About Us

Tim Keary is a technology writer and reporter covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, enterprise technology, and web hosting. His writing has appeared on HostingAdvice, Techopedia, VentureBeat, Forbes Advisor, and other notable technology platforms, where he covers the latest trends and innovations in technology. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Kent and understands the value of breaking complex topics down into simple concepts for all readers.

Christian de Looper is a consumer technology expert with more than a decade of experience covering consumer technology products and the industry at large. He is a respected expert in mobile, computing, smart home, gaming, and home theater technology. He covers the ins and outs of what everyday consumers should look for in the best products and software. Christian has published tech news, expert reviews, and buying guides for Forbes, Tom's Guide, Digital Trends, TechRadar, Business Insider, and USA Today.

Britain Simons is a Marketing Editor for HostingAdvice, with a passion for editing and delivering high-quality, easy-to-understand articles on complex topics. He brings a decade of experience in TV/Film and viral content strategy to craft high-impact narratives that scale reach. With a sharp editorial instinct and deep understanding of audience behavior, Britain knows how to translate technical information into engaging content that performs across platforms.

Joe Warnimont is a seasoned professional writer with more than a decade of experience covering topics such as WordPress, web hosting, and eCommerce platforms. Joe's writing has appeared in ThemeIsle, CodeInWP, and Kinsta, among other publications. He graduated with dual bachelor's degrees from Indiana University. This educational background paved the way for a multifaceted career at talent agencies, production studios, and software companies.

Ryan Frankel has been a professional in the tech industry for more than 20 years and has been developing websites for more than 25. With a master's degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Florida, he has a fundamental understanding of hardware systems and the software that runs them. Ryan now sits as the CTO of Digital Brands Inc. and manages all of the server infrastructure of their websites, as well as their development team. In addition, Ryan has a passion for guitars, good coffee, and puppies.

Toby Sembower is founder and Chairman of the Board at Digital Brands, a company that builds, owns, and operates websites that have served more than 100 million users. His web hosting experience dates to 2003, when he built the first of many popular consumer resource websites. Since that time, Toby has tested and reviewed dozens of web hosts, worked with hosts to improve their pricing and services, and contributed his expertise at the industry's top conferences. Toby holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida's College of Journalism and a minor from UF's College of Business.

Lillian Castro brings more than 30 years of editing and journalism experience to our team. She has written and edited for major news organizations, including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the New York Times, and she previously served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Florida. Today, she edits HostingAdvice content for clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement.

Jordan Sprogis is a creative writer and tech researcher who has been working on online content for the better part of a decade. She holds a bachelor's degree in professional writing from Western Connecticut State University and has devoted much of her career to crafting content for various web verticals, including CyberSpyder and The Echo. Since joining HostingAdvice, Jordan has combined her storytelling ability with her fascination for advancements in technology to pen over 500 articles geared toward industry pros and newcomers alike.

Lynn Cadet is a seasoned technology writer with extensive experience covering web hosting, software platforms, and IT infrastructure. At HostingAdvice.com, she has authored more than 300 articles analyzing everything from server architecture and cloud performance to cybersecurity, SaaS innovations, and developer-driven tools. She also conducts hands-on testing of web hosts, evaluating performance, usability, and reliability, to produce thorough, data-driven reviews. A graduate of the University of Florida, Lynn’s reporting and editorial work can also be found across multiple online publications.

PJ Fancher is a professional web developer with more than 20 years of experience. His background began with writing small web applications using Perl, PHP, and MySQL in 1998. He has well-rounded experience with all aspects of web development, from server and database configuration to scripting, styling, design, and SEO. Today he brings his passion for web development to the team at Digital Brands Inc., helping to develop unique, high-quality, highly-optimized websites. He is ready to share his extensive knowledge and experience with the world of web hosting.

Roberto Sanchez got his start with web hosting when he was still in high school, with a Perl script to conjugate verbs on a shared host. Roberto has been involved with web development ever since, experimenting with many web languages and hosting types. Roberto is on the web development team at Digital Brands Inc., where he applies his knowledge of PHP and WordPress to improve performance for the firm's various web properties. Roberto also leverages NodeJS to develop exciting products at Digital Brands Inc. and is eager to share his experience with HostingAdvice.com users.

Andrew Wandola is a skilled web designer and developer passionate about creating user-friendly websites and helping clients find the best hosting solutions. With an extensive background in frontend web design and development, Andrew's satisfaction lies in guiding clients toward the best hosting deals and services available on the internet. When he's not designing websites, he's testing, reviewing, and rating web hosting services. He's also the founder of DREWEB, a web design startup located in Tacoma, Washington, and an alumnus of the Nucamp Coding Bootcamp.

Cristian Lopez uses his Business Marketing background from the University of Illinois at Chicago to create comfortable environments for customers, clients, and colleagues to share their thoughts and ideas openly. From interviewing tech leaders to conducting UX market research projects, Cristian knows the importance of storytelling — a key variable for innovation and inspiration. His goal at HostingAdvice is to wow readers on the ever-evolving nature of the tech industry and bring his audience the most reliable and exciting content on all things hosting.