Blogging Tools and Resources | Ninja Blog Setup

I have put together a list of my favorite blog tools and resources that will make blogging with WordPress easier for any blogger.

Blog Mastermind Mentoring Program, Yaro Starak’s weekly coaching program for anyone who wants to earn a full-time income as a part-time blogger.
Before buying a domain name, read How to Pick a Domain Name for your Blog.
Read my post, WordPress Hosting Specs: What to Look For

My recommendation for domain registrars are GoDaddy and Namecheap.
HostGator is one of the only major hosts to offer a monthly payment plan and is my top recommendation for shared hosting.
GreenGeeks offers 300% wind-powered green hosting plus a free domain name for life.
BlueHost offers cPanel hosting with a free domain name.

Thesis Theme for WordPress: A top SEO theme with options galore and a great support community.
StudioPress, premium WordPress themes.
Woo Themes, more premium WordPress themes.
Gorilla Themes, even more premium WordPress themes.
Custom WP, custom WordPress themes, when only an original will do.

Read 31 Days to Build a Better Blog, by Darren Rowse of ProBlogger.net.
Aweber, industry leader in email marketing, newsletters and autoresponders.
FeedBurner, delivers your blog content to your readers via RSS and email.
BannersMall, professional banner design.
Start your own affiliate program and let other people send you customers with WP Affiliate Platform.

Read ProBlogger’s How Bloggers Make Money from Blogs.
Download Blog Profits Blueprint, a free guide to making money with your blog.
Add contextual advertising to your site using Google Adsense or Kontera and earn money each time someone clicks on an ad.
Add eBay listings to your site using phpBay and earn commissions from all sales.
If you plan on selling your own product or service, check out WordPress eStore, an ecommerce plugin for WordPress.
WordPress Membership Plugin is an easy way to monetize your WordPress site by turning it into a membership site.