Alexandra Anderson

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Alexandra Anderson
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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11 Best Free PHP Hosting Providers (2026)

Free Hosting for Your PHP Website
By: Christina Lewis • 4/4/2023
I like to consider myself a frugal person. I shop second-hand, drive a 2009 Toyota Camry, and I’m still rockin’ the iPhone 12. So, if you’re looking for a free PHP... read more »
Wix Free Trial: 100% Free Way to Build a Wix Site

Get a Wix Free Trial
By: Christina Lewis • 2/21/2023
A Wix free trial is one of the best ways to test one of the most popular website building platforms available. Website builders give business owners, designers, and... read more »
Shopify Free Trial: 3 Days Free & Best Alternative (June 2026)

Take Advantage of a Shopify Free Trial (June 2026)
By: Christina Lewis • 1/10/2023
Choosing the best platform to host your online store may be overwhelming, but using a Shopify free trial can help ease some of your anxieties when building your web... read more »
The Rise in cPanel’s Pricing Shakes the Budget Hosting Industry

cPanel Price Hikes Disrupt the Budget Hosting Industry
By: Christina Lewis • 12/15/2022
For more than two decades, web hosting companies have turned to cPanel as their go-to choice for budget hosting plans. The user-friendly, intuitive cPanel... read more »
5 Best CBD Hosting Providers (May 2026)

Will Any Hosting Provider Host My CBD Site?
By: Ryan Frankel • 12/13/2022
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a natural compound in the cannabis plant that’s gaining popularity for its potential health benefits. With the rising demand for CBD... read more »
13 Fastest eCommerce Hosting Services

Blazing Fast Hosting for Your eCommerce Site
By: Christina Lewis • 12/7/2022
To build a successful online store, you’ll need the fastest eCommerce hosting available. Speed matters when it comes to hosting your website. The time it takes for... read more »
11 Free WordPress Hosting Plans for Students

Free WordPress Hosting for Your School Projects

By: Christina Lewis • 11/21/2022
We all know college is pricey, so we’ve researched the best free WordPress hosting for students. Between tuition, books, and lab fees, you may not have extra cash to... read more »
11 Best: Hosting with DDoS Protection (2026)

Mitigate DDoS Attacks with These Top Hosts

By: Christina Lewis • 11/15/2022
The best hosting with DDoS protection will prevent downtime if hackers target your network with a DDoS attack. A distributed denial of service attack, such as a... read more »
6 Cheapest Laravel Hosting Services

Cheapest Laravel Hosting Services
By: Christina Lewis • 11/3/2022
Web hosting doesn’t have to be pricey; even the cheapest Laravel hosting services will give your Laravel application the support and reliability akin to that of a... read more »
7 Cheapest Node.js Hosting Providers

Cheapest Node.js Hosting: A Developer’s Guide
By: Christina Lewis • 10/24/2022
Root server access, unlimited bandwidth, and a free domain name are some enticing buzzwords you’ll encounter when searching for the most affordable Node.js hosting... read more »
8 Best Laravel Hosting Services (2026)

Best Hosting for Your Laravel Site
By: Christina Lewis • 9/15/2022
If you’re searching for the best Laravel hosting services, then you already know this framework will require the right hosting plan to thrive. Commonly known as the... read more »
9 Best Free Cloud Hosting Services (2026)

Best Free Cloud Hosting (AWS, IBM, and More)
By: Christina Lewis • 9/12/2022
Here’s the deal: 100% free cloud hosting doesn’t really exist. It’s just too expensive for web hosts to provide, so they’re not going to give it away at no cost. In... read more »
How to Become a Domain Reseller — Featuring Advice From Domain Experts at DomainNameAPI.com

How to Become a Domain Reseller
By: Lynn Cadet • 6/20/2022
Understanding how to become a domain reseller can lead to a successful career with tons of benefits in the hosting industry. Business success today depends... read more »
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 »
3 Easy Steps: How to Migrate My Website to ScalaHosting

3 Easy Steps: How to Migrate My Website to ScalaHosting
By: Contributing Experts • 6/15/2022
If you’re frustrated with your existing hosting provider — whether it be the poor customer support or the skyrocketing cost of service or something else — we’ve all... read more »
7 Best VPS with Large Storage Capacity (2026)

2026'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

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 »