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Over the years, I’ve been introduced to numerous tools that has helped my business grow to where it is today. Without them I think I would still be where I was 10 years ago. I recommend bookmarking this page for reference so you can access to it anytime.

Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links to products that will earn me a commission. 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.

Hosting

  • Bluehost: All of my websites are hosted using Bluehost to use, 1-click automatic WordPress installation, and good customer service.
  • Knownhost: I use this to have high powered hosting – which allows for greater flows of traffic
  • Amazon S3: The Amazon Simple Storage Service. Reliable internet storage, which is great for putting large files like podcasts and videos, so you don’t create bandwidth problems on your own website.

Building A Niche Site

  • Market Samurai: The number one tool for keyword research available, hands down. You can view my tutorial videos about Market Samurai here.
  • The Best Spinner: The #1 Article spinning software that saves a ton of time by allowing you to easily reword articles that you’ve already written so you can submit them to multiple directories online without worrying about duplicate content.
  • Unique Article Wizard: The tool that I use (along with The Best Spinner, above) that generates hundreds of thousands of backlinks. Check out the video about how it’s used in The Backlinking Strategy That Works (above).
  • Blog Blueprint: This piece of software generates high quality backlinks to your websites fast – up to 20 per day. For more information about how it’s used, check out The Backlinking Strategy That Works (above).

Backup & Storage Solutions Tools

  • Dropbox: One of the best and easiest to use storage services. Allows for 2GB for FREE.
  • SugarSync: This is also a very popular storage service and works very similar to dropbox. You get 5GB for FREE.
  • Backblaze: Fast and simple service that will automatically backup your computer for unlimited storage
  • iDrive: Another fantastic backup service that allows for scheduled backups and low cost storage solutions for up to 150GB of data.

Productivity Tools

  • Lastpass: Store passwords and login to your accounts online instantly. No need to remember your passwords anymore.
  • Evernote: The quickest way to save all your notes online. No more losing small pieces of paper anymore!
  • RescueTime: Best time tracking software for keeping on top of your virtual team’s productivity.

Email Subscriptions & Marketing

  • Aweber: The internet’s most powerful email opt-in service and email marketing/broadcasting tool.

Testing Results

  • Google Analytics: Google’s free website tracking and analytical tool. A must have for anyone with any type of website.
  • CrazyEgg: If you are looking to see what people are clicking on your site, then this heatmap tracking tool will show you. It’s the most comprehensive heatmap you will ever see.
  • Google Optimizer: This is another free tool from google where you can test different webpages of the same content, only changing one or two things, so you can see which one works/converts best. It’s basically a website optimizer testing tool.

Outsourcing Work

  • Bestjobs.ph: Looking to find a Filipino worker to work for you directly? This is one of Philippine’s largest job search website.
  • Virtual Staff Finder: This is the service I use and recommend to everyone who is looking for a virtual staff. They will find the person you are looking for and also ensure they have the right qualifications for your job.
  • Elance: A great resource to outsource and find contractors and freelancers
  • Odesk: Another outsource website for freelancers, IT companies, programmers and web designers from abroad.
  • 99Designs: This is a unique website that you can use if you need a logo design. It’s in a contest format. You submit the description of what you want, and designers will compete against each other to win money.

For Capturing Video and Screencasts

Voice Overs & Audio

  • Chris Erickson: If you want an awesome movie trailer type of voice, then get in contact with Chris. His the voice behind my podcast introductions.

Internet Business Courses

Books

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