Ari is passionate about web hosting and design and has been building websites with WordPress for over ten years. When he’s not testing web hosts, you’re likely to find him trying (in vain) to train his three beagles (who are better at training him than he is them!)

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Reviews

Jotform

Jotform is an easy-to-use form builder that packs in tons of features and thousands of templates – great whether you’re a beginner or more advanced user. You can accept a limited number of payments on the free plan, making Jotform ideal if you want to try out accepting payments via forms without having to subscribe. If you’re a business user, you’ll probably need to upgrade,...

4.9
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Cognito Forms

Cognito Forms is one of the best online form builders I’ve tested, and its interface is really easy to use. With over 100 templates and support for data encryption, this intuitive form builder can cater to all your form-building needs – and you can accept payments even on the free plan!

4.8
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Bluebird Hosting

I’m always a little dubious when I see a host offering managed WordPress hosting at rock-bottom prices, but when I put Bluebird Hosting to the test, I was pretty impressed. Yes, there were a couple of teething problems at first (although nothing to do with the actual hosting), and the amount of storage you get on the Starter WordPress plan is downright ludicrous, but for...

4.8
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NinjaForms

Ninja Forms is a flexible WordPress form builder that you can extend with add-ons for email marketing, CRM, and payment processing. It has a refreshingly clean interface that is easy to use if you’re a beginner but also offers advanced tools for developers, too. It’s free to download and install, and paid plans come with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

4.7
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HostUpon

HostUpon’s performance is good, and I was impressed with most of its features. However, I’m not a fan of having to pay extra for features that should be included by default, like SSL and backups. If you’re looking for a hosting service that can provide great performance, I’d recommend you check out Hostinger’s cheap plans, which already include everything you need.

4.7
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Formstack

If you’re a complete beginner to form building, you’ll be glad to know Formstack has the most extensive set of in-builder help features I’ve come across. In other areas, however, there’s little to make Formstack stand out. It doesn’t have a free plan, and a lot of the advanced features require a higher-tier plan. It’s a capable and easy-to-use form builder – but there are...

4.7
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SurveyMonkey

SurveyMonkey features dozens of pre-designed templates for all kinds of surveys. Although it offers a free plan, to get the most out of SurveyMonkey, you’ll need to sign up for a paid plan. If you need to conduct a lot of in-depth market research, SurveyMonkey could be perfect for you.

4.6
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WooCommerce

WooCommerce is an excellent WordPress plugin for creating an online store, but it’s not the most beginner-friendly. Read our review to find out if it’s right for you.

4.6
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LetsHost

When I started testing LetsHost, my hopes weren’t particularly high. I’m not going to pretend it’s got a lot of standout features, and it doesn’t have the best performance.

4.6
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HubSpot Form Builder

HubSpot’s form builder is one of the easiest to work with – but its narrow focus on marketing means that it is quite limited. If you’re looking for a tool that offers step-by-step form building and will help you manage your customer lists, then HubSpot is a good, risk-free option, thanks to its free plan. If you need more than that, read on to find out which alternatives I...

4.5
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eUKhost

eUKhost claims to be the “No. 1 independent solutions experts” – but is that claim true (and what does it even mean)? My thorough testing of all eUKhost’s web hosting features uncovered the power of its WordPress toolkit.

4.5
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Wufoo

Wufoo is a form builder that comes packed with features to help you create a wide range of forms for your business. It has a huge selection of templates, but a large number of these are surveys, and not all will work with the free plan. While it’s relatively simple to use, Wufoo isn’t really designed for complete beginners, which, in that case, I recommend Cognito Forms. Read...

4.5
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Formidable Forms

Formidable Forms is one of the most advanced WordPress form builders I’ve come across. It has forms to help you automate quotes, estimates, and payment plan calculations – but for the average user, those features aren’t really necessary. It does have a free version, but it’s incredibly limited. Read on to find out which alternatives I recommend.

4.4
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Google Forms

Google Forms is a free, very capable form builder that can handle conditional logic, multiple sections, and a range of question types. It won’t be right for everyone, but if your needs aren’t too complex, then it could be the form builder you’ve been looking for. If you need a more serious tool, read on for my recommendations.

4.4
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WS Form

WS Form is one of the newer form builders for WordPress, and it’s really beginner-friendly. The free plugin has a great set of features – but for e-commerce forms and a larger selection of form fields, you have to upgrade to a Pro plan. Excellent customization tools make WS Form strong competition for some of the giants in WordPress form builders.

4.4
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Blog Posts

Arvixe vs GoDaddy: Who Offers the Best Quality in 2024?

There are times in life when it’s a great idea to help the little guy – you know, help get them on their feet and get established. But when it comes to your website hosting and choosing between internet giant GoDaddy and the much smaller Arvixe, now is not one of those times. On paper, Arvixe might seem like a good option with its "unlimited everything" plans, but after...

4.5
04 November 2024
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SiteGround vs Bluehost – One Surprising Winner 2024

Which web host is better for you, SiteGround or Bluehost? Keep reading for our expert opinion on the surprising differences between these two giants.  Comparison websites will often rank Bluehost at the top of every list. Does that mean it’s the world’s best hosting company? No, absolutely not. But Bluehost does have a really good affiliate program that gives reviewers a...

