Free SEO and Web Design Tools 2024

New Beginnings

As we step into 2024 and beyond, I’m giving this toolbox a fresh start. The world of web design has been revolutionized by AI, and while some claim to offer fully AI-designed websites, the truth is, a perfect website still requires the insight and input of a skilled designer and the person who needs it.

OK so lets start with my new 2024 toolbox.

First off, always ensure you have backups. It’s crucial to store files locally offline and on your computer. But don’t overlook the power of the cloud. This invaluable tool lets you access your files from anywhere, whether you’re at the office, at home, or on the go. Imagine needing a document that’s usually on your office computer, and with just a few taps on your phone, it’s right there at your fingertips. Isn’t modern technology amazi

intodns.com: IntoDNS checks the health and configuration and provides DNS report and mail servers report. And provides suggestions to fix and improve them, with references to protocols’ official documentation.

gtmetrix.com: Analyzes various aspects of your website.

pagespeed.web.dev: Pagespeed inisights with Google, shows how fast your page loads.

Graphics Design

Text Studio: is an online application for creating custom text effects and logos. It offers a 3D text style effects generator that can animate fonts, as well as a variety of text styles including gold, neon, metal, fire, and retro effects. The platform is designed to help users create professional logos, t-shirt designs, posters, flyers, and other graphics without the need for complex software, all from within a web browser.

Canva: Offers a wide range of design tools, templates, and text effects with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Review – Historical records of websites worldwide.

Wayback Machine: The Wayback Machine is a digital archive of the World Wide Web, created by the Internet Archive, a non-profit organization. It allows users to view snapshots of web pages as they appeared at different points in time. This tool is useful for researching the history of websites, accessing content that has been removed or altered, and preserving digital information. It has archived billions of web pages since its inception in 1996.

Backup

Google My Drive

Microsoft One Drive

Office Tools

Microsoft 365

Google has to be number one in the toolbox.

Gemini AI: Google Gemini is a family of AI models that can understand and generate text, images, audio, video, and code. Gemini is Google’s most capable AI and is being integrated into many of its products, including Google Workspace, Google Search, Google One, Google Astra, and Google Chrome. Gemini models are also available for developers to integrate into their own apps, tools, and services.

Google Advertising: It has Keyword Tool which is great for optimizing
Google Trends: Good research tool to see what people are seraching for.
Google Analytics: Very detailed reports of who, where, and all activity your site vistors perform
Search Console: Monitior keywords and how your site is performing
Merchant Center: Google shopping lsitings
Google My Business: SEO listing for local businesses
Cloud Console: For api and advanced needs
Adsense: Great way to manke some extra money from your website.

Google Translate: A necessity for digital nomads like myself roaming the world.

Other AI

Chat GPT: ChatGPT is a chatbot and virtual assistant that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate human-like responses to questions and prompts. It was developed by OpenAI, an AI research company, and released in November 2022. The “GPT” in ChatGPT stands for “Generative Pre-training Transformer,” which refers to how it processes language.

Claude: Claude is a large language model (LLM) and artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by Anthropic, an AI company that has received funding from Google and Amazon. Claude is trained to have natural conversations with users, and can generate text content, analyze images, and perform tasks like summarization, editing, and code-writing. Anthropic’s goal is to make Claude and other AI systems more “helpful, harmless, and honest” by prioritizing safety, ethics, and responsibility.

Quillbot: QuillBot is an online writing assistant that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) to help improve writing. It can help with a variety of writing tasks.

Code Sources:

Here are some great places to get free code:

1. GitHub: A vast repository of open-source projects across various programming languages and domains. You can find libraries, frameworks, and tools shared by developers worldwide.
2. Codecanyon (Envato Market): While mainly a marketplace for premium code, it occasionally offers free items.
3. Stack Overflow: A community-driven platform where developers share code snippets and solutions to coding problems
4. CodePen: An online community for testing and showcasing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code snippets.
5. FreeCodeCamp: Offers tutorials and a forum where users share code and projects.
6. GitLab: Similar to GitHub, it offers repositories for open-source projects.
7. Open Source Projects: Websites dedicated to hosting and sharing open-source software, such as SourceForge.

These resources provide a wealth of free code and are excellent for learning, inspiration, and integrating into your own projects.

Coding Made Simple
Adding Code Directly in a Page/Post: see exampe of changing text.

Using the Custom HTML Block:
Insert your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript within the block.
Make sure the CSS is enclosed with <STYLE> tags and JavScript is enclosed in <SCRIPT> tags.

<STYLE> CSS </STYLE>

<SCRIPT> JavaScript </SCRIPT>

Revolutionizing Website Creation with AI

To create something like this using AI just tell the AI you are looking for code to do a particular task. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of website creation, offering tools and solutions that enhance design, development, and maintenance processes. Here’s a detailed look at how AI is revolutionizing website creation:

1. Automated Design and Layout Generation

AI-powered tools can generate website designs and layouts automatically. These tools analyze user preferences, industry standards, and current design trends to create aesthetically pleasing and functional layouts. They can:

• Suggest color schemes, typography, and images that align with the brand’s identity.
• Automatically adjust layouts for different devices, ensuring responsive design.
• Provide design variations and A/B testing options to determine the best-performing design.

