I get asked all the time for recommendations for free (but not shoddy) resources to build an online presence… whether it’s to test ideas, or to get up and running quickly, without committing huge sums of time and money on a custom solution.
D.I.Y.: play around by yourself before getting conned by a smooth-talking salesperson.
Here are the free resource that I recommend (and use too, in some of my projects):
Landing pages:
Unbounce — a platform to create, publish and optimize landing pages without IT.
Facebook:
google sites
mailchimp.com free email list!
magnt.com
http://www.weebly.com/
wix
http://about.me/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_free_web_hosting_services
free facebook landing pages (reveal tab)
http://ustandout.com/facebook/add-iframe-reveal-tab-facebook-page
lujure.com
free ebook cover creator
http://3d-pack.com/#swf
http://www.myecovermaker.com
teleconference/webinar
live chat
http://www.comm100.com/livechat/howitworks.aspx
http://www.volusion.com/live-chat/software/
paypal/e-junkie
free press releases
prlog.org
haro helpareporter.com
free phone number
google voice
checklist
http://www.yournew.com/website_development_rfp.cfm
