Reviews
Hostinger
I wasn’t prepared for Hostinger to impress me this much. Strong performance and a global server network make it some of the best shared hosting I’ve come across, and its beginner-friendly hPanel and useful AI tools make set-up effortless for beginners. The only trade-offs? Support could be better, and you’ll need to commit to a longer plan for the best prices.
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...
Shopify
Shopify is simply fantastic for any retail-oriented business and loaded with features. The cheapest plan is more than enough to get your online business started. That said, some other e-commerce platforms make it easier to customize your site, at the same price points. It’ll come down to individual features, and which of those you think are better for your business.
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...
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!
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.
Liquid Web
Liquid web charges premium prices for a premium service. If you’re looking for an entry-level service, this wouldn’t be my first choice, but if you’re willing to invest more for a more powerful host, then I do believe its hosting plans are worth the price. Liquid Web guarantees stability and performance in a way that shared hosting services simply can’t.
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.
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...
Luminous Payments
Luminous Payments’ (surprisingly) low prices, top-notch merchant support, and variety of POS offerings make it an exciting prospect for small- to medium-sized businesses that deal primarily with card-present transactions. That said, Luminous Payments is pretty new to the world of credit card processing, and its inexperience might be off putting to some merchants.
Blog Posts
10 Best Website Builders for Authors and Writers in 2026
A well-written book might win a reader’s heart, but a well-crafted author website will win their attention in the first place. Your author site should serve as your storefront, portfolio, and marketing hub rolled into one. It needs to showcase your work, share your story, and guide readers toward buying your books or signing up for your mailing list. That sounds...
9 Best Website Builders for Political Campaigns in 2026
These days, a political campaign wins (or loses) online. If you don’t have a site where you can collect donations, rally volunteers, and push targeted messages with precision, you’re handing momentum to the opposition. That’s not just me saying it, polls reveal that more than half of all voters search candidates online before voting, and that trend is only projected to...
Liquid Web (formerly Nexcess) vs Kinsta – Hard to Choose, but I Did [2026]
Both Liquid Web (formerly Nexcess) and Kinsta provide premium managed WordPress solutions, aimed at individuals and businesses. But if you’re going to be paying a premium, you should expect very good service, and I’ve evaluated both of these web hosts to find out which gives you the best. I tested and compared pricing, performance, features, and more. The results? It was...
10 Best Web Hosts for New Zealand Websites (2026 Update)
If most of your website visitors are from New Zealand, you might be tempted to sign up with a local web host. But hear me out – I’ve spent the past few months testing the most popular providers in New Zealand as part of Website Planet’s massive web hosting comparison project, and I was mostly disappointed by what I found. Normally, I expect local companies to offer better...
10 Best Hosting for Multiple Domains: Affordable Options for 2026
Managing several websites under one hosting account sounds simple, but in practice, it often comes with challenges. Some hosting plans promise "unlimited” websites, but limit storage and bandwidth. Others slow down performance when one site experiences a surge in traffic, forcing you to upgrade just to get decent performance. And without the right security setup, one...
10 Best Hostinger Alternatives for Better Speed & Support (2026)
While Hostinger is a strong choice for beginners and small websites, it isn’t the best choice for everyone. Hostinger has also had notable instances of doing wrong by their users, like suspending legitimate accounts reported as phishing, lost data, and insufficient support at critical times. While these issues aren’t the norm, you should never use a host that you’re not 100%...
7 Best HostGator Alternatives That Offer More Value in 2026
Once upon a time, HostGator was one of the best hosting providers on the net. But these days, you get slow loading speeds, basic security, and support that often leaves you waiting. HostGator has also been plagued by technical issues, including complete and unannounced removal of clients’ sites and auto-charge attempts even after cancellation. Even overlooking that,...
10+ Best FREE VPS Hosting Trials (That Actually Work) in 2026
Whether you’re a student experimenting with server administration, a developer testing applications, or a business owner exploring hosting options, free VPS hosting is a smart way to get hands-on experience. But after weeks of extensive research looking for the best free VPS hosting, I’ve come to the conclusion that almost all free services are severely limited, unsecure, or...
10 Best FREE Website Builders for Photographers [2026 Update]
There are no two ways about it, if you’re a photographer in you need a professional website. But going with the wrong website builder can mean a waste of valuable money and even more valuable time. You need a builder that can display your works beautifully, make it easy for customers to reach you, and convey your photography style to the world. I’ve tested dozens of the...
7 Best Free Web Hosting for Students on a Budget in 2026
Most hosting services for students either lack user-friendly design or have frustratingly poor performance. This can be a significant hurdle when you need to focus on your studies and don’t have the time (or money) to deal with hosting issues. Plus, hosting can get expensive fast and even more so if you choose a host with a lot of add-on or hidden costs. I tried to find the...
Hostinger vs IONOS – Which is Better Value for Money in 2026?
Hostinger and IONOS often appear together on lists of the best web hosts, but which one is the better choice overall? To find out, I set them head-to-head, testing their pricing, performance, security, and support. Surprisingly, it wasn't a tight race. Hostinger was the clear winner, thanks to its predictable long-term pricing, its easy setup, and more. In my tests,...
10 Best DigitalOcean Alternatives: Our Expert Picks in 2026
DigitalOcean isn’t the most user-friendly host out there – and if you’re struggling, the free support tier is very limited. There’s no live chat, phone, or ticketing system, only email support. This can be a major roadblock for experienced developers and beginners alike. DigitalOcean isn’t cheap either, so being forced to pay extra for quality support is all the more...
20 Best Bakery Websites to Revamp Your Ideas for 2026
I’ve scoured the web for 20 of the most hunger-inducing bakery websites from all over the world. And let me tell you, it wasn’t easy – I’m still craving cake! But these websites aren’t just pages with beautiful pictures of luscious baked goodness. They offer creative website design and content ideas that will inspire you to create your own. And if you want to build your own...
Hostinger vs Liquid Web – Hard to Choose, but I Did [2026]
Hostinger and Liquid Web are both reputable web hosts that provide top-of-the-line services to different users. So, it all depends on what you’re looking for in a service provider. Hostinger caters to beginners, professionals, and small to medium business owners. Liquid Web is more suited to demanding users such as developers, larger companies, and enterprises. That’s why...
10 Best MySQL Database Hosting (Cheap but Reliable) in 2026
Finding a website host that doesn’t support MySQL hosting is hard, seeing as it's the most popular database system in the world. But you shouldn’t settle for just supporting MySQL in some vague sense of the word. The best MySQL hosting providers offer security, reliability, and excellent performance. The list of hosting services that meet those qualifications is...
Guides
Wix Starter Guide 2026
The most detailed, step-by-step guide for small business owners and freelancers who want to build a branded website with Wix and avoid the “Wix template” look. All modules are free, illustrated, and created in collaboration with a Wix web designer.
Module 7: Going Live
Time to go live and share your site with the world!
Before We Leave: Pre-Launch Checklist and Parting Words
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.