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The best tech stack for a author or speaker in 2026

Grow your platform, sell books and get booked on more stages. Here is the 6-tool stack we recommend. Every pick links to details, pricing and alternatives.

Website Builders

WordPress Free tier

The open-source CMS behind over 40% of the web.

Pricing: Free software; hosting from ~$5/mo
Other Website Builders options
Email Marketing

Kit Free tier

Creator-first email marketing, formerly ConvertKit, with powerful tagging and paid newsletter tools.

Pricing: Free to 10k subscribers; from $25/mo
Other Email Marketing options
LinkedIn Tools

evyAI Free tier

The AI LinkedIn assistant for comments, posts and profile optimization, built by Joe Apfelbaum.

Pricing: Free trial; from $19.99/mo
Other LinkedIn Tools options
Design & Creative

Canva Free tier

The design tool for non-designers, from social posts to pitch decks.

Pricing: Free plan; Pro from $15/mo
Other Design & Creative options
Podcasting

Buzzsprout Free tier

The easiest podcast hosting with great onboarding.

Pricing: Free plan; from $12/mo
Other Podcasting options
Ecommerce

Gumroad Free tier

The simplest way to sell digital products and memberships.

Pricing: Free; 10% per sale
Other Ecommerce options

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