charging by the hour,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual<\/strong><strong> reports<\/strong> showing how you\u2019ve spent your time on a project, client, or task during a time period, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>productivity dashboard<\/strong> with a breakdown of the time you\u2019ve tracked in total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify also lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Export <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/#features-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reports<\/a> in PDF and dispatch them to clients,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the most out of <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">80+ integrations<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track time across various devices and platforms (desktop app, web app, mobile app, browser extensions),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create projects, add clients, and define project milestones, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/billable-and-non-billable-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">billable vs non-billable time<\/a> to see whether the time you\u2019ve spent on a project paid off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Clockify by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clockify\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify comes with the option to create, manage, customize, and dispatch <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/invoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">invoices<\/a> to your clients directly from the app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify-invoices.png\" alt=\"Clockify invoices\" class=\"wp-image-19966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify-invoices.png 940w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify-invoices-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify-invoices-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clockify-invoices-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify lets you stay up to date with your invoice status, amount and issue date<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also quickly check your invoice status to make sure you\u2019ve sent it on time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Clockify\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Clockify\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Simple-to-use interface<\/td><td>There\u2019s no Opera browser extension<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong> Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to record the start and end times of your work day, check out this free time card calculator you can print or export as CSV file:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/time-card-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Time Card Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"plaky-by-cake-com-task-management-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 task management app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Plaky.jpg\" alt=\"Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-19988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Plaky.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Plaky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Plaky-946x630.jpg 946w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Plaky-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Plaky-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plaky is a free-to-use task management app that lets you stay on top of your client\u2019s projects, organize your tasks by priority, manage your to-dos, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky by CAKE.com allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set due dates<\/strong> for each task so you keep up with all your projects,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group tasks <\/strong>by project, deadline, or client,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>separate boards<\/strong> for different clients,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave <strong>comments<\/strong> and <strong>attach task-related files<\/strong> to your task cards for your clients\u2019 revision, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export your board and share progress with clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also move your task cards across different groups or boards and even change your board view to Table or Kanban for easier task progress tracking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plaky\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky\u2019s Summary row feature comes with a progress bar that helps you and your clients visualize and track your projects\u2019 performance in percentage and stay on top of deadlines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Plaky\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Plaky\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free to use regardless of the number of projects<\/td><td>Limited number of integrations&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"todoist-to-do-list-app-and-task-manager\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todoist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Todoist<\/a> \u2014 to-do list app and task manager<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist.jpg\" alt=\"Todoist\" class=\"wp-image-19997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-1158x630.jpg 1158w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Todoist is an easy-to-use task management app that\u2019ll help you <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-tasks\/get-things-done\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get things done<\/a> but also balance work and life \u2014 since lines can get a little blurred when you work freelance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Todoist, you\u2019ll be able to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/to-do-list-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>to-do lists<\/strong><\/a> and easily <strong>share<\/strong> them with clients,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prioritize tasks<\/strong> by assigning them different priority levels depending on your projects\u2019 urgency,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make a note of new freelance job ads <\/strong>you find online<strong> <\/strong>directly from the browser, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a full gamified experience by <strong>gaining points<\/strong> after you complete a to-do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/todoist-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Todoist seamlessly integrates with Clockify<\/a>. So, if you need to report your hours to clients or just want to know exactly how much time each of your to-dos takes from start to finish, this feature could help you achieve complete transparency when working freelance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Todoist\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Todoist\u2019s Location reminder feature helps you remember to complete important tasks by sending you a notification as soon as you arrive at\/depart from your selected location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the screenshot below you\u2019ll see how I used Todoist\u2019s Location reminder feature to nudge myself into taking a break as soon as I arrived home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1077\" height=\"2231\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-location-reminder.jpg\" alt=\"Todoist location reminder\" class=\"wp-image-20006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-location-reminder.jpg 1077w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-location-reminder-145x300.jpg 145w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-location-reminder-304x630.jpg 304w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-location-reminder-768x1591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-location-reminder-741x1536.jpg 741w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-location-reminder-989x2048.jpg 989w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Todoist-location-reminder-6x12.jpg 6w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1077px) 100vw, 1077px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Todoist\u2019s location reminder helps you remember important tasks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Given that the app instantly reminded me to slow down by sending a notification \u2014 it worked perfectly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option also comes in handy to freelance photographers who work on-site from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Todoist\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Todoist\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Clean interface<\/td><td>Could take a while setting everything up<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cushion-planning-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cushionapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cushion<\/a> \u2014 planning app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1088\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cushion-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cushion\" class=\"wp-image-20023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cushion-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cushion-1-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cushion-1-695x630.jpg 695w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cushion-1-768x696.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cushion-1-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cushion is a planning app built by freelancers, so you can expect it caters to freelancing needs. You\u2019ll be able to schedule your work, control your budget, as well as manage projects, emails, and expenses \u2014 all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plan<\/strong> and <strong>schedule<\/strong> your freelance tasks for a seamless organization,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View and <strong>track<\/strong> all your <strong>deadlines<\/strong> for delivering timely results,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forecast your income<\/strong> regardless of the number of freelance projects you\u2019re working on each month,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimate the final price for clients<\/strong> and clearly communicate your price beforehand, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Send<\/strong> and <strong>track invoices<\/strong> directly from the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This app also comes with a nifty option to translate your invoices before dispatching them, which is especially useful if you work with international clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret behind a perfect invoice does not only lie in dispatching it on time \u2014 you also need to make sure that you\u2019ve justified your invoice to the client. Learn exactly how to do that here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-tasks\/justify-invoices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to justify your invoices to clients as a freelancer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cushion\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cushion also gives you a visual breakdown of your client\u2019s past payment-related habits, which helps you avoid working with clients who were frequently late with making payments in the past.