Resources

As you grow your online business, you are going to use some of the resources listed below. Please bookmark this page for your reference.

Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links (at no extra cost to you). These are all things that I have experience with that I am recommending because they are helpful and are companies that I trust, not because of the commissions that I may earn from you using these products. Please do not spend money unless you feel it’s for something you really need and will help you reach your goals.

Blogging

• WordPress: The best platfrom for blogs and websites. This blog is designed and powered by WordPress. It is very easy to use and customize.
• Woo Themes: Great looking templates at very cheap prices. I use four themes from Woo Themes and I love the designs.
• How to Start a Blog That Matters: My top recommendation for educational material if you’re looking to start a blog from scratch (via Corbett Barr of ThinkTraffic.net)

Hosting

• Bluehost: I use 2 hosting companies for my blogs and together with Hostgator below, I am very happy to recommend their prices and customer services.
• Hostgator: Create your online biz is hosted on Hostgator. Excellent package and possibility to increase your user limits when your blog gets more traffic.

Product Distribution & Payment Processors

• Clickbank: A very big digital goods seller. You can sign up free as a vendor or affiliate and take advantage of thousands of digital products.
• Paypal.com: A very popular payment processor. Many people use this, but read their terms and conditions before you use the shopping carts.

Keyword Research

• WordTracker Free Keywords Tool: You can search the popularity of a keyword with Word Tracker and start your online campaign.
• Google Adwords Tool: Almost every internet marketer use Google Adwords Tool. It is free and very easy to use.
• Long Tail Pro : This the software that I have been using for quiet a while now and very pleased with the outcome. Easy to use and got some great niche sites created with the info.

Autoresponder Services & E Mail Marketing

• Aweber: Most powerful autoresponder service out there. They are very reliable and competitive in their tariffs.

Advertising Stuff

• Google Adsense: You can make money by placing Google ads in your blog. You need to sign up for an account and get a code for each ad  you want to display.
• Google Adwords: If you want to get a lot of traffic very quick then Google Adwords and pay per click is the way forward. You can sign up for free and choose a budget for your ad campaigns. You can be up and running in an hour on Google’s page one.

Testing Your Results

• Google Analytics: Google’s free website analytical tool.
• Google Optimizer: This is a testing tool which you can use free from Google. Great tool to have once your blog becomes popular