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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
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Lynn Cadet
Lynn Cadet

Technology Expert

Joe Warnimont
Joe Warnimont

eCommerce Expert

Cristian Lopez
Cristian Lopez

News Manager

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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More Than Half of Americans Have Abandoned an Online Purchase Over Password Problems

More Than Half of Americans Have Abandoned an Online Purchase Over Password Problems
Jordan Sprogis

By: Jordan Sprogis

Jordan Sprogis

Jordan Sprogis, Contributing Expert

Jordan Sprogis is a creative writer and tech researcher who has been working on online content for the better part of a decade. She holds a bachelor's degree in professional writing from Western Connecticut State University and has devoted much of her career to crafting content for various web verticals, including CyberSpyder and The Echo. Since joining HostingAdvice, Jordan has combined her storytelling ability with her fascination for advancements in technology to pen over 500 articles geared toward industry pros and newcomers alike.

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Editor: Lillian Castro

Lillian Castro

Lillian Castro, Senior Editor

Lillian Castro brings more than 30 years of editing and journalism experience to our team. She has written and edited for major news organizations, including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the New York Times, and she previously served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Florida. Today, she edits HostingAdvice content for clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement.

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Cristian Lopez

Reviewer: Cristian Lopez

Cristian Lopez

Cristian Lopez, News Manager

Cristian Lopez uses his Business Marketing background from the University of Illinois at Chicago to create comfortable environments for customers, clients, and colleagues to share their thoughts and ideas openly. From interviewing tech leaders to conducting UX market research projects, Cristian knows the importance of storytelling — a key variable for innovation and inspiration. His goal at HostingAdvice is to wow readers on the ever-evolving nature of the tech industry and bring his audience the most reliable and exciting content on all things hosting.

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Online shopping is supposed to be easy: Find what you want, add it to your cart, enter your payment information, and you’re done. But there’s one surprisingly simple... Read More »

Fast Speeds, Low Latency: The 10 Best Big Cities for Online Gamers Ranked

The 10 Best Big Cities for Online Gamers

By: Jordan Sprogis • 8/24/2026

A genuinely good online gaming experience is about so much more than simply having an internet connection. The technical...

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81% of Parents Are Concerned About Their Child's Safety While Gaming Online

81% of Parents Are Concerned About Their Child's Online Gaming Safety

By: Lynn Cadet • 8/12/2026

Gaming has become one of the most dominant pastimes among children, with over 90% of children aged 2 and over playing...

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Top 5 Best Cities for Content Creators, Based on Connectivity, Cost & Opportunity

Top 5 Best Cities for Content Creators

By: Lynn Cadet • 8/4/2026

Content creation has evolved a ton since the early days of the internet. What was once an industry primarily focused on...

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22 CMS Market Share Statistics That Define the Modern Web in 2026

22 Website CMS Market Share Statistics

By: Surajdeep Singh • 7/22/2026

When I was in the second year of my engineering degree, I launched a blog dedicated to all things Manchester United...

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The Best and Worst Small Cities for AI Business Growth

Best and Worst Small Cities for AI Business Growth

By: Lynn Cadet • 7/21/2026

As the AI race heats up, companies are racing to see who can benefit the most from the technology the quickest. But one...

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Streaming Overtakes Cable for 44% of World Cup Viewers, and 42% Have Used a VPN to Watch

Streaming Overtakes Cable for 44% of World Cup Viewers, and 42% Have Used a VPN to Watch

By: Lynn Cadet • 7/5/2026

It’s no secret that the World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. After all, the evidence is in its...

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Most Vulnerable U.S. Small Cities for Internet Outages

Most Vulnerable U.S. Small Cities for Internet Outages

By: Lynn Cadet • 6/25/2026

A screen goes blank, the WiFi icon turns transparent, and a loading wheel appears. Those are all typical signs of an...

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Best Small U.S. Cities for Broadband Access

Best Small U.S. Cities for Broadband Access

By: Lynn Cadet • 6/23/2026

Despite making unprecedented technological advancements over the last two decades, the U.S. remains unequal in the one...

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