4.0
30 October 2024
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Users Prefer WooCommerce to Magento. Find Out Why! [2024]

Magento or WooCommerce? That is the question. Either one of these self-hosted e-commerce giants can give you flexibility and advanced tools to help you build a hugely successful e-commerce empire. Magento has always been popular among large businesses and enterprises, but it was never the easiest platform to use. These days, more and more people prefer WooCommerce. Why...

4.0
30 October 2024
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SiteGround vs HostGator – Which Web Host Is Best for WordPress?

As WordPress grows in popularity, many web hosts are claiming to offer specialized WordPress hosting – but in some cases, all you get is an overpriced shared hosting plan with a couple of extra perks. SiteGround is one of those hosts that actually offers a set of advanced WordPress-specific features designed not only to make your site load faster, but also to give you...

3.8
26 October 2024
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InMotion Hosting vs Bluehost – The Underdog Wins in 2024

Based on reviews across the internet, you’d think Bluehost was the most wonderful web host in the world. But digging a little deeper reveals the truth – Bluehost has a great affiliate program that pays reviewers when new customers sign up. I’m not here to get paid (well, not by Bluehost anyway!), but to share the results of my in-depth research with you. And I can tell you...

5.0
26 October 2024
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SquareSpace vs WordPress – The Surprising Winner 2024

Trying to choose between Squarespace and WordPress? I hear you — it’s a tough decision! What’s great about both WordPress and Squarespace is that neither one requires coding to build your website, and it’s pretty easy to make it look professional. There are pros and cons with both platforms, of course, so it’s important to be clear on what you really want from your website...

4.0
21 October 2024
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Wix vs Weebly 2024: What Are the CRUCIAL Differences?

Even if you’ve never built a website before, you can easily create a professional-looking site with a builder like Wix or Weebly. They’ve got user-friendly drag-and-drop editors, ready-made templates, and best of all, free plans. Wix has become one of the giants of the website building world, and smaller companies like Weebly have struggled to compete. Weebly is starting to...

4.2
16 October 2024
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5 Best Alternatives to Google Photos: Get More Storage [2024]

The Google Photos change of policy means you might now be struggling for storage space. It’s frustrating to have to find an alternative to a service you’ve been happily using – but the good news is that there are options that offer an even better service than Google Photos, from more storage space to extra features that will save you time and make working with your photos...

4.0
23 September 2024
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SiteGround vs InMotion: One Clear Winner [2024]

In your search for the right web host, you’ve already narrowed your focus down to two. How do you decide whether SiteGround or InMotion is the right host for you?  Personally, I recommend SiteGround over InMotion. Why is that, and what makes SiteGround so much better, you ask? Keep reading to find out! To save you from doing the research on SiteGround vs InMotion, I’ve...

4.5
21 September 2024
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SiteGround vs DreamHost – Who’s More Reliable in 2024?

At first glance, it looks like DreamHost offers better prices than SiteGround, but don’t be fooled. To get DreamHost’s discounted rates, you have to pay in advance for a full three years of hosting. That’s only one of the reasons I prefer SiteGround over DreamHost. After rigorously testing both hosts, I found SiteGround to be the better choice in terms of performance,...

4.5
18 September 2024
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Arvixe vs HostGator – Which Budget Web Host Wins in 2024

You may think it's easy to compare Arvixe and HostGator – they're both budget-friendly shared hosting providers that can cater to a wide variety of website types – but beneath the surface, they're more different than you can imagine. And in my mind, there's one clear winner. In the battle of Arvixe vs HostGator. I would 100% recommend HostGator over Arvixe. SEE HOSTGATOR’S...

4.5
16 September 2024
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11 Best (Free & Paid) Online Form Builders – Updated 2024

With so many different online form builders available these days, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Can a free form builder give you everything you need? Or are you better off investing in a paid plan? Either way, since online forms are such an important part of your website – and your website is such an important part of your business – you want to be sure to...

4.7
16 September 2024
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InMotion vs HostGator – Which Web Host Is Right for You? 2024

You’ve been shopping around for a new web host, and InMotion Hosting and HostGator keep popping up. It’s not surprising – they’re cheap, have great features, and a lot of people recommend them. But which one should you choose? I’m not going to leave you waiting till the end to find out which one I recommend. I’d choose InMotion vs HostGator – but if you want to know what...

4.0
15 September 2024
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SiteGround vs DigitalOcean: Close Match, but Only One Winner [2024]

If you’re thinking about giving cloud hosting a try, then DigitalOcean might seem like the obvious choice compared to SiteGround. It specializes in cloud hosting after all, while SiteGround is more of a “general” host that also offers cloud hosting services. But I’ve found that sometimes the specialist option isn’t the best option - especially when it's so difficult to...

5.0
09 September 2024
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WordPress vs Weebly 2024: Major Differences You Must Know

Weebly or WordPress? That is the question. Great job narrowing down your options to these two popular builders. Now, you just have to find out which is right for you. You can build a nice-looking website with either builder — no coding needed! But of course, you want to learn about their pros and cons so you can choose the one that can take your website from good to...

3.9
03 September 2024
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