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

Top 5 Best Cities for Content Creators
Lynn Cadet

By: Lynn Cadet

Lynn Cadet

Lynn Cadet, Contributing Expert

Lynn Cadet is a seasoned technology writer with extensive experience covering web hosting, software platforms, and IT infrastructure. At HostingAdvice.com, she has authored more than 300 articles analyzing everything from server architecture and cloud performance to cybersecurity, SaaS innovations, and developer-driven tools. She also conducts hands-on testing of web hosts, evaluating performance, usability, and reliability, to produce thorough, data-driven reviews. A graduate of the University of Florida, Lynn’s reporting and editorial work can also be found across multiple online publications.

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Lillian Castro

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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Content creation has evolved a ton since the early days of the internet. What was once an industry primarily focused on blogging (or vlogging for some) has sprouted... Read More »

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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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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