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Auto-Renew Charges, Billing Disputes, and Why Website Ownership Still Matters
Every so often, a user story surfaces that highlights a problem many website owners don’t realize exists – until it happens to them. In a recent Reddit thread in r/WIX, a Wix user reported being charged for another two-year plan … Continue reading
Posted in Compare Website Builders
Tagged auto-renew, auto-renew charges, billing disputes, billing transparency, hosted platforms vs self-hosted, hosted website builder, hosted website builders, subscription renewals, subscriptions, website control, website ownership, website platform lock-in, Wix, wix billing issues
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Why Google Search Console’s 24-hour report suddenly shows all zeros
If you rely on Google Search Console to keep an eye on your site, you may have noticed something unsettling recently: the “last 24 hours” view showing flat zeroes – no clicks, no impressions, nothing. You might be thinking… Google … Continue reading
Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Traffic
Tagged analytics, analytics issues, google analytics, Google indexing, Google Search Console, GSC data delay, GSC reporting issue, hosted website builders, raw server logs, search engine optimization, SEO reporting, seo tips, SEO troubleshooting, website analytics, website performance, website traffic
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“Just Run a Proxy”: The Hidden Cost of Hosted Website Builders (Webflow, Wix, and More)
If you’ve ever asked a technical question about a hosted website builder, chances are you’ve seen an answer like this: “Just run a proxy.” Hosted website builders like Webflow and Wix intentionally restrict server access, which is why developers often … Continue reading
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Tagged backend limitations, database access, developer tools, full server access, hosted website builder, hosted website builders, just run a proxy, platform lock-in, proxy, proxy server workaround, run proxy, saas, self-hosted website builders, software as a service, ultimatewb, webflow, webflow limitations, webflow server access, website builder comparison, Wix
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iPhones, Samsung, and Tariffs: What It Means for Your Tech Budget — and Your Website
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your phone or laptop, now might be the time. And if you’re a web creator or business owner, this goes beyond personal gadgets – it could affect how you build and manage your site, … Continue reading
Posted in Technology in the News
Tagged apple, electronics tariffs, galaxy, hosted website builders, iphone, iphone price, mobile testing, mobile-friendly, mobile-friendly test, responsive, saas, samsung, Samsung foldables, Shopify, small business tech, squarespace, tariffs, web hosting plans, website budget, website speed, Wix
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What is the best content management system (CMS) for fast loading websites?
Short answer:CMS platforms built with performance-first architecture tend to load the fastest. In real-world use, this typically includes lightweight static site generators, custom or performance-focused CMS platforms, and builders that avoid heavy plugin dependency and global scripts. Among dynamic CMS … Continue reading
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Tagged best cms, bloat, caching, clean code, cms, conversions, css, database, dynamic, fast load times, fast loading times, fast website, fast-loading speed, hosted website builders, html, image compression, javascript, no plugins, page speed, performance, plugins, saas, scalability, search engine ranking, search ranking, security risk, third-party plugins, trust, trustworthy, user experience, web hosting, website speed, WordPress, WordPress themes
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How to Start Web Development With No Coding Experience – and How Long It Really Takes
“Ask David” Question: “How can someone with no experience in coding start web development, and approximately how long will it take for them to be able to make something useful/successful?” Web development can be learned without prior coding experience.Beginners can … Continue reading
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Tagged backend, beginner friendly, beginner web developer guide, building websites without coding, css, frontend, hosted website builders, how long does it take to learn web development, html, html css javascript basics, javascript, learn web development, make website, no coding website building, responsive, responsive app, start web development with no experience, successful, web development, web development for beginners, web development timeline, website builders for beginners
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What is the difference between hosted website builders and website builder software?
Web Design Paths: Hosted Solutions vs Website Builder Software You can actually get the convenience of hosted website builders with the flexibility of website builder software with UltimateWB, combining the advantages of those 2 traditional solutions into the BEST solution. … Continue reading
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Tagged CMS website builder, downloadable website builders, flexible website builders, hosted vs self-hosted websites, hosted website builders, online website builders, web builder software, web design software, web hosted solutions, website builder software, website builders, website ownership
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