Comments on: Productivity Tools for Bloggers

By: littlehacks

littlehacks — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:35:39 +0000

Hi guys,

I thought you might be interested in checking a GTD-style online productivity tool we have just launched:

http://www.littlehacks.com

You could find it very useful!

By: Aris

Aris — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:12:07 +0000

my old orginazer, winamp, and MS OneNote for blog management and categories in one screen :D

By: engtech @ internet duct tape

engtech @ internet duct tape — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:15:48 +0000

@catherine: you can use http://mind42.com as an online mind mapping tool.

One tool I’ve recently become enamoured over is Instant Boss – it’s a time software to help you focus on chipping away on your most important task and entering flow.

By: CatherineL

CatherineL — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:38:20 +0000

Great tips. Thank you. Brian – where did you get the mindmapping software?

By: Marko Novak

Marko Novak — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:30:49 +0000

I still think my best tool is notepad and to do lists.

By: James

James — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:20:58 +0000

I like the Updated Today plugin idea. I am one of those people that constantly check my analytics and I think that little button would make me feel good:)

Good Post

James

By: OwnChicagoHome.com

OwnChicagoHome.com — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:50:00 +0000

In my case, I tend to be more productive at night, most of the time laying in my bed and trying to brainstorm. I have a Tablet PC, so sometimes I get up in the middle of the night, and with my Tablet PC next to my bed, I start to write my ideas or thoughts. The next day, I just need to develop these ideas and I’m ready to roll

By: johno

johno — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:28:10 +0000

Some very sound advice. I like the digital timer idea–very simple, but could certainly help one to stay focused. However, I wouldn’t always want to be working against the clock.

By: Terra Andersen

Terra Andersen — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:14:50 +0000

I don’t have any special tools. Just my laptop and my mind! It’s pretty easy to stay motivated because I love to write… and I generally type really fast, so I can complete an entire 5-6 paragraph post in less than 13 minutes.

By: MikeMikey.com

MikeMikey.com — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:02:56 +0000

My best productivity tool is the Rocky soundtrack.

By: Michael from Pro Blog Design

Michael from Pro Blog Design — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:26:27 +0000

Thanks for including my tip Darren. I’m glad you liked it!

By: Millionaire Mommy Next Door

Millionaire Mommy Next Door — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:54:37 +0000

I’m honored that you highlighted my productivity tool aka kitchen timer, Darren. I hope my idea proves helpful for other readers. Now, on to finish my task at hand before the beep!

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:29:44 +0000

my best productivity tool would be inspiration and curiousness. if i hear someone say “i never understood what that meant” or “what does mean” i feel the need to explain it. if i read something interesting i feel obligated to make sure everyone can fully understand what it means.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:20:23 +0000

I find I’m most productive when I’m outlining a post in my notebook, even when I’m researching it online. The web can be distracting: checking e-mail, stats, comments, random surfing. It all takes time away. But when I’m writing in my notebook and then hitting the PC or laptop just to research something very specific, my time is much more focused.

I hit Google to look for what I need, read the appropriate material, then it’s right back to my notebook. I can’t explain why it works for me, but it does.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:46:54 +0000

I think the timer is a wonderful idea! I am easily sidetracked while web surfing, blogging, or shopping and that would definately keep me up with the time.

My printer is one of my most used tools. If I see an article I like or that might be useful, I print it out to use as a reference later. I put it in my **blog binder**;)

By: Maura

Maura — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:45:18 +0000

Post-it notes. I use these to jot down a quick idea. Kind of goes along the lines of Leon’s productivity tool, but I can stick mine on things.

By: Leon

Leon — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:30:05 +0000

My favourite productivity tool is a plain ol’ piece of paper.

By: Marc Eilbeck

Marc Eilbeck — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:11:36 +0000

I find I am most motivated when I am listening to inspirational music. Which of course varies from person to person.

By: Bontb

Bontb — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:45:05 +0000

You could also my tools for blogs as no.5 :)

http://www.bontb.com/blog-webtools/