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To get the job done right, you need the right tools!

Below are resources that I use for my own business and ones that I regularly recommend to my clients. Some of the links are affiliate links and I will be compensated if you sign up for them.  I know and trust these products so I am confident in recommending them to you because they are the real deal.

Social Media Tools:

HootSuite: HootSuite is one of the most widely used social media management tools. You can get a free account that lets you manage 5 social media accounts and includes some great features.

Sprout Social: I recently fell in love with Sprout Social. A step up from HootSuite, it includes more analytics and great ways to find new people to follow on Twitter. Read my Review of Sprout Social ->

 

Email Tools:

iContact: There are many email marketing software solutions out there, but I continually recommend iContact to my clients. You can create numerous forms to capture email addresses and give away your freebies. Adding contacts is a breeze and it's easy to make your messages look professional with the free templates. On top of all that, you get a 30 day Free trial to try out all the great features.

If you are considering iContact vs. Constant Contact for email marketing, check out my blog post comparing the two.

 

ECommerce Tools:

1ShoppingCart: I've used 1ShoppingCart for years and I like the simplicity of the shopping cart along with the integration of an email marketing system and affiliate program. You'll get a great looking shopping cart to sell your products and/or services without the need to integrate it into your website.

 

Outsourcing Work:

Elance: When you are looking to get any type of project completed, I am confident you can find the right person on Elance to get the job done right. On Elance, you post your project and providers bid on your project. You can view providers' portfolios, read their reviews and pick the right person for your job.  It's a great place to find someone to help with blog writing, designing your ebook or creating images for your website.