We're asked all the time (by both our clients and by people who are new to making money online) about which websites, tools and resources we use to create such profitable online properties. Because we get this question so much, we decided to put together this page, listing the services we use and why we recommend them for making money on the Internet.

Because this page is constantly being added to and updated, I recommend bookmarking it for future reference. Enjoy!

BlueHost - Website Hosting

Almost all of our websites are hosted with Bluehost. Why? Because it’s incredibly easy to use with 1-click automatic WordPress installation and excellent customer service – via phone and via chat. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND using Bluehost for your website. Plus, you can use a single BlueHost account to house multiple domain names if you plan on creating more than just one website. Click this link to get a special discount off the regular price!

GoDaddy - Domain Names

While all of our websites are hosted with BlueHost, almost all of our domain names are purchased with GoDaddy.com. What I like about GoDaddy is just how easy it is to keep track of my domain names, make name server changes, seek out new domains, buy expiring domains, and be notified well in advance whenever one of my current domain names is coming up for renewal. When you start making money online, you want to make sure you purchase your domain names with a reputable source like GoDaddy.com.

WordPress - Blog & Website Content Management System

Once you have your hosting and domain set up, the next step is to decide upon the CMS (Content Management System) you wish to use to organize all the posts, pages and files on your website. Wordpress is the world's most popular open-source CMS. Whether you're building a blog, and online store, a corporate website or anything else, Wordpress is likely the best place to start. Download Wordpress for free right here or install it with one click when you buy your web hosting with BlueHost.com.

ThemeForest - Website Templates & Plugins

Once you've got Wordpress installed, the next step is to design a look and style for your website. You could hire a company like us to design a customer website for you, or you could purchase an inexpensive Wordpress website theme from ThemeForest. ThemeForest has hundreds of incredible, low-priced website designs to choose from. Just pick the one you want, install it via the Wordpress dashboard and your new website is up and running!

AWeber - Email Lists & Autoresponders

If you're serious about making money online, you need to build an email list of potential customers and stay in contact with those people on a regular basis. Emailing hundreds or thousands of people on a regular basis isn't easy though, which is why we use and recommend Aweber for all your email newsletter and automation needs. Aweber is the internet’s most powerful email opt-in service and email marketing/broadcasting tool. It's what we use to build our email lists and it's what we recommend to all our clients.

OptinMonster - Popup & Email Lead Generation

If you do things right, you'll have thousands of people visiting your website each and every day, but most of those people won't ever return... unless you do something to capture their contact information before you leave. This is why we use and recommend OptinMonster, a high-converting popup and lead generation plugin for the Wordpress website platform. Using this tool, you can grow your email list in record time and quickly convert website visitors into paying customers.

CrazyEgg - Heatmap Testing

Have you ever wondered where people on your website actually click? Do they click on your pictures? Links? Sales buttons? Or sidebar content? Without a tool like CrazyEgg, you have no way of telling where your website visitors are clicking on your website. CrazyEgg is a heat map testing tool that allows you to not only see where website visitors are clicking, but optimize your web pages so as to increase the number of sign-ups, sales and conversions. Click here to see your website heatmap and everything else Crazy Egg can do for you.

Webinar Jam - Webinar / Online Presentation Software

WebinarJam is the world's most reliable webinar and online presentation platform, now enhanced by the world's most powerful marketing features! This amazing tool allows you to broadcast yourself live over the Internet to hundreds or thousands of prospective customers. It's not only an amazing tool for building social proof, but a great way to see your products and services online. Click here to see why the Internet's top marketers have already made the switch to WebinarJam's innovative technology.

Gravity Forms - Contact Forms & Surveys

With over a million businesses and individuals alike already using this service, Gravity Forms is hands down the best contact form plugin for WordPress powered websites. We use Gravity Forms to not only produce beautiful and easy to use website forms, but also for creating surveys, landing pages and lead-capture forms. Build and publish your WordPress forms in just minutes with Gravity Forms.

TweetAdder - Twitter Social Media Management Software

If you have a Twitter account, but don't have the time or energy to constantly be posting messages, finding potential new customers on the service, or responding to customer inquiries, TweetAdder is the tool for you. This digital marketing software automates your Twitter account, adding new followers, broadcasting pre-programmed messages, and a whole lot more. Click here to see how TweetAdder can be used to grow your customer base and put your business on autopilot.

