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...
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.
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!
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
Google Hit With EU Antitrust Lawsuit Over AI Overviews
A coalition of independent publishers from the European Union (EU) and the UK has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, arguing that its new AI overviews could cause “irreparable harm,” as originally reported by Reuters. It also requested that interim measures be taken while the case is pending in court. The coalition, consisting of the groups Foxglove, the Independent...
TikTok Reportedly Building a New App Version Before Its Us Sale
TikTok is building a new version of its popular app ahead of the planned sale of its US operations, according to a report by The Information. Users will eventually have to migrate to the new app, which is expected to launch on US app stores on September 5. TikTok’s current app is set to remain operational until March 2026, although it will become unavailable on the US...
Denmark To Tackle Deepfakes With Copyright Law
On June 26, the Danish Ministry of Culture announced a parliament-wide agreement to stop the dissemination of AI-powered deepfakes. The proposal would give each Danish citizen copyright over their own image. The Ministry of Culture is set to file a formal proposal by winter of this year. The bill would constitute an amendment to the current Danish copyright law. It defines...
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...
40%+ of Agentic AI To Be Canceled by 2027, Study Finds
AI research and consultancy firm Gartner recently published a study predicting that over 40% of agentic AI projects will be scrapped by 2027. The June 25 study cites rising costs, unclear business value, and “inadequate risk controls” as the top reasons behind the expected cancellations. Projects to develop or partner with agentic AI (also referred to as AI personal...
Facebook Wants To Process Users’ Unpublished Photos
Facebook has begun requesting users’ permission to access their phone’s camera rolls to externally “process” unpublished photos for its AI tools. The social media would then suggest AI-edited versions of photos, collages, and other creative suggestions, as reported by tech news site TechCrunch. Users from the US and Canada have reported that when creating a new story for...
Pope Leo XIV Warns of AI Dangers on Youth
In a June 17 letter addressed to the Second Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Corporate Governance, held in Rome, Pope Leo XIV warned that AI could hinder youth’s cognitive and spiritual growth. The new pope has made the potential threats of AI a cornerstone issue for the Vatican ever since he assumed office earlier in the year. “Today, the church...
AI Models Will Resort to Blackmail, Anthropic Claims
Anthropic has released a new study showing that most popular large language models (LLMs) will engage in “dangerous behaviors” when blocked from achieving their goals. The research follows earlier findings that its own Claude 4 Opus model resorted to blackmail to avoid being shut down. Anthropic tested 16 of the most popular models from distributors like DeepSeek, ChatGPT,...
Iran Urges Citizens To Delete WhatsApp
On June 17, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) issued a message urging Iranian citizens to delete or deactivate WhatsApp from their devices, alleging that the Meta-owned platform was sending user data to Israel. Meta warns that this could precede a nationwide ban on the app. IRNA, the Iranian government’s official news source, warned that the “Zionist regime is using...
Wix vs Squarespace: Which Offers the Best Value in 2025?
Wix and Squarespace are two of the largest players in the website-building industry. While both platforms are celebrated for their drag-and-drop editors and beginner-friendly interfaces, the real battle in is about value. Both are packed with top-tier features in their starter plans that won’t break the bank, but there can be only one winner. Wix and Squarespace often top...
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...
8 Best Free Blog Hosting Services (In 2025)
Choosing the right host is one of the most important decisions you’re going to make to ensure your blog’s longevity, reach, and growth potential. If you’re like me, you’re also going to look for a hosting plan that won’t deplete your life savings. Many hosts claim to offer high-quality free hosting, but when it comes down to it, these services are often poor, filled with...
Citizen Lab Confirms Use of Spyware on European Journalists
Research group Citizen Lab confirmed the use of Paragon spyware to target two European journalists, according to a June 12 report. At least seven prominent Italian journalists and activists had already received notifications of suspected use of the US-backed Israeli spyware on their devices. Spyware is a type of malware that allows third parties to access a device’s...
6 Best Free Web Hosting for Students on a Budget in 2025
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...
10 Best Free Web Hosting With cPanel in 2025
As much as the promise of a “free” hosting service is attractive, free hosts rarely deliver the best quality. Even the best free hosts have to cut corners somewhere, which can have a noticeable effect on your site. When you also consider that cPanel is a premium control panel with its own licensing fees, it can become a challenge to find reliable free hosting that also...
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.