Resources

Resources for building your website / blog site:

• Recommended Wordpress Plugins – plugins that I use and recommend when building client sites that are based on the Wordpress platform
• Wordpress Hooks (via Smashing Magazine) – “hook” a custom function to an existing function, which allows you to modify WordPress’ functionality without editing core files
• 6 Wordpress Comment Plugins To Build Stronger Relationships With Site Visitors (via Cynergise)
• Dreamhost – for excellent value website hosting.  Dreamhost has a selection of easy one-click installs including Wordpress, Joomla, ZenCart and MediaWiki.
• MailChimp – for free email marketing, integrates well with a number of applications (PayPal, Wordpress, Google Analytics + more) and fun to use too.