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So, what's the secret sauce that goes into creating thewysz.com? Well, it's not that secret. Below is a listing of the tools I use to create my site, just in case someone out there finds it useful:

Free services and software are in bold text.

Online Services & Software

• This site is hosted by BlueHost. I get cash if you sign up using this link. :-)
• Email is handled by Google Apps.
• My "Wyszdom" blog runs on WordPress.
• The "Imagery" gallery runs on Gallery 2. I also use Flickr and Picasa Web Albums.
  
• I keep track of visitors with Google Analytics.
• I keep track of subscribers with FeedBurner.
• I make sure my site is accessible to Google using Google Webmaster Tools.
  
• I sell items on CafePress.

Other Software

• Static pages such as this one are created with SeaMonkey or just TextEdit.
  
• If you know of a good WYSIWYG page editor that works on a Mac, please let me know! I'm even willing to pay for it.
  
• When I need to make changes to the code on multiple pages, I use TextWrangler.
• Photo manipulation/touchups and other graphics are usually done with Photoshop.
• Podcasts are created using Podcast Maker.
• Videos are edited with Final Cut Pro.
• Music is created with GarageBand and/or Soundtrack Pro.
• SFTP transfers are handled using Cyberduck.
  

Hardware

• Most of my work is done on a MacBook Pro, but video and other intense stuff is done on my Mac Pro.
• Video is currently shot with my Sony HC3 or just the MBP's built-in iSight.
• Fancy still photos are usually from a Rebel XT, and the point and shoot variety come from a Canon SD1000 or even my iPhone. I'll occasionally shoot a roll of film on a K1000.