We have spent many hours researching, testing and deciding what services and products we will use here at Little Biz and for websites we build for our clients. Here are our recommendations;
Digital Ocean - VPS
The hosting we provide our new website build clients is hosted on a virtual private server here.
VentraIP - Hosting
Many of my clients host with VentraIP, Australian based hosting if that is what you would like.
Bluehost - Basic Hosting
I personally hosted with Bluehost for over 8 years and would recommend them for ease of use.
Crazy Domains
Cheap & easy domain purchase and registration. All our domain names are purchased here.
WordPress.org
Self hosted WordPress websites - best installed via your hosting provider.
Elementor - Page Builder
Easy to use drag and drop Page builder. Works best with a very light (simple) theme like Astra.
WooCommerce
For all your e-commerce requirements on the WordPress platforms.
Stripe - Payments
Payment Gateway for online payments, integrates well with WooCommerce.
Yoast SEO
Fabulous for all your basic SEO requirements, helps with keywords & enhancing your SEO.
Canva
Create beautiful images and social media posts with this amazing easy to use platform.
Mailchimp
Integrates well into WordPress for small scale email marketing - with a good basic free plan.
Active Campaign
Integrates well into WordPress for next level email marketing & automation's.
LastPass
Keeps all your passwords in one place and secure. Can generate passwords too.
Dropbox - Storage
Cloud storage to store your backups, but also store and share your files and images.
Loom - Recording
Screen Recording with web-cam and audio recording. Great for recording presentations.
Trello
Virtual sticky-notes, helping you to plan and keep track of your online to-do list.
Mind Meister
Forget the butchers paper - you can now do your brainstorming online!!
G Suite
A must have for your small business. For emails and all your google services together.
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