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April 30th, 2007

Create an Online Store in 10 minutes with no product

So you want to get into the ecommerce world and sell stuff online. OK, so you either have a product you want to sell, or you don’t but you want to make money off of someone else’s stuff. Here is a look at a couple of ways to go about doing both of these.

If you […]

April 26th, 2007

Open Source Network Management Toolbox

Didn’t get enough of network and systems management tools? Then you probably need a vacation - however, I will still indulge your desire for more. Unlike some of the tools listed the other day, these tools are all open source as well as free.

1) NMC

Network Management Center NMC is a comprehensive network device […]

April 25th, 2007

12 Free Linux Tools to Monitor your Network

Since I posted a list of Windows-based system and network monitoring tools on Monday, here is my list of 12 Linux based tools that I have used (or at least tested out).
(1) Argus

Argus is one of my favorite monitoring apps because it is simple (Green Good, Red Bad) and can be installed in a […]

April 24th, 2007

3 Awesome Ways to Monitor Your Network

Site 24×7 will dispatch HTTP/ HTTPS requests at regular time intervals to check if your websites are functioning properly. It will also do the following:
Effectively monitor the responsiveness of your website
Record and Playback a sequence of HTTP requests or web page submissions
Be notified […]

April 23rd, 2007

7 Free Windows Tools to Monitor Your Network

Managing a network, even for a small business, can take time away from critical activities such as marketing, delivering, and even personal time. So here are some Free tools that will keep an eye on your network devices, links, servers, and applications and alert you when there is an issue. All of the tools in […]

April 20th, 2007

3 Small Business Resources

HeyAmigo Brings PPC to Newsletters. Just select your target audience, enter a Pay-per-Click bid and track your stats.

This is a good way to earn some revenue if you already publish a newsletter.

SageFire provides innovative financial and business management solutions and services to help business owners get the most from their business. Their small business […]

April 19th, 2007

Google landing page optimization tool

Google Website Optimizer (beta) - “Turn visitors into customers”

Google is now offering a Free landing page optimization tool.

There is an online demo, and a Quick Start guide.

Website Optimizer, Google’s free multivariate testing application, helps online marketers increase visitor conversion rates and overall visitor satisfaction by continually testing different combinations of site content (text and images).

Rather […]

April 17th, 2007

2 Ways to Stream Video for Your Customers

UstreamTV lets you broadcast your events live over the web for free.
I can see using this for educational and seminar events, online trade shows, and for telling your customers all about your new products/services.

The SplashCast Media service enables anyone to create streaming media ‘channels’ that mix together video, music, photos, narration, text, as […]

April 16th, 2007

Untangle your Security Mess with one device

If you are looking for a full suite of security software, Untangle has a deal for you. Free (for 1 - 10 users), or $75 a month for 11 - 30 users and $195/month for 31+ users. Here is a detailed pricing sheet with features.

Untangle’s solution bundles web content control, spyware blocking, intrusion […]

April 13th, 2007

3 Ways to Turbo Charge your SMS Functionality

These 3 websites take the SMS features of your cell phone service and turbo charge them to provide two-way texting, free email and calendar access, and phone-to-Skype functionality in conjunction with MS Outlook access. All for Free!

First there is Joopz. This is a web-based text messaging service that enables 2-way web texting to any mobile […]

April 12th, 2007

Turn Word and Excel files into Living Documents

Live Documents adds lifecycle management and collaboration to standard MS Word and Excel applications. You download a client to your desktop and can easily begin managing documents between your colleagues. It is currently free, but there is no word on post-beta pricing.

InstaSecure Live Documents:
- Works within the applications that you use everyday - Microsoft […]

April 11th, 2007

KISS Invoicing

Simple Invoices

Open Source software, no marketing, no buzz words, no whizz bang features your never going to use, just a simple web based invoicing system designed to get the job done; apparently not even a logo…

Does QuickBooks make your head explode? This is a VERY well done invoicing app that embraces the KISS principle.

This app […]

April 10th, 2007

Call to Action

April is National Autism Awareness month. Please help support those with autism and the research for a cure with a tax-deductible donation to C.A.N. foundation.

Cure Autism Now is working hard to find effective treatments and a cure for autism. Your donation will make a dramatic impact, as Cure Autism Now moves research forward […]

April 10th, 2007

Visual Voicemail with SpinVox

SpinVox uses a patented Voice Message Conversion System™ (VMCS) to convert voice and text in either direction. They currently have 4 services each comes with a free trial.
Spin-my-Vmail
Sends your voicemail messages to you as text messages or emails.

Spin-my-Blog
Speak a new post into your phone and update your blog from anywhere […]

April 9th, 2007

A Messaging Service for Mr. Phelps and the Mafia

OK - I used the title to get your attention, although I can easily see this service being used (mis-used?) for drug dealers, cheating spouses, (did I mention the Government?), it also definitely has a lot of legitimate uses in corporate and personal life.

VaporStream is the only web e-communications program that provides a secure […]

April 7th, 2007

Future of RSS

A great article:

The Future of RSS from Read/Write Web

April 6th, 2007

Who and What is on your network

Ethereal is the “…world’s most popular network protocol analyzer”

Ethereal is used by network professionals around the world for troubleshooting, analysis, software and protocol development, and education. It has all of the standard features you would expect in a protocol analyzer, and several features not seen in any other product. Its open source license allows […]

April 4th, 2007

Sell Info Products Online

If you sell an informational or other product that can be distributed via online delivery then check out E-Junkie. I am a big fan of this site as they have a feature-rich offering and make it very simple.

We provide you shopping cart and buy now buttons to let you sell downloads and tangible goods […]

April 3rd, 2007

Unfuddle your project management

Unfuddle is Web 2.0-based Software Project Management made easy. “Unfuddle is a secure, hosted software development environment and project management solution for small software development teams.“.

Features include source code tracking, bug tracking, milestones, schedules, time tracking, and a nice clean dashboard for project managers. You can see more by taking the 30-second tour, or visist […]

April 2nd, 2007

Cogenz is tag team bookmarking

Cogenz is a collaborative bookmarking site that allows for both personal links and group sharing of links as well — kinda like delicious for the enterprise. You can even get a corporate branded version.

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