Updated October, 2011
Here's a list of some of the web-based services I use and recommend. Over the years I've relied on many of these services to help grow my business...
Web Design
NVU.com: An easy to use WYSIWYG (Stands for What You See Is What You Get) web design program that's 100% free.
XSitePro: A more robust site building tool that's very easy to use.
Web Hosting
HostGator: Inexpensive web hosting with great tech support
RackSpace: Top-rated, high end hosting (dedicated servers)
Automation
Aweber: The web's most respected and reliable autoresponder service
WebBusinessWizard: My private label 1shoppingcart.com site, takes orders, follow-ups up with prospects and customers, builds your opt-in lists, handles affiliate programs, etc.
Alertra: Website uptime monitoring alerts you via email or phone if your site goes down
iDrive: Free web-based backups of all your important files
E-Commerce
Authorize Dot Net: Merchant accounts so you can accept credit card orders online and off
Paypal: Perhaps the easiest way to accept credit cards online, be sure to offer this option to your customers
ClickBank: Order processing plus access to a built-in affiliate network
A few more tools I use to save time and money include...
Gmail: Google's free and simple email tool for day to day email activities
Google Keyword Tool: A great tool for researching different niches
Google Analytics: Free statistics for your website
Elance: Outsource just about any web business work inexpensively |
