The tools I use
This is a list of tools I use to run this website, work on my app and focus.
Website
SimpleAnalytics
A privacy friendly alternative to Google Analytics, SimpleAnalytics doesn't use cookies and has no personal tracking, I love it's simplicity.
Sign up via this link and get one month for free!
DigitalOcean
I used DigitalOcean to host a large scale restaurant website, and now I'm using it to host this site, my statistics server and a database that records all my sensor data.
Sign up via my personal link and get $100 in credits to spend.
DigitalOcean supports one-click server setup for a lot of different tools, including Ghost (see below).
Ghost
Ghost is a nice and simple CMS for blogs and sites like this. Also supports paid subscriptions and newsletters.
Productivity
Things 3
The best task manager I've used, and I've tried a lot! I love the way Things handles dates and allows you to postpone tasks till someday.
Notion
I use Notion for my more structured notes, like feature roadmaps, plans, weekly reviews. I love the ability to link notes and easily create pages.
Readwise
To keep my book notes in sync with Notion I use Readwise, it takes the highlights from my kindle and bundles them neatly. I also like the review feature where Readwise gives 5 highlights randomly. It makes me revisit sections of books I read and remember the takeaways.
Sign up for Readwise and get one extra free month!
Lunch Money
To get insight in your spending, savings and other money related things, use Lunch Money. An indie app that connects directly to your bank and creditcard and gives you insight in what you're spending your money on!