Free Tools

FREE is the most powerful word in marketing for a reason. For many small businesses, it is important to know that you don’t need a huge budget to get your business on the web. There are many things you can do yourself with limited technical skill. Some of the most important aspects of launching and marketing your web site are free, you just need to know how to do it. Yes, it is possible for a small business owner to get a website for $0, but there are going to be limitations (namely uncontrolled ads from hosting companies, etc.) so a small investment is key to ensuring a professional representation of your business. These tools will help you get started:

1. Finding A Domain Name
2. Web Site Templates
3. Getting Listed In Search Engines
4. Website Popularity and PageRank
5. Web Analytics
6. Content Management
7. Web Hosting
8. Online Advertising
9. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
10. Javascripts, Widgets and more

1. Finding A Domain Name
• GoDaddy Bulk Registration Tool - Enter as many word or phrases you are interested in, select what TLD (.com, .net, etc.) you want, and go.
• NamePros - A great community of “domainers” that are happy to help you locate the domain of your dreams. Use the “Domains Wanted” section to post what you are looking for.
• Dotomator - combines lists of words to make possible domain names.
• NameBoy - similar to Dotomotor in that it combines words.

2. Web Site Templates
• Wordpress
• Free Web Templates -
• Template Yes -

3. Getting Listed In Search Engines
• Submit To Google -
• Submit To Yahoo -

4. Website Popularity and PageRank

5. Web Analytics
• Google Analytics -

6. Content Management
• Joomla! -
• Drupal -
• Wordpress -

7. Web Hosting
• GoDaddy Free Hosting -

8. Online Advertising

9. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

10. Javascripts, Widgets and More
• Dynamic Drive -
• Widget Box -