My Picks

What company does Nate recommend for…this? What service does Nate use for….that? This page is totally dedicated to the my personal picks of products and services. Wondering what hosting company to use? Wondering where to buy a domain name? What’s an easy way to accept credit cards online? Check out my favorite picks and you’ll quickly find the answer. This list is ever growing so be sure to check back often for the latest picks by Nate!

Hosting for Websites and Blogs
Hostgator has always been a top pick for me. I have several Hostgator accounts and have never had problems with them. Their 24 hour live chat help support is awesome if you get in a jam or are simply working late at night and have a question. Most busineses need what’s called the “Baby Plan.”

Right now I’m getting my feet wet with BlueHost and from what my colleages tell me, it’s super. If you’re looking for another option to Hostgator, check out BlueHost.

Domain Names
Your website needs a domain name such as “www.yourawesomebusiness.com.” I buy a ton of domain names at Namecheap and Name.com. Does it really matter where you buy your domain name? Yes! Why? If you need to make changes to your website and the domain name company is slow to respond, you’re outta’ luck and patience. You can’t go wrong with either of these.

Mass Email Marketing, List Building and Email Newsletter Creation
Avoid getting your email address closed for mass emailing. Use an email list management services to grow your email list and mass mail at will. Aweber is the company I personally use to manage all my email lists. The service is awesome because you can email out as many emails as you want without additional per-send costs. This company doesn’t nickel and dime you, they do things right.

Shopping Cart Software
Finding the right shopping cart can be a challenge.Here’s a solution that has fit many of my client’s needs.
It comes with a bunch of templates you can customize. This solution would be good if you were going to open up a full store with many products. It’s super easy to learn how to use too!

Project Management Software
Having trouble keeping track of clients, deadlines and tasks. I’ve tried a zillion services and this is the one I’m currently using and really pleased with. It’s intuitive so you don’t need to watch videos and read an instruction manual to use it.