Reviews
PAYARC
PAYARC is all about choice and customization. It offers flat rate and membership plans that can be tailored to your unique needs. This flexibility makes it a good option for most types of businesses and industries. But while PAYARC’s merchant-centered approach is a plus, it could be faulted for a lack of upfront transparency about its processing fees and features.
CardX
CardX is a leader in zero-cost credit card payment processing, a practice also known as surcharging. This allows merchants, educational institutions, and government entities to keep the full value of credit card transactions while maintaining compliance with state and card brand regulations. With advanced technology, no-fee monthly plans, and a customer-pays pricing model,...
Creately
Visually rich workspaces, real-time collaboration tools, and an intuitive interface make Creately a powerful tool for project management, process modeling, and business and technical diagramming. However, its more advanced capabilities are not available on all plans, and while it offers exceptional collaboration tools, it lacks some core project management features such as...
Wrike
Wrike is an impressive project management and collaboration software with an easy-to-use, visual interface. It’s one of the most versatile services of its kind, with a range of solutions tailored for different types of work and work styles. These elements make Wrike suitable for individuals and organizations of any size. But its flexibility, features, and scalability come...
NordLocker
NordLocker makes it easy to encrypt important data and back it up to the cloud. Simple setup, a drag-and-drop interface, and seamless file sharing are just some of the features that make this service an attractive option for anyone interested in data privacy. Its cybersecurity protections are also first rate. NordLocker does lack some features offered by other online backup...
Backblaze
Backblaze offers a reasonably priced, unlimited online backup service for individuals and small organizations. It’s uncomplicated and convenient, and easy to use on a PC or Mac. But there are tradeoffs - backups can be slow, and there are some other limitations you should know about before you make a final decision.
Zoolz Cloud
BigMIND Home is an affordable, smart, secure online backup service for individuals and businesses. Using AI technology, BigMIND organizes your data so you can quickly locate a specific file or restore an entire data set. But security for personal plans is flawed, and cutting-edge tools don’t always deliver.
POS Pros
POS Pros models itself as a one-stop shop for point-of-sale payment processing. It offers low-cost monthly plans with affordable transaction fees, plus a cash discount program that can help businesses reduce processing costs. While its industry-specific POS and e-commerce solutions make it an attractive option for businesses of all sizes, quote-only pricing may be a...
HubSpot
HubSpot’s easy-to-use CRM and work management software boasts impressive tools for marketing, sales, customer service, and other teams. That said, its project management features are limited, so I’d only consider HubSpot if you intend to bundle several of its services together. And while its free plan is generous, adding advanced features can get pricey.
PayPal
PayPal offers online and in-person payment solutions and a simple application and approval process without underwriting. Features include e-commerce tools, various payment methods, chargeback and seller protection, and 25+ types of currency accepted. But despite its popularity, PayPal’s fees are fairly high. Before committing, take a look at our top recommended payment...
Blog Posts
20 Best Google Sites Templates for a Simple Site in 2023
Though Google Sites will let you build a basic website, it only offers 18 templates across a small number of categories. The customization options you get are also rather limited compared to the best no-code website builders on the market, so you may struggle to build a site that reflects your vision or brand. On the other hand, Google Sites is free and incredibly easy to...
10 Best Free Website Builders for Real Estate Agents in 2023
Most website builders offer a wide variety of templates, but only a few have templates designed for real estate agencies, and even fewer will let you build your website for free. Many free plans lack the tools that allow you to showcase your property in visually appealing multimedia galleries and can’t support high-definition photos, videos, or virtual tours. These plans...
8 Best Squarespace Templates for Health & Wellness in 2023
I found dozens of Squarespace templates you can use to design your health and wellness website. You’ll find some of the best in the Local Business, Professional Services, and Health and Beauty categories. The right template should look good (obviously), but it should also make your site easy to navigate, help you share what’s unique about your services or products, and let...
6 Best Credit Card Processing for Food Trucks: Save in 2023
As fewer and fewer customers carry cash, securing fast and reliable credit card processing for your food truck has become essential. You might not realize how much payment processors differ in terms of pricing and features – but these variables can be substantial to your bottom line. If you choose the wrong processor, you could end up paying a premium for features you don’t...
7 Best Website Builders for Affiliate Marketing in 2023
While many website builders claim to have what it takes to build a great affiliate marketing site, some can’t provide what your site needs to rank high in search results and attract followers. Sure, you want a website that’s visually appealing and easy to update and maintain. But traffic is also crucial in affiliate marketing. You don’t want to waste your time (and money)...
10 BEST Credit Card Processing for Nonprofits: Save in 2023
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20 Best Art Portfolio Examples: Get Inspired in 2023
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6 Best Gas Station Credit Card Processing Companies in 2023
When it comes to deciding which credit card processor will be the cheapest solution for your gas station, a key factor to consider is sales volume: do you process lots of smaller transactions for fuel, or do you also take higher-value payments for auto repair and maintenance services? Some gas stations will save more by choosing a service with a monthly subscription and...
15 Best GoDaddy Website Builder Templates That Sell in 2023
GoDaddy has about 200 templates to choose from, and since they’re organized into categories you might think it’s going to be easy to pick the right fit for your brand or business. But once you dive into the template library as I did, you’ll find the task is harder than you thought. Unfortunately, GoDaddy doesn’t have a search option, and some popular website categories,...
6 Best Website Builders for UX Designer Portfolios in 2023
While lots of builders claim to have what you need for a great UX portfolio, too many come up short. They may offer run-of-the-mill designs, limited customization options, and even lack basic SEO and marketing tools you need to attract visitors to your website. The wrong builder can leave you with a portfolio that doesn’t present your work at its best. This can mean fewer...
6 Best Website Builders for Life Coaches [2023 Update]
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6 BEST Credit Card Processing for QuickBooks in 2023
The value a credit card processor brings to your business isn’t just based on affordable rates and a suitable pricing model. A good payment processor will also save you time on administrative tasks like accounting and invoicing, and a QuickBooks integration is an ideal way to do this. Still, not every payment processor that offers this feature is a good choice. Some...
6 BEST Healthcare Credit Card Processing Companies in 2023
Finding the right credit card processor is challenging for any business, but if you're in the healthcare sector, there's even more to consider. That’s because not every processor offers HIPAA-compliant software or can integrate with software medical offices commonly use. And even those that do may not offer pricing models well-suited to your business. Just because one type...