Reviews
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...
Smartsheet
If you don't mind a crude UI, Smartsheet is a powerful software that’s good for managing both small and large projects. You can use it to organize a team, create stunning reports, and optimize your schedule. However, Smartsheet can take a while to learn. And unlike most other project management software, it doesn’t have a free plan.
PaymentCloud
PaymentCloud has earned a reputation for high approval rates, helpful customer support, and features for both e-commerce and physical transactions. Your contract comes with free equipment, and reprogramming of existing hardware is also an option. Although it can be difficult to figure out exactly how much you'll pay before contacting sales, rest assured its plans are...
Clover POS Systems
Clover offers some of the most advanced and versatile POS devices on the market. Its main con has been the less-than-stellar credit card processing provided by its parent company, Fiserv. With the introduction of Paysafe’s high-quality credit card processing, however, the Clover + Paysafe combination could be one of the best available for merchants today.
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects definitely looks good, and it offers fantastic value for its price. It’s a particularly excellent software if you are familiar with the Zoho ecosystem or you manage a small-to-medium-sized team. But while there’s much to love about Zoho, it can get complicated to use if you manage large, complex projects. Read on to see what I mean.
InterServer
InterServer’s offering is very clear: unlimited resources at low rates. While it delivers on this promise, there aren’t many standout features beyond this. Also, it only has data centers within the US, so it’s not the ideal provider for an international site. If you’re willing to look past that, though, InterServer provides excellent performance and complete flexibility at...
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.
ScalaHosting
ScalaHosting offers outstanding performance and feature variety, especially for its prices. You might find that its shared hosting plans don’t stand out much when compared to other providers, but its cloud and VPS hosting plans are its best-value offerings. If you’re looking for a provider that can grow along with your website(s), ScalaHosting is a very good choice.
FastComet
FastComet’s worldwide data centers make it a solid choice for reaching locations like East and South Asia. It also provides every basic feature you’d expect from a quality host (even if it doesn’t come with many extras). When you add excellent customer support and a user-friendly interface, FastComet is an excellent choice for beginners looking to reach a worldwide audience.
PaySafe POS
Though it's received mixed reviews in the past, Paysafe’s tailored transaction fees, high-risk merchant accounts, and support for international payment methods certainly make it an ideal choice for some businesses. Its POS offering might be fairly standard, but it includes everything you need to accept your customers' preferred payment methods.
Kinsta
If you have great expectations for your website, Kinsta’s cloud-based managed WordPress hosting delivers incredible performance worldwide. It also gives you useful hosting tools and a user-friendly dashboard. It’s an ideal choice for far-reaching and continuously evolving websites, but its high price won’t suit everyone.
Web.com Website Builder
June 2025 Update: Web.com is now part of Network Solutions. This review is based on Web.com’s former features and pricing. A fully updated Network Solutions (formerly Web.com) review is coming soon.
TeamGantt
TeamGantt is extremely easy to use thanks to its great-looking user interface (UI). It's an attractive tool if you're an inexperienced manager or can't wait to get your project up and running. But unlike other project management software, TeamGantt doesn’t provide much beyond the basics. For small, simple projects, that’s more than enough. For larger projects, it’s a...
BusinessAnywhere
BusinessAnywhere’s core philosophy is simplicity. You choose what you need and let it do the rest. From LLC registration to a Registered Agent and virtual mailbox services, BusinessAnywhere has you covered. However, that simplicity also means you don’t get the extra features other services provide. And for a barebones service, pricing can get steep.
Blog Posts
Perplexity AI Accused of Scraping Explicitly Blocked Websites
AI-powered search startup Perplexity AI is allegedly bypassing restrictions set by websites to stop AI agents from scraping their content, according to an August 4th report by internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare. The provider has since delisted Perplexity’s crawlers as verified bots. According to Cloudflare, the company originally became aware of the issue when...
Dropshipping Business Ideas To Get You Earning in 2025
I’m not going to pretend dropshipping is some sort of money-making magic bullet. Like any business, it involves some effort, strategy, and a willingness to stick with it. But if you’re ready for that, dropshipping can offer a steady income without taking up as much time as a second job. To make your dropshipping business thrive, you’ll need two things. First, a solid idea...
Australia Includes YouTube in Social Media Ban for Kids
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on July 30 that his government would reverse its decision to exempt YouTube from Australia’s social media ban for children under 16. The move comes after Australia’s internet safety watchdog, eSafety, warned of the platform’s potential risks. A recent eSafety survey found that about 37% of minors had reported harmful...
Dating Safety App for Women Hacked, Users Exposed
On July 29, the “Tea” app suspended its direct messaging feature after a second data breach in as many weeks exposed users' private conversations. The app quickly gained popularity as a “dating safety” tool that allowed women to post anonymous comments about men they dated. Founded in 2023, the women-only app was originally designed so users could warn each other of...
Meta Will Stop Selling Political Ads in the EU by October
Meta will stop selling any ads related to politics, elections, and social issues in the European Union by October 2025, the company announced in a July 25 press release. The move is a response to the EU’s Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation, which it called “unworkable.” Meta’s decision will apply to all of its platforms in the EU, such as...