Skype - Free Phone & Video Calling

We use Skype to make free phone calls, dial international numbers at extremely low rates, and video conference with co-workers all around the world. Skype is available on desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Their low-cost monthly plans allow you to make free calls to both landline and mobile phones. Plus, inexpensive local phone numbers can be purchased easily with Skype, giving your online business a professional appearance from the very start.

PayPal - Easily Accept Online Payments

Millions of people all around the world use PayPal for buying and selling online. This easy to use online payment platform allows you to quickly start selling your products and services online. You don't need to purchase an expensive merchant account service and pay high monthly fees to have an online store - especially if you're just getting started. Let PayPal do the heavy lifting so you can focus on what you do best.

CyberGhost - VPN (Virtual Privacy Network)

Watch Netflix from any country, protect your identity online, download torrents safely and surf anonymously online. Using a virtual privacy network like the one provided by CyberGhost is a must in today's online working environment. A VPN protects you from hackers, cyber scams, bank-account thefts and phishing e-mail fraud by hiding your IP address, encrypting your data and protecting your from the prying eyes of the NSA and others who might want to see what you are doing on the Internet. Click here to start using CyberGhost for only $14.99 per year.

Carbonite - Online Computer Backup

Your computer holds all of your business' most important files, photos, documents and more. If your hard drive were to fail, you'd lose it all... and your business would be sunk. But that won't happen when you use a service like Carbonite, which uses the power of the Internet to automatically back up all the files on your computer so you never have to worry about losing them ever again. Click here to learn more and download a free trial of Carbonite.

Dropbox - Your Files On Multiple Devices

Dropbox is a cloud computing service that allows you to access your personal and/or business documents from any computer in the world. This is especially useful if you have multiple computers in your home or office and you need to constantly access files on both computers. Dropx is a safe, simple and secure way to share files (with yourself or others), backup important documents, and a whole lot more. Click here to get your free Dropbox account today!

oDesk - Virtual Assistants & Freelance Work

If you have work that needs to be done, but you just don't have the time, money or skills to make it happen, there's probably someone on oDesk that would be more than happy to help you out. oDesk is the world's largest online workplace where savvy businesses and professional freelancers go to work! We use oDesk for all sorts of things: website and graphic design, sending and responding to emails, copy-writing and a whole lot more! Get more done with the help of a freelancer at oDesk.com.

CreateSpace - Book / eBook Publishing

If you have a book, ebook or manual you want to get published, the easiest way to do that is with CreateSpace - an Amazon company. CreateSpace provides you free tools to help you self-publish and distribute your books, DVDs, CDs, video downloads and MP3s on-demand at Amazon.com and through a number of different online outlets. CreateSpace is fast, easy to use, and one of the least expensive ways of getting your book, DVD, CD or other such product to the market.

Photoshop Elements - Graphic Design Software

Adobe Photoshop is an absolute must when you have a website of any kind. This low-cost software allows you design logos, create buttons, edit photos, and a whole lot more! There are several different versions of Photoshop that you can buy, but we recommend Photoshop Elements as it is both the cheapest and easiest to use version of Photoshop that is available... and it comes with all the tools you'll need to design and manage your profitable website. Download Adobe Photoshop today!

Adobe Lightroom - Photo Editing Software

If you use a lot of photos on your website (for product images, perhaps?), then you need to get yourself a copy of Adobe Lightroom right away! This easy to use software program allows you to easily edit your website photos, remove shadows, brighten and crop your images, and a whole lot more. Click here to see how Adobe Lightroom can be used to make the photos on your website shine!.

Open Office - Free Word Processing & Spreadsheet Software

If you're still using MIcrosot Office for your word processing, spreadsheets, slideshows and more, you should know that there is a better and far cheaper alternative called Open Office. In fact, Open Office isn't just cheaper, it's FREE! This incredible free software is available on both Mac and PC computers and has all the tools you need to run a successful online (or offline) business. Download Open Office for free today!

Quickbooks - Accounting Software

Last but not least, if you're looking for a quick and easy way of keeping track of your business' finances, then look no further - Quickbooks accounting software is the go-to resource for small to medium sized business owners looking to take control of their finances. We've been using QuickBooks since the very beginning and we couldn't recommend it more! Download QuickBooks today (available on both Mac and PC computers).