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Cushion\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Cushion\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Integrations with different accounting software<\/td><td>The mobile version could be more optimized<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your clients are frequently late with making payments, you might benefit from having a strategy for such incidents. Take a look at the following blog post that could help you professionally deal with delayed payments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/ask-for-payment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to ask for payment professionally (+ templates)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"apploye-time-tracking-and-invoicing-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apploye.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apploye<\/a> \u2014 time tracking and invoicing app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1861\" height=\"859\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Apploye-time-tracker-.jpg\" alt=\"Apploye time tracker\" class=\"wp-image-21586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Apploye-time-tracker-.jpg 1861w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Apploye-time-tracker--300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Apploye-time-tracker--1200x554.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Apploye-time-tracker--768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Apploye-time-tracker--1536x709.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Apploye-time-tracker--18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1861px) 100vw, 1861px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apploye Time Tracker is a simple time tracking software with invoicing capacity which is convenient for a diverse group of users, including freelancers and independent contractors. From simple time tracking against various tasks under projects, Apploye provides you with a wide array of features like client &amp; invoice, task management, Reporting &amp; Dashboard etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few notable features of Apploye are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatic and manual time tracking,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task management, tracking time against tasks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project billing, project budget, budget alerts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create invoices for clients, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pomodoro timer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the user interface of Apploye is super friendly, and the pricing plans are very affordable. Try out Apploye to stay productive at your work and make the best use of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apploye\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apploye comes with a detailed dashboard that gives users an elaborate overview of their activity, time entries, and even the option to compare their productive vs. nonproductive time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Apploye\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Apploye\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>User-friendly interface<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t offer a great number of integrations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"proposify-proposal-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proposify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proposify<\/a> \u2014 proposal app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Proposify.jpg\" alt=\"Proposify\" class=\"wp-image-19991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Proposify.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Proposify-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Proposify-1051x630.jpg 1051w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Proposify-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Proposify-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Every freelancer needs to know how to craft a winning proposal \u2013 and Proposify helps you streamline your pitches to clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposify promises to help you reduce the number of mistakes when crafting proposals, by giving you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The option to <strong>create<\/strong> and <strong>lock<\/strong> your own <strong>proposal template<\/strong> or choose from an array of ready-made ones,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An <strong>overview of your clients\u2019 interaction<\/strong> with your proposals, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The possibility to <strong>categorize your proposals <\/strong>and <strong>contracts<\/strong> by clients or due dates.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also increase your proposal approval rate \u2013 the electronic signature feature may prompt potential clients to accept your pitches easier and faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proposify\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposify gives your clients the option to sign proposals directly from the browser. Moreover, this app lets your clients leave comments throughout the proposal, which helps you see exactly where additional changes should be made.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Proposify\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Proposify\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Easy to navigate&nbsp;<\/td><td>Apart from a 14-day trial, no free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"brand24-brand-monitoring-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brand24<\/a> \u2014 brand monitoring tool<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Brand24.jpg\" alt=\"Brand24\" class=\"wp-image-19968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Brand24.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Brand24-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Brand24-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Brand24-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Brand24 helps you track the position of your freelance brand across the web \u2014 you\u2019ll learn what people think about your brand and be prompted to react in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, you\u2019ll be notified each time someone mentions your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within Brand24, you can analyze:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The number of <strong>mentions<\/strong>, <strong>likes<\/strong>, <strong>shares<\/strong>, and <strong>comments<\/strong> your brand is getting on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, so you\u2019ll know exactly what needs improvement,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your <strong>social reach<\/strong> across <strong>Facebook<\/strong>, <strong>Twitter<\/strong>, <strong>Instagram<\/strong>, <strong>TikTok<\/strong>, <strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>, and many other platforms, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hashtag reach<\/strong>,<strong> target keywords<\/strong>, and the <strong>context<\/strong> your brand most frequently appears in, so you\u2019ll know how to tweak your brand voice.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Later on, you can generate reports based on these results, create infographics, export data and share this information with your clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll even get a list highlighting your most popular mentions and most popular authors, complete with the extent of their online reach and influencer status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brand24\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand24 sentiment analysis feature allows you to immediately spot both negative and positive mentions of your brand everywhere on the web.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Brand24\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Brand24\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Real-time brand information updates<\/td><td>Could be a bit pricey for freelancing beginners<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mint-budget-planner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mint.intuit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mint<\/a> \u2014 budget planner<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mint.jpg\" alt=\"Mint\" class=\"wp-image-19985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mint.jpg 790w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mint-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mint-616x630.jpg 616w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mint-768x785.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mint-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mint is a free planner and budget tracker that helps you manage your finances \u2014 you can track your bills and financial goals, manage your budget, as well as receive alerts and financial advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Mint, you can sync your bank accounts, credit cards, and your PayPal account. And you\u2019ll also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be <strong>reminded<\/strong> when you <strong>go over budget on projects<\/strong>, which is particularly important for fixed-price freelance projects,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a straightforward system to<strong> track transactions<\/strong>, which comes in handy when you work with multiple clients, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive<strong> weekly summaries<\/strong> of your financial state.