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## Email Marketing Redefined
# Design Emails People Love to Get. Make Beautiful Sales Pages.
Email marketing that’s
different by design
With uncompromising design and robust deliverability,
Flodesk emails get seen 17% more than industry average.
[Try it free](https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?fd-source=home)
# Our intuitive builder makes you the expert
Loved by designers and non-designers alike, our minimalist interface guides you to stunning design and best practices with ease.
[Try it free](https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?fd-source=home)
# Turn every email into a brand statement
[Try it free](https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?fd-source=home)
### Custom fonts
Make your emails, forms, and sales pages fully on‑brand by uploading custom fonts directly into our design editor.
### Brand colors
Maintain brand consistency in every email with instant access to your brand color palette within the Flodesk editor.
### Full creative control
From playful image shapes to pixel-perfect spacing, unleash your creative genius with design freedom that redefined email marketing.
### Patented layouts
Our patented layout technology lets you design stunning graphics in your emails—no third party design software required.
### Countdown timers
Drive urgency and boost sales with countdown timers that finally look aligned with your brand (and save hundreds by ditching a third-party tool!)
### Polls in your emails
Unlock better understanding of your audience and advanced segmentation with our beautiful embedded polls directly into your emails
And for the skeptics:
powerful can still be simple
Link actions
Segment subscribers and trigger powerful automations when someone clicks a link in your email
Custom fonts
Make your emails, forms, and sales pages fully on‑brand by uploading your custom fonts directly into our design editor
Brand colors
Ensure a consistent, seamless brand experience by adding your brand colors directly into our design editor
Abandoned cart
Automatically send personalized follow-up emails to customers who leave items in their cart, recovering lost sales by up to 15%
Developer API
Build custom integrations and automate workflows with our comprehensive REST API and webhooks
Sales funnels
Create high-converting sales funnels with landing pages, checkout forms, and automated follow-up sequences
Integrated with your favorite tools
Canva
Instagram
Shopify
Honeybook
Typeform
Squarespace
Google
Zapier
Everything you need for
brilliant email marketing
Grow with forms that convert at 2x
Our stunning opt-in forms convert visitors to subscribers at double the industry average
Automate your emails in moments
Automate every moment of the subscriber journey, from welcome to abandoned cart series
Sell anything with sales funnels
Sell products, memberships, and services with sales funnels that convert at 3x industry average
Turn followers into subscribers
Capture subscribers directly from your social media profile with our link in bio forms
Make decisions based on data
Our detailed suite of analytics help you make better decisions for driving growth
“Flodesk gives my ranch businesses a professional look effortlessly. It’s fast, intuitive and makes branding on point every time!”
Mary Heffernan, Five Marys Ranch
“Flodesk saves me hours on designing my newsletters. It used to take me a million steps. I love the editor and sales come within minutes of an email going out!”
Claire Xue, Moodelier
“Simple automations. Beautiful workflows. Rock-solid deliverability. I’ve used Flodesk for years—and it’s still my go-to for creators who want email that actually works”
Steve
# Worth the investment
40
$
On average, every $1 spent on email marketing returns $40
17
%
Flodesk emails get seen 17% more than industry average
200
%
Brands with well-designed emails can see up to 200% more conversions
FAQ
How do I get started with Flodesk?
Getting started with Flodesk is easy! Simply sign up for an account, choose a template or start from scratch, and begin creating beautiful emails and forms.
Can I customize my email templates?
Absolutely! Flodesk offers extensive customization options. You can modify colors, fonts, layouts, and add your own images to match your brand perfectly.
What integrations does Flodesk support?
Flodesk integrates with popular platforms like Shopify, WordPress, Zapier, and many others to streamline your workflow.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes! We offer a free trial so you can explore all of Flodesk's features and see how it can transform your email marketing.
How does pricing work?
Flodesk offers affordable, transparent pricing, with three plans that scale with your active subscriber count: Lite, Pro and Everything. No hidden fees, no surprises. [Learn more and find the right plan for your business.](https://flodesk.com/pricing)
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## Social Media Toolkit
# 8 useful social media tools for your small business toolkit
- 1 March 2024
- [By Petra Molnar](https://flodesk.com/blog/author/petra-molnar)
- 22 MIN
### Table of ContentsJump to:
- 1.0
[The small business social media toolkit: Top 8 tools](https://flodesk.com/blog/small-business-social-media-tools/#the-small-business-social-media-toolkit-top-8-tools)
- 2.0
[8 types of social media tools to add to your small business toolkit](https://flodesk.com/blog/small-business-social-media-tools/#8-types-of-social-media-tools-to-add-to-your-small-business-toolkit)
- 3.0
[Use the best social media management tools for your business](https://flodesk.com/blog/small-business-social-media-tools/#use-the-best-social-media-management-tools-for-your-business)
- 1.0
[The small business social media toolkit: Top 8 tools](https://flodesk.com/blog/small-business-social-media-tools/#the-small-business-social-media-toolkit-top-8-tools)
- 2.0
[8 types of social media tools to add to your small business toolkit](https://flodesk.com/blog/small-business-social-media-tools/#8-types-of-social-media-tools-to-add-to-your-small-business-toolkit)
- 3.0
[Use the best social media management tools for your business](https://flodesk.com/blog/small-business-social-media-tools/#use-the-best-social-media-management-tools-for-your-business)
Table of contents
**_TL;DR: Using the right social media tools can take your business from good to great. We’ve carefully curated a list of eight must-have social media tools for small businesses to use. Add them to your toolkit to elevate your online presence and take control of your social media marketing._**
According to recent research, [77% of small businesses](https://www.score.org/resource/infographic/infographic-how-your-small-business-can-succeed-social-media#:~:text=Build%20awareness%3A%2044%25%20of%20local,social%20media%20to%20drive%20revenue.) use social media to reach their customers—and it’s a revenue driver for 41% of them. As for consumers, around [76% have purchased a product](https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/resources/76-of-consumers-buy-products-seen-in-social-media-posts) after seeing a social media post about it. Those numbers are too good for any small business owner to ignore.
Social media marketing, and tasks like planning, content creation, and reporting, can do wonders for small businesses. At each step of the process, you have to think strategically about the actions you can take to move the dial for your business.
But staying on top of your social media marketing is no small feat, especially when there’s a small team (or one person) managing the workload. Enter social media management tools.
## The small business social media toolkit: Top 8 tools
According to a survey of nearly 1,000 small business owners, 67% use social media management tools to supercharge their marketing. If you’re not one of them already, then it’s time to start building your social media toolkit.
Let’s look at eight types of social media tools that should be on your radar.
### 1\. Content planner: Google Sheets
- **Why it matters**: Efficiently organize your content planning systems and processes
- **Who needs it**: Anyone who likes to keep it simple and avoid being overwhelmed by complex project management tools
### 2\. Link in bio: Flodesk Link in bio
- **Why it matters:** Create a beautiful, customized landing page that allows you to collect email subscribers right from your social media, and get eyes on all your important links
- **Who needs it:** Everyone who wants to build their email list and turn social followers into email subscribers (no website needed)
### 3\. Scheduling tool: Later
- **Why it matters:** Seamlessly plan and schedule your posts across multiple social platforms
- **Who needs it:** Businesses that want to consistently show up online for their audience
### 4\. Content design: Canva
- **Why it matters:** Design eye-catching visuals and engaging content without needing graphic design expertise or complex design tools
- **Who needs it:** Anyone looking to easily create professional-looking content using drag-and-drop tools and design templates
### 5\. Content performance: In-app analytics
- **Why it matters:
