Reviews
Upwork
Upwork is an excellent choice if you want to keep your hiring options open. Whether you’re looking to hire people quickly or establish long-term relationships with freelancers, Upwork’s the place to find them. Browse millions of profiles on Upwork now, or read on for my detailed review of the platform.
Square Payments
Square is a big name in the world of payment processing. It’s easy to sign up and begin processing payments right away. Square’s simple flat-fee pricing draws many merchants in, and its top-tier hardware is often offered at a discount to new applicants.
99designs
99designs is one of the best logo design services in terms of customer experience, but it’s also pricey. However, if you need a long-term design provider, it’s worth the extra money just for the headaches you’ll avoid. When you start a contest on 99designs, you get dozens to hundreds of designs to choose from, and you only have to pay for the winner. Even with some duds,...
Tailor Brands
Tailor Brands is a solid choice if you want the full package (think domain name, social media marketing, business cards, and branded merchandise). Its logo generator is easy to use and it gets the job done. If all you really want is a logo, it is on the more expensive side – but stay with me, and I’ll explain why it’s still worth trying out. Or, if you're looking for help...
Mailchimp
Mailchimp is an accessible, easy-to-use Email Marketing Service (EMS) designed to help marketers achieve their goals as painlessly as possible. The interface is beautiful, the menu makes sense, the platform simply feels good to use – and you can check it all out with the generous free plan. If you’re just starting out with email marketing, Mailchimp’s intuitive tools are worth...
Mayple
Mayple is a good solution if you’ve already invested heavily in marketing but want to streamline processes and cut costs. It’s efficient, transparent, and can match you with vetted marketing experts who can help with brand exposure. That said, if you’re on a limited budget, a more affordable freelance platform like Upwork or Fiverr will work better for you.
Later
Later is a well-designed, easy-to-use social media management platform focusing primarily on Instagram. It also integrates with Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. While Later’s pricing is nearly perfect, the platform lacks a few advanced features (e.g., chatbot editor and customer relationship management). Despite that, beginners on a low budget should give it...
Flagship Merchant Services
Flagship’s easy online application form is ideal for business owners who want to painlessly set up a merchant account and accept credit card payments as soon as possible. Its month-to-month contracts also mean you can try this merchant services provider practically risk free. Flagship is only really held back by its lack of transparency – no one likes surprises on their...
Canva
Canva is a powerhouse DIY design platform with a content planner that lets you design and schedule your social media posts. While the scheduler isn’t as advanced as I’d like, the platform’s intuitive design tools make it an attractive, affordable option for many influencers and content creators.
Bark
Bark is an online job board with thousands of professionals offering both local and digital services. It’s free to post your jobs, and you can use it as a complementary tool to other popular boards, such as Indeed and LinkedIn. The quotes I received on Bark were reasonable, but for digital services, I believe there are cheaper options available to you.
GrowTal
GrowTal is a new freelance platform designed to help businesses find vetted marketing experts via a simplified hiring process. The quality of work you can get through the platform is pretty high, but it does come at a price. If that doesn’t bother you and you’re tired of budget services that fail to deliver, you should definitely check out GrowTal.
InboxAlly
InboxAlly is a niche service that reliably boosts your deliverability rate by having real email addresses interact with your emails in various ways. Although expensive, it’s worth a try if you’re struggling to get out of your subscribers’ spam folders. It’s also a great way to give a crucial upcoming campaign the boost it needs to deliver outstanding results.
Fiverr Business
Fiverr Business exceeded my expectations as a solution for hiring vetted freelancers, managing outsourced talent, and collaborating on projects. Since it’s free and easy to use, it’s perfect for small- to medium-sized teams. Hire an expert now or dive into my review to learn how Fiverr Business can enhance your outsourcing efforts and boost productivity.
OnlineJobs.ph
OnlineJobs.ph is a huge job board with thousands of Filipino professionals looking for long-term work. You can save quite a bit by outsourcing virtual assistants – and other team members. But if you’re willing to expand your search beyond the Philippines and aren’t interested in costly recruitment services, there might be better options available to you.
MailerLite
MailerLite is a beginner-friendly email marketing service that's loaded with features. It's easy to use, and it even offers a free plan. There's definitely potential here...just not enough to shake things up when you compare it to the likes of ActiveCampaign's feature-packed plans. Overall, MailerLite is a promising - if slightly underwhelming - choice for marketers looking to...
Blog Posts
10 Best Email Autoresponder Tools To Use in 2025
Since automation differs from EMS to EMS, it makes sense to go with a platform that offers easy-to-set-up autoresponders at an affordable price. Of course, automation can get much more complicated than that, with long series of well-timed emails, advanced triggers, and dynamic segments that update themselves when specific conditions are met. Although that sounds...
