You already have what it takes to win. All you’re missing are the right tools to help you get the job done.
If you’re like me, your daily routine probably consists of using multiple softwares, websites, social media/communication apps, and digital tools that all keep your work routine flowing.
If you’re like many others, Google Chrome is your go-to choice for navigating the web. Here is a list of some must-have Google Chrome extensions for Entrepreneurs that will give you a competitive edge in 2021.
Chrome Extensions for Entrepreneurs in 2021
Ubersuggest
Neil Patel’s Ubersuggest is a great tool for researching popular topics in your niche. The Ubersuggest Google Chrome extension recommends you suggested search terms or keywords that are currently ranking or popular on Google search results, YouTube search, and in Amazon search.
With Ubersuggest, you can see the exact content people in your space are searching for, this will help you determine what content is trending in your industry. This tool is good to use when you want to “spy” on your competitors and check what keywords they’re targeting and your business isn’t.
Hunter.io
Hunter.io is an extension that helps you to scan a website/domain to populate an address book of staff members connected to it. It breaks down the data by different departments within the company such as positions, full names, and emails of employees. It also provides you with any public sources where the email has been mentioned or shared.
This helps in your sales and marketing efforts by allowing you to get in touch with the right decision makers, saving you time and wasted efforts on bad or outdated emails. Given that you have an outreach or communication process in place you will want to properly track and measure it with the next two Google Chrome extension suggestions.
Docsify/Hubspot
Keeping track of email communications is challenging when you have a million tasks to tackle. Chrome extensions like Docsify and Hubspot tell you when recipients open your emails, links, or attachments. It also tells you the geolocation of your recipients and the type of device they used to access the email.
This data allows you and your collaborators to track the effectiveness and performance of your outreach campaigns. It also improves internal communications between staff and clients by helping you see when team members, or clients have opened or accessed any previous communications you’ve sent them.
LastPass
This password manager, LastPass, saves your passwords and gives you protected access from every computer and mobile device. Wasting time getting locked out of accounts or filling passwords and forms online is very common and takes up more time than you think.
LastPass lets you give access to your accounts without sharing your actual passwords with others. Share your passwords with team members, friends, or family without the need of outdated Excel spreadsheets.
Loom
The Loom Chrome extension makes it easy to get your message across quickly and clearly using the power of video. It lets you record your screen, voice, and face to create an instantly shareable video link in less time than it would take to type an email or series emails. Loom helps you get your point across quickly and effortlessly. Cut back-and-forth to get your message across the first time.
Wappalyzer
Have you ever run into a website that makes you wonder what it was built on?
When mentioning the 7 Must-Have Google Chrome Extensions we can’t forget Wappalyzer. This extension lets you find out what content management system or ecommerce platform a website is using. This tool uncovers 1,000+ technologies in multiple categories such as programming languages, analytics, marketing tools, payment processors, and CRM’s affiliated to the site. Wappalyzer will show you the architecture of websites you are fond of and will expose you to new and innovative technologies in the space.
Implementing these 7 must-have Google Chrome Extensions for Entrepreneurs will save you time and energy, and should be on the top of your 2021 to do list. Clearing mental space and giving yourself time to think, strategize, and innovate will pay off ten fold. Keep up with the top trends for business leaders in 2021.
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