This resource page is made up of products that I recommend or that I use in my business. Occasionally there is a company that I have not tested out yet, but which provides a service that I think would be valuable to my readers. I have my comments about the products beside each. These are my opinions only and provide no guarantee that you will like them as much as I do!
Please note: Some of these are affiliate links, I may be compensated by the companies if you choose to purchase these products.
Email Newsletter Comparison and Review
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Aweber is my recommendation if you are going to do big business email campaigns or if you want to have great autoresponder resources. The drawback (for me) is the inability to add people to your database initially. My list is rock solid but I would still be required to submit them to double opt-in and they are not all that technology savvy. If I was starting today I would use these guys! | |
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Constant Contact Email Newsletters is a really good mid priced service for small businesses. They allow an initial import of your list and also allow you to add new users more easily than you can to Aweber. They have a nice clean interface and lots of newsletter templates. | |
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I found the Mad Mimi Email Newsletter Service as a recommendation from another internet marketer. I have NOT used this service but things I like A LOT…You can add people to your email database (5 at a time), there are 100 free contacts to start and they bill month to month. All in all a great deal if you are just starting to build your email list. For my new emailers – $8 for 500 contacts is VERY affordable and it has a nice interface! | |
FREE Database Sites
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I use a paid database service BUT if you are considering starting small, FreeCRM.com is a good place to start. Start getting people in there and start sending out newsletters and offers, making calls and converting leads!!! | |
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Design Resources
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VistaPrint is the ONLY place that I order printed materials like brocures and business cards from! The prices are ridiculously cheap although you have to get your own designs made unless you want to use one of their tempates. | |
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99 Designs allows you to post a design project like a logo or sales flyer and then see LOTS of different samples and then work with any number of designers to make the piece right. The cost for this is MUCH lower than using a graphic designer although I am not sure of their marketing expertise. I would suggest working WITH a marketing expert or writer like Business Writing, Ink. on your products. | |
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Photoxpress.com allows you to download between one and 12 free photos per day. I like to use them for my blog posts to add some interest. Please make sure that you include proper credit if you use their photos with a link back to the site! | |
Training and Coaching
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Internet Business Mastery Academy I LOVE THESE GUYS! If you want to go from nothing to having a productive online business, these guys know their stuff AND the first month is free!!! Check them out!! I listened to their free podcast on iTunes for years and jumped at the chance to find out even more. If you think my stuff is good you will LOVE their info! | |
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Howies Bathroom Bonanza
is a PHENOMENAL group of videos, audio files, PDF tools and blueprints that talk about how to succeed at internet marketing. I have used A LOT of these for my sites and my clients! ABSOLUTELY the best little bit of money I have spent lately! |
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Howies Voyeur 2 is a bit more pricey and as (some of ) you may know, I am hesitant to spend money unwisely. I wound up doing a two part payment, checking out the product before paying in full. WOW – this is GREAT if you are a hard-core internet marketing maniac. It you are a small business owner who wants to spend A LOT of time working on your online presence go for it! If you are just looking for help growing your online business, this may be TMI | |
Helpful Services
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Phonetag.com – This is the best thing that ever happened to me! Instead of having to call in and check a million voicemails, I get an email of the transcribed call with a wav file in case it is hard to understand! One note – it makes your one call two, one incoming to your phone and one outgoing to phonetag (not a problem for me but have heard others with big bills!) | |
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Mailing Services
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I have worked with Tammy Leventis of Mailco for over 5 years – she is the only mailer I recommend! If you are looking for creativity in your designs and professional service you can't do better!!
Mailco, Inc. | 10741 Endeavor Way, Unit D Largo, FL 33777 727-548-6245 |
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Embroidery for Shirts
| Tampa Bay area – Graphic Odds and Ends (Sherrie Davis Kinkead)T: 727-738-5104 |Â C: 727-735-7006 | ||
| Denver Area – Brenda Kerr
J & B Image Promotions 303-257-9411 |
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