Here’s a list of the products, services and other stuff that I use and recommend. I update this page fairly often when I start using something new so you can stay up to date with how I’m running my business.
Some of these are affiliate links – so I will get paid when you buy from these links. (incase you didn’t know)
Hosting Stuff..
GVO: All of my websites are hosted using GVO servers. The best part is that they have the 1-click automatic WordPress installation feature. They’re really easy to use and have great customer service.
Amazon S3: The Amazon Simple Storage Service. This is great for storing really big files (like audio, videos and PDF’s). It’s really cheap, plus you avoid creating bandwidth problems on your own site.
Blogging Tools..
WordPress: The #1 Blog Publishing Platform, Hands Down. All of my blogs use WordPress. Plus it’s FREE!
WordPress Plugins: Download any plugins, widgets, or customizable elements for your WordPress blog.
Theme Forest: They have the best WordPress Themes on the web, hands down. I use Theme Forest and I love it.
Fonts.com: If you’re a design agency – big or small – these typefaces will help you create better, more inspirational and brand consistent Web designs and the service is straightforward, reliable and easy to use.
Shopping Carts & Member Management..
Paypal.com: You’ll need an account to accept payments online.
Amember: A great Member management software that allows you to set up memberships sites, and password protected areas to deliver your products automatically. 100% hands free!
Email Marketing..
Aweber: The best Email Management service on the web. It’s the one I use, and I’m sticking with it.
Testing Stuff..
Google Analytics: Google’s free website tracking and analytical tool. It’s important to know your stats – just don’t get too carried away.
Google Optimizer: This is another free tool from google where you can test different webpages for getting higher conversions. It comes in handy.
Outsourcing Work..
Freelancer: Hire freelancers for stuff you don’t wanna do – or don’t know how to do yet.
99Designs: This is a pretty cool site where designers compete against each other on your design projects.
Books & Services..
The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss: Really, really really really great book. A Must Read for any entrepreneur.
The Unified Tribe: A really cool system that allows you to share and syndicate your content across the web with the help of a huge tribe.
For Capturing Video and Screencasts
Camtasia for Mac - Screen Capture Software
Camtasia for PC (Camtasia Studio) – Screen Capture Software