Resources

A collection of links and resources to assist you with creating and managing your own website online.

Blogging

WordPress.com
Build your own blog online for FREE

WordPress.org
Download WordPress blogging software

WordPress Themes
View various WordPress Themes that you can use for your blog site

Domain Names

GoDaddy
Editor’s choice for registering and managing multiple domain names

Email Marketing, Mailing Lists, Autoresponders

Email List Management that allows you to track who opened your emails and what links they clicked within your emails. 3rd party industry compliant email delivery services giving your business the professional look and feel.

Aweber
Opt-in email management system. Create online forms, collect leads and more
Email Newsletter - 60 day free trial
Create professional looking email campaigns in minutes. No technical skill required to create HTML emails from a variety of great looking templates. Very simple system.

Photo Editing & Management Tools

ACDSee Photo Manager
Free download. Powerful quick edit tools and photo organizer.
“I’ve personally used this tools when it originally came out. When it comes to managing all your photos for various projects, this tool is heard to beat. Fast and simple to use”

Adobe LightRoom
The tool for professional and amateur photographers

Adobe Photoshop
The professionals consider this to be the ultimate web development tool. Helps with CSS issues and makes your site look great in all browsers.

Web Development Tools

Adobe Dreamweaver
The professionals consider this to be the ultimate web development tool. Helps with CSS issues and makes your site look great in all browsers.

Productivity Tools

Online Faxing Tools
Send and receive faxes by email, get a 1-800 number for all your international business contacts all for under $10/month.
Check out eFax or MyFAX for Free trial offers.
   “Some of my clients would prefer that I work with them via FAX. I got rid of my old FAX machine, stopped buying paper and manage all FAXes by my email program.”

GotoMeeting - Free Trial Account
Save time and increase productivity by presenting your ideas online
   “I’ve been using this tool for months to run tutorials with clients on their computers and collaborate with other developers about website ideas. It’s easier to explain concepts when others can see it happen right in front of them. Great training tool!”

Webinars - 30 day free trial
Unlimited webinars with up to 1,000 people attending.

Resources

SiteMaps
A key component to any website, visit the following for more information:
SiteMaps.org
Google SiteMaps
   “Sitemaps are a key component of having your website crawled and indexed”

SEO & Content Tools

WordTracker
Online tool for finding the best keywords for your website.