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
LegalZoom vs Northwest Registered Agent: Compared in 2025
As a business owner, you’ll constantly be juggling a bunch of different tasks. While registering your Limited Liability Company (LLC) is something you could do on your own, it demands your full attention, and a slight mistake can cost you valuable time and money. LLC formation services exist to take that weight off your shoulders. Northwest Registered Agent and LegalZoom...
Meta Allegedly Suppressed Child Safety Research
Two former and two current Meta employees disclosed documents to the US Congress that allegedly show that Meta sought to suppress research about safety risks in its virtual reality (VR) products for children, according to a September 8 exposé by the Washington Post. Back in 2021, whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked internal documents revealing that Meta’s own research had...
Over 4.4 Million Affected in TransUnion Data Breach
A recent breach into credit reporting giant TransUnion has exposed the information of 4,461,511 US customers, as reported in an August 26 filing in the state of Maine (US). Though TransUnion denies the theft of any credit card information, other personally identifiable information (PII) was accessed. “We are writing to make you aware of a cyber incident involving...
Anthropic Settles Historic Class-Action Lawsuit From Authors
Anthropic recently reached a preliminary settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed by US authors who claimed the company illegally trained its Claude large language model (LLM) on copyrighted works, according to an August 26 court filing. Authors Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson initially filed the lawsuit against Anthropic in 2024, claiming that the...
Claude AI Used in “Unprecedented” Hacking Spree
On August 27, AI company Anthropic reported that hackers “weaponized” the Claude large language model (LLM) to carry out an “unprecedented” cyberattack. According to the report, Claude has also been used to create ransomware and to facilitate fraudulent employment schemes by different malicious actors. According to Anthropic, the hacker used Claude to target at least 17...
US Government Buys 10% Stake in Intel
President Donald Trump recently announced plans for the US government to buy a 9.9% stake in Intel, to strengthen the US semiconductor industry. The $8.9 billion deal will be partly paid by government grants, according to the company’s August 22 release. “As the only semiconductor company that does leading-edge logic R&D and manufacturing in the U.S., Intel is deeply...
ScalaHosting VPS Review: Our Honest Expert Opinion [2025]
In the marketing for ScalaHosting’s VPS plans, the company promises not to overload the servers, and it promises that the hardware you pay for will be exactly what you get. It also promises that if you get the managed VPS hosting, you won’t have any technical issues to worry about. It also promises to be affordable (and it is that, at least). But is this affordable VPS...
Google to Pay $30 Million Over Children’s Privacy Suit
Google has agreed to pay $30 million in a settlement over a children's privacy class-action lawsuit that claimed YouTube collected personal information from children under 13 without parental consent for targeted advertising. The settlement is still pending approval, per Reuters. According to the lawsuit, which covers the period between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020,...
State of Minnesota Sues TikTok Over Youth Addiction
The Attorney General for the US state of Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the short-form video platform TikTok, claiming that the app violates consumer protection laws by “preying on young people” and fostering addiction through its algorithm. Minnesota joins 23 other US states that are currently suing TikTok. According to the suit, TikTok feeds personalized...
How to Build a Website in 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Getting your website online can seem like a daunting task – but if you follow the right steps, it can be easier than you might think. I have extensive experience testing and reviewing website builders, as well as a bit of web design experience under my belt, and I can tell you that you don’t have to be a web design expert or even have a big budget to build a good-looking,...
Workday Confirms Recent Data Breach
Human capital management giant Workday recently confirmed a breach into the database of one of its third-party customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. According to an August 15 release by the company, the hacker(s) only retrieved “commonly available business contact information.” Cybersecurity news portal BleepingComputer reported that this incident appears to be...
US Senator Probes Meta AI Over “Flirting” With Children
US Senator Josh Hawley has launched an investigation into Meta after a Reuters report revealed that the company’s AI chatbot could engage in “romantic” conversations with children. The report was based on a 200+ page document obtained by Reuters. Though Hawley’s investigation focuses on whether the chatbot exploits, deceives, or harms children under US law, the Reuters...
Google Hit With $55 Million AUD Fine Over Anticompetitive Deals
Google has agreed to a $55 million AUD fine (roughly $36 million USD) from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) and admitted liability for anticompetitive practices. According to an August 18 release by the watchdog, Google engaged in an illegal deal with two Australian telecom companies from 2019 to 2021. According to the ACCC, Google made agreements...
Dropshipping Business Ideas To Get You Earning in 2025
Dropshipping isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, but it is one of the easiest ways to start selling online in . You don’t need warehouses or upfront stock – your supplier handles all that. What you do need is the right niche, and in this guide, I’ll share the best dropshipping ideas to help you spot your opportunity. Once you’ve got a product in mind, your website becomes the...
6 Best Personal Website Builders (3 Are Free) – 2025 Update
Many website builders are so focused on impressing business customers that they forget about the needs of personal users. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not pay a premium for a whole lot of fancy features that I’ll never use. I know from past experience that figuring out the best and most relevant option can be overwhelming. In fact, I gave up and got somebody else...
Guides
Before We Leave: Pre-Launch Checklist and Parting Words
Module 7: Going Live
Time to go live and share your site with the world!
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 2: Your Homepage – Portfolio Site
Design and build a beautiful, effective homepage that says: “This is my brand!” rather than “This is a Wix template.”
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 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.