Resources

I have tested every recommendation on this page. Many of the resources listed here are crucial to running my business.

Please know that some of the links below are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.

Dreamhost: If you’re looking to start a WordPress blog for cheap, then choosing Dreamhost for your hosting needs may be your answer. Dreamhost is one of the top web hosting companies and you can start your own blog with them for as low as $7.95 a month! Also, if you sign up using my link, you will get your domain for free. Read How to Start Blogging Now In 4 Easy Steps

Genesis/StudioPress: If you are looking into the actual design of your blog, Genesis seems to always be the most popular. Genesis is used on many of my blogs, and I highly recommend it. It’s affordable too!

Aweber: Aweber is a MUST if you have a blog. It is a way for readers to subscribe to your blog posts and your newsletters.  You can start using Aweber for free for your first month to test it out. I’ve used Aweber as my email autoresponder/broadcast platform since 2009.

sovrn: sovrn is a Display Advertising Network. I use sovrn in conjunction with google Adsense to maximize my revenue for each ad space. sovrn has the first opportunity to display higher paying ads, then if they can’t fill the ad at the price I’ve set the ad request is passed to Google Ads to fill. The two work fantastic together and help me maximize my income for each ad space.