Essential Blogging Tools
December 22nd, 2006 by MoBo :: Bookmark this at del.icio.us
I’m asked all the time what tools I use to run this blog. From social bookmarking to running blog ads to optimizing rss feeds, it can all be a bit overwhelming sometimes. The following is a list of tools that will help you build and maintain a successful blog. I will add to this list as I learn of knew resources.
Affiliate Tools
Linkshare - Affiliate Program
Advertising
Google AdSense - ad program by Google
AdRotator - WordPress plugin for rotating ads
Blog Ads - blog advertising
Pheedo - RSS advertising
Text Link Ads - text link advertising system
Bookmarking
Del.icio.us - social bookmarking
Digg - social bookmarking site
DomainsBot - find a domain name
RSS
Feedburner - Must have RSS feed tools
Feedpass - RSS management and AdSense friendly
Google Reader - RSS reader
Jobs
Blogger Jobs - find a job as a blogger
Blog Search Engines
Webmaster Forums
Webmaster Worlds - webmaster forums
Digital Point - very helpful webmaster forum
WordPress Plugins
Adsense-Deluxe+ - Place AdSense ads in your WordPress Posts
CG-InBetween - Easily insert code between posts
Feedburner Widget - Adds syndicated chicklets to your sidebar
Misc.
Copyscape - Theft & plagiarism tool
Pingomatic - Pinging Tool
Snap - Let’s your readers see where a link goes before they click it
Awesome list!! Add more, add more!