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In case your mobile phone gets lost or stolen, you won\u2019t have to worry about your confidential financial data being compromised. Instead, you can easily disconnect your Mint account and your phone from your browser account at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mints\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mint\u2019s cash flow projection feature helps you predict and forecast your future income, which is a practical option if you\u2019re working on long-term projects with regular clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Mint\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Mint\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Automated budget updates<\/td><td>Tracking annual expenses is slightly more complex than monthly tracking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If despite all the effort, money frequently slips through your fingers, maybe it\u2019s time to re-evaluate your finance management habits. Take a look at how you can keep your finances under control by staying on top of your expenses:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-tasks\/expense-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to keep track of expenses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"postbox-email-manager\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postbox-inc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Postbox<\/a> \u2014 email manager<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox.jpg\" alt=\"Postbox\" class=\"wp-image-19990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox-1117x630.jpg 1117w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Emailing is a huge part of every freelancer\u2019s life, and Postbox is designed to help you manage your inbox workload. You\u2019ll have a place to store, organize, and group all your email accounts in one view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among other features, you\u2019ll get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A simple <strong>search engine<\/strong> to quickly find exactly what you\u2019re looking for (across accounts),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u201c<strong>focus pane<\/strong>\u201d that helps highlight only important emails, which can be beneficial for freelancers working on multiple projects,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numerous <strong>shortcuts<\/strong> to help you navigate through your different clients\u2019 correspondences, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The option to <strong>organize your emails based on a topic or client<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also gain access to 70 response templates useful when you quickly need to send out various types of emails, such as freelance job applications, introductory greetings, and outreach emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postbox\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Postbox also comes with the option to create and add pre-canned snippet responses to your emails, which is especially convenient for emails requiring immediate action.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox-1.jpg\" alt=\"Postbox\" class=\"wp-image-20004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox-1.jpg 795w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox-1-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox-1-768x370.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postbox-1-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Postbox\u2019s custom responses help you compose an email within seconds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What I liked the most about this feature was the option to quickly move from one fill-in blank to another by pressing the Tab key on my keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Postbox\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Postbox\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>User-friendly<\/td><td>No mobile app<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"freelancer-apps-for-programmers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancer apps for programmers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelance developers are always in need of a reliable code editor, open-source framework, and an app to help them plan and make sense of their ideas \u2014 and here are the best such apps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ultraedit-text-editor-coding-software\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultraedit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UltraEdit<\/a> \u2014 text editor + coding software<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ultraedit.jpeg\" alt=\"Ultraedit\" class=\"wp-image-19998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ultraedit.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ultraedit-300x120.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ultraedit-768x307.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ultraedit-18x7.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>UltraEdit is a text editor which lets you manage, write, highlight, and fold your code. The tool also comes with syntax highlighting for almost all coding languages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, UltraEdit gives you the chance to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find<\/strong> and <strong>replace<\/strong> lines and lists of lines in files quickly,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick an editor theme<\/strong> for eye comfort during <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/working-long-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">long working hours<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage files from remote servers<\/strong>, which comes especially handy for remote freelance work,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View <strong>an informative status<\/strong> bar showing the last modification time for the file, the file size and the current line number, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with <strong>large files<\/strong> (up to 4GB).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even add extremely long lines of code to this text editor \u2014 up to 20,000 characters before wrap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UltraEdit\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use UltraEdit even for multi-language projects, since it allows editing HTML, PHP, JavaScript, Perl, C\/C++, and Python.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>UltraEdit\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>UltraEdit\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Multiplatform availability<\/td><td>No free version available<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more similar apps for freelance programmers? Then check out this list of tools:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/best-productivity-tools-programmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The best developer productivity tools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"miro-mind-mapping-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miro<\/a> \u2014 mind mapping app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Miro.jpg\" alt=\"Miro\" class=\"wp-image-19986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Miro.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Miro-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Miro-1036x630.jpg 1036w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Miro-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Miro-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Miro is a mind mapping and collaboration tool that helps you capture and organize your development ideas in one place and dispatch them to clients in a few keystrokes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Miro, you can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Define your main development concept<\/strong> and <strong>expand<\/strong> it by adding related ideas around it,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rearrange the information<\/strong> by dragging and dropping concepts as you work through your initial idea,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add sticky notes<\/strong> and <strong>emojis, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attach documents <\/strong>and <strong>images <\/strong>for a quick reference to your clients\u2019 initial requests.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Miro also comes with more than 300 templates covering multiple use cases, so you can immediately start generating ideas once you sign up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Miro\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app\u2019s bonus points go to its collaboration feature, which allows you to share your mind maps with clients for an easy visualization of your software development ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MIRO.png\" alt=\"Miro\" class=\"wp-image-20002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MIRO.png 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MIRO-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MIRO-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MIRO-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miro\u2019s comment section allows you to quickly address each comment directly from your mind map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Miro\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Miro\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>130+ integrations<\/td><td>Steep learning curve&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"oh-my-zsh-an-open-source-framework\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmyz.sh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oh My Zsh<\/a> \u2014 an open-source framework<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Oh-my-szh.jpg\" alt=\"Oh my szh\" class=\"wp-image-19987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Oh-my-szh.jpg 852w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Oh-my-szh-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Oh-my-szh-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Oh-my-szh-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Oh my Zsh is an open-source framework (there are currently over 2,000 contributors) that helps you streamline work on your command-line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh my Zsh allows you to enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Various fonts<\/strong> and <strong>themes<\/strong> that offer additional information to your editor,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plugins<\/strong> for