Reviews
Liquid Web
Liquid Web doesn’t aim to provide average hosting at bargain prices. It’s expensive, period. But if you don’t mind paying more to know you’re going to get high-quality service, Liquid Web’s premium hosting plans are worth it in my opinion. This host guarantees you the stability that shared hosting services simply can’t.
Porkbun
If you’re just getting started, and you want a quick and easy website to go with a new domain you just bought, you could do a lot worse than Porkbun. Its performance, in particular, took me by surprise. But it’s not the cheapest hosting, and it has some limitations.. Read the full review to find out what’s good (and what’s not) about Porkbun, and whether it could be the...
Fixed.net
Fixed.net is an all-inclusive service with well-trained staff and reasonably-priced hosting plans. It’s great for beginners and semi-experienced webmasters alike, and I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to manage just one or two websites in a very hands-off sort of way.
Square Online
Square’s Online Store app is a simple, beginner-friendly solution that won’t break the bank. If you’re in a country where Square is actively operating, you’re set. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone who wants to extensively customize their own site, however, or for anyone who needs a more established and feature-loaded e-commerce solution - in these situations, Wix would be a...
Hostwinds
Despite all the fancy promises, “not bad” is a good description for Hostwinds. Its hosting services are decent, and that’s about it. There’s nothing special about the service; no amazing feature or ability. While it works fine, many other hosting companies I tested provided better performance and more interesting features.
Editor X
Editor X has the potential to be one of the best site builders on the market, striking a balance between relative simplicity and sheer editing power. It’s a new product and still has a little ways to go, but if you design websites for a living, Editor X could make your life a lot easier.
Jimdo
At this point in time, Jimdo’s alright. It’s still missing a few important features (like blogging), but the framework for something greater is certainly there. That said, I can’t - in good conscience - tell you to open your wallet for the mere promise of greatness. If you need to make a website right now, I’d say to go with one of the big-name competitors.
GoDaddy WordPress Hosting
Without a doubt, GoDaddy’s WordPress hosting is better than its shared hosting… by a lot. It’s also better value for money - and its onboarding process is perfect if you’re a beginner. It’s far from perfect, though, and its sometimes inconsistent performance is a bit of a red flag. It’s definitely not for everyone - but if you’re just getting started, then it’s got a lot going...
HostSoch
HostSoch’s hosting plans offer good value for the price, but price isn’t everything. During my testing, I found problems with my site’s loading speeds, and it took a long time to access live chat for help. Between that and the strange terms and conditions, there are faster, less confusing hosting options in India.
Leia Website Builder
If you just don’t want to bother trying to design your own website but need one for cheap, this very well might be the way to do it. However, it won't give you much control over your site and you'll face a bunch of other limitations.
Freenom
While you can certainly get a free domain from Freenom, there’s really not much else going for it: the interface could use some work, and customer service is nonexistent. You could use it for the free stuff but you’ll still need to get hosting – and some already offer a free domain when you sign up, like Hostinger and InMotion Hosting.
Blog Posts
Learn HTML Free in [2025] – Basic HTML Codes for Beginners
So you’re not a total nerd, and you’re running your own site. Or maybe you are a total nerd, and you just haven’t gotten around to learning HTML yet. Either way, you’ve got a website, and it needs some changes. Maybe you’d like to change some of the text in your WordPress theme. Maybe someone made you a pure-HTML site, and you need to update some content, maybe switch out an...
How to Migrate a Site from Wix to GoDaddy’s Builder [2025]
Quick Disclaimer! There’s a lot to like about GoDaddy, but there are also more than a couple of cons, including hidden costs, an unwieldy user experience, and past privacy concerns. If you’re looking for a responsive builder with tons of creative freedom, elegant designs, and advanced SEO features, try Squarespace instead. Unlike GoDaddy, it offers simple website building,...
Wix vs GoDaddy Website Builder 2025 – No Real Competition
Wix is a website builder giant that very few other platforms can compete with. GoDaddy is a web hosting and domain registration giant, which was enough to make me believe it had the chance to give Wix a real fight with its new and improved website builder. I’ve been a web designer for 15+ years. You’d think I would have learned by now to lower my expectations of shiny new...
Hostinger VPS Review 2025 – Does It Live Up To Its Reputation?
