Tools
As with any business, there are certain resources necessary that are not income producers, but I like them to at least have an affiliate program of some kind so I can make them self-sustaining. Who needs an expense when it can at least pay for itself?
Web Hosting
I use Angry Hosting and they have turned out to be the best I have found for online marketers in eight years working as a web designer. I have other hosting that pays me much higher commissions, but not with better service. They only have email support and no Cpanel, but you can host 20 websites with high resources for FIVE BUCKS or get a smaller account for splash pages for only $1 a month. Click Here
Email
Along with promoting online comes an abundance of email to handle. I use Gmail for marketing and Gmail Assistant to allow me to keep track of many accounts at once. Click Here
Splash Pages
Eye catching Splash Pages are a basic necessity for promoting online and the Header Graphics play a key function in their success or failure. I found this free program that is nothing short of amazing Click Here
Money Processor
Everyone seems to have a PayPal account by now, but they frown on money makers and their programs. I use AlertPay which you will find most of these type programs support. I have a free checking account where I keep my Internet fund linked to it and a debit card to make it easy to use. Click Here
Networking
Social Networking is the best method of making new contacts that I know of and it’s free. Sure you could use MySpace or some other giant ad revenue hoarder, but they don’t share a penny with you. AND marketers often get the cold shoulder or even worse, so why not go where other people want to make money too and get paid for participating? Click Here
I’ll try to keep this page updated, so check back for new entries.