Reviews
Wix
With an intuitive drag-and-drop editor and many features (including AI) to support all kinds of business and personal websites, Wix offers something for everyone. The generous free plan lets you build a fully functional website, making it one of the most accessible site builders available. It’s one of the few website builders I’ve tested that lives up to its reputation.
Shopify POS
Shopify POS is best suited for omnichannel businesses that sell online and in person. Its solutions allow you to unify sales across all your channels with automatic inventory updates and lets you manage your stock, staff, products, and marketing from one place. However, entirely brick-and-mortar businesses and those in industries other than retail might be better off with an...
Worldpay
Worldpay is a versatile payment processor that caters to businesses of all sizes – from small startups to large enterprises, including high-risk sectors such as iGaming and travel. It offers 60+ payment methods, international and multicurrency processing, and industry-specific tools. Like most processors, it lacks transparency in pricing. However, if you carefully review your...
Sekure Payment Experts
Despite past hiccups, Sekure Payment Experts has refined its approach and now provides good support and customer service. Businesses on a budget can save with Sekure's zero-cost processing Edge program, plus it offers free equipment and same or next-day deposits at no charge. It’s worth considering, but make sure you carefully review your contract terms before signing.
Blog Posts
Top Apple AI Executive Reportedly Leaving the Company
Apple’s senior director of the Answers, Information, and Knowledge teams, Robby Walker, is reportedly leaving the company next month, Bloomberg reports. The reason for his departure is unknown. Walker is one of Apple’s top AI experts and among several who have recently chosen to leave the company. In July, Apple lost a few high-level AI employees to Meta, according to...
Upwork Launches AI Services Hub and AI Tools
Upwork introduced AI Services Hub, a platform that connects employers to the most skilled independent AI professionals from all over the world along with state-of-the-art AI tools. Upwork has seen a dramatic rise in the adoption of generative AI tools among its network of independent talent. Compared to last year, weekly job posts related to generative AI went up by 450%...
41% of Companies Plan To Reduce Headcount by 2030 Due to AI
The World Economic Forum, an international non-governmental organization for public-private cooperation, has released the 2025 edition of The Future of Jobs Report. The report reveals key macro trends that will shape the job market in the next five years, based on data from 1,000 global companies that employ 14 million workers in 22 industries and 55 economies. According...
AI Fuels Tech Layoffs but Boosts Other Sectors’ Salaries by $18K
The Beyond the Buzz study by Lightcast explored AI’s impact on the labor market, highlighting the most affected roles, in-demand AI skills, and adoption trends across industries. The study found that the tech industry – the original epicenter of AI innovation – is now facing the greatest disruption, with many workers being displaced by the very tools they helped create...
Wix Introduces YouTube Shopping Integration
Website builder Wix announced an integration with YouTube Shopping, enabling online store owners to showcase their offerings in a store format and sell them directly on YouTube. The integration is available via the Google & YouTube app from the Wix AppMarket and requires a premium plan to activate. YouTube Shopping is a relatively new feature (launched in 2021) that...
Alibaba Partners With Wix To Help SMBs Expand Globally
Global business-to-business (B2B) marketplace Alibaba and SaaS platform Wix announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration encompasses several key initiatives designed to support digital entrepreneurs, new businesses, and SMEs in expanding globally. According to Wix President Nir Zohar, the partnership is mutually beneficial: “It opens powerful new opportunities for...
Judge Declares Google’s Ad Business an Illegal Monopoly
Google has been declared an illegal monopolist for the second time in less than a year. In a landmark case, a Virginia federal judge ruled that the company has unlawfully exploited its marketing technology to increase its online ad business profits. The case focused on Google’s ad business, which connects website publishers with advertisers. Its $31 billion “stack” of...
How To Build a Website in 2026: Beginner Step-By-Step Guide
With the right tools, anyone can build a professional site – no coding or big budget required. I have extensive experience testing and reviewing website builders, as well as a bit of web design experience, and I can tell you that you don’t need to be an expert to build a good-looking, functional website. There are two main ways to build a site. The first (and easiest) is to...
