Reviews
Leaders Merchant Services
Though it has a less-than-stellar track record amongst merchants, Leaders Merchant Services (LMS) has recently made a push to turn things around. Mostly, it’s been a successful one. A 98% approval rate, essential but reliable features, and top-tier customer service make LMS one of the best credit card processors around, even if some past frustrations remain unresolved.
Smartsheet
If you don't mind a crude UI, Smartsheet is a powerful software that’s good for managing both small and large projects. You can use it to organize a team, create stunning reports, and optimize your schedule. However, Smartsheet can take a while to learn. And unlike most other project management software, it doesn’t have a free plan.
Clover POS Systems
Clover offers some of the most advanced and versatile POS devices on the market. Its main con has been the less-than-stellar credit card processing provided by its parent company, Fiserv. With the introduction of Paysafe’s high-quality credit card processing, however, the Clover + Paysafe combination could be one of the best available for merchants today.
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects definitely looks good, and it offers fantastic value for its price. It’s a particularly excellent software if you are familiar with the Zoho ecosystem or you manage a small-to-medium-sized team. But while there’s much to love about Zoho, it can get complicated to use if you manage large, complex projects. Read on to see what I mean.
InterServer
InterServer’s offering is very clear: unlimited resources at low rates. While it delivers on this promise, there aren’t many standout features beyond this. Also, it only has data centers within the US, so it’s not the ideal provider for an international site. If you’re willing to look past that, though, InterServer provides excellent performance and complete flexibility at...
Webador
Webador’s strong suit is easy to use, making it an excellent choice for beginners. With an intuitive and user-friendly editor and highly affordable pricing, it’s a standout option for quickly getting a site online. However, users seeking advanced customization and more robust features may find it lacking and might need to explore other options.
ScalaHosting
ScalaHosting offers outstanding performance and feature variety, especially for its prices. You might find that its shared hosting plans don’t stand out much when compared to other providers, but its cloud and VPS hosting plans are its best-value offerings. If you’re looking for a provider that can grow along with your website(s), ScalaHosting is a very good choice.
FastComet
FastComet’s worldwide data centers make it a solid choice for reaching locations like East and South Asia. It also provides every basic feature you’d expect from a quality host (even if it doesn’t come with many extras). When you add excellent customer support and a user-friendly interface, FastComet is an excellent choice for beginners looking to reach a worldwide audience.
PaySafe POS
Though it's received mixed reviews in the past, Paysafe’s tailored transaction fees, high-risk merchant accounts, and support for international payment methods certainly make it an ideal choice for some businesses. Its POS offering might be fairly standard, but it includes everything you need to accept your customers' preferred payment methods.
IONOS Website Builder
MyWebsite Now from IONOS is a dead-simple site builder with very low prices. If you want to get a website up and running very quickly, it could be just right. It also has a nifty e-commerce feature in case you’re starting an online store. Just be aware that the English version is not available in all countries. If you’re in the right region, it’s worth a glance!
Rytr
Thanks to its classic word processing interface and variety of AI writing features, Rytr is an excellent tool for writers and content creators looking to streamline their workflow. Its selection of tones and use cases also makes it incredibly versatile. But if you’re looking to generate entire articles with just the click of a button, Rytr won’t be for you.
Kinsta
If you have great expectations for your website, Kinsta’s cloud-based managed WordPress hosting delivers incredible performance worldwide. It also gives you useful hosting tools and a user-friendly dashboard. It’s an ideal choice for far-reaching and continuously evolving websites, but its high price won’t suit everyone.
Web.com Website Builder
While it hasn’t always been the case, Web.com offers a powerful builder with an impressive range of high-quality tools and very good design flexibility. An often confusing user experience keeps it from reaching its full potential, but it’s still an outstanding builder if you care about the minutiae of design and are looking for a high degree of control.
TeamGantt
TeamGantt is extremely easy to use thanks to its great-looking user interface (UI). It's an attractive tool if you're an inexperienced manager or can't wait to get your project up and running. But unlike other project management software, TeamGantt doesn’t provide much beyond the basics. For small, simple projects, that’s more than enough. For larger projects, it’s a...
PaymentCloud
PaymentCloud has earned a reputation for high approval rates, helpful customer support, and features for both e-commerce and physical transactions. Your contract comes with free equipment, and reprogramming of existing hardware is also an option. Although it can be difficult to figure out exactly how much you'll pay before contacting sales, rest assured its plans are...
Blog Posts
6 Best FREE Project Management Software in 2025
Whether you’re a manager of a small team, a time-pressed professional, or a student trying to get more organized, the right project management software can do wonders for your productivity. The problem is that project management software can get expensive. Not everyone can afford it. Luckily, there are free project management tools out there. Problem solved, right? You just...
