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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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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
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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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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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As talks around data centers and AI heat up in the U.S., the average American is also speaking out about these megacomplexes of power, with some even taking to the... Read More »

The Best and Worst Small Cities for Tech Job Seekers

The Best and Worst Small Cities for Tech Job Seekers

By: Lynn Cadet • 5/19/2026

The tech industry has seen major job-market shakeups in the last few years, with mass layoffs rocking top companies...

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77% of Consumers Start on Business Websites — But Gen Z Is Driving a Shift to Social Media

77% of Consumers Start on Business Websites, But Gen Z Is Shifting to Social

By: Lynn Cadet • 4/27/2026

How people interact with technology is constantly evolving. Take the eCommerce space. The industry began with humble...

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The Best and Worst States for Launching an Online Business

Best and Worst States for Launching an Online Business

By: Lynn Cadet • 4/22/2026

Launching a business can be an intimidating task for anyone, whether you’re a seasoned pro like Mark Cuban or a...

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The Best and Worst 5 Small U.S. Cities for Remote Workers

Best and Worst Small U.S. Cities for Remote Workers

By: Lynn Cadet • 4/8/2026

Roughly 1 in 5 Americans worked from home in 2025, a sharp increase from pre-pandemic levels. For many Americans, remote...

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The Best and Worst 5 Small Cities for Internet Access and Affordability in 2026

The Best and Worst Small Cities for Internet Access and Affordability in 2026

By: Lynn Cadet • 3/19/2026

The internet is the backbone of our society, powering much of our daily lives. Yet, for millions of Americans...

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Businesses Thrive While Residents Struggle: Survey Reveals a Two-Tier Internet System in the U.S.

Survey Reveals a Two-Tier Internet System in the U.S.

By: Lynn Cadet • 2/26/2026

The internet service industry has had its fair share of challenges over the years. Yet despite complaints of outages and...

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92% of Business Owners Think AI Chatbots Improve Customer Service; Their Customers Say Otherwise

92% of Business Owners Praise AI Customer Support — Customers Disagree

By: Lynn Cadet • 2/10/2026

Millions of businesses worldwide have turned to AI models to improve operations, boost efficiency, and reduce costs...

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28% of Businesses Say They Wouldn’t Survive 48 Hours Without a Website

28% of Businesses Say They Wouldn’t Survive 48 Hours Without a Website

By: Lynn Cadet • 2/3/2026

In today’s digital age, a website isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity. And for modern businesses, how their websites...

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