different packaging systems and programming languages useful when working with multi-languages or separate freelance projects, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto-completion for paths<\/strong>, <strong>automated spelling correction<\/strong> and <strong>kill tab completion,<\/strong> which eliminate wasting time on manual tasks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh my Zsh also helps you speed up your work by listing all your favorite git command aliases and giving you indications of your command&#8217;s success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oh My Zsh\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from its many options, Oh My Zsh lets you take a quick look at your most used commands and even get a stat report on their usage frequency, which can be especially useful if you work on similar freelance projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Oh My Zsh\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Oh My Zsh\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>300+ plugins<\/td><td>Manual updates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for great places to find your next development gig? Check out this list of websites that cater to freelance developers looking for work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/business-management\/freelance-jobs\/#Freelance_websites_for_developers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freelance websites for developers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"freelancer-apps-for-designers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancer apps for designers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a freelance designer, you\u2019ll need an efficient collaborative design tool, a straightforward prototyping tool, and a nice mind mapping tool to map out your ideas \u2014 and here are your best picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"figma-collaborative-design-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Figma<\/a> \u2014 collaborative design tool<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Figma.jpg\" alt=\"Figma\" class=\"wp-image-19976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Figma.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Figma-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Figma-1118x630.jpg 1118w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Figma-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Figma-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Figma is an all-inclusive design and prototyping tool. You can draw and scale your designs in a grid, combine and set multiple layers, as well as build, frame, and interact with your prototypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence, in Figma, you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Build<\/strong> and <strong>share<\/strong> reusable elements and components for your clients\u2019 future access,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicate a separate workspace to each client,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow clients to leave feedback by <strong>making branches<\/strong>, <strong>commenting,<\/strong> and <strong>editing<\/strong> without changing the original design, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy effective collaboration <\/strong>with your clients (define and share custom colors, grids, text, and effects across your entire team and all your projects).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma also secures an effective link between the design team and the development team by bringing forward the Dev mode feature, which can prove practical if you\u2019re working on a collaborative freelance project. Developers can inspect, copy and export all work performed by designers as CSS lines they can immediately add to their codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Figma\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma\u2019s audio feature helps you chat and collaborate with clients by letting you start or join audio conversations directly from a file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Figma\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Figma\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Simple to master<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t support offline mode<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"invision-prototyping-and-collaboration-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVision<\/a> \u2014 prototyping and collaboration tool<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Invision.jpg\" alt=\"Invision\" class=\"wp-image-19984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Invision.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Invision-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Invision-1037x630.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Invision-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Invision-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>InVision is a free prototyping and collaboration tool aimed at designers. The app lets you draw and manage prototypes, compile ideas and project-related notes on a digital whiteboard, and communicate all project changes and updates to your clients directly from the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With InVision, you\u2019ll also be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Present<\/strong> <strong>your designs<\/strong> to clients and <strong>get feedback<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create<\/strong> and <strong>share<\/strong> <strong>mockups<\/strong>, and then <strong>organize<\/strong> and <strong>categorize<\/strong> them,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Define<\/strong> your <strong>mockup status<\/strong> (depending on your clients\u2019 feedback),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment <\/strong>and allow <strong>clients to share their feedback<\/strong> directly <strong>on prototypes<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export<\/strong> your <strong>prototypes<\/strong>, <strong>whiteboards,<\/strong> and <strong>tasks<\/strong> and send them to clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>InVision also offers a way for you to test out your designs directly in the app \u2014 there\u2019s a Sketch plugin that allows you to devise prototypes for each of your designs without ever leaving the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Invision\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invision\u2019s Freehand allows you to collaborate with clients, leave comments, and sketch visual solutions directly in the app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Invision\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Invision\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Integrates with major design tools<\/td><td>Limited free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"coggle-branch-based-mind-mapping-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coggle.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coggle<\/a> \u2014 branch-based mind mapping app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Coggle.jpg\" alt=\"Coggle\" class=\"wp-image-19973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Coggle.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Coggle-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Coggle-1008x630.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Coggle-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Coggle-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Coggle offers a mind mapping system you and your clients can collaborate on in real-time, as well as share your design ideas and concepts in visually appealing, interconnected branch structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help your clients visualize your ideas as vividly as possible, Coggle lets you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create diagrams<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upload<\/strong> accompanying <strong>images<\/strong> and <strong>floating<\/strong> <strong>text<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage loops <\/strong>and<strong> branches<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Format your items with <strong>Markdown formatting<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move<\/strong> each <strong>branch<\/strong> around the main concept, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copy<\/strong>, <strong>delete<\/strong>, <strong>transplant<\/strong>, or <strong>comment<\/strong> on the said branch from a context menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your ideas pop, you can add custom color schemes but also backtrack your way and search for old design concepts in the document\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coggle\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Coggle, you\u2019ll be able to export your mind mapping trees as PDF and image files and hold discussions with your clients in the app\u2019s chat system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Coggle\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Coggle\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Simple to use<\/td><td>Limited number of templates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for great places to find your next designer job opportunity? Check out this list of websites that cater to freelance designers looking for work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/business-management\/freelance-jobs\/#Freelance_websites_for_designers_and_artists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freelance websites for designers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"freelancer-apps-for-writers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancer apps for writers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to craft excellent content, you\u2019ll need to optimize your texts for SEO, as well as make sure your work is void of grammar, spelling, and style mistakes. You\u2019ll also need to work in a user-friendly text editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here are the freelance tools for writers to help you check off this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"grammarly-grammar-and-spell-check-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grammarly<\/a> \u2014 grammar and spell check app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1077\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly.jpg\" alt=\"Grammarly\" class=\"wp-image-19978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly-749x630.jpg 749w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All writers need to make sure their