Websites for Outsourcing
Fiverr
Even though jobs only cost $5, you can still get some quality work here. Great for smaller projects like images, banners, quick video intros, headers and more.
Just be careful with larger projects (complete site designs, articles, etc.) because you often get what you pay for.
Elance
A great site for outsourcing articles, web design, programming and more.
Freelancer
One of the more popular freelancing services on the web. I’ve used them quite a bit.
oDesk
Another place to find freelancers for web design, logos, programming, article writing, and more.
TextBroker
A great resource for outsourcing content. You can even hire people based on subject matter expertise. So if you have a site on makeup, you can request an expert on this topic to write your article.
Niche/Topic Research
Google Trends
This is a fabulous free tool to check when you’re brainstorming for a topic. Take a look at the search
trends over the past several years.
Google Keyword Planner
A free tool to check search demand. Another goody for researching a website niche.
Long Tail Pro
My favorite premium tool for finding long tail (less competitive) keywords to rank for.
Market Samurai
Another premium keyword research tool. It’s a tad bit cumbersome but the video training is very useful.
Keyword Niche Finder
Enter a keyword phrase and this tool will identify “profitable” keyword groups you can target.
WordTracker
Another way to check search volume for various keywords.
Micro Niche Finder
Yet another keyword research tool that will help you discover untapped or overlooked markets.
UbberSuggest
A free keyword tool to retrieve thousands of keyword ideas from real user queries.
Content Development
OneLook
This tool is like a dictionary on steroids. It helps you find related words based on various criteria.
Very useful when looking for alternative words in your copy.
Google Alerts
Be notified when new content launches related to the keywords you specify. A great way to keep up with trends and content in your niche.
Copyblogger
Some of the best content training on the Web exists at this one website. Sign up for as much as you can.
WordCounter
Helps you count and spot overused words in your writing.
ClichéFinder
Find hidden clichés in your writing.
Imagination Prompt
Ever have trouble starting your content? This tool will give you a prompt.
Ebook Creation and Promotion
MobiPocket
Turn your HTML files and images into an ebook in a flash.
Scrivener
Scrivener is a revolutionary tool that lets you create an ebook in a variety of different formats.
Calibre
Convert your eBook into the Kindle format so you can sell it on Amazon.
FreeMind
This tool helps you organize your thoughts and content for your book through mind mapping.
eJunkie
A popular shopping cart solution for selling ebooks. Includes an affiliate program for your fans to promote and recommend your product.
Clickbank
Another shopping cart option for selling your ebook that includes an affiliate program.
Ebook Covers
CoverActionPro
For Photoshop users only. Creates 3D covers and has an enormous selection of cover styles. This is what I used for the cover of this guide.
MyeCoverMaker
Offers free and paid designs.
EbookIndieCovers
Not only do they create ebook covers, but they also design banners for Facebook and websites.
99designs
Create a contest for your ebook cover project and select the winning design.
CustomeBookCover
Tres is an ebook cover artist who will design a custom cover for you.
Graphiczxdesigns
Get a pre-made or custom ebook cover design from GraphicZ X Designs.
Video Production
iMovie
This software comes bundled with Mac computers. Includes a drag and drop interface along with trailers.
Windows Movie Maker
Window’s free movie creation software that has made many improvements over the years.
Adobe Premiere Elements
A premium movie editing software program by Adobe.
Final Cut Express and Pro
Apple’s premium movie editing software.
Flixpress
Affordable site for high quality intros.
Intromaker
Upload your logo and create an animated intro. Free and paid options.
VideoHive
Video Hive has some reasonably priced intros, but you need Adobe After Effects . This program is quite expensive but you can download a free trial for 30 days.
Incompetech
A nice selection of royalty-free music you can use with your commercial projects (i.e. YouTube)
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