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bearridge

Posted 5/6/2008 11:52:07 AM

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In case any of you might be interested, I thought I'd post some links to some helpful tools/gadgets that are free to use.

These are some that I've used in the past and feel they are worth recommending. (I am currently using the scrolling gallery on my home page.)

Scrolling gallery
http://www.isdntek.com/tagbot/xsell.htm

Thumbnail galleries
http://www.isdntek.com/tagbot/gallery.htm

Clicky buttons
http://www.isdntek.com/tagbot/menus.htm

Feel free to add other great (free) tools to this thread as well. But please only list those that you have personally used and feel they are worth recommending to others.

Nikki

Handmade Treasures ~ Photos of Montana ~ Logos by Nikki ~ Clearance

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bearridge

Posted 5/6/2008 12:07:46 PM

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Here are some other great services that I use (these are available as free downloads)...

For watermarking photos, I use Picture Shark. (I use this for our photography.)
http://www.picture-shark.com/watermark_freeware_image_protect_gallery_default.htm
It works great once you take just a little bit of time to play around with it to figure out what all you can do with it. You can add your watermark to batches of photos all at once!

For resizing photos, I use PIXresizer. (I use this all the time!)
http://bluefive.pair.com/pixresizer.htm
With this pic resizer, you can resize whole folders all at once!

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bearridge

Posted 5/6/2008 12:12:20 PM

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A couple of other great services I use on the web (these both have free versions, as well as upgraded versions)...

When I need to host photos, I use Photobucket. (Many of you probably already know about Photobucket, but some may not.)
http://photobucket.com/
You can host a LOT of pics on photobucket with the free account!

For stats on my store, I use Sitemeter. (I've used Sitemeter for quite some time, even before Google Analytics came along. Google Analytics is nice, but I prefer Sitemeter.)
http://www.sitemeter.com/

Handmade Treasures ~ Photos of Montana ~ Logos by Nikki ~ Clearance

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kolstromkreations

Posted 5/7/2008 6:27:44 AM

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Great links, Nikki.

My favorite imaging program is Gimp. http://gimp.org/

It's free and has lots of add-ons. Steep learning curve, but well worth the effort.

Frank

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http://sellersXchange.net - Advertise your store on my promotional site. Add your banner, Web Link, classified ads, and RSS feeds for FREE!

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CruiseReady

Posted 5/8/2008 6:50:22 PM

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You all are absolutely fabulous to share these links. Thank you!

www.CruiseReadyStore.com

Cruise Gear, Cruise Accessories, Gifts for Cruisers, cruise line memorabilia, Bon Voyage Gifts, cruise mementos, travel acessories, ocean liner memorabilia

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PennyStretchers

Posted 5/10/2008 9:48:38 AM

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I like bravenet for my guestbook (that I also use for feedback) www.bravenet.com

I also use bravenet for other stuff too

Nancy

www.PennyStretchersCraftAndHome.com

www.ScrapbookingCapeCod.com

Here you will find lots of die cuts and punchies for scrapbooking and cardmaking.

Use coupon codes for $1.00 off or free shipping! w00t

^{* see store for details}

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mulewagon

Posted 6/1/2008 5:17:51 PM

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Here is a really cool collection of tools:

Gadgets for your Webpage

I added a currency converter to my product details page! It's got hundreds of neat doodads.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Valerie

Search Engine Optimization Articles by Cricket Walker

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PennyStretchers

Posted 6/2/2008 4:59:51 AM

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Phew - I got tired of looking! Thanks! Cool stuff!

Nancy

www.PennyStretchersCraftAndHome.com

www.ScrapbookingCapeCod.com

Here you will find lots of die cuts and punchies for scrapbooking and cardmaking.

Use coupon codes for $1.00 off or free shipping! w00t

^{* see store for details}

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