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"What is Shopify?" — 10 FAQs Answered & Our Expert Review

What is Shopify — Top 10 FAQs Answered and an Expert Review
What is Shopify? How does it work? How much does it cost to have a Shopify store? Those are just a few questions probably racing around your brain as you look to enter... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
How to Host Your Own Website from Home (Plus 5 Pros & Cons)

How to Host a Website Yourself Using Windows or Linux Machines
Learning how to host your own website sounds like a daunting task, no matter if it’s your first site or 100th. Fortunately, you have tons of options when figuring... read more »
Posted On: 3/20/2020
The Best Ecommerce Website Builders for Every Niche (Top 12)

Top 12 eCommerce Website Builders Categorized By Niche
Built for those with a passion of something other than web design and development, the best ecommerce website builders empower entrepreneurs to showcase their goods and... read more »
Posted On: 7/6/2020
Blogger vs. WordPress: 6 Reasons to Switch & How to Transfer to WP

Blogger vs. WordPress: 6 Reasons to Switch & How to Transfer to WP
Even though we regularly tout the prowess of the world’s most popular content management system, our Blogger vs. WordPress review presents a formidable test for the... read more »
Posted On: 9/10/2020
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org — 4 Things to Know & How to Switch

What's the Difference Between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
What’s the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com? It’s a basic question that often goes overlooked when creating new sites, and it can cause... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
10 Best Squarespace Templates (For Blogs, Videos, Photographers, etc.)

10 Best Squarespace Templates Perfect for Any Area of Interest
Most people want to share the things they’re passionate about with the world. For me, this includes talking tech in my professional life and discussing hobbies,... read more »
Posted On: 5/31/2018
7 Expert Tips to Secure Web Hosting — Featuring the Top Threats of 2020

Experts Discuss Top 7 Threats and Tips to Secure Web Hosting
Finding secure web hosting can be a challenge for beginners and those who don’t understand what it takes to protect a website from all the online attacks happening... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
"Shopify Plans" - Basic vs. Lite vs. Advanced vs. Plus (Pricing Table)

Comparing Shopify Plans: Lite, Basic, Standard, Advanced, & Plus
When starting your online store, there are a lot of Shopify plans to sift through. But which one is right for you and your business? Whether you aim to be the next Amazon... read more »
Posted On: 5/20/2020
Start a Blog for Free (2 Options) — The Best Free Blog Platforms of 2020

Start Blogging for Free: 2020's Best Free Platforms for Writers
Blogging has many benefits, starting with the sheer simplicity of learning to start a blog for free. Aside from the therapeutic nature of expressing your thoughts and... read more »
Posted On: 2/19/2020
"What is Wix.com?" (2020 Review, Costs, and Other Site Builder Q&As)

What is Wix? Our Review and How It Compares to Other Builders
What is Wix, and how can it help you get online? For fans of do-it-yourself website creation who are leery of learning how to code, Wix should be on your shortlist of... read more »
Posted On: 1/31/2020
10 Best Free Website Builders (2020)

10 Best Free Website Builders: Simple Tools to Start Your Site
“Free” is a powerful word, especially when it appears at the beginning of a phrase like “free website builders.” It’s natural to search for... read more »
Posted On: 4/8/2020
12 Best "Photography Website" Hosting & Photo Hosting Sites (2020)

Top 12 Photography Website Builders for Beginners or Pros
The best photography website hosts specialize in showcasing your vibrant, engaging imagery to the masses, showcasing your portfolio to those who may gain inspiration,... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
(Top 6 Reviews) Compare Wix vs. Squarespace vs. WordPress vs. Weebly

Compare Wix vs. Squarespace vs. WordPress vs. Weebly
Website builder reviews always seem to boil down to a four-way competition: Wix vs. Squarespace vs. WordPress vs. Weebly. The opinions are endless, but read on for our... read more »
Posted On: 5/13/2020
15 Best: Hosting for Startups (Cloud, Cheap, or Dedicated Hosts)

2020's Best Shared, Cloud, and Dedicated Hosting for Startups
The best hosting for startups mirrors many of the same aspirations held by the ambitious founders and developers seeking the next big thing: new technologies, speed, and... read more »
Posted On: 4/3/2020
2020 Squarespace Pricing Table (Students, Developers, eCommerce)

How Squarespace Pricing Compares with Top Website Builders
Before spending money on a new website builder platform, be sure to check out our guide on Squarespace pricing. While there are tons of builders that let you start for... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
2020's Best Web Hosting for Small Business: Top 9 Reviews

Top 10 Reviews of the Best Small Business Hosting Providers
As a relatively new homeowner and frequent online shopper, I’m a prime example of why web hosting for small business is a critical investment for entrepreneurs. For... read more »
Posted On: 3/17/2020
What is Managed WordPress Hosting? (5 Best Reviews)

