Guides

Plain-English help for every step of getting a website online.

Basics

How to choose web hosting: a plain-English guide

Shared, managed WordPress, VPS, cloud or static? What each type of web hosting is for, what to look for, and the renewal-price trap to avoid.

Builders

Website builder vs WordPress: which should you use?

Wix, Squarespace and Shopify versus self-hosted WordPress: control, cost structure, effort and when each one wins.

Review

Hostinger overview: features, pros and cons for beginners

What Hostinger offers, who it suits, what to check before buying, and how it compares to Bluehost and SiteGround.

How-to

How to launch a website: a 12-step checklist

From buying a domain to SSL, backups, legal pages and search console: a step-by-step launch checklist for first-time site owners.

Email

Choosing an email marketing tool

What to look for in an email newsletter platform and how to set one up for a small site.