guest posts, eBooks, white papers, and short stories are free of mistakes and style errors, as well as edited perfectly \u2014 and Grammarly is the perfect app to help get you closer to ideal content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you ensure your content is on-point before sending off the final draft to clients, Grammarly is there to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Correct<\/strong> your <strong>mistakes<\/strong> (typos, repetitive words, comma usage, punctuation, and grammar),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhance<\/strong> your <strong>writing style<\/strong> and <strong>vocabulary<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate your <strong>personal dictionary<\/strong> where you can add unique words, such as client\u2019s\u2019 brand name,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track<\/strong> your <strong>improvements<\/strong> through performance stats,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust<\/strong> your <strong>tone<\/strong> and <strong>style<\/strong> depending on the type of content you\u2019re creating for different projects, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give you<\/strong> <strong>rewriting suggestions<\/strong> for hard-to-read sentences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even set Grammarly to capture and notify you of genre-specific writing mistakes, and you also get genre-specific style checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grammarly\u2019s<\/strong><strong> highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grammarly\u2019s plagiarism detection feature checks your content against 16 billion web pages to help you ensure your writing is authentic before you share it with clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly-plagiarism.jpg\" alt=\"Grammarly plagiarism\" class=\"wp-image-20001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly-plagiarism.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly-plagiarism-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly-plagiarism-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Grammarly-plagiarism-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grammarly\u2019s plagiarism checker finds similar content online within seconds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s worth mentioning that Grammarly\u2019s plagiarism checker feature comes only with a paid plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Grammarly\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Grammarly\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Spell checker works on more than 500 000 tools and websites<\/td><td>Limited features on free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"google-docs-online-text-editor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Docs<\/a> \u2014 online text editor<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1128\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Google-Docs.jpg\" alt=\"Google Docs\" class=\"wp-image-19977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Google-Docs.jpg 1128w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Google-Docs-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Google-Docs-902x630.jpg 902w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Google-Docs-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Google-Docs-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1128px) 100vw, 1128px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Google Docs takes the cake as one of the most efficient text editors. You type your text, have every word your write saved and synced across devices in real time. And, then you share the document with collaborators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Google Docs, you get:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The basic <strong>writing<\/strong>, <strong>formatting<\/strong>, and <strong>editing features<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>non-obtrusive interface<\/strong> to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/stay-focused-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay focused<\/a> on your writing task,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The option to <strong>add<\/strong> <strong>links<\/strong>, <strong>images<\/strong>, and <strong>tables<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The possibility of <strong>storing<\/strong> and <strong>saving<\/strong> all your work automatically, so you won\u2019t have to worry about data loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also save your text as .docx, .odt, .rtf, .epub, .pdf, and other popular formats, or make your document available offline so that both you and your clients can edit and access them at any time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Docs\u2019 highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sharing options are this tool\u2019s best feature \u2014 once you\u2019re done polishing the text, you can share the link to your document or have clients comment directly in your text.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Google Docs\u2019 biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Google Docs\u2019 biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Distraction-free interface<\/td><td>Mobile version not as intuitive&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hubspot-ai-content-writer-ai-powered-writing-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/cms\/ai-content-writer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HubSpot AI Content Writer<\/a> \u2014 AI-powered writing tool<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HubSpot-AI-Content-Writer.jpg\" alt=\"HubSpot AI Content-Writer\" class=\"wp-image-19983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HubSpot-AI-Content-Writer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HubSpot-AI-Content-Writer-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HubSpot-AI-Content-Writer-960x630.jpg 960w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HubSpot-AI-Content-Writer-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HubSpot-AI-Content-Writer-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Powered by advanced algorithms and machine learning capabilities, HubSpot&#8217;s AI Content Writer can help you generate unique and engaging content that resonates with your clients\u2019 target audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s not meant to replace writers in total, it can be used as a great resource to create drafts, outlines, and storyboards. You can also add additional content to the prompt, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your clients\u2019 <strong>brand voice<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their specific <strong>customer persona<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>type of content<\/strong>, depending on the brand or project you\u2019re currently working on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>HubSpot AI Content Writer also lets you speed up your writing process by giving you grammar and spelling suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HubSpot AI Content Writer\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool also comes with the option to generate email sequences and subject lines which speeds up the process of communicating with clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>HubSpot AI Content Writer\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>HubSpot AI Content Writer\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cross-platform availability<\/td><td>Advanced options available only on paid plans<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hemingway-editor-style-checker-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hemingwayapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hemingway editor<\/a> \u2014 style checker app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hemingway-app.jpg\" alt=\"Hemingway app\" class=\"wp-image-19981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hemingway-app.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hemingway-app-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hemingway-app-925x630.jpg 925w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hemingway-app-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hemingway-app-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hemingway editor (also known as Hemingway App) is here to make sure your text is void of stylistic errors and thus more likely to be accepted for publication faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately after you finish your first draft, you copy your text to the editor and all problematic areas are highlighted in an instant \u2014 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uses of the<strong> passive voice<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phrases<\/strong> that have <strong>simpler alternatives<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sentences<\/strong> that are <strong>too long and hard to read<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adverbs<\/strong> you\u2019d be best to remove to help improve the text\u2019s flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hemingway also shows the readability level of your text, the number of letters, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and words, but also the approximate reading time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hemingway editor\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your content can be directly exported from Hemingway editor to a website, which can be a time-saver if you\u2019re working with multiple clients on a tight deadline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Hemingway editor\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Hemingway editor\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A variety of features within the free version<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t offer suggestions for improving content<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ahrefs-a-collection-of-seo-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ahrefs<\/a> \u2014 a collection of SEO tools<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ahrefs.jpg\" alt=\"Ahrefs\" class=\"wp-image-19967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ahrefs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ahrefs-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ahrefs-1160x630.