Reference
Useful official links & resources
A curated list of official dashboards, documentation, and tools grouped by topic — the links you'll actually need.
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This is your bookmark page for the web. Every link here is official, reliable, and vetted. We've grouped them by topic so you can find what you need quickly.
Quick summary
Bookmark this page. It contains official links for Google tools, domain registrars, hosting dashboards, security resources, browser downloads, and more. These are the primary sources — not third-party summaries.
Google tools
| Tool | Link | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | analytics.google.com | Website visitor tracking and reporting |
| Google Search Console | search.google.com/search-console | How your site performs in Google Search |
| Google Tag Manager | tagmanager.google.com | Managing tracking scripts on your site |
| Google Business Profile | business.google.com | Managing your Google Maps / search listing |
| Google PageSpeed Insights | pagespeed.web.dev | Free site speed and performance testing |
| Google Workspace Admin | admin.google.com | Managing your Google Workspace account |
| Google Ads | ads.google.com | Managing paid search and display campaigns |
| Google My Business Help | support.google.com/business | Official Google Business Profile documentation |
Microsoft tools
| Tool | Link | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Admin Center | admin.microsoft.com | Managing your Microsoft 365 account and users |
| Microsoft Bing Webmaster Tools | bing.com/webmasters | How your site performs in Bing search |
| Microsoft Clarity | clarity.microsoft.com | Free heatmaps and session recordings |
WordPress & hosting
| Tool | Link | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress.org | wordpress.org | Official WordPress software and documentation |
| WordPress.org Plugin Directory | wordpress.org/plugins | Browse and vet WordPress plugins |
| Flywheel Login | getflywheel.com | Log in to your Flywheel hosting dashboard |
| WP Engine User Portal | my.wpengine.com | Log in to your WP Engine dashboard |
| MyKinsta (Kinsta) | my.kinsta.com | Log in to your Kinsta dashboard |
| WooCommerce | woocommerce.com | Official WooCommerce documentation and extensions |
Domain & DNS
| Tool | Link | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| GoDaddy | godaddy.com | Domain management if registered with GoDaddy |
| Namecheap | namecheap.com | Domain management if registered with Namecheap |
| Cloudflare | cloudflare.com | DNS management, CDN, and security |
| ICANN WHOIS | lookup.icann.org | Look up who owns a domain |
| DNS Propagation Checker | dnschecker.org | Check if DNS changes have propagated worldwide |
| MXToolbox | mxtoolbox.com | Test email DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) |
Security & passwords
| Tool | Link | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| 1Password | 1password.com | Recommended password manager |
| Bitwarden | bitwarden.com | Free, open-source password manager |
| Have I Been Pwned? | haveibeenpwned.com | Check if your email has appeared in a data breach |
| SSL Labs (Qualys) | ssllabs.com/ssltest | Test your site's SSL/HTTPS configuration |
| VirusTotal | virustotal.com | Scan files or URLs for malware |
| Sucuri SiteCheck | sitecheck.sucuri.net | Free malware scan for websites |
Email tools
| Tool | Link | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Google Workspace | workspace.google.com | Business email with Gmail + Google apps |
| Microsoft 365 | microsoft.com/microsoft-365 | Business email with Outlook + Office apps |
| Mail Tester | mail-tester.com | Test your email's spam score and configuration |
| DMARC Analyzer | dmarcanalyzer.com | Free DMARC record checker and reports |
| MXToolbox Email Header Analyzer | mxtoolbox.com/EmailHeaders.aspx | Analyze email headers to trace delivery problems |
Web performance & SEO
| Tool | Link | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Google PageSpeed Insights | pagespeed.web.dev | Core Web Vitals and speed testing |
| WebPageTest | webpagetest.org | Detailed website performance testing |
| GTmetrix | gtmetrix.com | Page speed analysis with actionable recommendations |
| Screaming Frog | screamingfrog.co.uk/seo-spider | Free site crawler (up to 500 URLs) for SEO audits |
| Ahrefs Webmaster Tools | ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools | Free site audit and backlink data |
Image & media
| Tool | Link | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Squoosh | squoosh.app | Free in-browser image compression |
| TinyPNG | tinypng.com | Quick PNG and JPG compression |
| Canva | canva.com | Easy-to-use graphic design |
| Unsplash | unsplash.com | Free, high-quality stock photos |
| Pexels | pexels.com | Free stock photos and videos |
| Remove.bg | remove.bg | AI-powered background removal |
Standards & references
| Resource | Link | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Can I Use | caniuse.com | Check browser support for web features |
| WCAG 2.2 Guidelines | w3.org/TR/WCAG22 | Official web accessibility standards |
| MDN Web Docs | developer.mozilla.org | The definitive reference for web technologies |
| Schema.org | schema.org | Structured data vocabulary for SEO |
| Google Web Developers | web.dev | Google's guides for performance and modern web standards |
Browser downloads (always use the latest version)
| Browser | Download link |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | google.com/chrome |
| Mozilla Firefox | mozilla.org/firefox |
| Microsoft Edge | microsoft.com/edge |
| Brave | brave.com |
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