Resources

Part of what makes a great web presence is knowing what tools to use. This is a recommended list of hosting companies, domain name registrars, software, and other resources you’ll need to help you build and run your web presence.

Recommended Domain Registrars

Your domain name is one of the most important pieces of your website. Here are some places where you can purchase your .com for $10 per year or less and has good service and easy to access domain management.

Recommended Hosts

These web hosts have an easy install for WordPress through Fantastico Deluxe and/or Simple Scripts. They also use the popular cPanel software to help you manage your hosting account and cost $10 per month or less.

Email list management

Using your website to gather contact information and build your list is extremely important. Here are some great resources to help you do that.

  • Aweber- one of the premiere email mailing list services out there. Manage multiple email lists, autoresponders, and even convert your blog to email. You can also sign up for a free trial to test the service out.

  • Kickstart Cart- great shopping cart with some really great email list management features as well. You can sign up for a free 30 day trial to test it out

Recommended Tools and Software

If you’re going to be building a website, there are some essential software and tools that will help make your website building go a whole lot easier.