About the Author

Alexandra is a web marketer, Agile Product Owner, and die-hard wordsmith who's contributed to HostingAdvice, InMotion Hosting, HostGator, and other prominent hosting and technology blogs, as well as Forbes. She has a master's degree in information technology from Virginia Tech and more than 10 years of experience building websites, advising on web and mobile app design, and crafting content that engages and converts. Her primary subject matter expertise spans WordPress, UX design, Agile project management, and, of course, web hosting.

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Expert Round Table: How the Spike in Cloud Services Spending Will Impact the Hosting Industry

How the Spike in Cloud Services Spending Impacts The Rest of the Hosting Industry

By: Alexandra Anderson • 6/17/2022
With cloud spending forecasted to exceed $480 billion in 2022, it’s hard to fathom an industry that won’t be impacted. “The economic, organizational, and societal... read more »
7 Best VPS with Large Storage Capacity (2024)

2025's Guide to VPS Storage: Get the Most GB for Your Buck

By: Alexandra Anderson • 5/12/2022
When it comes to food, our eyes are often bigger than our stomachs. Web hosting, on the other hand, can leave you hungry for supplemental server resources if you’re... read more »
Domain Name vs. Web Hosting: 5 Differences & Top Hosts (2024)

Domains vs. Hosting: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

By: Alexandra Anderson • 5/3/2022
“What’s in a domain name? That which we call a domain by any other name would smell as sweet.” I bring this cheesy play on Shakespeare’s classic quote to the table... read more »
Gainesville, Florida, Community Celebrates Josh Greenberg Day: Continuing the Mission of a Beloved Tech Startup Icon

Gainesville Startup Community Celebrates Josh Greenberg Day

By: Alexandra Anderson • 4/14/2022
This upcoming weekend will mean a lot of things to different people. Children may have their sights set on that one masterfully hidden Easter egg while hoping to... read more »
How to Build a Website with Squarespace

How to Build a Website with Squarespace

By: Alexandra Anderson • 4/4/2022
Here’s my unpopular opinion: Website building is a grossly oversimplified task. A quick Google search for “how to build a website” will unearth dozens of posts all... read more »
Our Top 15 Recommended Resources for Pivoting Into a Promising Tech Career in 2022

How to Pivot Into a Promising Tech Career in 2022

By: Alexandra Anderson • 1/21/2022
In the United States, the average software engineer salary is roughly $88,000 per year, depending on the source. Entry-level data analyst positions offer nearly... read more »
How EGI's Colocation, Reseller, and Managed Dedicated Hosting Services Uniquely Suit Startups at Every Stage of Growth

EGI: Dedicated Hosting for Scaling Startups

By: Alexandra Anderson • 12/16/2021
With a classically modest startup story, EGIHosting is now an international provider of highly available dedicated servers and colocation facilities based in... read more »
CoachHub on the Value of Business Coaching and Why Web Dev and Engineering Leaders Should Invest In It

CoachHub: Why IT Pros Should Invest in Coaching

By: Alexandra Anderson • 12/15/2021
CoachHub presents an online platform that connects professionals with more than 3,000 globally dispersed, highly trained, and professionally certified... read more »
Catching Up with Team Kinsta: How The Company Remains a Trendsetter in Cloud-Powered, Premium WordPress Hosting

Kinsta Remains a Trendsetter in Managed WP Hosting

By: Alexandra Anderson • 12/7/2021
Combining the most performant infrastructure, an expert engineering team, and incredibly WordPress-savvy support staff, Kinsta is a force to be reckoned with... read more »
Checking In With Amelia: The WordPress Booking Plugin Now Features Drag-and-Drop Editing & More Customization Options

The Amelia WordPress Booking Plugin

By: Alexandra Anderson • 10/21/2021
Online booking has become complicated during the pandemic for both businesses and their customers. However, it doesn’t have to be. Amelia delivers a... read more »
Grow Your Business with WP Engine: How WordPress Site Performance and Profit Potential are Inextricably Linked

Grow Your Business with WP Engine

By: Alexandra Anderson • 10/20/2021
A force to be reckoned with in WordPress hosting, WP Engine is a champion of web performance, security, and solutions optimized for the popular content... read more »
Mirantis Container Cloud: Seamlessly Manage Kubernetes Clusters in a Private, Public, or Hybrid Hosting Environment

Mirantis: Manage Kubernetes Clusters Across Environments

By: Alexandra Anderson • 9/23/2021
Amid a global pandemic and spike in demand for multicloud infrastructure services, Mirantis continues to minimize DevOps complexity for its customers... read more »
4 WordPress-Approved Hosts, Officially Endorsed by WordPress.org (2024)

Which Hosting Providers Have the WordPress.org Seal of Approval?

By: Alexandra Anderson • 2/26/2018
Who better to rank the best WordPress-approved hosts than the developers of the software itself? WordPress, the wildly popular open-source content management system... read more »
11 Best Christian Web Hosting & Hosts for Churches (2024)

11 Best Christian Web Hosting Services

By: Alexandra Anderson • 2/7/2018
Just as many small business owners choose to support local businesses, many Christians may want to seek out the best Christian web hosting services when looking for... read more »
Email Hosting vs. Web Hosting: 9 Best Options & Key Differences (2024)

What's the Difference Between Web Hosting and Email Hosting?

By: Alexandra Anderson • 1/24/2018
When comparing email hosting to web hosting, one might assume they’re straightforward, similar, and possibly even interchangeable terms; however, these services are... read more »
SiteGround Coupon Code (2024): 80% Off Hosting

An Expert's Take on the Savings to Be Had With SiteGround Services

By: Alexandra Anderson • 1/9/2018
For site owners seeking a great deal, SiteGround coupon codes are a great example of the types of web hosting deals that can be found with a just a little bit of... read more »
10 Best: Web Hosting for Churches & Ministry (2024)

Find a Trusted Hosting Provider for Your Church or Ministry in 2025

By: Alexandra Anderson • 12/28/2017
Hosting is not a one-size-fits-all solution, especially when it comes to identifying the best web hosting for churches. As I’ve sampled various denominations, taken... read more »
How Much Should I Pay for Web Hosting? $1 Plans to $100 Compared (2024)

How Much Should I Pay for Web Hosting? (2025's Host Pricing Guide)

By: Alexandra Anderson • 12/8/2017
With all the plans and technologies swirling around the marketplace, those looking to start their first website may be left wondering: How much should I pay for web... read more »
13 Best: Free WordPress Hosting (2024)

Getting the Best Deals on Hosting for WordPress: Free vs. Best Value

By: Alexandra Anderson • 12/4/2017
WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system. To unlock WordPress’ true potential, you need a compatible and reliable web host. Your host should... read more »
Bluehost Coupons (2024) - 63% Off, Plus Free Domain

How to Snag the Best Deals on Bluehost Servers and Hosting

By: Alexandra Anderson • 11/27/2017
Whether it’s a buy-one-get-one deal at the grocery store or Bluehost coupon codes, who doesn’t love a good discount? Those on the hunt for a good hosting deal have a... read more »
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