Website Basics | Affiliate Software | Business Coaches | My Services
Website Basics
To have an effective, yet basic, online busines of your own, you are going to need three things: your own domain, hosting for that domain, and an autoresponder.
- I register my domains at 1and1.com.
The prices are reasonable and, if you purchase hosting with them, you can get one or more domains free as a part of that account.
- I host my websites at 1and1.com, as well.
I like the simple backend interface of 1and1.com. It is easier to navigate than GoDaddy.com was. Also, their hosting packages are very reasonably priced.
- I use Aweber to manage all my email marketing.
Aweber is one of the most popular autoresonder systems used by Internet marketers. I love that I can manage unlimited email lists, each one branded individually. Also, Aweber offers a blog broadcast feature where you can broadcast your blog's RSS feed to subscribers, setting it up to go out automatically.
For a content management system, I prefer WordPress -- the self-hosted version. If, however, you want to have an externally hosted blog with a built-in community, that is easy to use, Tumblr is a good choice.
If you need help setting up your website, whether with WordPress, Tumblr or just a simple squeeze page, I can help. Just visit WordPress ReVamp for more informaiton.
Affiliate Software
- PayDotCom.com - Inexpensive solution, one-time fee alllows you to add unlimited products. However, I've had some affiliates complain that signing up was difficult and/or confusing.
- ClickBank.com - Robust marketplace, fee for each product you want to show up in the marketplace, market standard for downloadable products, a little harder to use for services or physical products.
- 1ShoppingCart.com - Most expensive option here, however it is just added on to a fairly robust shoppingcart and autoresponder system.
Business Coaches
I offer business coaching services with an emphasis on web presence, online branding and information product creation.
Connie Ragen Green provides excellent coaching services for those who are new to online marketing.
If you would like help developing audio programs and products, I recommend Cindi Dawson.
If you are struggling with how to price your products and services, as well as need help with some of the buisness basics, you can't do better than Tom Bufford.
Need help improving your public speaking? Join a local Toastmasters group or hire Arvee Robinson as your coach. Tell her Carma sent you!
Want to improve your coaching practice? Check out one of Milana Leshinsky's many awesome group coaching programs: Association of Coaching & Consulting Professionals on the Web, Coaching Business Mastery and Coaching Millions Super Summit.
Another excellent coach's coach is Christian Mickelson: Coaching Quick Start Kit, Free Sessions That Sell: The Client Enrollment System, Client Attraction & Money Making Mastery, Coaching Business Empire and Rapid Coaching Academy are very good program to help you develop a lucrative coaching practice.