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The HostingAdvice team of research and technology experts conducts our studies through nationwide surveys and in-depth data analysis. Our Methodology

Sourced by leading national news outlets

US News & World Report
Digital Journal
Cybernews
Digital Information World
Christian de Looper
Christian de Looper

Technology Expert

Joe Warnimont
Joe Warnimont

eCommerce Expert

Christina Lewis
Christina Lewis

Website Expert

1. Trend Analysis

We meet weekly to review and discuss current trends in technology and web hosting. Our team chooses a topic worthy of further research.

2. Survey Commission

We then commission a national survey on the topic with a leading polling organization. We use large representative sample sizes to ensure accuracy of results.

3. Analysis of Results

Survey results are then passed to our team of technology and hosting experts for analysis and commentary.

4. Publishing of Findings

We write about the research findings and pass them through a two-tiered review process by our editors. The findings are typically published exclusively on HostingAdvice.com.

5. Public Release

Our team then notifies major media outlets and others in the technology industry to share the findings of our research.

6. Feedback

We integrate all feedback, questions, and commentary received from major media and external experts into our future research ideation.

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Digital Detour: Survey Reveals 77% of American Office Workers Browse “Guilty Pleasure” Websites Before Work

Survey Reveals 77% of American Office Workers Browse “Guilty Pleasure” Websites Before Work

Lynn Cadet

By: Lynn Cadet

Lynn Cadet

Lynn Cadet, Contributing Expert

Lynn Cadet is a detail-oriented writer with experience in technical writing and blogging. She has written over 280 articles that report on the latest trends and developments in the software, hosting, and IT infrastructure space. She has interviewed dozens of web developers and new technology brands. Lynn is a University of Florida grad with bylines on multiple websites, including the Lifestyle Collective.

Austin Lang

Editor: Austin Lang

Austin Lang

Austin Lang, Editor

Austin Lang has worked in writing and academia for more than a decade. He previously taught writing at Florida Atlantic University, where he graduated with a Master’s degree in English. His past experience includes editing and fact-checking more than 500 scientific papers, journal articles, and theses. As the Marketing Editor for HostingAdvice, Austin leverages his research experience and love for the English language to provide readers with accurate, informational content.

Christina Lewis

Reviewer: Christina Lewis

Christina Lewis

Christina Lewis, Senior Content Manager

Christina's passion for technology sprouted from her coursework at the University of Florida's web design master's degree program. She has years of experience writing content for mobile apps and for the health technology industry, including companies like U.S. Preventive Medicine. Now, she combines her writing experience with her technical knowledge to craft content that gives value to novice techies and field experts.

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Half of Americans Are Ghosting Their Digital Footprint in End-of-Life Planning

Survey: Only 57% of Americans Address Digital Footprint in After-Life Planning

End-of-life planning isn’t something you do on a whim. Naturally, most Americans start their end-of-life plan later in...

Survey Reveals the Most Popular ‘Anti-Christmas’ Movie Americans Will Stream This Year Is Gremlins

Survey Reveals the Most-Streamed ‘Anti-Christmas’ Movies

Rather than a Merry Christmas, how about some Merry Mayhem? That’s seemingly what a certain number of Americans prefer...

Survey Reveals 81% of Americans Would Rely on Pet Tech for Pet Care to Reduce Vet Visits

Survey Reveals 81% of Pet Parents Think Tech's the New Vet Assistant

Pets are our best friends, they are our fur babies, members of the family even — with 4.8 million cats and dogs being...

Survey Finds Myspace is America’s Most-Missed Website

Survey Finds Myspace is America’s Most-Missed Website

The early internet era brings feelings of nostalgia for those who experienced it firsthand. There is something to be...

Media Opportunities & Commentary

Our studies are covered regularly by major publications around the world. Contact our experts any time for media opportunities and additional commentary on any of our team's original research pieces.

Result Restlessness: Snap Poll Reveals Levels of Insomnia Following Election Results

Snap Poll Reveals Levels of Insomnia Following Election Results

The election was one for the history books. Voter enthusiasm was high, and so was turnout. Supporters of both sides were...

Internet Crimes by State: Over Half of Americans Hit by Online Security Breaches 

Over Half of Americans Hit by Online Security Breaches 

As cybercrime continues to evolve, the financial impact it’s having across the United States is growing more serious. To...

Survey: 57% of Consumers Treat Online Shopping Carts Like a Wishlist

Survey: 57% of Consumers Treat Online Shopping Carts Like a Wishlist

Online shopping dominates American spending; from groceries and household essentials to clothing, accessories, and even...

Survey Reveals More Than 25% of Americans Forget to Delete Potentially Intimate Content from Their Devices

More Than 25% of Americans Forget to Delete Potentially Intimate Content from Their Devices

Virtually everything is done online these days — from consulting your doctor to all of your banking, communication with...

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