The Top 10 Marketing Tools I Couldn’t Go Without! (Part I)
July 23, 2008 · Print This Article
When it comes to helping out the little man, then I always try my best! So for my readers today, I’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Marketing Tools that I personally use in and around my business. Sit back, enjoy the content, and let me know what you think!…
The best thing is that they are ALL FREE! 
1. RoboForm
This piece of software is simply a time-saver! WHY? Well let me explain!…
If you’re anything at all like me, then you will probably have multiple usernames and passwords. Or you are the exact opposite, and use the same login information for absolutely EVERYTHING just so that you don’t forget the details! (Meaning that once someone gets a hold of your details for one site, you’re kinda in soapy bubble as they can now access every site!)
RoboForm solves all those problems. You simply install a small toolbar onto your web browser, and store all the information in there.
When you want to visit any site, anything from a forum to you’re blog admin, you just need to select it from the drop down menu and RoboFormwill log you straight in on the specific site. (Just one click of the button, and you’ve already save yourself a few minutes remembering what username and password goes with what!)
2. OpenOffice
This excellent piece of kit really deserves a post of it’s own! If you haven’t started using this, then please go and download it from http://www.openoffice.org before you go any further! (You’re already missing out!)
Now onto the benefits, I mean what makes this better than software you you actually have to pay for. What I’m getting at is Microsoft Office costs you a couple hundred dollars, and reading posts from people on various forums, proves my point.
To start things off, Microsoft Office doesn’t even allow you to create PDF’s. They want you to download stupid little extras for no apparent reason, which in return still messes up your overall guide that you thought would only take 5 minutes!
With OpenOffice, it actually comes with a PDF tool included. (If you’re looking for more info on that, take a look at this informative post showing you exactly how PDF your guide!)
I must admit that I haven’t tried, let alone used, Microsoft Office 2007! However going with the version I currently do have, OpenOffice definitely outweighs it! It makes me wonder sometimes WHY they don’t make us pay for it! (At the time of writing v3.0 is currently in beta, and looks to be an amazing new version! - I can’t wait to give it a try!)
Look out for Part II in the next few days, it’ll give you enough time to get started with the 2 resources listed above.
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2 of the best resources there Mark. RoboForm in particular.
I can’t imagine having to type all my passwords for each and every site I visit each day.
RoboForm2Go is their portable version which you can carry around with you on a usb pen drive enabling access to your sites from any computer. I have both.
Look forward to your next installment.
John Szram
I actually love the RoboForm software myself. I use it all of the time and it takes all the menial everyday tasks that I have to perform on my computer daily and shortens them extremely! What once took me fifteen minutes to complete now takes me only one second because RoboForm does the same task with just one click. In fact I wrote a Report about a lot of RoboForm’s capabilities for use that aren’t even touched on in the User’s Manual for RoboForm. (You can check out that report by clicking on my name above.)
Edit By Mark: Omarra, I had to remove the link in the main section as it wasn’t hyperlinking. The one associated with your name hyperlinks though, and I’m not sure what the problem could be! Thanks
That’s the main reason why I put them in first John, without these tools, then I’m not sure how anyone would be able to work!
I’m personally thinking about the RoboForm2Go version as there could be times when I switch computer and need access to whatever.
Hi Omarra, and many thanks for stopping by! I do appologise first of all that the link in the main text area wasn’t hyperlinking properly!
I’ve had a look at the site (If anyone is reading and wants a look, just click on Omarra’s name!) and it looks good. Without RoboForm, I really don’t know how people would get along with a username for this site and a password for another.
Keep your eyes peeled for the next installment guys and once again, thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment!
Thanks
Mark
If you do decide to go for RoboForm2Go I’d recommend getting their GoodSync software too.
If you change any of your passwords or add new ones for example GoodSync makes it really easy to make sure that both copies are up to date.
John Szram
Great list Mark and a great resource. I agree, the roboform software is a must. Can you imagine writing out your details for logins etc time and time again. I must admit I haven’t really tried the open source stuff but heard good things about it.
Thanks Mark.
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