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ahrefs-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ahrefs-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Each freelance writer needs to optimize their content for SEO \u2014 and Ahrefs is the ultimate SEO tool for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get to use an array of features to plan out fully optimized content for your blog. Also, if you\u2019re in charge of your client\u2019s website, Ahrefs is there to help you drive more traffic by providing you with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>keyword research tool <\/strong>with a large number of keywords per word,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click-through-rates<\/strong> and<strong> search volume<\/strong> for the top 10 pages on any subject in the Keyword explorer,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keyword difficulty scores<\/strong> that show how difficult it would be to rank for a certain keyword given the competition (you\u2019ll also get easier-to-rank-for alternative keywords), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The option to find <strong>content ideas<\/strong> based on your niche, competitors, and backlinks potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The keyword database is updated on a monthly basis, and you can list all your favorite and most frequently used keywords in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ahrefs\u2019 highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Ahrefs\u2019 Site Audit option, you can scan and analyze your website\u2019s performance and get suggestions on how to improve or fix the issues it potentially comes upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Ahrefs\u2019 biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Ahrefs\u2019 biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Wide range of functionalities<\/td><td>Costly for freelancing beginners&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for great places to find your next writing job? Check out this list of websites that cater to freelance writers looking for work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/business-management\/freelance-jobs\/#Freelance_websites_for_writers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freelance websites for writers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"freelancer-apps-for-virtual-assistants\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancer apps for virtual assistants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/virtual-assistant-jobs\/demographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">65% of virtual assistants are full-time employees<\/a>, that leaves a whopping number of them jumping into the freelancing pool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since a virtual assistant&#8217;s job mostly revolves around planning and scheduling, if you\u2019re thinking of becoming one of them, you\u2019ll need a handful of tools to help you out with that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at some of the most handy virtual assistant apps that\u2019ll transform your workday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"calendly-scheduling-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calendly<\/a> \u2014 scheduling app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1197\" height=\"947\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly.jpg\" alt=\"Calendly\" class=\"wp-image-19970\" style=\"width:796px;height:629px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly.jpg 1197w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly-796x630.jpg 796w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly-768x608.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Calendly is a scheduling app that helps you manage all your errands and handle your client\u2019s appointments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calendly lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connect<\/strong> the app with your or your client\u2019s existing <strong>Gmail<\/strong>, <strong>Outlook<\/strong>, <strong>iCloud,<\/strong> or <strong>Exchange<\/strong> <strong>calendar<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set<\/strong> your own or your client\u2019s\u2019 <strong>schedule<\/strong> and <strong>share<\/strong> your <strong>availability<\/strong> in a few clicks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insert<\/strong> your <strong>scheduling link <\/strong>into your <strong>email signature<\/strong> or <strong>embed<\/strong> it <strong>to<\/strong> your <strong>website<\/strong> for faster scheduling, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send <strong>automatic reminders<\/strong> for events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Calendly lets you limit the number of appointments you or your client have per day so nobody ends up <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/overworking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overworked<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calendly\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calendly\u2019s Meeting Poll option helps you and your clients arrange meetings suitable for all attendees by letting everyone vote for their most convenient time frame before scheduling the appointment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly-meeting-poll.png\" alt=\"Calendly meeting poll\" class=\"wp-image-20000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly-meeting-poll.png 1058w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly-meeting-poll-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly-meeting-poll-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Calendly-meeting-poll-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Calendly\u2019s meeting poll option lets you and your clients agree on a perfect meeting time slot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Calendly\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Calendly\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Seamless synchronization with multiple calendars<\/td><td>Limited options on the free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"buffer-social-media-manager\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buffer<\/a> \u2014 social media manager<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"891\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Buffer-app.jpg\" alt=\"Buffer\" class=\"wp-image-20016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Buffer-app.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Buffer-app-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Buffer-app-848x630.jpg 848w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Buffer-app-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Buffer-app-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Buffer is perfect if you have to handle social media management for your client. You\u2019ll spend less time on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Shopify, Google Business Profile, and Pinterest, but you\u2019ll be <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-tasks\/be-efficient-with-tasks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more efficient<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using Buffer, you\u2019ll get the means to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schedule<\/strong> and <strong>automatically share posts<\/strong> to various social media accounts (anything from Facebook updates to retweets and TikTok videos),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set exact <strong>posting time slots<\/strong> and <strong>optimize<\/strong> your posting schedule, which is especially useful during the busy season,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quickly <strong>generate post ideas<\/strong> with the help of an AI assistant and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-time\/time-saving-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">save time<\/a> for more burning issues,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze post engagement<\/strong>, handle additional <strong>activity analytics<\/strong>, <strong>share<\/strong> your <strong>progress<\/strong> with clients, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create<\/strong> your own <strong>visuals<\/strong> to accompany posts, or <strong>add<\/strong> <strong>images<\/strong> and <strong>videos<\/strong> that ensure brand alignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of everything, Buffer lets you and your clients collaborate on social media posts by adding them as team members and giving them admin access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buffer\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app\u2019s biggest strength lies in its approach to scheduling \u2014 you can plan content months ahead in Buffer\u2019s calendar, get tips on the ideal time to post content, and enjoy custom scheduling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Buffer\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Buffer\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>In-app image design<\/td><td>Not suitable for extensive social media analytics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"time-buddy-world-clock-and-time-converter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldtimebuddy.com\/mobile-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Buddy<\/a> \u2014 world clock and time converter<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Time-buddy.jpg\" alt=\"Time buddy\" class=\"wp-image-19996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Time-buddy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Time-buddy-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Time-buddy-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Time-buddy-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most virtual assistants live in different time zones from their clients but have to work in the clients\u2019 time zones. Time Buddy is your best friend when it comes to knowing the exact time for multiple locations around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This browser app offers a simple work clock and time converter, where you can enter your location and your clients\u2019 locations to make comparisons. Once you enter this data, you\u2019ll see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The<strong> time difference<\/strong> between multiple cities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>exact time<\/strong> in multiple cities in a <strong>parallel view<\/strong>, especially useful if you\u2019re working with multiple international clients, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What day it is<\/strong> <strong>in<\/strong> <strong>a<\/strong> <strong>certain<\/strong> <strong>city<\/strong> (for example, it may be Monday in Sydney, but it\u2019s still Sunday in Los Angeles).