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GoDaddy VPS Review 2020 — Hosting Experts Rate GoDaddy Servers

Read What the Experts Really Think of GoDaddy's Virtual Servers
Let’s dive into a GoDaddy VPS review. So many rookie web hosting consumers turn to GoDaddy for their first domain name and shared hosting account. How does the... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
7 Best Reliable & Cheap WordPress Hosting Services (2020)

Guide to Getting the Cheapest, Most Reliable, Hosting for WordPress
In a crowded marketplace, how do you find the best — but still cheap — WordPress hosting? With so many people seeking out the popular content management... read more »
Posted On: 4/8/2020
5 Fastest Web Hosting Services of 2020

2020’s Fastest Hosts Feature SSDs, Caching, and Prime Performance
After a year or so of testing and writing about some of the fastest web hosting services in the industry, I started feeling a little self-conscious about the host I had... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
5 "Shared vs. Reseller Hosting" Differences: Which is Better?

Our Guide to Reseller Hosting Plans vs. Shared Server Hosting
Shared vs. reseller hosting services can look surprisingly similar at first, as you’ve got one server being shared by multiple customers. However, reseller hosting... read more »
Posted On: 6/26/2020
Bluehost WordPress Review & Hosting Ratings (2020)

Experience WordPress Hosting with Bluehost: A Beginner's Guide
Pairing a trusted hosting provider with the recommendation of the world’s most popular content management system, here’s our Bluehost WordPress review to show... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
10 Best Personal Website Hosting Services (2020)

2020’s Best Hosting Plans for Your Personal Site, Blog, or Portfolio
Whether you’re taking your first steps online, building a professional portfolio, or looking for an outlet for your creativity, the best personal website hosting... read more »
Posted On: 7/6/2020
2020’s GoDaddy Managed WordPress Review (5 Expert Ratings)

GoDaddy Managed WordPress Hosting Review: 2020 Edition
Our GoDaddy managed WordPress review examines what happens when you combine two of the most popular online services on the internet: GoDaddy domain registations and... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
5 Expert Tips: How to Choose a Web Host & Top 6 Services

2020 Guide to Choosing a Web Host Featuring Top-Rated Hosting Services
For developers, bloggers, small business owners, and others, learning how to choose a web host is like searching for Mr. Right. It’s a familiar question: Which... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
10 Best Free Blog Hosting Sites (2020): Top Free Blogging Platforms

Find Out Where to Host Your Blog for Free in 2020
Signing up for anything free online can often seem like a misguided leap of faith, but fortunately, the best free blogging sites really do come loaded with tons of... read more »
Posted On: 7/6/2020
Top 15 Cheap Linux VPS Plans (2020)

Experts' Guide to the Cheapest Linux VPS Hosting Options of 2020
Taking the cheap Linux VPS hosting route comes with a bunch of perks — dedicated server-like resources at half the cost, more reliability than a shared server, less... read more »
Posted On: 7/21/2020
Top 3 Hosted Exchange Servers for Your Business (Microsoft / Outlook)

Where to Find the Best Hosted Exchange Servers for Your Business
Understanding the difference between Microsoft Office 365 and hosted Exchange servers can be tough to perfectly nail down at first — even though it can have major... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
6 Key Differences — Shared Hosting vs. VPS Hosting (2020 Guide)

The Ultimate 2020 Guide to Shared vs. Virtual Private Server Hosting
The shared hosting vs. VPS hosting comparison is similar to cell phone data plans. When smartphones took over in the early 2000s, data usage and cellphone bills went... read more »
Posted On: 2/6/2020
8 Cheap Windows VPS Hosting Services of 2020

Where to Find the Best Deals on Virtual Servers with Windows OS
Ready for a cheap Windows VPS? A virtual private server is a happy middle ground between mass-market shared servers and expensive dedicated servers. More specifically, a... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
6 Best Moodle Hosting Services 2020 — Top Hosts for Moodle LMS

Compare the Best Hosts for the Moodle Learning Management System
In the crowded, noisy classroom of online learning platforms, how do you find the best Moodle hosting options? With the massive advances in educational software,... read more »
Posted On: 4/4/2020
HostGator VPS Review (2020)

Our Experts Review VPS Hosting with Leading Web Host HostGator
Looking for a comprehensive HostGator VPS review that puts the well-known hosting brand’s servers to the test? You’ve come to the right spot! We’ve long... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
10 Best Web Hosting for Nonprofits (2020): How to Get Started

Our Top 10 Guide to the Best Web Hosting for Nonprofits & Charities
Even though charitable organizations face an added challenge of balancing its core missions with the necessary internal operations to keep the doors open, the best web... read more »
Posted On: 7/9/2020
10 Best Cheap Dedicated Server Hosting (2020)