10 Best E-Commerce Website Builders To Sell Online in 2025
Picking the right e-commerce website builder is crucial to your business’s success. A platform with poor SEO, limited design flexibility, or missing sales tools can make it harder to attract customers and drive conversions. Even worse, switching platforms later can be costly and time-consuming. The best e-commerce builders balance customization, built-in sales features, and...
YouTube Will Begin Using AI for Age Verification Across the US
YouTube will implement AI-powered age-estimation technology across the US to identify teen users and ensure an age-appropriate experience, the company announced on July 29. This technology would help it detect if a user is underage, regardless of what they stated as their birth date at the time of registration. If the video-sharing platform identifies a user as a teen, it...
Surveillance Firm Exploits Mobile Network Flaw To Track Phones
A recently published investigation by cybersecurity company Enea has discovered a surveillance vendor exploiting a vulnerability in SS7 protocols to trick phone service providers into revealing accurate location data from private devices. According to the researchers, the attacks go back as far as late 2024. SS7, or Signaling System 7, is a set of protocols used by...
20 Best Google Sites Templates for a Simple Site in 2025
Scrolling through Google Sites’ template gallery can feel a bit like shopping in a nearly empty store. Google offers only a couple of dozen starter layouts, and it’s not always clear which ones are polished enough for a portfolio, event page, or small-business site. To save you the guesswork, I hand-picked the strongest templates Google provides and added a few high-quality...
Netflix Uses Generative AI in Original Show for the First Time
In a company post-results conference call, Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced that the company has used generative AI for the first time in one of its original productions. The Argentinian series “El Eternauta” features AI-generated footage as part of a visual effects shot. According to Sarandos, the use of AI allowed the series’ producers to complete a scene of a...
X Claims French Criminal Investigation Is “Politically Motivated”
Social-media platform X (formerly Twitter) has denied a request by French prosecutors to access its algorithms as part of what it calls a “politically motivated” criminal investigation, as stated by its Global Government Affairs account. The investigation – launched earlier this month – cites suspected “foreign interference” by the platform. In a July 11 statement by the...
New Study Warns of the Dangers of AI Therapy
Using AI chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs) as therapists may put users with mental health conditions at risk, according to a new study from Stanford University. The study also found that chatbots tend to stigmatize users with conditions such as schizophrenia or addiction. Presented at the June 23rd ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency,...
10 Best AI Writing Tools for Quality Content in 2025
If you need to generate a lot of content for your website or blog, an AI writer could be the perfect solution. However, it’s vital to choose the right one. Otherwise, you could end up with nonsensical – or even plagiarized – text. And this won’t do you any favors, either in terms of SEO or in the eyes of your audience. Pretty much every AI writing tool out there claims to...
US Court of Appeals Blocks Click-To-Cancel Rule
On July 10, the US Court of Appeals blocked a “click-to-cancel” rule initially proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The rule would have required companies operating in the US to make canceling a subscription service as easy as signing up for it. The rule, which was set to take effect on July 14, was blocked after the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis...
Meta Risks EU Fines, Sticks With Pay-Or-Consent Model
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms will not change its pay-or-consent model despite risking hefty fines from the European Union (EU), according to an exclusive report by Reuters. Under the model, users can share their information for advertising purposes or pay a subscription to keep their data private. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm,...
Guides
Module 7: SEO Basics – Local Business
Set up internal links, CTA links, and your SEO metadata. Connect a custom domain to publish your site, or publish using a free Wix domain.
Module 1: Quick Prep
Decide on the structure and purpose of your website. Gather the necessary brand assets, including a logo, images, and copy.
Module 7: Going Live
Time to go live and share your site with the world!
Module 6: Refinement & Customization – Portfolio
Ensure every part of your site functions correctly. Revisit any items that may need extra attention and refine them as necessary.
Module 6: Refinement & Customization – Salon
Ensure every part of your site functions correctly. Revisit any items that may need extra attention and refine them as necessary.
Module 6: Refinement & Customization – Agency
Ensure every part of your site functions correctly. Revisit any items that may need extra attention and refine them as necessary.
Module 8: Testing and Refining – Local Business
Make sure all the different elements of your site work as they should. Return to any items on your list that may need additional work and refine accordingly.
Module 8: Testing and Refining – Agency
Make sure all the different elements of your site work as they should. Return to any items on your list that may need additional work and refine accordingly.
Module 8: Testing and Refining – Portfolio Site
Make sure all the different elements of your site work as they should. Return to any items on your list that may need additional work and refine accordingly.
Module 7: SEO Basics – Agency
Set up internal links, CTA links, and your SEO metadata. Connect a custom domain to publish your site, or publish using a free Wix domain.
Module 7: SEO Basics – Portfolio Site
Set up internal links, CTA links, and your SEO metadata. Connect a custom domain to publish your site, or publish using a free Wix domain.
Module 6: The Gallery Page – Local Business
Create a gallery to showcase your best products and add a map to guide visitors to your business.
Module 6: The Cases Page – Agency
Build a case studies page to exemplify your work history with few visual assets.
Module 6: The Portfolio Page – Portfolio Site
Create a stunning portfolio to showcase your visual work and attract new clients.