Blogging Resources
These are the recommended blogging tools, resources and services that I use on my blogs. I hope this resource page is useful for your blogging needs as well.
Disclosure: Please note some of the links are affiliate links and I earn commission if you purchase through them (at no extra cost to you). These are tools that I use and recommend as they are helpful from companies that I trust, and not because of the commission that I earn.
Blogging resources
WordPress
- WordPress.org – WordPress is the best blogging platform there is. All my blogs run on it.
- WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org – What is the difference between these platforms?
- WordPress plugins – List of the most downloaded WordPress plugins.
- Scribe SEO – WordPress plugin that helps you optimize the SEO of your blog.
Domain name / hosting
- Bluehost – Recommended by WordPress. Features WordPress Auto-Install, 1 free domain name, and 99% uptime guarantee.
Blog design
- WordPress Themes – List of the most downloaded free WordPress themes.
- Thesis Theme - Cleanest and most professional blog design there is. This blogs runs on Thesis.
Blog features
- Google Analytics – Very advanced software that helps you track your blog visitors.
- Feedburner – Flexible RSS service to optimize your blog subscriptions.
Sell your own product
- E-Junkie – I use E-Junkie when selling my own product. It takes care of distribution and payments.
Be a better writer
- Stephen King’s On Writing – Inspirational book for bloggers.
- The Elements Of Style – The book you need to improve your blog post writing.
