I thought I would share with you a few products and tools that I absolutely love.  They make my life so much easier. In fact, I honestly don’t know what I would do without them now that I found them!  They save me much needed time and energy. Check them out! I’m sure you’ll find they just might make your life easier too!

Blue Host – I’ve used several hosting services in the last few years and find that BlueHost is the most affordable and reliable. The value Blue Host offers for the price is flat out stunning. You can host an unlimited number of domains and you get unlimited bandwidth. That’s important in today’s online business environment as video and audio become more important.

Word Press – If you are searching for a blogging platform that really delivers, there is no comparison. WordPress installs quickly and painlessly, works well right out of the box and is massively extensible with themes and plugins for a truly unique blog. I’ve never met anyone who regretted moving their blogging to the WordPress platform.

Studio Press– If you’re in the market for a spectacular WordPress theme you have to check out StudioPress. The themes at StudioPress are all search engine optimized and easily customizable from the WordPress dashboard without having to learn any PHP or HTML at all. Whether you’re just getting started as a blogger or you’ve been at it for a while, StudioPress will give you the professional advantage, making your blog the best it can be.

Thesis - Another very poplar theme. I’ve worked with both and find them easy to customize and the support is second to none.

My Dropbox – Put your files into your Dropbox on one computer and they’ll be instantly available on any other computer where you’ve installed the Dropbox. You can even create links to share your files with others, and your files are securely backed up if anything goes wrong with your computer. It’s free for up to 2 gigs. I was thrilled when I discovered this.

Roboform – Do you struggle with managing all of your logins and associated passwords?  Roboform is a tool that manages your logins and passwords while maintaining strict security protocols through encryption. You can also use it to create profiles for filling out any kind of online form that you use frequently such as comment forms, article and directory submission forms as well as social bookmarking sites. There’s also a synch tool that allows you to securely store your passwords on the Roboform server so you’ll never lose another password or login again. It is an indispensable tool that keeps me organized and running efficiently.  Check it out!

1ShoppingCart – This is the premiere site for all your eCommerce needs.  1ShoppingCart solves the challenges faced by many online business owners including:  order processing, autoresponders, email marketing, affiliate program creation and maintenance and more. It really handles every ecommerce application you’ll ever need in one reliable, secure and easy solution.

Learn About Online Business- Learnaboutonlinebusiness.com offers a variety of services and products to help online businesses make the most of their web presence.  I attended the Blog Design Bootcamp and  learned tricks and techniques that made my site more effective even though I had been using WordPress for a while.

Tungle – Accelerate your calendar! Tungle handles everything from time zones to double bookings. Great for online scheduling. You can even integrate Tungle with LinkedIn, Xing, Facebook, Ning and your blog allowing people to see when you are free and schedule meetings with you.

Smooth sailing…