While Hostinger’s shared hosting platform has long been a favorite of ours here at Website Planet, it also offers a number of VPS plans at low prices, with a wide variety of operating systems and control panels to choose from. But does the high quality of Hostinger’s shared plans translate to good value VPS options for your larger projects? With the sheer number of options...
InterServer VPS Review 2025: It’s Cheap, but Is It Any Good?
InterServer has a long-standing reputation for hosting that’s cheap, fast, and good. In theory, it’s the holy trifecta of service. When we tested InterServer’s shared hosting, my teammates and I were pretty impressed. I wanted to see if the company’s VPS service was just as good. I went undercover as a real, paying customer and signed up for one of InterServer’s VPS...
GoDaddy VPS Review: Is It Good, and Is It Worth It? [2025]
GoDaddy, like so many other web hosting companies, wants to be your one-stop shop for domains, servers, site builders, ecommerce, and more. I’ve had the opportunity to review several of those services, and now… it’s time to talk about GoDaddy’s VPS hosting solutions. Is it any good? Does GoDaddy do anything interesting with VPS tech? How does it compare to the competition...
6 Best Windows Cloud Hosting Providers: An Easier Way [2025]
Some days, you just want to run your ASP.net-based website on a Windows server and be done with it. Other days, you might want to set your team up with thin clients and a remote Windows-based desktop. Whatever the case, you’re here because you need some cloud-powered Windows hosting, and the “obvious” choice just isn’t doing it for you. Yes, Azure is powerful, and who...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing and Buying a Domain Name
You might know you need a domain name, but aren’t sure where to start. Or, you might have heard from a friend that you need one if you want a website, but you’re not quite sure what a domain name is. I make a living thinking and writing about nerd/web stuff, and I’ve been a web designer off and on for half my life. I can help. If you already have a general idea of what...
How to Make Your WordPress Blog or Website Private [2025]
Whether you want to create a basic “Members Only” area of your business site, or just have a private blog for your family and friends to read, there are lots of reasons to lock down some or all of your website. Fortunately, WordPress makes that simple and easy enough. I’ve been building websites off and on for a decade, and using WordPress a lot of the time. I’ll admit, I’m...
FastComet VPS Review 2025: Good Speeds, but Old Software
FastComet offers shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers. There’s something here for everybody, everywhere. And I do mean everywhere. The company has 11 data centers all over the world. There’s a certain emphasis on e-commerce, with optimized shared hosting plans for WooCommerce, OpenCart, and Magento... and also WordPress for more general users. There’s also a lot said...
Google Domains Review 2025: You May Be Surprised By Its Features
Think of any single thing, and Google probably does it. Google, as a company, needs no introduction I think. And Google Domains is just one more thing in a long, long line of products and services that Google offers because... why not? It may as well. It certainly has the money lying around to do whatever it wants. And apparently what Google wants is for you to buy...
DreamHost VPS Review: Is It Worth It for VPS Hosting? [2025]
DreamHost VPS Hosting at a Glance DreamHost has so far established itself (with us) as a decent host with sometimes spotty customer service. But hey, things change, and even within a single company, different departments can provide completely different experiences. Enter DreamHost’s VPS plans. This product is actually something of an interesting beast. See, most VPS...
How to Cancel Squarespace and Get a Refund (Tested in 2025)
Squarespace is a pretty great site builder and one of my personal favorites, but it’s not for everyone. Maybe you found a better option, or maybe you just want to get a bit more hands-on with your site design. Whatever the case, canceling a website with Squarespace is easy, and you can get all your money back - if you work fast! I forked over a year’s worth of cash for...
Wix E-Commerce Review – Good for Your Online Store? [2025]
If you’re reading this article, chances are pretty good that you want to build an online store, and you really don’t want to get bogged down in technical stuff. Well, you’re in luck. Wix of drag-and-drop fame, Wix of the pretty decent free plan, THE semi-old-school site builder Wix... has an e-commerce platform. It’s simple to use, fairly flexible, and designed to give the...
InMotion Hosting WordPress Review: 2025: Should You Try It?
You'd be wrong to assume that InMotion Hosting's WordPress plans are just the same as its regular shared hosting plans. They're not - in fact, I was pleasantly surprised to find that InMotion Hosting has put a lot of effort into making its WordPress hosting plans stand out amongst the crowd. There are so many web hosting companies that tack the word 'WordPress' onto their...