We Compare the Most Affordable Dedicated Server Plans of 2020
We know, cheap dedicated server hosting sounds like an oxymoron. The top floor of the hosting high-rise is typically reserved for high-powered enterprises with large... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
9 Best "Uptime Guarantees" in Hosting (Get 100% Uptime Guaranteed)

Uptime Guarantees: 9 Most Reliable Hosts & Why More Nines Is Better
Although your brick-and-mortar business may have routine 9-to-5 hours of operation, your online presence is open for business 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days... read more »
Posted On: 2/26/2020
10 Best Web Hosting Prices Compared (Amazon, Google, Wix & Others)

What Are the Best Web Hosting Prices? We Compare the Top 10
Shopping around for web hosting prices is a lot like choosing which restaurant at which to eat. You can spend $8 on a straightforward and delicious burger with all the... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
13 Fastest WordPress Hosting Services 2020 — Up to 20X Faster

Where to Find the Fastest WordPress Hosting Services in 2020
The fastest WordPress hosting plans are like that overcrowded coffee shop that still manages to get drinks in customers’ hands at a surprisingly efficient rate. The... read more »
Posted On: 2/6/2020
Shopify Pricing: 5 Plans, Plus POS Platform & Shopify Stock Prices

Shopify Pricing: 5 Plans, Plus POS Platform & Shopify Stock Prices
When you’ve decided to start a business (or take an existing one to new heights), you have two options: check out the real estate market for building a physical... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
How to Make a Website From Scratch (HTML, WordPress, or Builders)

How to Make a Website From Scratch Using HTML, WP, or Builders
As the owner of a small wedding planning startup, a friend of mine didn’t have a lot of time or money to put into learning how to make a website – but she... read more »
Posted On: 3/24/2020
Weebly Pricing & Plans 2020 — Web Hosting, eCommerce, and Domains

Weebly Pricing and Plans for Hosting, eCommerce, and Domains
Before spending money on a new website builder platform, be sure to check out our guide on Weebly pricing. The drag-and-drop website builder is one of the more affordable... read more »
Posted On: 2/10/2020
5 Expert Tips on How to Make Money Blogging in 2020

MoneyCrashers Co-Founder On How to Make Money Blogging in 2020
Learning how to make money blogging is easier than you may think — making it actually happen, however, is a different animal. It’s all about execution,... read more »
Posted On: 5/26/2020
12 Best Free "Website Creator" Software (For Kids, Mobile, and More)

A Look at the 12 Best Free Website Creators for Multiple Use Cases
Building an online presence is incredibly daunting to many, but scores of website creator programs simplify and streamline the process — no matter your age or... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
10 Best Domain Hosting and Registration Services (2020)

Our Review of the Best Domain Hosting and Registration Services
Serving as a gateway to a vibrant online world of information, the best domain hosting services roll out the red carpet to your site’s readers and potential... read more »
Posted On: 1/29/2020
6 Shopify Competitors Compared (2020's Top Alternatives)

Comparing the Top 6 Shopify Competitors & eCommerce Alternatives
With an annual survey from comScore and UPS showing that consumers buy more things online than in stores, we’ve crafted a list of the top Shopify competitors and... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
12 Best Weebly Themes (2020): Free, Ecommerce & Responsive

12 Best Free, Premium, Responsive, and Custom Weebly Themes
Inspired by the belief that anyone should have the tools to take their business from idea to launch to growth, Weebly themes are designed to give entrepreneurs a stunning... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
What is Weebly.com? — Our 2020 Review and Top 6 FAQs Answered

Weebly — Our 2020 Review and Top 6 FAQs of the Site Builder
What is Weebly? How does it compare with other website builders? How much does Weebly cost? We’ve got answers to those questions and more with our comprehensive... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
15 Best WordPress Alternatives for Websites, Blogging, and Online Stores

15 Best WordPress Alternatives for Sites, Blogging, and Stores
Whether you’re looking to build a new website, blog, place to sell your products, or are just exploring your options, we’ve outlined more than a dozen... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
"Wix vs. WordPress" for SEO, Blogging, or eCommerce (6 Factors, 1 Verdict)

Wix vs. WordPress for SEO, Blogs, eCommerce, and More
Comparing Wix vs. WordPress pits two titans of website creation against each other. The two platforms are among the most popular online design and publishing tools out... read more »
Posted On: 5/22/2020
Web.com Pricing: Plans, Features, and Monthly Cost (2020 Review)

Web.com Pricing for Hosting Plans, Domains, and Marketing Services
Given the business-oriented hosting plans at Web.com, pricing and other features are important comparisons to make when looking for where to establish your website or... read more »
Posted On: 2/10/2020
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