Smartphone use on the rise…just ask this Japanese snow monkey!

Almost two-thirds (63%) of cell phone owners use their phone to go online, according to a 2013 survey by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project.   This has doubled since 2009.   You can guess it is more now.  A picture says a thousand words.  This serendipitous photo by Marsel van Oosten in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, "People's Choice" collection, shouts increase in tech use - serendipitous as in the iPhone was not planted... Continue reading
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Ultimate Web Builder 3.3 software upgrade released! New Features!

Posted on July 2, 2014 by admin
upgrade We have recently released an upgrade for all 3 versions of Ultimate Web Builder software, Essentials+, Lite, and Full, UWB 3.3.  UWB Lite/Full include new features and all 3 versions include code updates. We have extended the Social Networking App of UWB Full version software with a feature rich Calendar Events app, and an upgrade to the Comments app.  Now you can choose to allow more than just plain text in the comment boxes.  We have also added... Continue reading
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Microsoft releases Internet Explorer security patch, for Windows XP too

Microsoft has just released a security patch to fix the major security bug that was reported for Internet Explorer (IE) this previous weekend.  And they included Windows XP too, since the security flaw was found so close to its end of support date,  April 8th, according to Adrienne Hall, general manager with Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing section: "Of course, we're proud that so many people loved Windows XP, but the reality is that the threats we face today from a security... Continue reading
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Internet Explorer bug, Use Google Chrome/Mozilla Firefox to avoid hacking

Internet ExplorerUPDATE: Microsoft releases Internet Explorer security patch, for Windows XP too If you are using Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE), the U.S. Department of Homeland security is advising you to switch to another web browser until Microsoft releases a fix for a serious security issue.  And if you are still a Microsoft XP user, as you may know, Microsoft has stopped support for this operating system April 8th of this year, so you should either keep using a different internet browser... Continue reading
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PrestaShop Reviews: Not easy or cheap e-commerce website builder, buggy

Presta - Presto.  They sound pretty close, but the first means to lend, pay, give, and the latter means quick and easy.  PrestaShop may sound like it is a quick, easy web solution for creating your own online store at affordable costs, but it is actually a very complex e-commerce website builder that can rack up huge costs.  PrestaShop customers also complain about software bugs and lack of tech support without paying hundreds to thousands of dollars. pricePrestaShop is open-source... Continue reading
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Learn how to create your own website with online video tutorials!

Posted on March 18, 2014 by admin
If you learn the best by watching other people do it and learn visually, and want to learn how to design, create, and manage your own website, the Ultimate Web Builder software online video tutorials are for you.  Check out our new video tutorials section here!  The topics covered so far include: design basics, add/editing photos, editing pages, adding/editing photo galleries and slideshows, and switching page formats.  Go there for more details...and the videos! If you would like to... Continue reading
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Custom (proprietary) web hosting control panels vs cPanel

Hostinger proprietary web hosting control panel

Updated 2026: This post has been updated to reflect major industry shifts, including popular hosts moving away from cPanel and toward proprietary "lock-in" systems.

In our earlier post, "Best web hosting control panel? cPanel," we discussed why we offer cPanel free in all UltimateWB hosting packages. It is the interface you use to manage your files, databases, email accounts, and traffic statistics. But there is one reason we choose cPanel that is more important than all the others: your

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What is SaaS, pros and cons for using it for your website

No typo, we are talking about SaaS - the acronym for "Software as a Service".  It means that you pay to get access to the software online; once you stop paying, you lose that access.   The software and associated data are centrally hosted on the "cloud" .  Examples of SaaS simple website builders include Wix, Weebly, and VistaPrint, SaaS e-commerce website builders include Volusion, BigCommerce, Shopify, and SaaS social networking website builders include Wild Apricot, Ning... Continue reading
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Magento: Overly complicated, buggy, bloated, and resource hog, reviewers say

We recently added Magento to the E-Commerce Website Builders Comparison Chart here, comparing the top most popular e-commerce software, osCommerce vs Yahoo Site Builder vs Volusion vs BigCommerce vs Zen Cart vs Shopify vs Magento vs Jimdo vs Ultimate Web Builder.  Our quick point summary for Magento is: Very complicated, hard to use and customize - better know coding or hire experienced web developer - very expensive and all e-commerce features not built-in, software has errors/bugs.  Magento customers... Continue reading
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Hackers target Apple devices: iPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac OS computers

Consumers with Apple products who thought they were immune to hackers and viruses on their macs and other apple products because they chose Apple over PC and android are in for a surprise.  A warning has been issued for anyone who owns an Apple product that a major software flaw has been uncovered that could allow hackers  to intercept your email.  It affects anyone using an iPhone 4 or later model, iPod touch, iPad 2, iPad 3, and iPad Air.... Continue reading
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