Free Tools

Before spending a lot of money on Effective  Marketing Tools, check out this list of free services and tools:

• BlinkWeb: Create a Free website or blog with ease using this tool.

• DimDim: Not ready for the membership fees of the popular webinar and on-line meeting sites?  Give this free service a try! You are limited to the number of attendees for the free service,oogle  but it is still a wonderful tool.

• Google Alerts: Have Web Searches sent to your email account!

• Google Analytics: A great tool for analyzing your website traffic and marketing effectiveness.  It is free and easy to use.

• Google Docs: Create and share documents, presentations, spreadsheets and even convert them to PDFs.

• Google Reader:  Keep up with all of your favorite blogs with ease!

• Jing: Jing is a great tool that allows you to do screen captures and record what is happening on your screen (i.e. a Power Point presentation).  It is limited to 5 minutes.  If you pay a small annual fee ($14.95), you can have Jing Pro.

• KompoZer:  Want to create a website but are not sure how to use HTML or other Web Coding?  Take a look at KompoZer to see if it will meet your needs.

• OpenOffice.Org:  Have access to free word processing, spread sheets, presentations and databases.  You can use it for free for any purpose.

• Skype: There are several free services on Skype.  Instant messaging, Free Conference Calls, Free Video Calling, and Free Skype to Skype calls.  It is a great way to stay connected to your team.

• UStream: A free live broadcasting site.  You can broadcast live to an unlimited number of people.  You can also interact with your audience as well.