2. Content Creation and Optimization

AI can assist in generating and optimizing content for websites. Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms can:

• Write blog posts, product descriptions, and meta descriptions that are engaging and SEO-friendly.
• Analyze existing content and suggest improvements for better readability and SEO performance.
• Translate content into multiple languages, broadening the website’s reach.

3. User Experience Enhancement

AI enhances user experience (UX) through personalization and predictive analytics. By analyzing user behavior and preferences, AI can:

• Personalize content and recommendations for each visitor, increasing engagement and conversion rates.
• Predict user actions and streamline navigation paths to make the website more intuitive.
• Implement chatbots that provide instant customer support, answer queries, and guide users through the site.

4. SEO and Performance Optimization

AI tools are invaluable for optimizing websites for search engines and improving performance. They can:

• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and provide suggestions for content optimization.
• Monitor website performance and identify areas for improvement, such as page load times and mobile responsiveness.
• Analyze competitor websites and recommend strategies to improve search engine rankings.

5. Design and Code Generation

AI can significantly speed up the development process by generating code and design elements automatically. Features include:

• Converting design mockups into clean, functional code, reducing the need for manual coding.
• Providing code snippets for common functionalities, such as forms, buttons, and navigation menus.
• Identifying and fixing code errors, ensuring a smoother development process.

6. Maintenance and Security

AI tools can help maintain and secure websites, providing ongoing support and monitoring. They can:

• Monitor websites for downtime and performance issues, sending alerts and suggestions for fixes.
• Detect and prevent security threats, such as malware and hacking attempts, by analyzing patterns and anomalies.
• Automate updates for plugins and software, ensuring the website remains secure and up-to-date.

7. Analytics and Insights

AI-powered analytics tools provide deep insights into website performance and user behavior. They can:

• Analyze user data to identify trends and patterns, helping businesses make informed decisions.
• Provide detailed reports on metrics such as traffic, bounce rates, and conversion rates.
• Predict future trends and suggest strategies to improve user engagement and retention.

8. Accessibility Improvements

AI can enhance website accessibility, ensuring that sites are usable by people with disabilities. AI-driven features include:

• Automatically generating alt text for images, making content accessible to visually impaired users.
• Implementing voice navigation and speech recognition for hands-free browsing.
• Providing real-time language translation and text-to-speech capabilities.

Conclusion

AI is a game-changer in website creation, offering tools that streamline design, development, and maintenance processes. By leveraging AI, businesses can create more engaging, responsive, and secure websites that cater to their audiences’ needs and preferences. As AI technology continues to evolve, its impact on website creation will only grow, driving innovation and enhancing the digital experience for users worldwide.

Other Tools

AI cannot do everything. Lets start with the free stuff as I do have to watch my budget.

Photos and videos

For most websites you will need photos. AI can generate some images, but not so good at real photos.

• pixabay.com
• unsplash.com
• pngwing.com
• shutterstock.com

WordPress Plugins

These are the essentials we use.

• AI Engine: AI for WordPress. Chatbot, Content/Image Generator, CoPilot, Finetuning, Internal API, GPT, Gemini, etc! Sleek UI and ultra-customizable.
• Jetpack: Security, performance, and marketing tools made by WordPress experts. Jetpack keeps your site protected so you can focus on more important things.
• Jetpack Boost: Boost your WordPress site’s performance, from the creators of Jetpack
• Advanced iFrame: This plugin includes any webpage as shortcode in an advanced iframe or embeds the content directly.
• Broken Link Checker: Checks your blog for broken links and notifies you on the dashboard if any are found.
• All-in-One WP Migration: Migration tool for all your blog data. Import or Export your blog content with a single click.
• Otter – Page Builder Blocks & Extensions for Gutenberg.
• Smart Slider 3: The perfect all-in-one responsive slider solution for WordPress.
• WP Mail SMTP: Reconfigures the wp_mail() function to use Gmail/Mailgun/SendGrid/SMTP instead of the default mail()
• WPForms Lite: Beginner friendly WordPress contact form plugin. Use our Drag & Drop form builder to create your WordPress forms.
• Yoast SEO: The first true all-in-one SEO solution for WordPress, including on-page content analysis, XML sitemaps and much more.

Themes

Neve: Experience lightning-fast performance with Neve: ideal for blogs, e-commerce, and small businesses, with optimized responsiveness and SEO.

Domain Register

Moniker: has been designed for all Domain Investors and experts, from those starting out to the masters, with everything you need to thrive.

Hosting

Ipower / Bluehost: Powering over 2 million websites worldwide. Bluehost® gives you the best hosting options. Cloud Hosting Powered by the Creators of WordPress.

That is my modern toolbox.