Expert Virtual Services

Tools & Resources

Here are some of the essential and recommended tools and resources that I use for my projects.  I have worked with and reviewed many tools and resources.  Look at the links below for some of my favorite resources for Business Professionals.

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Website Resources

GoDaddy Domain Name Registration. For about $12 per year, you can purchase .com domain names at GoDaddy.

WordPress (Self-Hosted). WordPress.org is what you need for your site.  Avoid going for a blogspot, or a shared website if you want to stay in control of your website, otherwise you could lose all your work without any warnings.  Stick with self-hosted (WordPress).

Bluehost Website Hosting. I have researched and use BlueHost for my website hosting.  BlueHost provides extremely low-cost hosting (starts at $7.99 per month).  You get the following:  FREE Domain Name for 1st year; FREE SSL Certificate is included; 1-Click WordPress install; and 24/7 Support.

Legally Required Website Documents for Virtual Assistants and Anyone Who Owns an Online Business

I spent months researching the least expensive, most efficient way for a Virtual Assistant and other online business owners to get legal contracts and website documents so that they are compliant wiht the legal requirements set out by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission).  I’m very happy to tell you that I have found the perfect solution.  Chip Cooper, a brilliant internet lawyer, and his partner Alyn Cutts have created a very reasonably priced program that provides everything you need. Additionally, they have a fast way of checking your site to determine if it meets FTC standards.  When you conduct their FTC Auditor Pro, which is a quick and easy audit of your website, you know in literally minutes what you need to do, what action steps may need to be taken, and where you may have leaks in your policies and disclaimers.  Check it out here:  FTC Auditor Pro.

Graphic Design Tools

Canva. An online graphic design tool that most everyone can create decent visuals.  Great for creating graphics for social media.

Unsplash. Beautiful, free high-resolution photos.  Gifted by the world’s most generous community of photographers. You can also contribute to the list of photos.

Podcast Tools

Audacity.  Free, open-source software you can use to record and edit audio files.

Libsyn. Your one-stop solution for everything you need to start podcasting, get your podcast in Apple Podcasts and iTunes, and even turn your show into an App.

  • Podcast Solutions for Beginners to Established Producers – If you are new to podcasting everything you need is here:  publishing tools, media hosting and delivery, RSS for Apple Podcasts and iTunes, a website, stats and a platform that has your back as you grow as a producer.
  • Take Your Podcast to the Next Level – For those ready to take the next step we have podcast apps for iOS and Android to extend the reach and monetization capabilities of your content and advertising programs available.
  • Move Your Content – Producers looking for a new home for your content can easily migrate over to the Libsyn platform with our automated tools.

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