HubSpot vs Mailchimp: Only One Option is Affordable [2025]
Hubspot and Mailchimp are both major players in the marketing world and both get many things right – but they each offer something different. Where Mailchimp zeros in on email marketing, HubSpot is primarily a CRM tool that also offers email and CMS among other things. Over the years, I’ve used Mailchimp to build hundreds of beautiful, highly personalized emails – and it...
8 Best AI Logo Generators: Easy & Effective Branding in 2025
Your logo is intrinsically tied to your brand’s identity. And although many platforms offer tools to help you craft the perfect design for your business, not all deliver quality. In my quest to find the most effective AI logo makers, I've seen it all: the good, the bad, and the truly bizarre. Unfortunately, the market is flooded with AI tools, and navigating this myriad of...
18 Best Small Business Website Examples in 2025
A captivating and functional website is crucial in today's competitive digital landscape. But crafting a unique website from scratch can be challenging. Trust me – I’ve been there. Luckily, you don’t have to do all the work yourself. In fact, you need zero coding and design experience to create your own beautiful website. All you really need is a capable website builder and...
6 Best Websites to Hire Musicians & Freelance Singers in 2025
There are so many freelance musician platforms to choose from, it can be hard to know which site is best. Only a few of them have large pools of professional musicians and even fewer offer talent scouting services. Some lack a serious vetting process, so they become a cesspool of scammers and unreliable freelancers. I tested most of the popular freelance sites to find the...
9 Best Telegram Promotion Services to Buy Online in 2025
With more than 800 million monthly active users, Telegram is an increasingly important platform for marketing your business. Yet growing your Telegram group or channel can be difficult, especially if you’re new to the messaging app. If you don’t have the time or expertise for Telegram marketing yourself, it’s easy to hire a freelancer to manage it on your behalf – and...
7 Best Website Designers for Small Business in 2025
Great design can make or break a website. But great design often comes at a price that’s way too high for a small business. On top of that, working with big agencies isn’t always the quickest or most efficient solution – sometimes they just don’t “get you,” and they’re not always easy to work with. In my experience, web design services for small businesses don't need to be...
19 Best Architecture Portfolio Examples: Get Noticed in 2025
As an architect, you probably spend most of your days working on plans and bringing visions to life. You’re always doing something, and I can’t blame you for not having the time and energy to set up a portfolio website. Hard work and dedication are key to your success, but let me tell you – you don’t need to create your website from scratch. That’s right. There are...
7 Best Websites for Creative Writing Services [2025 Update]
Is it possible to hire skilled creative writers online? Absolutely! There are plenty of hard-working writers on some of the most popular freelance platforms. Now, will you get Shakespeare-level content for $0.01/word? Probably not. Most platforms that advertise super-low rates don’t tend to attract the most talented writers. However, a low price isn’t always indicative of...
9 Best Freelance Photo Editors for Hire [2025 Update]
Whether you need a selfie retouched or your wedding photos revamped, there’s a freelance photo editor out there to suit your needs. But don’t worry, I’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of some of the best freelancers available, all with a variety of specializations. You may be concerned that an experienced pro is way out of your budget, but it doesn’t...
6 Best Voiceover Websites: Hire Pro Voice Actors in 2025
Voiceover adds a professional edge to your project, and you can get high-quality work at a better price by hiring a freelance voice actor. However, this is only possible if you know where to look for one. A bad freelance site can leave you with a rubbish voiceover or an artist who doesn’t deliver what you requested. I compared several well-known platforms during my tests to...
TeamGantt vs Smartsheet: Choose This One in 2025
TeamGantt and Smartsheet are both powerful project management tools designed to make it easier for teams to collaborate and stay on top of tasks and deadlines. But despite offering some great features, are they suitable for your team’s projects? After extensive testing, I found that Smartsheet’s extensive features make it an ideal choice for projects of varying complexity...
ConvertKit vs Mailchimp: Why You Need to Rethink [2025]
The Mailchimp vs ConvertKit battle was a close one. Mailchimp is definitely more popular – but ConvertKit has recently gained some traction marketing itself as the ultimate creator marketing platform. ConvertKit and Mailchimp both offer users unlimited free plans, which often appeal to new marketers with relatively small lists. I spent several days testing both platforms,...
Teamwork vs Smartsheet: Which Is the Better PM Tool in 2025?
Teamwork and Smartsheet are popular project management software that market themselves as the ultimate, all-in-one solution. They both have advanced management tools and are ideal for all stages of a project, from planning to execution and sustainment. Teamwork caught my attention with its user-friendly interface, seamless project management, and real-time communication...
10 Best Email Marketing Software for Ecommerce [2025 Update]
Email marketing is alive and kicking in , as it’s still a reliable way to increase revenue by keeping users interested and engaged in your products. As a busy professional, you need an email marketing service (EMS) that can do most of the heavy lifting for you. Although you have many options, you can’t just pick the first EMS that pops up on Google. Most email marketing...
