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A self-hosted website or blog needs a host. I use Dreamhost.

Pay just $22.40 for your first year of web hosting plus receive a free domain name when you use the coupon code VISIONS.

Bluehost is another hosting company that my clients have used. Click here to start using Bluehost today.

I recommend using Studio Press themes by Brian Gardner.

Studio Press themes are completely customizable from the colors to the placement of features. Sometimes features can be mixed and matched.

If you are ever planning on selling information products such as ebooks, teleseminars, etc., then 1 Shopping Cart is a must. Sign up free 30 day trial.

If you aren't ready for your own shopping cart, Ejunkie has a great starter option. 10 products for $5/month.

Constant Contact is an email marketing service. Sign up for a free 60 day trial.

Wishlist Member offers unlimited levels of membership. Sign up for a free 30 day trial.

Need a sales letter but you can't afford a copywriter's fees? For $39 these Instant Sales Letters are pre-written for you. Just plug one into your page and edit it to reflect what you sell.

Freshbooks is the invoicing system that I use. Your first 3 clients are free, and it's $19/mo and up after