How to Build a Website in 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Getting your website online can seem like a daunting task – but if you follow the right steps, it can be easier than you might think. I have extensive experience testing and reviewing website builders, as well as a bit of web design experience under my belt, and I can tell you that you don’t have to be a web design expert or even have a big budget to build a good-looking,...
California Court Blocks Online Child Safety Law
On March 13, US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman issued a preliminary injunction on CAADCA, California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit by NetChoice, which argued that the law likely violated its members’ free speech rights. The CAADCA was signed into law in September 2022. It requires online businesses “likely” to be accessed by...
Minnesota Moves to Block AI “Deepfake” Pornography Apps
A Minnesota (US) bill seeks to ban apps and websites that use AI technology to create sexually explicit media of people without their consent. Though bills against “deepfake” and revenge pornography already exist across the US, this is the first of its kind to target the providers directly. Originally introduced in February 2025, the bipartisan bill is currently under...
New York State Sues Allstate Over 2020, 2021 Data Breaches
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against National General Insurance and its parent company, Allstate. The suit alleges they failed to prevent two data breaches that affected over 165,000 state residents and nearly 200,000 individuals worldwide, according to a March 10 press release. The breaches took place in 2020 and 2021 when hackers exploited...
Google’s Gemini AI Can Now Access Your Search History
Google’s AI-powered chatbot, Gemini, recently introduced “Gemini with personalization” which will allow Gemini to access the user’s search history to tailor specific responses to them. Google has also announced future plans to further customize Gemini with connections to apps like Google Photos and YouTube. The personalization feature was first uncovered by the technology...
UK Watchdog Probes TikTok, Reddit, Imgur Over Child Privacy
The UK’s data protection watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), has launched investigations into social media platforms TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur. The probes focus on how each platform collects and handles the personal information of users aged 13 to 17. The investigations aim to determine whether the companies comply with UK data protection laws,...
Meta Apologizes for Violent Videos Shown to Instagram Users
Meta has apologized and fixed a glitch that caused Instagram’s short-form video system, Reels, to show graphic and violent content to users. The disturbing videos appeared in the recommended section for nearly all users for a week in late February. The company finally issued an apology and moved to fix the mistake on February 26. “We have fixed an error that caused some...
Firefox Revises Terms of Service After Online Backlash
Mozilla quickly revised the wording of Firefox’s terms of service (ToS) after a recent update sparked backlash from users. The original wording led many to believe the browser – commonly lauded for its strong privacy focus – would collect and use any user data that passed through it at the company’s discretion. In a blog post published on February 28, Ajit Varma, Firefox’s...
How to Build an Online Portfolio That Gets You Noticed in 2025
I have a confession to make: For someone who writes about websites for a living, I’ve always had an excuse for not having an online portfolio. I would say that I didn’t have enough material, or that I didn’t have time. Besides, it doesn't matter whether your work is on Instagram or a fancy site; you will get noticed if the work is good, right? (Spoiler alert: absolutely...
Shopify Pricing: Which Plan Offers YOU the Best Value in 2025?
If you’re looking to start an e-commerce business or bring your existing business into the digital space, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better platform than Shopify. Shopify gives you the tools to carve out a unique identity online, manage your business from inventory to shipping, and provides the infrastructure necessary to support your store as it grows. However,...
20 Best Wix Website Examples: Find Inspiration in 2025
Wix is so packed with features that you can build virtually any type of website, whether it’s for personal or professional use. Even if you’re entirely new to building websites, Wix is extremely easy to use, and its website editor gives you tons of customization options, so you can tweak every little detail of your website to fit your needs. That said, it can be hard to...
10 Best Squarespace Templates for Photographers in 2025
If Squarespace is known for one thing, it’s outstanding and striking templates that allow the visual elements of your site to “pop." But there’s more to building a successful photography site than just showcasing your work. I tested Squarespace’s templates to find the ones that will complement your photos best for maximum visual impact – and the ones that offer the...
9 Best Video Website Templates That Get Viewer Clicks [2025]
Just like every frame has a purpose, every part of your website should too. Your audience might never watch your carefully-crafted videos if your site doesn’t “frame” them properly. You need a template that lets you display self-hosted and embedded videos (that way, you can upload content that’s exclusive to your site). But you also want a template with plenty of...
6 Best Scalable Business Website Builders in 2025
The right mindset is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business, and this extends to your business’s website. Many website builders will give you the tools to quickly get a site up-and-running, but it can be difficult to find one that will scale with your business as your needs change. You need to be sure that your business website won’t get outdated...