Recommended Resources

Simple Scrapper’s recommendations include items both central and peripheral to digital scrapbooking that are of the highest quality and reliability. Each and every item listed here is something that I personally own or use. Over time, we’ll add more products and featured reviews.

Mozy

I only recently purchased my annual Mozy membership. They are certainly correct – I can sleep better at night now that I’m not worrying about data loss. I’ve been an ardent user of external hard drives and of data DVDs. However, off-site storage is really the true savior. At less than $5 a month and plenty of coupons to be found, how can you pass it up?

Scrapping Simply

Scrapping Simply, the fantastic printing service we reviewed, is generously offering Simple Scrapper readers a few discounts. I don’t print anywhere else!

• Use simple2009 to get free shipping on any order over $50
• Use simplefree to try Scrapping Simply with a free 12×12 (shipping/handling will be $5)

Thesis

I use the Thesis theme by DIYThemes. I never thought I would pay for a WordPress theme, but I have not a shred of regret. The ease of customization and the huge community of users make it a no-brainer and worth every single penny. With every new release, the development team brings new features and streamlines Thesis just a little bit more.

Dreamhost

I’ve had sites hosted with Dreamhost since 1996. They are the masters of free upgrades, excellent customer service and are funny as heck. The prices are competitive, the interface user-friendly and the features unsurpassed. Every client receives free lifetime domain registration! On top of that, my favorite feature is one-click-installs for your favorite open source software, like WordPress. They do the hard work for you!

• Discount - use the code “simple25″ to receive 25% off your first year* of hosting!

WordPress

If you’re ready to take the leap to running a blog that is fully customizable, down to every last pixel, then WordPress is the way to go. It continues to amaze me how this free software can have such a robust support system behind it. There are countless themes, plugins and tutorials available to help you every step of the way.

*Dreamhost discount good for 25% off a one-year-at-a-time plan, currently $9.95/month.