Tools I Actually Use
A curated list of trusted tools, platforms, and resources I personally use to build and grow affiliate websites. No fluff — only what powers sites like Extincteur.com, PCICompliance.com, and Mutuelles.com.
My Affiliate Toolkit
These aren’t just recommendations — they are the tools I actively use across my own projects every day.
Tools by Category
Everything you need to launch, grow, and monetize an affiliate site — organized by workflow.
🤖 AI & Content Creation
Claude AI
My primary AI assistant for content generation, code, and workflow automation. Powers the automated article plugins across my portfolio.
- ✓Content & copywriting
- ✓Code generation
- ✓Strategy brainstorming
ChatGPT
Secondary brainstorming and writing assistant. Great for quick drafts, planning, and exploring workflow automation ideas.
- ✓Ideation & planning
- ✓Quick drafts
- ✓Research summaries
SurferSEO
Content optimization tool that helps structure articles for on-page SEO. Ensures every piece targets the right keywords and headings.
- ✓Content scoring
- ✓Keyword clustering
- ✓SERP analysis
🌐 WordPress & Hosting
GeneratePress
Lightweight, fast WordPress theme. Clean code, excellent Core Web Vitals, and full customization without the bloat.
- ✓Fast page speed
- ✓Clean, semantic HTML
- ✓Full design control
WPX Hosting
Managed WordPress hosting with excellent speed and support. My go-to for all production affiliate sites.
- ✓Managed WordPress
- ✓Fast global CDN
- ✓Free migrations
Fluent Forms
Flexible, reliable form builder I use across all lead-gen and contact pages. Integrates with everything.
- ✓Lead capture forms
- ✓Multi-step forms
- ✓CRM integrations
🔍 SEO & Analytics
Ahrefs
My primary SEO tool for keyword research, competitor analysis, backlink monitoring, and content gap discovery.
- ✓Keyword research
- ✓Backlink analysis
- ✓Site audits
Google Search Console
Essential free tool for monitoring indexing, click-through rates, and technical SEO health across all sites.
- ✓Index monitoring
- ✓CTR optimization
- ✓Technical health
Google Analytics
Traffic analysis and user behavior insights. The screenshots in the newsletter come straight from GA4.
- ✓Traffic reports
- ✓Conversion tracking
- ✓Audience insights
💰 Marketing & Monetization
ConvertKit
Email marketing platform powering the AffiliateSchool newsletter. Clean interface, great deliverability.
- ✓Newsletter automation
- ✓Subscriber tagging
- ✓Landing pages
ThriveCart
Payment funnels, affiliate offers, and upsell sequences — especially useful when launching info products alongside affiliate sites.
- ✓Checkout pages
- ✓Upsell funnels
- ✓Affiliate management
Instantly + LeadRocks
Outbound outreach combo for testing new niches and SaaS affiliate offers. Great for B2B prospecting at scale.
- ✓Cold email at scale
- ✓Lead database
- ✓Niche validation
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