Resources

 

Images

Stock Xchng   Stock Xchng - Images bring your site to life. Stock Xchange is a great place to find images that you can use totally free of charge! Some require only that you give credit to the photographer.
     
Stock Xpert   Stock Xpert - If you visited Stock Xchange, you probably saw the link to Stock Xpert. Here, you can get high quality professional images for as little as $1.00 each!

 

E-Commerce

PayPal   Paypal - For those just getting started in e-commerce, I recommend PayPal. It is perfect if you only want to sell a few products or if you have an organization that accepts donations. There are even more advanced functions such as inventory tracking.

 

Marketing

AutoResponse Plus   AutoResponse Plus - With all of the e-mail autoresponders available, it can be a daunting task to find the right one for your budget. AutoResponse Plus allows you to purchase the software, install it on your own server, and still manage your e-mail campaigns from anywhere that has an internet connection. There is no monthly service charge for AutoResponse Plus.
     
Google Adwords   Google Adwords Keyword Tool - This is an excellent free tool to help you find the most profitable keywords to use on your site. Keywords are the words people use when searching for your product. The Google Keyword Tool can give you keyword suggestions based on actual searches people are making!

 

Making Money

Google Adsense   Google AdSense - Selling your own product is only one way to make money online. You can also earn commissions just for placing Google Ads on your website. For each time a visitor clicks on one of these ads, you will receive a commission.
     
  Shareasale - This is only one of many different sites that offer affiliate programs. Want to sell a product without having to stock your own warehouse? Try affiliate marketing!

 

Web Hosting

 

Godaddy - Godaddy is a perfect solution for beginners. Registration is cheap and there are a variety of hosting plans to choose from.

It's where I got my start!
     
 

Host Nine - Host Nine has affordable hosting and also a great reseller program.

Check it out!
     
 

HostGator - HostGator offers unlimited hosting at unbeatable prices.

The sky is the limit with HostGator. Perfect for one site or many.

 

Directories:

Get your name out there! Once your site is up and running, you should get listed on as many directories as you can. Directories serve several purposes: First, they drive direct traffic to your site. Second, the links to your site from other sites add value, pushing your site higher in the search engines.

I've listed some of my favorite directories below:

For more detailed reviews on the above hosting providers, see my Web Hosting Reviews Article.