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have this data, you\u2019ll be able to easily schedule conference calls, meetings, or briefings between your client in Beijing and their business partner in Moscow, even when you live in Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time Buddy\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app notifies you a week before Daylight saving time begins, which helps you avoid making scheduling mistakes when managing clients\u2019 appointments due to different time zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Time Buddy\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Time Buddy\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Elegant design<\/td><td>Limited number of time zones on free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"scribe-process-documentation-automation-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scribe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scribe<\/a> \u2014 process documentation automation tool<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scribe.png\" alt=\"Scribe\" class=\"wp-image-19993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scribe.png 700w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scribe-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scribe-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re likely working with unfamiliar tools or helping your client learn some of your processes. This can be hard to do when you\u2019re in different rooms, let alone time zones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scribe instantly turns any process into a step-by-step guide, complete with text and screenshots. Simply download the browser extension or desktop app, then click record.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scribe will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Follow<\/strong> along with<strong> your clicks<\/strong> and <strong>keystrokes<\/strong> for easier capture,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically <strong>create your process document<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable you to <strong>customize<\/strong> your <strong>text<\/strong>, <strong>steps<\/strong>, and <strong>images<\/strong> according to your clients\u2019 requirements, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share<\/strong> your recordings via a <strong>link<\/strong>, <strong>email<\/strong>, or easily <strong>embed<\/strong> in any <strong>CMS<\/strong> to keep your clients in the loop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also choose whether your Scribe can be publicly accessed or available only to you and your client.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scribe\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the plan, you can also auto-redact sensitive information when handling clients\u2019 confidential data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Scribe\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Scribe\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Simple to master<\/td><td>Requires time to set up<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just dipping your toes in the virtual assistants\u2019 waters, you\u2019ll probably benefit from getting to know all the ins and outs of a VA career. Find out everything you need to know here:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/how-to-become-a-virtual-assistant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to become a virtual assistant in 2023 (and beyond)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"freelancer-apps-for-photographers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancer apps for photographers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographs need to be captured in optimal conditions, taken by a quality app, and further edited to perfection. So, here are the best tools for freelance photographers to make these essentials into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"camera-all-in-one-photo-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photon.cam\/?from=camera.plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camera+<\/a> \u2014 all-in-one photo app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"1026\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Camera-plus.jpg\" alt=\"Camera plus\" class=\"wp-image-19971\" style=\"width:609px;height:629px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Camera-plus.jpg 992w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Camera-plus-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Camera-plus-609x630.jpg 609w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Camera-plus-768x794.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Camera-plus-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Camera+ is an all-inclusive photo app \u2014 you\u2019ll get various effective editing and photo-capturing features that\u2019ll help you make the most of your <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/gig-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freelancing gig<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the more prominent Camera+ features that ensure your shots always meet your clients\u2019 expectations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The action mode<\/strong> that keeps objects in focus and sharp by tracking them, especially useful when shooting outside,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manual shooting <\/strong>that allows for precise control of your photos,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magic ML<\/strong> editing and shooting feature that\u2019ll let you edit your photos to perfection or enhance them while you capture them, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The focus peaking feature<\/strong> that ensures photos are only taken when the desired objects are focused and sharp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also get various shooting modes for various occasions and conditions \u2014 the highlight includes the Smile mode, which captures photos only when every subject is smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camera+ highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monuments mode allows you to capture the best outdoor shot despite the crowd surrounding your objects by removing unwanted objects from your photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Camera+ biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Camera+ biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Easy to master<\/td><td>Available only for iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-photographers-ephemeris-map-centric-sun-and-moon-light-calculator\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photoephemeris.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris<\/a> \u2014 map-centric sun and moon light calculator<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Photographers-Ephemeris.jpg\" alt=\"The Photographers Ephemeris\" class=\"wp-image-19994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Photographers-Ephemeris.jpg 700w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Photographers-Ephemeris-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Photographers-Ephemeris-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you arrange an outdoor shoot, finding the ideal lighting conditions for your photographs is often a top priority. That\u2019s where the Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris kicks in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris helps you plan ideal outdoor photos by telling you how the light falls on a specific location in real-time. You\u2019ll gain a better understanding of when light falls on land, under what angle, and when it\u2019s ideal to schedule a photo session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List of saved <strong>locations<\/strong> for places where you often shoot, with details on <strong>latitude<\/strong>, <strong>longitude<\/strong>, <strong>timezone<\/strong>, <strong>elevation<\/strong>, and <strong>actions<\/strong>, especially useful when working with long-term clients and the same shooting location, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details on <strong>sunrise<\/strong>, <strong>moonrise<\/strong>, <strong>sunset<\/strong>, <strong>crescent<\/strong>, and <strong>moonset<\/strong> times for any location, so you\u2019ll know exactly what time to schedule your shooting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris\u2019 highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standout feature is the 3D package \u2014 TPE 3D visually simulates a location where you want to shoot in 3D, complete with lighting, shadows, and terrain, during day or night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>The Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris\u2019 biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>The Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris\u2019 biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free web version<\/td><td>No weather forecast option<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"vsco-photo-editor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsco.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VSCO<\/a> \u2013 photo editor<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1081\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO.jpeg\" alt=\"VSCO\" class=\"wp-image-19999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO.jpeg 1081w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-297x300.jpeg 297w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-624x630.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-768x775.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1081px) 100vw, 1081px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>VSCO is a simple-to-use photo editing app that lets you edit your images to perfection. You can get creative and unique photos that you can share with other creators and clients, and craft your photography portfolio.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VSCO also lets you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shoot directly from the app\u2019s <strong>Studio mode<\/strong> and reduce the time spent editing later,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>more than 200 presets<\/strong> that\u2019ll elevate your shots and help your photos stand out from the freelance competition, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust HSL, exposure, or dodge and burn your photo.