Welcome to my Resources I Love page. Over the years I’ve worked with a number of software solutions – some good and some really, really bad. This is a curated list of my favorites that I have used and believe will help your business run smoothly too.
it all begins with hosting
High Security/Free Themes
This a top WordPress hosting provider that offers premium performance, protection, and acceleration for your website. StudioPress themes are included. With award-winning, 24/7 support, you can be sure your business is in good hands.
Best Web Hosting Support
One-stop shop for all things WordPress. Their hosting is reliable and affordable, their tools are top-of-the-line, their plugins are essential for any WP site, and their support is unbeatable. This is my favorite host for Wordpress newbies.
Cheapest Domain Names
NameCheap offers a wide variety of domain name extensions and has competitive prices. It also offers web hosting, email, and SSL certificates. You’ll appreciate its low prices, customer service, and wide variety of domain name extensions.
Affordable and easy to use
MakersHost understands the needs of businesses and provides an easy online experience. With over 10 years of experience, they make it easier for customers to get started and provide the best service possible. MakersHost is also one of the most affordable providers, making it a good choice for businesses on a budget.
Wordpress Builder and host
This website builder comes with an affordable hosting plan. Create beautiful websites without any hidden fees or extra charges. You can use Elementor Pro to create landing pages, sales pages, and other types of marketing materials in WordPress. A great way to create a unique website without coding experience.
Keep Your Website Safe
Encryption is a process of transforming readable data into an unreadable format. SSLS.com offers a variety of encryption services that are designed to protect your data while it is in transit. Their services are easy to use and provide a high level of security at affordable prices for blogs and websites of all sizes.
All-in-one Marketing System
Creating a website used to require expensive software and coding skills that most people don’t have. Wix.com has simplified the process by providing an easy-to-use platform with templates and tools that make it easy for everyone to create a beautiful, professional website without any prior experience or coding knowledge.
Great for coaches
This is great for coaches, freelancers and consultants. Building your website with systeme.io is simple and straightforward. There is a very small learning curve, so you can be up and running in no time. Systeme.io also includes all the features you need to run your business online, including ecommerce, marketing, and social media integration.
Business Building Blocks
Affordable Logos for the biz
There are many online services that offer professional logo design, but most of them charge an arm and a leg. For under $50, you can get a high-quality, custom logo design from LogoNerds.com. Best of all, If you’re not completely in love with your new custom logo, they will re-draw a new logo absolutely free of charge!
I have used Vistaprint forever for everything from business cards to branded pens, tee-shirts to signage. The prices are great, and they have great designs to get your creative juices flowing.
A Great Guide and Community
Overall, an affordable, easy-to-use and comprehensive business planning tool that helps entrepreneurs build successful businesses. It has valuable resources, such as templates, sample business plans and advice from experts. Plus, the online community provides a support network for users to share ideas and get feedback.
Create Proposals Quicker
Quoters help you create better proposals faster so that you can close the deal. The software is intuitive and easy to use, so you can quickly generate unique proposals for your clients. It comes with starter templates to use or you can design your own. Just add your logo, set your prices and you’re to go!
Legal Requirements Sorted
Create Your Business entity
This is a hassle-free and easy way to help you incorporate your business. They have a wide variety of services to choose from, so you can find the perfect service for your needs, including compliance issues. Plus, they offer competitive prices and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
great service for small biz
A great business to work with if you want to start a corporation, LLC, or nonprofit. Take advantage of their free consultation to make sure you’re making the best decision for your business. Their low prices make it easy to get everything you need to get your business off the ground.
Legal for Business & Family
One stop shopping for all things legal. You can get your company incorporated, get your DBAs, and licensing and more. In addition to business needs, LegalZoom can also be used to create your wills, power-of-attorney and estate planning documents too.
Website Legal Needs Met
This legal compliance company makes it easy for you to keep your websites and apps compliant with the law. Stay current on your Privacy and Cookie policy, GDPR, Terms and Conditions as well as mobile app legalese. They have great customer support to help you every step of the way, so you can focus on running your business.
Need a Registered Agent?
When you open a new business you will discover a new level of paperwork needed to keep the State hapy. With ZenBusiness, you can forget about the hassle of finding a registered agent. We’ll help you set up your company and serve as your registered agent address, so you can focus on the important aspect of running your business.
Get Paid
An easy way to take payment
Square makes accepting card payments easy-peasy. It’s a secure payment system without hidden fees. Take payment online or in-person today and have the money deposited the next day. The dashboard makes it easy to keep track of clients so that you can market to them later.
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Business Credit Building
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Build Business Credit quickly
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WordPress Plug-Ins
Relationship Building Tools
Groupmail offers a lifetime deal that offers will cover your email needs: group email, easy list management, the easy design features, stringent privacy for your customer data, real-time email tracking, CRM Integration, autoresponder to send welcome emails, reminders, etc. They add regular upgrades, so you don’t have to worry about being behind technology changes.
Moosend is excellent value for money and offers a generous 30-day free trial. Everything is easy to use and quick to learn. The marketing automation and segmentation tools are great to use. Workflow templates let you set up automations very quickly. Best of all they give excellent support through a live chat help desk and a stacked knowledge base.
InboxGold is a prospecting platform changing the game and providing a simple/cost-effective access to millions of companies and contacts. It provides access to >200 million contacts and >20 million US company profiles. Also, receive company prospects to your inbox and see who’s visiting your website. Now on Android and iOS!!!
Customer Appreciation/Loyalty Services
Customer/Project Management Tools
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My Faorite PM Tool
Project management software is definitely a personal issue. I’ve worked with several, but Nifty is the first one that really clicked for me. It’s easy to setup, the task management and other functions are easy to navigate, and my clients have found it to be pretty easy to send messages, add documents, etc.
My favorite Help Desk Tool
If you teach clients how to accomplish software-related tasks, this is an excellent tool to use. GetScreen.me allows me to remotely control their computer when they get stuck. It’s very easy to record the training sessions and communicate using the GetScreen.me interface.
Social Media Tools
Business Reputation Tools
Video Tools
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Content Creation/Tools
Graphics Tool
Sales Tools
Software Deals & Tools
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