Tools

add google analytics to it.

also start using firefox and use the SEO addon. there are quite a few on the market, but recent upgrades have been quite substantial, making very nice features.

also once you get into the biz, start using statsremote. i got so used to it, that when my comp crashed last week and i gave it into service (im now using a rental laptop), i realised that life without statsremote sucks those guys surely got a good business going there, making me pay quarterly rates…

another advice is to figure out how to install filters to your email account. you’ll soon be barraged with emails and you need to figure out how to sort them automatically or you’ll go mental

Google webmaster tools together with analytics are as you have mentioned essential.

Working with the non-adword campaigns in Google analytics to track your back link performance can really help you better understand where to spend time and money. Just make sure to setup a good routine of how to tag your links: http://www.google.com/support/googleanalytics/bin/answer.py?answer=55518

Working with an affiliate program that can serve your content needs is as well very important – Banners and text links are standard but its content that will make your rank higher on Google.


Br, Joakim