5 Reviews & Cheap Plans for the Best Managed WordPress Hosting
What is managed WordPress hosting, you may ask — and is it worth the cost? The popular content management system undoubtedly makes web design more accessible to... read more »
Posted On: 7/29/2020
#1 Easiest Website Builder 2020 (For Business, Blogging, eCommerce)

Easiest Website Builder Service Reviews for 2020
Fans of efficiency and those frightened by coding, rejoice: the easiest website builders make launching a website a snap. After all, why do things the hard way —... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
“How Much Does It Cost to Build a Website?” (Professional / eCommerce)

Expected Costs for Building Yourself a Professional Website
Early in their entrepreneurial journey, aspiring site owners may wonder: How much does it cost to build a website? Web designers and developers get paid a lot, and some... read more »
Posted On: 2/26/2020
TLS vs. SSL - 5 Things To Know (Differences, Protocols, & Handshakes)

TLS vs. SSL: 5 Things to Know About Secure Encryption Protocols
Online security is paramount to a website’s success, and understanding the difference between TLS vs. SSL is another step in protecting your sensitive data.... read more »
Posted On: 6/29/2020
What is Squarespace? (Top 5 Questions & Our Experts' 2020 Review)

Squarespace: Top 5 Questions and Our Experts' Review
What is Squarespace, you ask? You may have seen the logo at the bottom of some of your favorite websites or even seen one of the company’s ads on television.... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
15 Best: Real Estate Website Hosting (Site Builders, Design, Virtual Tours)

15 Best Real Estate Website Hosting Services and Site Builders
Letting prospective buyers and renters cover more ground and find exactly the right space, the best real estate website hosting replaces that timeless (and... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
How to Install a WordPress Theme (via Theme Directory, Upload, or FTP)

How to Install a WordPress Theme via the Directory, Upload, or FTP
Learning how to install a WordPress theme is one of those simple skills that unlocks a world of potential. Wherever you find the design of your dream, your website will... read more »
Posted On: 5/12/2020
15 Best: Web Hosting for Small Business (Email, Builders, & Reviews)

Web Hosting for Small Business: Email, Site Builders, and Reviews
Whether you’re a solo act or already have a team of employees in place, the best web hosting for small business helps attract new customers and expands your... read more »
Posted On: 3/16/2020
Shopify vs. WordPress (eCommerce, Blog, Themes, Plugin Integration)

Shopify vs. WordPress: eCommerce, Blogging, Plugins, & Theme Reviews
Comparing Shopify vs. WordPress pits two titans of ecommerce websites against each other. You know you want to sell your products online — but how? Many new... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
15 Best: Domain Name Generator Tools (Random / Short / Free)

Using a Domain Name Generator: The 15 Best Tools, Tips, and More
Seemingly every web professional has a tale to tell about finding a domain name. The story could be silly, like how you snapped up the domain with your friend or... read more »
Posted On: 6/21/2018
10 Best: Web Hosting for Musicians & Bands (Templates, Videos, Files)

Our 10 Favorite Web Hosting Options for Musicians & Bands
Just like stumbling across the next great guitar riff, discovering the best web hosting for musicians is sure to get you on your feet and jumping for joy. Being a... read more »
Posted On: 6/6/2020
SiteGround WordPress Hosting Review (Tutorials, Themes, & More)

SiteGround WordPress Hosting Review (Tutorials, Themes, & More)
With so many hosting providers and content management platforms to mix and match, let’s take a moment to narrow our focus a bit with a SiteGround WordPress hosting... read more »
Posted On: 7/14/2020
"PHP Memory Limit" — How to Increase Your RAM

How to Increase Your PHP Memory Limit
Sometimes while in development or production, we find that our software uses more memory than we ever expected. To keep things under control, PHP has default memory... read more »
Posted On: 8/31/2016
7 Best WYSIWYG Web Builder Reviews (2020)

Top 7 WYSIWYG Web Builder Options for 2020
Why go cross-eyed at lines of seemingly indecipherable code when you can quickly turn to a top-notch WYSIWYG web builder? People just getting started making websites... read more »
Posted On: 7/9/2020
15 Best Free Web Hosting Sites of 2020

15 Top Picks for Free (or Almost Free) Web Hosting
Let’s face it — we all love free stuff. Free tacos, free beer, or even a free T-shirt we know we’ll never wear. When people hear the word... read more »
Posted On: 11/2/2020
MySQL <em>ALTER TABLE</em> Commands: How to Add, Delete, &amp; Change Columns

How to Add, Delete, & Change Columns with MySQL Alter Table
MySQL (and MariaDB) allows you to change the structure of tables with the ALTER TABLE SQL command. Using the command, you can easily change the name of your table and... read more »
Posted On: 6/1/2018
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