Recommended Resources

These are the resources (tools, software, hosting) that I use everyday in my affiliate business and can recommend them without hesitation.

Recommended Products and Services

Below, you'll find some of the products, services and other resources that I strongly recommend you take a look at. I use these resources to make my living online. Some cost money. Others are absolutely free.

When I see a resource that has a ton of potential, I'll add it to the list below along with my thoughts on it.

Domains

I buy most of mine from Namecheap. Great value, nice interface and very easy to buy/manage.

Web Hosting

I've been with a number of web hosts over the past few years and if you pick the wrong one, believe me, it'll cost you in the long run.

I now spread my sites through 3 hosts that all offer excellent support, ease of use and great value for money.

Of these, the best I've found is Host Gator. Have phenomenal support and you can get a reseller account (meaning you can host unlimited domains) from about $25 per month.

Autoresponders

If you plan on developing a long term business online, you're going to need an autoresponder. I've tried free services, other web based systems (including G** R*******) and server based applications. Finally I discovered AWeber and haven't looked back since. For one low fee, you can have unlimited lists. Don't mess around, just go for the most professional service from day 1 and protect your most valuable asset: Your list. 

Website Creation

I use the wonderful XSitePro. Very easy to use and an absolute breeze to build websites quickly. Even if you've never heard of HTML, you could have your own site up and running in a couple of hours.

Blogs and RSS

The blog software I use is Wordpress. It's open source, meaning free, and has a great network of support sites, template builders and themes that can give you an edge.