Resources

Across the internet are some of the greatest tools you can use to put your online business together. We have put together a list of the top tools either we have used or others have referred us to so that putting your online business together will be a snap.

Imagine if you could get all of your tools for free or next to nothing. From website publishing tools and web design templates to traffic generation resources and effective shopping carts, this is virtually a list of everything you'll need in order to get it together and start making money online.

Remember, if there is anything you don't understand or just need assistance with, please feel free to get a hold of us...

Tools

Filezilla

To publish your web pages to the internet, there are many ways. But, Filezilla is a file transfer protocol that makes transferring the files from your computer to your hosting account as easy as it can possibly be.

SeaMonkey

An easy drag and drop method of creating websites. Build tables, install images, set backgrounds, and do anything else you may need to design your perfect site. Learn html code and you can add dynamic features with the html editor.

Webdesign Templates

When you need a little help with your website design, Free Website Templates allows you to download a template that you only have to work with a little to get your website up and running. Change the graphics, put in your own content and you are set to go.

GIMP

This Image Manipulation Program allows you to create images or take photos and turn them into graphics for your site. It's as robust as just about any other image maniplation software, but there is one major difference. This one is FREE!

Merchant Solutions

If you don't have a product or service to sell of your own, there are merchants who will be more than happy to let you profit from the sales of their products or services. There are two main ways this is handled online. The first is joining an affiliate program and sending your traffic to the merchants you choose. You get credit for sales, but you don't have to worry about order fulfillment, refunds or customer service phone calls. All the money, none of the hassle. Several good affiliate programs exist. The second main way is listed below...

Dropship

Another way to sell another merchant's products is through dropship. Customers pay you and you in turn fulfill the orders with dropship companies who sell you products at a very discounted rate. From designer clothing to electronics, you can literally sell anything if you get in with a good dropship company. We have listed a few below.

Paypal

Get paid! You are going to need an online payment system. You'll need to collect payments and make payments. The safest way to put an online money transfer system in place is with Paypal. You can also build a shopping cart with your merchant account that will allow your customers to purchase multiple items and pay for them all at one time.

Article Submission

Get read and drive traffic. The best way to get your website noticed online is to become an expert and get your voice out there. Write about what you know and publish those articles. We have several sites we like.

Wordpress

If you have ever wondered how a blog is made, this is how. Download Wordpress onto your computer, upload it onto your server and start working the scripts. Installation takes 5 minutes and you can learn how to change the look to any look you want. Visit the community and look through the questions. It's a very valuable resource.

Elgg

If you would like to build your own online community like myspace and facebook, here is the script to do it. It installs like wordpress except it's just a little easier. A few of the steps are done for you. Then, get involved in the Elgg community and learn how to make your community look anyway you want.

Godaddy

To build your site and look professional, you'll need a domain and hosting package. While there are plenty to choose from, Godaddy offers the best products online. They are the most popular, the most reasonably priced and have outstanding customer service. In fact with a Godaddy account, you can have Wordpress and Elgg installed for you for FREE. There are other applications that can be installed for free as well.