Working productively is one of the most challenging aspects of work – sometimes even more so than the content of the work itself. As a freelancer, it’s tough sometimes to stay productive, and you can often waste hours of time on simple tasks like managing a to-do list, answering emails, tracking invoices and more.

Google has recently launched Chrome Web Store – a dedicated marketplace with various applications for the browser. Today we brought a list of great Chrome apps for freelancers to help them work faster, easier and more efficiently. If you are a freelance writer and more specifically if you use Google Chrome as your browser, then this article is a must read for you.

Evernote WebClipper

Evernote Webclipper is a fantastic extension and is on top of Chrome’s apps chart. It lets you clip and save any webpage you want so that you can read it later when you find convenient time. It supports cloud storage; therefore it syncs everything you save in it to any computer, laptop, tablet or phone or any device you use.

SlideRocket

SlideRocket is a kick-ass alternative to native presentation software like Microsoft’s PowerPoint or Apple’s Keynote. It possesses a clear-cut interface, a rich feature list and various sources like pictures, videos, and text. So your clients will be delighted by your slideshow no matter which OS they have.

HootSuite

HootSuite puts all your social networks in one simple dashboard, updated in real time. Track traffic to your site, monitor conversations and schedule messages using this handy app. Not only that you can easily track trending topics and view campaign results without switching sites or apps.

Todo.ly

Todo.ly is a simple task management and to do list web app for intuitive workflow management. Thus, you devote your precious freelance efforts to actual work and not to interface wiki studies.

WorldTime Buddy

WorldTime Buddy is a handy tool for international freelancers.  It stands out from the crowd thanks to its superior user experience. The service automatically detects your home zone and supports more than 20,000 locations and you can easily add new locations by typing their names in the search box.