10 Best Payment Gateways: Easy Setup & Low Fees in 2026
If you need to start accepting payments online without breaking the bank, you’re in the right place. I’ve researched the 10 best payment gateways of that combine easy setup with ultra-low fees – perfect for small businesses and e-commerce sites in the US. Unlike basic gateways (like PayPal or Authorize.Net), my recommended solutions are full-service payment processors that...
11 Best Credit Card Processing for Travel Agencies in 2026
Accepting payments for your travel business is risky. Trips that require a lot of planning ahead come with higher-than-usual chargebacks. If you process high-ticket transactions, like airline tickets, hotel stays, cruises, and tours, you’re also at a greater risk of falling victim to cybercriminals. This means you also need advanced fraud detection and protection tools. I...
10 Best Credit Card Processing for Therapists in 2026
Many credit card processors will struggle to keep up with the unique rhythm of therapy work. You may need to handle both in-person swipes and remote invoices, deal with inconsistent client payment habits, or ensure your system is HIPAA-compliant when sending receipts and storing payment details. And if you run a group practice, these needs get even more complex. To make...
Wix Teams up With Pinterest To Expand Social Commerce
Wix introduced a direct Pinterest integration, which enables merchants to promote and sell their products on the popular image-sharing platform. The integration is available through the Wix Dashboard, in various languages. “This integration with Pinterest is fulfilling a much-demanded user need, and we’re bringing our merchants greater ability to generate revenue and...
Judge Rules Google Can Keep Chrome
Google won’t be forced to sell its Chrome browser, federal judge Amit Mehta ruled in the search antitrust case, which first went on trial in 2023. Last fall, Judge Mehta declared Google’s search business an illegal monopoly, due to using tactics that block rivals from competing on equal ground. One such practice was Google paying companies like Samsung and Apple billions of...
OpenAI Introduces AI Jobs and Certification Platforms
OpenAI announced two new initiatives: the OpenAI Jobs Platform and OpenAI Certifications. The initiatives focus on connecting employers with AI-skilled talent and helping candidates get fluent in AI. With these programs, the ChatGPT maker aims to address the ongoing workforce disruption as AI gets adopted across industries. “At OpenAI, we can’t eliminate that disruption...
MIT Report: 95% of Company AI Pilots Are Failing
A report by MIT’s NANDA initiative, titled “The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025,” reveals that despite the potential generative AI holds for enterprises, 95% of corporate AI pilot projects fail to deliver financial results. The research unveils the reasons behind the success stories and stagnant projects. Many companies assume AI projects fail due to performance...
Guides
Module 5: Combined Homepage and Portfolio (Part 2/2)
Complete your Portfolio page with a CTA and About section, then set it as your homepage to invite exploration and earn trust.
Module 2: The Contact Page – Portfolio
Make it simple for visitors to get in touch. Build an intuitive contact page that includes an enticing contact form.
Module 3: The About Page – Portfolio
Develop an about page that fosters a genuine connection with potential clients by emphasizing common values and experiences.
Module 4: Combined Homepage and Portfolio (Part 1/2)
Build a compelling portfolio page to showcase your talent and impress visitors.
Module 5: The Homepage – Salon
Design and build an eye-catching, high-impact homepage that says: “This is my brand!” rather than “This is a Squarespace template.
Module 3: The About Page – Salon
Develop an about page that fosters a genuine connection with potential clients by emphasizing common values and experiences.
Module 2: The Contact Page – Salon
Make it simple for visitors to get in touch. Build an intuitive contact page that includes an enticing contact form.
Module 5: The Homepage – Agency
Design and build an eye-catching, high-impact homepage that says: “This is my brand!” rather than “This is a Squarespace template.
Module 3: The About Page – Agency
Develop an about page that fosters a genuine connection with potential clients by emphasizing common values and experiences.
Module 2: The Contact Page – Agency
Make it simple for visitors to get in touch. Build an intuitive contact page that includes an enticing contact form.
The Website Planet Squarespace Starter Guide
The most comprehensive, step-by-step guide for small business owners and freelancers who want to build a branded website with Squarespace and avoid the cookie-cutter template look. Every module is free, supported with illustrations, and developed in collaboration with a certified Squarespace website designer.
Squarespace Module 1 | Quick Prep
Define your website’s structure and purpose. Collect essential brand assets like a logo, images, and copy.