27 Useful Tools & Websites We Actually Recommend


We spend a lot of time online researching tools, services, and resources. Most of what we find is mediocre at best. But occasionally, we discover something genuinely useful — a tool that solves a real problem without unnecessary complexity.

This post compiles our current recommendations across various categories. Some of these are our own projects; most are not. Everything listed here has earned its place by actually being useful.

**Business & Entrepreneurship**

[KitchenSpaceRentals.com](https://www.kitchenspacerentals.com) — The most comprehensive UK directory for commercial kitchen rentals. If you're starting a food business and need kitchen space, start here. Covers London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and beyond.

[IndieHackers.com](https://www.indiehackers.com) — Community and resource hub for bootstrapped founders. Genuine conversations, transparent revenue sharing, and practical advice from people actually building businesses.

[Stripe Atlas](https://stripe.com/atlas) — For anyone needing to incorporate a company (especially useful for international founders setting up US entities). Streamlined and well-supported.

**Health & Wellness**

[TheWellFrog.com](https://www.thewellfrog.com) — Healthcare directory for expats and travellers in Cambodia, covering Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Verified providers with direct contact options. Essential if you're living or travelling in Southeast Asia.

[PlungeAdvisor.com](https://www.plungeadvisor.com) — Reviews and guides for cold plunge and ice bath products. The wellness trend that's actually backed by research.

[CaptainCalm.co.uk](https://www.captaincalm.co.uk) — UK wellness resources and guidance.

**Expat & International Living**

[ExpatSettle.com](https://www.expatsettle.com) — Resources for expatriates navigating life abroad.

[ExpatServiceFinder.com](https://www.expatservicefinder.com) — Directory of services for expats across various countries.

[BuscaEscribania.com](https://www.buscaescribania.com) — Notary directory for Paraguay. Highly specific, but invaluable if you need it.

**Planning & Events**

[Sipulus.com](https://www.sipulus.com) — Wedding bar calculator. Figure out exactly how much alcohol you need for your event. Surprisingly useful and saves both money and embarrassment.

[TravelGiftList.com](https://www.travelgiftlist.com) — Travel-focused gift registry platform for honeymoons and adventures.

**Creative & Design Tools**

[FreeSVGConverter.com](https://www.freesvgconverter.com) — AI-powered image vectorization. Convert raster images to clean SVG files. Simple, effective, and actually free for basic use.

[DesignMyInk.com](https://www.designmyink.com) — Tattoo design resources and inspiration.

[Canva](https://www.canva.com) — The standard for non-designers who need to create professional-looking graphics. We use it constantly.

**Local Services (UK)**

[SolarGridCheck.co.uk](https://www.solargridcheck.co.uk) — UK solar energy resources and checks.

[LondonElectricalDistributors.co.uk](https://www.londonelectricaldistributors.co.uk) — Electrical distribution in the London area.

[ChimneySweepLocal.com](https://www.chimneysweeplocal.com) — Find local chimney sweep services.

**Local Services (US)**

[SolarPanelCleanersPhoenix.com](https://www.solarpanelcleanersphoenix.com) — Solar panel cleaning services in the Phoenix area.

[MemphisHighDusting.com](https://www.memphishighdusting.com) — High dusting and cleaning services in Memphis.

**Finance**

[LondonGoldExchange.co.uk](https://www.londongoldexchange.co.uk) — Gold trading and investment in the UK.

**AI & Technology**

[McPez.com](https://www.mcpez.com) — Tech and AI resources.

**Other Useful Finds**

[Notion](https://www.notion.so) — Our go-to for documentation, planning, and knowledge management. Steep learning curve, but worth it.

[Carrd](https://carrd.co) — Simple one-page websites. Perfect for landing pages and quick projects.

**How We Choose What to Include**

Every resource listed here meets at least one of these criteria:

1. We've used it ourselves and found it genuinely useful

2. We built it to solve a problem we encountered

3. Multiple trusted sources have recommended it

4. It does one thing exceptionally well without unnecessary bloat


We'll update this list periodically as we discover new tools and retire ones that no longer meet our standards.


**Have a Suggestion?**


If you've found a tool or resource that deserves to be on this list, let us know in the comments. 

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