Image Optimization & Manipulation
ImageOptim
Opensource image optimization software for Mac & Windows.
PhotoShop Elements
Easy to use image editing and manipulation software. Good support and video tutorials.
Font Libraries
DaFont
Free fonts for PRINT projects, some great, some not so great but this is my go-to for specialty fonts for specific projects.
Web Safe Fonts
Choose from these when deciding what text and headers you want for your website.
Google Fonts
A large repository of opensource WEB ONLY fonts. Choose fonts for your website and have your web developer install them in the stylesheets or use a plugin to embed them yourself.
Printing
Moo
High quality short runs for business cards, post cards, greeting cards, flyers and stickers. The benefit with Moo is that they use a technology called “Printfinity” so you can actually have a different image on the back of every piece for no additional cost. This is especially great for photographers, designers, artists, etc.
Nitro Print in Portland, Oregon
I’ve used Nitro for business cards & flyers and they are fast and the quality is very good. The specialize in short-run digital, full color printing.
Stock Photography
iStock Photo
Stock photo prices start around $12 each.
ShutterStock
Prices are slightly higher than iStock.
Reverse Image Search
Design
Pictaculous: A Color Palette Generator
I’ll let out a secret, many times I choose color palettes for print and web design based upon featured photos on the site. I use PhotoShop to sample the colors but here is a great, free tool that anyone can use to generate color palette ideas.
Design Seeds
Dozens and dozens of amazing color palettes generated from photos. Come here for inspiration.
Website Tools
Google Mobile Friendly Test
Test your website to see if it meets Google’s requirements for being mobile compliant. If not your search rankings could be heavily effected.