Edited Posts
Fiverr Logo Design
Fiverr is the place to go when you want to hire a designer one-on-one. You can have a custom logo designed for as little as $5. As a designer myself, I was actually surprised by the quality you can get for such a low price.
Fiverr
Personally, I’ve had nothing but positive experiences hiring freelancers on Fiverr - and the prices are the best part. Go to Fiverr now to find a freelancer for as little as $5, or read on for my detailed review of the platform.
Leaders Merchant Services
Though it has a less-than-stellar track record amongst merchants, Leaders Merchant Services (LMS) has recently made a push to turn things around. For the most part, this effort has been successful. A 98% approval rate, essential but reliable features, and top-tier customer service make LMS one of the best credit card processors around, even if some past frustrations remain...
Looka
Looka is a reliable way to make good-looking logos. What it lacks in flexibility and fine customization options, it makes up for with beautiful designs. If you’re on a budget and want to create a decent-looking logo as quickly as possible, this might be the right logo generator for you.
Hostinger Website Builder
Much like it does with hosting, Hostinger places an emphasis on ease of use and user experience when it comes to its website builder. It may not be as jam-packed with features as some other builders, but it’s well-rounded, clean-looking, and affordable. This makes it one of the best builders for an uncomplicated experience that still offers plenty of creative freedom.
Worldpay
Worldpay is a versatile payment processor that caters to businesses of all sizes – from small startups to large enterprises, including high-risk sectors such as iGaming and travel. It offers 60+ payment methods, international and multicurrency processing, and industry-specific tools. Like most processors, it lacks transparency in pricing. However, if you carefully review your...
IONOS Website Builder
MyWebsite Now from IONOS is a dead-simple site builder with very low prices. If you want to get a website up and running very quickly, it could be just right. It also has a nifty e-commerce feature in case you’re starting an online store. Just be aware that the English version is not available in all countries. If you’re in the right region, it’s worth a glance!
Webador
Webador’s strong suit is easy to use, making it an excellent choice for beginners. With an intuitive and user-friendly editor and highly affordable pricing, it’s a standout option for quickly getting a site online. However, users seeking advanced customization and more robust features may find it lacking and might need to explore other options.
10 Best FREE Website Builders for Weddings in 2025
I’m married myself, so I know what pre-wedding stress feels like. It can be challenging to create a wedding website that ensures smooth communication between you and your guests without forcing you to exceed your budget. That’s why I’m going to share a few secrets to finding a simple, genuinely free wedding website builder. I’ll also share a few website builders that may...
10 Best Credit Card Processing for Therapists in 2025
Many credit card processors will struggle to keep up with the unique rhythm of therapy work. You may need to handle both in-person swipes and remote invoices, deal with inconsistent client payment habits, or ensure your system is HIPAA-compliant when sending receipts and storing payment details. And if you run a group practice, these needs get even more complex. To make...
11 Best Squarespace Templates for Education & Courses in 2025
Upon close inspection of the best Squarespace templates for education, I realized that they fall into two main categories. Some Squarespace designs are built for courses or online classes, while others work great for schools and nonprofits – they let you showcase your mission, events, and faculty. For this article, I’ve selected top examples of both kinds of templates from...
10 Best FREE Website Builders for Photographers [2025 Update]
Not every website builder can give you what you need to craft a high-quality, stylish photography website that truly stands out in an industry dominated by visuals. Choosing the wrong website builder can mean wasting time and money on a website that doesn’t suit your aesthetic. But if you choose the right one, you can build a fully functioning site within hours to display...
11 Best Free Website Builders for Real Estate Agents in 2025
Building a real estate website doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are tons of free website builders out there that promise to help you set up a slick, modern, and functional site that will help you stand out in a very competitive market. However, once you dig into most free website builders, they often miss the essentials, like property search filters, virtual tour...
How To Integrate Social Media Into Your Website in 2025
When we talk about integrating social media into your website, we’re not just referring to placing a few social icons in your header or footer. True integration means making your social presence an active part of the user experience for your website visitors. That could be anything from displaying live Instagram feeds, embedding TikTok videos, or auto-sharing your blog...
11 Best Squarespace Landing Page Templates in 2025
Squarespace is overflowing with beautiful designs – a blessing when speed matters, a curse when the goal is a landing page that converts. This roundup highlights Squarespace landing page templates that start with the right bones: a clear visual hierarchy and a structure that keeps attention on a single action. The point isn’t a louder CTA or flashier hero. The best designs...
Wix Pricing Plans in 2025 – Hidden Fees + Tips To Save
Wix’s paid plans range from to $159 per month (billed annually), but you can also get a forever-free plan. However, picking the right one isn’t as simple as looking at the price tag. Each plan unlocks a different mix of storage, features, and e-commerce tools – and the wrong choice can leave you paying for extras you don’t need or missing essential tools. After researching...