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

22 Website CMS Market Share Statistics
Surajdeep Singh

By: Surajdeep Singh

Surajdeep Singh

Surajdeep Singh, Contributing Expert

Surajdeep Singh is a technology journalist who has contributed to Cointelegraph, IT Business Edge, Progress Telerik, and several other prominent publications. He has a Bachelor of Technology degree in computer science and engineering from PES University. With more than seven years of experience spearheading the marketing and content strategy of Web3 businesses, Surajdeep's subject matter expertise includes hosting infrastructure, Web3 and enterprise technology, security best practices, and people and productivity.

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Britain Simons

Editor: Britain Simons

Britain Simons

Britain Simons, Marketing Editor

Britain Simons is a Marketing Editor for HostingAdvice, with a passion for editing and delivering high-quality, easy-to-understand articles on complex topics. He brings a decade of experience in TV/Film and viral content strategy to craft high-impact narratives that scale reach. With a sharp editorial instinct and deep understanding of audience behavior, Britain knows how to translate technical information into engaging content that performs across platforms.

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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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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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73% of Americans Say a Major Cloud Outage Would Disrupt Their Lives Within 24 Hours

73% of Americans Say a Major Cloud Outage Would Disrupt Their Lives Within 24 Hours

By: Lynn Cadet • 6/16/2026

Over the last decade or so, the cloud has grown to become the primary power source for thousands of processes across the...

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More Than 80% of Americans Have Never Considered Owning Their Own Domain Name

More Than 80% of Americans Have Never Considered Owning Their Own Domain Name

By: Lynn Cadet • 6/10/2026

Thanks to social media, anyone can have an online presence, whether you’re a daring acrobat or a cat that plays the...

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Most Affordable Cities for Tech Startups

Most Affordable Cities for Tech Startups

By: Lynn Cadet • 6/4/2026

As inflation continues to reshape the economy, it’s also changing where and how entrepreneurs launch and do business...

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39% of People Would Support a Local Data Center if it Brought More Jobs

39% of People Would Support a Local Data Center if it Brought More Jobs

By: Lynn Cadet • 6/1/2026

As talks around data centers and AI heat up in the U.S., the average American is also speaking out about these...

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