Dear Future Me,

I know that building an app and starting a business can be a daunting task, but with the right tools, it can be a lot easier and less overwhelming. I want to remind you of the essential tools you should have in your toolbox when building an app and trying to do business. This letter will be updated as I use new tools

1. Marketing tools - It is important to validate your idea before you start building it. Here are some tools that will help you get started

   1. Bootstrap templates for the landing page - https://startbootstrap.com/themes?showPro=false

   2. Collect emails for prelaunch(Viral waitlist) -
      https://getlaunchlist.com/demo

2. Wireframing and prototyping tools - Before you start building your app, it's important to have a clear idea of what it will look like and how it will function. Here are some tools to help you prototype

   1. Figma - https://www.figma.com/

   2. Invision - https://www.invisionapp.com/

3. Project management and collaboration tools - Building an app is a team effort, and it's important to have a way to keep everyone on the same page.
   Here are some free tools to keep track of progress.

   1. Notion - https://www.notion.so/

   2. Trello - https://trello.com/

4. Development tools - Of course, building an app requires actual development tools. Here are some tools to take care of your dev work.

   1. React Native - https://reactnative.dev/

   2. Flutter - https://flutter.dev/

5. Analytics tools - Once your app/landing page is built, these tools can help you track how users are interacting with your app, and identify opportunities for improvement.

   1. Google Analytics - https://analytics.google.com/

   2. Mixpanel - https://mixpanel.com/

   3. Msft Clarity(Heatmaps & session recordings) - https://clarity.microsoft.com/

   4. Smartlook - https://www.smartlook.com/mobile-app-analytics-guide/

   5. Google optimize -https://optimize.google.com/optimize/home/#/accounts

   6. UXcam - https://uxcam.com/plans

   7. Yahoo Flurry - https://developer.yahoo.com/flurry/docs/

   8. https://uxcam.com/blog/best-heatmap-tools-software/#uxcam

By using these tools, you can simplify the process of building an app and starting a business. Remember, there are many other tools available, but these are some of the most essential ones that can help you to get started. With the right tools, you can turn your app idea into a successful business.

Remember, take it to step by step, don't be too hard on yourself, and most importantly, enjoy the journey.

Best,
Appypreneur