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Resources for Webmasters

Free Internet-Based Tools

Free Keyword Tools

Google Keyword Tool

Contrary to some, Google can be your friend.  If you cannot afford a keyword research tool like WordTracker, then use Google's free Keyword Tool.  You can use this tool to enter keywords and a website URL to obtain a list of related search terms and thier popularity.  You can also learn what each statistic means, and tips on interpreting them.

 

Wordtracker

Wordtracker's leading-edge research tool gives you the keywords you need to rise above your competitors in search engine rankings. Even better, we also show you how keyword research can help you discover untapped market niches, get inspiration for new products, & create compelling content that distinguishes your site from the pack.  Wordtracker's tool is simply the single most important tool in your keyword research toolbox.

Webmaster Tools

Google Webmaster Central

Here is Google's one-stop shop for webmaster resources that will help you with your crawling and indexing questions, Google introduces you to offerings that can enhance and increase traffic to your site, and connect you with your visitors.

 

Bing Webmaster Center

Submit your content to drive more traffic to your site and more customers to your business.  Use Microsoft products and services to enhance your site.  Get the technical information you need from Microsoft and the Webmaster community.

 

Yahoo! Site Explorer

Yahoo! Site Explorer is a tool that lets you access the information we have about a site's online presence.  You can see which sites and subpages are indexed by Yahoo! Search, track sites that link into webpage, and view the most popular pages from any site.

Website Statistics

AW Stats

If you are hosting your website with NameStand.com then you have access to a free, powerful and feature-packed tool that generates advanced web statistics graphically.  Just log into your cPanel and Look under "Analysis and Log Files".

 

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is the enterprise-class web analytics solution that gives you rich insights into your website traffic and marketing effectiveness.  Powerful, flexible and easy-to-use features now let you see and analyze your traffic data in an entirely new way.  With Google Analytics, you're more prepared to write better-targeted ads, strengthen your marketing initiatives and create higher converting websites.

Commercial/Subscription Internet-Based Tools

Keyword Tools

Wordtracker

Wordtracker's leading-edge research tool gives you the keywords you need to rise above your competitors in search engine rankings. Even better, we also show you how keyword research can help you discover untapped market niches, get inspiration for new products, & create compelling content that distinguishes your site from the pack.  Wordtracker's tool is simply the single most important tool in your keyword research toolbox.

Troubleshooting Tools

Domain Tools

Domain name search tool; allows wildcard search of current, deleted/expired whois domains and dns tools.

 

DNSstuff.com

DNSstuff offers DNS tools, Network tools, Email tools, DNS reporting and IP information gathering.  Explore monitoring products and free DNS tools at DNSstuff.

Software

Website Development

XSitePro

While I haven't purchased this software.  Yet.  I have two friends that have.  This software really is the easiest wasy to create a professional website.  This software is especially useful for those of you building keyword related sites and expecting to maximize your monitization of the site.

 

Adobe Dreamweaver® CS5

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 software enables you to develop with PHP-based content management systems such as WordPress, Joomla!, or Drupal; design with powerful CSS inspection tools; and test your web pages across browsers with Adobe BrowserLab, a new Adobe CS Live online service.  Dreamweaver is the development tool that I use on a daily basis.

Graphics Software

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended

Of course, this is the King-of-The-Hill software and at $999.00 US, it has the price tag to go with it.  If you're serious about doing graphics, this is the must-have tool.

 

Picasa

So, you're on a budget?  Yup, me too!  Picasa is free photo editing software from Google that makes your pictures look great.  Sharing your best photos with friends and family is as easy as pressing a button!