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Google Analytics Gets a Facelift

I don’t know many webmasters these days that don’t use Google Analytics in one way or another.  It is simply one of the best third party website statistic tools out there.  Here recently, it also got a ‘bit of a facelift as far as how the content is organized.  Everything is much more focused on getting you the information you need, faster.

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Better Domain Management with Hover

Email Mangement with HoverI am always a little cautious when it comes to domain name companies.  The usual formula, if you look at GoDaddy as an example is to offer the basics, and then load you up with a continuation of ads on top of ads trying to trick you into getting extra services you don’t need.  However, Hover – from the Tucows company is really breaking the domain name registration mold by offering you more tools and less junk to avoid.

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Better Off Site Backups with Carbonite

Carbonite Off Site Backups

I have been a big fan off keeping files backup off site for a while now and the best tool I have found to get that job done is Carbonite.  Out of all the other solutions, Carbonite does the best job at making backing up automated so I don’t have to worry about it.  For the webmasters out there, it is also a great way to store your website backups too.

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3 Free Photo Gallery Tools

free photo gallery scripts

It might be easy to find a free photo gallery script you can get up and running on your website.  However, not all scripts are created equal.  Sometimes you might want a simple page dedicated to photos, and other times you might need an entire domain dedicated to the idea of showcasing your images.  I have searched the Web high and low to bring you the best free image gallery tools for big projects, medium sized projects and lightweight projects.

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3 Best Image Gallery Services

Free Image Gallery Hosts

There are thousands of free image host out there, but not many that focus on providing you a cheap or free place to host an online gallery for your photography, images or artwork.  If you do not want to upload a script and run it from day to day, you might try one of these three free image gallery hosting services to get your own portfolio hosted online.

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Tune in to the cPanel Podcast

cPanel Podcasts

Now, you might think that cPanel isn’t something you really need to follow.  If you think that, you’d be wrong.  The people at cPanel have taken great leaps and bounds when it comes to adding a lot of informational and fun features to their website.  My favorite update to the cPanel website thus far is the new podcast they added, hosted by cPanel’s technical writer Lindsey White.

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Top 5 Reasons cPanel Rocks

cPanel Web Hosting Control Panel

Now, cPanel is by far the most popular control panel option out there these days.  Do you really know what makes it stand out from the rest of the crowd though? Here are the top 5 reasons why cPanel really rocks.

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cPanel – Fresh, Bold and Fun Control Panel

cPanel Website

If you ask just about anybody what control panel their web hosting account is using, nine times out of ten you are going to get cPanel as the response.  While cPanel has always seemed to be the proverbial, “big daddy” when it comes to controlling hosting accounts – I do have to say the company has done a great job at sort of remaking its image to seem more up to date and awesome.

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Instant Screencasts for Twitter and Beyond

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Twitter makes for a pretty nice way for a web host to get it’s message out to their customers quickly.  You can send a message to everybody that is following you, or you could answer just one person, if needed.  Screenr is the way to get that job done.  You can instantly record a screencast, all with web based software – and share it anywhere.

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Create Your Own Video Tutorials

Create Your Own Video Tutorials

For any web host out there, having video tutorials showing off your services is a nice thing to promote to your customers.  It is always better to show somebody how to do something, rather than just have them read text.  If you are looking for a low-cost way to create your own simple tutorial collection, look no further than ScreenToaster.

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