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>VSCO also comes with a powerful video editing feature that gives you the option to add presets, make color adjustments, edit character, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VSCO\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VSCO Spaces give you the option to share your work with other creators or clients, get feedback, and build your portfolio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1072\" height=\"2218\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-example.jpg\" alt=\"VSCO example\" class=\"wp-image-20007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-example.jpg 1072w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-example-145x300.jpg 145w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-example-304x630.jpg 304w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-example-768x1589.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-example-742x1536.jpg 742w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-example-990x2048.jpg 990w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VSCO-example-6x12.jpg 6w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1072px) 100vw, 1072px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VSCO Spaces allow you to collaborate with creators around the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What I enjoyed the most about this feature was the option to scroll around differently-themed hubs and discuss shots with other creators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>VSCO\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>VSCO\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Easy to use even for beginners<\/td><td>No desktop app<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for great places to find your next photography project? Check out this list of websites that cater to freelance photographers looking for work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/business-management\/freelance-jobs\/#Freelance_websites_for_photographers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freelance websites for photographers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"freelancer-apps-for-tutors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancer apps for tutors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelance tutors are usually always on the lookout for a reliable communication tool, a perfect digital whiteboard app, and a simple-to-use scheduling system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some of the best ones from each category that could help you make the most out of your freelance tutoring career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pumble-by-cake-com-collaboration-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2013 collaboration tool<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble.png\" alt=\"Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-19992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble.png 910w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble is a virtual collaboration tool aimed at enabling efficient communication \u2014 ideal for online freelance tutors searching for a reliable platform to host their classes and increase their students\u2019 engagement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble also gives you the option to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conduct online classes by scheduling a <strong>voice <\/strong>or a <strong>conference<\/strong> <strong>meeting<\/strong> with your students,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create multiple channels<\/strong> to communicate with different groups, which is ideal if you hold online group classes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reply in threads<\/strong> and quickly provide feedback to your students, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily <strong>share files <\/strong>with your students, <strong>pin<\/strong> them to a channel, and make sure nobody misses their assignments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the option to share your screen speeds up the process of pointing out important information during the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pumble\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s voice messaging feature lets you and your students quickly share important updates or ideas without having to hop on a call outside of your scheduled class.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble-recording.jpg\" alt=\"Pumble recording\" class=\"wp-image-20005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble-recording.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble-recording-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble-recording-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pumble-recording-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble\u2019s voice recording feature lets you send a voice message with a few keystrokes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Pumble\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pumble\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free to use<\/td><td>No \u2018raise hand\u2019 option in calls&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"explain-everything-digital-whiteboard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/explaineverything.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explain Everything<\/a> \u2013 digital whiteboard&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Explain-everything.jpg\" alt=\"Explain everything\" class=\"wp-image-19975\" style=\"width:840px;height:661px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Explain-everything.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Explain-everything-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Explain-everything-800x630.jpg 800w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Explain-everything-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Explain-everything-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Working as a freelance tutor, you probably heavily rely on a tool that helps you present lessons to your students in a motivating and engaging way \u2014 and Explain Everything gives you just that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain Everything works as an interactive digital whiteboard that lets you broadcast your lesson materials and collaborate with students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also comes with the option to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pre-record<\/strong> your lessons and include them in an <strong>interactive<\/strong> presentation, which comes in handy when students miss their class,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert <strong>videos, images, <\/strong>and <strong>audios <\/strong>into your lesson presentation,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make <strong>custom animations<\/strong> for a more engaging online lesson, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate and brainstorm with students on an <strong>infinite canvas,<\/strong> which turns mastering complex concepts into a joint effort.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain Everything also gives you the option to use ready-made images for your lessons, which cuts down the time needed to prepare lesson materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explain Everything\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sketchnotes feature lets you make and animate your own sketches before class and gives visual learners the option to jot down important concepts during the lesson.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Explain Everything\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Explain Everything\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Multi-platform availability<\/td><td>Limited options on free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"honeybook-scheduling-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honeybook<\/a> \u2014 scheduling tool<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Honeybook.jpg\" alt=\"Honeybook\" class=\"wp-image-19982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Honeybook.jpg 700w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Honeybook-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Honeybook-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reliable scheduling software plays a crucial role in ensuring each workday runs smoothly for freelance tutors, and this is exactly where Honeybook shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honeybook is a robust scheduling tool tailored to help tutors manage their online classes and ensure their off-class communication runs as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honeybook also lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manage<\/strong> <strong>student booking<\/strong> and issue <strong>questionnaires <\/strong>to make sure you\u2019ve scheduled a perfect time slot for your lesson,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See exactly whether your students have <strong>confirmed <\/strong>the time slot and <strong>get reminders<\/strong> for the upcoming classes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase your <strong>availability<\/strong> so that your students are always aware of your working hours, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send <strong>invoices <\/strong>directly from the app to make sure you get paid on time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honeybook\u2019s highlight feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honebook\u2019s payment processor feature lets you receive payment for your services directly in the app, as well as track all the upcoming and processed payments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Honeybook\u2019s biggest pro<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Honeybook\u2019s biggest con<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Unlimited number of clients on paid plan<\/td><td>Costly for freelancing beginners<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in search of a perfect tutoring platform or you\u2019re just looking for a place to advertise your online lessons, take a look at the list we\u2019ve compiled:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/business-management\/freelance-jobs\/#Freelance_websites_for_tutors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freelance websites for tutors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"wrapping-up-fine-tune-your-freelance-workday-with-the-right-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping up: Fine-tune your freelance workday with the right tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching for the perfect freelancing app might seem like looking for a needle in the haystack \u2014 especially given the number of tools available on the market.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the apps specifically designed for your line of 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