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The majority of resources, services and products you can access from this page are available FREE. Only a handful require pruchase or subscription. You will find links to an extensive array of information that's designed to help you strengthen your business interests in the marketplace, and at the same time, shield you from liability. This is an excellent reference for webmasters, web site designers, online marketers and newcomers who may be contemplating starting a home-based business. Domain Name RegistrarsYour domain name is your Internet identity so choose it carefully. Select a name that uniquely reflects your Web site's main purpose, or describes your product's primary benefit. It will distinguish your site from the pack.Web Page TemplatesTemplates galore! Free, do-it-yourself, subscription-based and custom design. Plus lots of images, logos, backgrounds and textures.Fonts & Font BrowserLooking for that special or unusual font to compliment that graphic header or skyscraper banner you're designing? Here are places you can look.Web HostingChoosing the right professional Web host for your site is an important decision. Shop around and compare features and prices that meet your requirements. Be sure to make allowance for future growth.E-CommerceIf you're planning to accept credit card orders online, these third party processors would be of interest to you.Free / Inexpensive GraphicsDesigning your own Web site but can't find the right graphics? Take a look at these sites. They offer a collection of clipart, backgrounds, buttons, photos, banners, fonts, annimations and more.Image EditorsA good image editor is a requsite tools for the professional Web designer and artist, but this software ought to be on the desktop of the Webmaster and serious marketer as well.Ebook TemplatesAn e-book template makes it easy to design your own professional looking covers for your e -books, reports, brochures and other Web projects.Office SuiteMicrosoft and Corel may be the big players in office suite programs, but Open Office provides a complete package of powerful and easy to use software programs to handle all your home/office needs, and it's completely free.HTML / PDF CompilersConvert your Web documents into separate .EXE or .PDF files with these software programs.
CopyrightProtect your published work with a registered copyright.Legal Forms & ProtectionIgnorance of the rules and regulations that govern Internet Marketing is not an excuse for failing to comply. Protect your Web businesses, Web sites and products from frivilous litigation.Anti Virus and Anti SpywareGet the highest level of protection for your computer system and safeguard your business from viruses, worms and all kinds of threats on the Internet.AutorespondersPut your marketing on auto-pilot with these powerful promotional tools, and double or even triple your profits.FTP ClientsThese tools handle the secure transfer of files across the Internet. It doesn't matter what type or size. Web documents and multi-media files can be uploaded/downloaded with ease, and can be edited and managed remotely.Technology/TroubleshootingNeed to research something on Internet technology, troubleshoot a specific computer problem, or simply expand your knowledgebase? Here are a few great places you can begin.Website MonitoringHow can you be sure that your site is up and running every minute of every day? A website monitoring service might be the best way to be alerted should something go awry.ScreenshotsThis free open-source service makes screenshots of your web designs in a variety of browsers. Serious webmasters will appreciate the convenience and usefulness of this resource.Article DirectoriesSubmitting articles to article directories for publication in ezines, newsletters, blogs, web sites, even in print, can dramatically expand your sphere of influence and drive traffic your way.Internet Marketing ForumsOnline discussion forums are great places to interact with others who share your interests. If you are a novice or a seasoned entrepreneur, you can learn a lot from the exchange of ideas, opinions, advice and knowledge.OutsourcingIf you need to hire someone to write an e-book, design a Web site, create a cool opt-in form for your site, or perform any other business service, these sites are highly recommended.TranscriptionNeed to get an important teleconference, interview or seminar transcribed? Here are three excellent services that will meet your deadline, guarantee your satisfaction, and do it at an affordable rate.
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