I am an internet content writer, graphic designer, self-taught coder and all-around tech geek. My other passion in life is writing. Blogging has allowed me to meld my love for words with my love for technology. When I'm not online, I like to read, play my Xbox 360 and paint..
Products that make this list are the creme of the crop. These are products I bought and use and love. I recommend them because I can stand by them 100%. If you have any questions about any of them, feel free to contact me and I’ll be happy to let you know whatever you need to know. This is a short list because most of the programs I use are free and I only pay for stuff when I really can’t live without it. To learn more about a product, click on its name in the list below and you will jump to its summary on the page.
I can’t tell you how much I love this software. In less than half an hour (from download to ready for marketing), you can create an eBay niche store with BANS. The install is easier than WordPress, the setup is faster than any other site design software I have ever used and the finished store looks professional.
Your visitors won’t even know it’s an eBay store until they choose a product. It truly looks like a professionally-designed e-commerce site (example). If you are looking for another income stream (and who isn’t?) then I can’t recommend BANS enough, especially at a super-cheap $97. Once you check out this software you will immediately understand why I think it is under-priced. Read my BANS review.
Globat offers one-year domain registration for just $3.99. You can purchase as many as you want, the control panel is easy to use and my sites have always been up instantly (even though they say it can take 24-48 hours for set-up). Globat also offers hosting and other services, but I just use them for domain names because I’m so in love with Quality Host Online for my other services.
This handy and inexpensive little application is one of the coolest and most useful I have seen in a long time. Frank Carr build it for his own use, but decided it was so helpful that he just had to share it. The intended use of Link Luv Post Builder is exactly what the name suggests: to build “link love” or speedlinking posts. And it does that beautifully. Enter a keyword, press search, choose the links you’d like to include and with the press of a button your post is created – HTML and all.
The thing is, there are several other uses for this software that go way beyond the $27 price tag (current as of publication 05.17.2008). Because you are searching blogs and sites based on keywords, you can find niche trends, seek out new link partners or guest posting buddies, break out of a rut and find new blogs outside your usual list. For a niche blogger – or any blogger, really – this application will save you time, money and it’s also very fun to use. And, in case you’re wondering, it is very lightweight so you can let it do its searching in the background while you do (50 million) other things. To learn all about the ways I use this software, you can Read my review of Link Luv Post Builder.
Nothing in the PC Secret Formula is actually a secret. The key here is the formula. Kris Mainieri is a hacker who knows PCs like the back of his hand. In this inexpensive ebook (just $9.95), he outlines a step-by-step procedure for getting your PC running like new. If you follow his formula as he sets it out, you will notice immediately results in your PC speed and performance.
All the software he refers to is free and the whole optimization process takes less time than most default Windows defrags. I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and ease of the PC Secret Formula process and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone who uses the PC on a daily basis. Read my Review of PC Secret Formula
I can’t say too many good things about Quality Host Online. Seriously. I have tried many hosts in the last decade and QHO is far and away the best. Their prices are affordable – even the reseller accounts. They offer unlimited subdomains, SQL databases, a ton of add-on software (like Fantastico Deluxe apps, Ruby support, etc.) and every feature you could possibly need. And if they don’t have something you need, I think they’d probably get it for you.
Another excellent thing about QHO is their customer service. Even at 2 a.m. I have never waited longer than 15 minutes for a useful reply to a support request. All techs on all shifts know what they are doing and resolve things so quickly it makes my head spin. Even if you’re just asking an non-urgent question, they treat it like it needed to be answered yesterday. Seriously, QHO is as close to perfect as it gets. I have nothing negative to say about them. Here’s my full review: My Favorite Web Host: Quality Host Online.
Roboform has a free version and a paid version. The free version limits the amount of information and logins that you can store. I started with the free version and by the time I reached the limits I couldn’t live without it. This software comes in handy so often I don’t know where to begin. I literally use it at almost every site I visit.
Roboform stores all your login information and any other text you use to fill in forms. It is 100% secure so you can even use it to store credit cards and other personal information without worries. You can see all your passwords and information, but they are all encrypted. I keep all my passwords in Roboform. This software will save you so much time you will be amazed. I have written a short review of Roboform.
Yes, most of the links here are affiliate links. I bought these products originally from people I trusted so I have no problem asking you to do the same. Making comissions is not the objective of this page, though. It’s really about sharing products with my readers that have helped me in my business.
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