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I spend a ton of time on the internet and whenever I run into something that I want to share with everyone I will post it on this page with a link to a page with more information on each. If you know about a product or service that you think I need to check out please contact me and let me know.

I’d also love to hear your feedback on the sites and products I post here. *SmiLes* Suzanne

Hosting
HostGator

The best hosting money can buy! (They’ve honestly changed my life!) – I can’t even tell you how many problems I had with my hosting company/service prior to taking the plunge and switching to HostGator. I kept hearing how great they are and I let fear of change stop me from moving. Well, in the year or so that I “kept meaning” to get to that … I was hacked multiple times, lost important data, had major problems every time I tried to ftp files … and the list goes on. I am so happy that I finally got fed up and switched … and I’m not sure there’s another company or product that I would recommend more enthusiastically than HostGator! They deserve it … and you simply can’t go wrong I promise. Unlimited Domain Hosting Only $9.95 a Month

Use coupon code: hgc25 and get $9.94 off your first month – making your first month of hosting only 1 penny!

Domain Names
GoDaddy

I have always purchased my domain names through GoDaddy and I’ve been very happy with their service and their easy-to-use customer interface. I really like how I can set the DNS (domain name servers) while I’m purchasing my domain names and this speeds up the process of pointing the domain to my hosting account. There are pretty much always discount coupons making .com domain only $7.49 per year. I use these same coupon codes to renew my domain names with them too and it works great. GoDaddy Domain Names (See discount code below).

FAN3  (Domain Names for only $7.49)

WordPress Premium Theme
Thesis

Thesis theme is referred to as a theme “system” that is known for its ease of use, its strong SEO features, and it has been designed to customize very easily as well.

I’ve used the theme on a couple of other sites and I’m in the process of getting it set up here on suzannefranco.com.

I’ve found it very easy to work with and it’s also popular enough that I can find a lot of great video tutorials on how to use the theme and make changes I desire. Read more about Thesis Theme!

Autoresponder
Aweber

If you’ve been around the internet for any amount of time you’ve heard the saying, “the money is in the list.” I am finally on board and am learning how to use an autoresponder to grow my mailing list and I can only say I wish I’d gotten on board sooner. It’s hard to say how many money I’ve left on the table for ignoring this invaluable sales and marketing tool. I love Aweber for its ease of use and for their amazing customer service! (And yes, I’ve used two other companies). Check out Aweber today!

Video/Audio Submission Service
Traffic Geyser

I tried out Traffic Geyser when I first learned about the great benefits of submitting my videos to the video hosting sites. I didn’t keep the service very long because I wasn’t making enough money to justify the cost of the service and I honestly didn’t have enough content onto video to make it worth it. From here forward I will be submitting each and every post via video and audio for the tremendous traffic and SEO benefits. If you want to learn more about video and/or audio submission please let me know. If you’re familiar with the benefits … Check out Traffic Geyser today!

Build Valuable Backlinks
30 Minute Backlinks

Backlinks are a vital step to helping get your website a higher page rank thus getting you more targeted traffic. Michelle MacPhearson’s product lives up to its promise … that I can assure you. I have used it on all of my sites, my husband’s sites, my son used this method on his site and I’ve used it for clients as well and every time it has produced great results (a rise in search engine positioning). It’s for beginner and advanced marketers alike and you can read more about it here …

eBay Affiliate Stores (My Favorite Addiction!)
BANS (Build A Niche Store) – BANS is a program that helps you easily set up niche stores that are designed to promote the eBay affiliate program. You research and decide on the niche and BANS will make it very easy to set up your new store. It’s then your job to go out and market and drive traffic to your stores using SEO, article marketing, classifieds, link building, and various other methods. I am an affiliate for this product and if you purchase BANS through my link I will provide you with a ton of information to help you get a successful start, as well as, personally walk you through getting started. Read more about BANS and let me know if I can answer any questions for you … I’d love to help!

Affiliate Network
PepperJam Network - PepperJam Network is an awesome affiliate network who works with top notch advertisers to bring us great products and services to promote. Their site is easy to navigate and it’s easy to get signed up with their advertisers. They have very professional banners and text ads for us to use on our sites and their affiliate support is second to none. There’s no cost for you to join! I get some credit for referring new affiliates so use my link and shoot me an email so I can help you get started with your new PepperJam Network promotions. I really would love to help!

Affiliate Network
MarketLeverage – MarketLeverage is one of the best affiliate networks I could find. They have hundreds of products and services to choose from and their affiliate support is second to none! They are making a name for themselves by truly caring about the “little guys” out there who are blogging their hearts out every day. It’s absolutely free to get signed up and it can be done through their simple online application process. I get some credit for referring new affiliates so please use my link to get signed up. Once you get signed up let me know and I will help you get all set with your new advertising campaign. I really would love to help!

Article Submission eBook
Not Your Typical Article Report – This eBook, “Not Your Typical Article Report,” is a 96 page step-by-step instruction guide to researching, writing, and submitting articles to article directories and to article marketing in general. If you’re not already using article marketing to promote your site, your blog, your products, or affiliate products … you should be. It’s free and it’s a very effective marketing and SEO method! Now read below about how you can also add another income stream by doing so. Read more …

FREE Business Cards (250)
VistaPrint – I am just putting together my first ever business card order with VistaPrint and I’m totally excited! I’ve been hearing about their offer for years now and they have a great reputation. They offer 250 FREE business cards. You do pay a reasonable shipping fee (mine was $5.78 for 21 day service) and with the free offer their advertisement is on the back of the cards. You can pay like $3 or $4 bucks to have the ad removed and you can opt to pay for several upgrades or to get more cards. They will hit you up for several add on products during checkout and I’ve heard they send out a lot of email after you order so you might not want to use your main email address to register for their site. Check out their FREE Offer today!

Classified Ads
US Free Ads – One of the methods I use to promote my various sites and products is US Free Ads. They are a classified ads site and i use them for both traffic and for backlinks. They offer three different types of membership – a free membership, a gold membership, and a premium membership. Read more …