Thank you for visiting my blogging tools page. This page is all about tools to help you with creating a website, blogging tools and ultimately, helping you to blog better!
Important disclaimer
- Some of the links here are using my affiliate links. You will not be charged additional if you purchase through the links. Instead, those companies will be giving me a small token of appreciation for all successful sales done.
- I have tested all the products before a review or recommendation is done.
- I do not recommend blogging tools which are illegal or spam.se
- On top of all, you are not obligated to sign up for any. Even though I recommend them, the choice is in your hand.
- Clicking on the name and image of the products or tools will direct you to my affiliate links.
- Last but not least, most of the products and tools that I recommended have a trial period and a money back guarantee.
Note: By any chance you purchase a product or blogging tool through my affiliate link(s), please contact me so that I could extend my personal thanks for your contribution. I really meant it!
Recommended Domain Registrar
Getting the right domain name is important in terms of search engine optimization. For bloggers, it means branding.
Pros:
- Cheapest domain registrar (currently)
- Free WhoisGuard protection
- Featured DNS services
- Free URL and email forwarding
- Domain loads up and ready to use in less than 5 minutes
Cons:
- Probably none. Used it for 6 months (and counting) and not facing any issues at all
Current discount and promotion on GoDaddy
Pros:
- A very stable and reputed registrar
- Personalized navigation panel
- Buying 6 domains at one time entitle for bulk purchase
- Additional discount coupons and codes upon every successful purchase (for next purchase only)
Cons:
- Loading up domains takes more than 30 minutes to a maximum of 48 hours
Reliable Hosting Companies
Using a good hosting provider is crucial for bloggers. Google and search engines dislike sites that are always down and inaccessible (something very common with bad hosting companies). Therefore, a good website is to have a good hosting company that will supports you 24/7.
Pros:
- Specialized in WordPress hosting
- Excellent support and fast response
- In-build cache system (good bye cache plugins and configurations)
- Backup and ‘state of the art’ security system
- Free and complete restoration of website(s) in case of being hacked
- Crazy fast website loading speed without help of Content Network Delivery (CDN)
Cons:
- The most expensive web hosting service
- Does not assist with website migration (only offers detailed step by step guide)
HostGator offers web hosting services at a very reasonable price with better than average customer support
To get additional discount, key in either one of these codes upon check out to get some extra savings:
*25% discount off the full bill (code: Reginald25)
*$9.94 off the full bill (code: Reginald994)
Pros:
- Customer support available through phone, email and live chat
- Very affordable hosting service with no down time experienced
- Constant discount created for new and existing users (who doesn’t love discount right?)
- cPanel enabled
- Offers free migration of website (one website per account) for signups
Cons:
- Automatic backup is done once a week (not good enough for me)
- Customer support given is on basic inquiries only (additional inquiries would cost you some money)