Recommended Resources
Software Options

Most business owners don't need or want to spend the money on the Adobe products to maintain their website. Below are some links that will help you avoid purchasing software.

 
Stock Photos

These are a few services that offer stock photos for free or a reasonable price. You'll have to check the terms on each and setup accounts.

   
Domain Names

Finding the right domain name is an important step in creating a successful website. Luckily there are tools out there to help you in this process by not only helping you find available domain names, but also helping you in the creative aspect by giving you suggestions. Here are 10 of these tools to help you find that perfect domain name.

 
Online Videos

A free way to help drive traffic to your website and create a following is to make videos and load them on video sites. If this sounds like a good fit for you line of business, then the best thing to do is to got YouTube and search for the time of video you'd like to do. It'll help you to see what your competition is doing.

After you've done your homework and made your video, setup a your page on the video service. Be sure you have the links to your website on there so people can find you.

You can also embed these videos on your website and other social networks. The bottom goals is you want to load the link to the video everywhere and you can also add them to your email newsletters.

   
Social Networking & Marketing

Why do you need or want to have social network accounts? Bottom line is to create a buzz and drive traffic to your website. If you are setting a new account on Facebook, know that there are personal accounts, business pages, and groups. There are also options for musicians and artists. It's important to spend the time figuring out what you need before you setup the account because they don't allow you to change your type of account after you've set it up. Bottom line if you are using it for business, don't set it up as a personal account!

 
Printing Services

Do all your printing in full color for a reasonable price! I've used both of these services for myself and for my clients and these look really great.

   

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