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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
Posted in Compare Website Builders
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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Amazon’s $2.5 Billion Prime Settlement: What It Means for You
Amazon just made history – and not in the way it wanted. The company has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a case with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the e-commerce giant of tricking millions of people … Continue reading
Posted in Technology in the News
Tagged amazon, amazon consumer refunds, amazon ftc case, amazon prime, amazon prime dark patterns, amazon prime settlement, amazon refund, amazon subscriptions, big tech news, ftc lawsuit 2025, prime cancellation, project iliad, saas, subscription transparency, tech regulation
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When AI Goes Rogue: The Replit Database Disaster of July 2025
The Experiment That Went Wrong In July 2025, an experiment with Replit’s AI-powered coding assistant turned into a cautionary tale for the tech world. Jason Lemkin, founder of SaaStr and a well-known SaaS investor, was testing Replit’s “vibe coding” AI, … Continue reading
Webflow’s Breaking Point: Downtime, Bugs, and a Community Fed Up
It’s been a rough stretch for Webflow users. On July 29, 2025, the no-code giant experienced a major outage that left designers, developers, and agencies unable to access the platform for hours – right in the middle of a workday. … Continue reading
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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Wix’s Price Hike: Is it Time to Consider a Downloadable Solution?
Wix has recently made headlines for its significant price increase for its SAAS – software as a service -website builder. This move has sparked widespread discontent among its user base, particularly small businesses and individuals who rely on Wix for … Continue reading
Validating Your SaaS Idea: A Quick Guide
Validating a SaaS idea can be a daunting task, especially when resources are limited. However, with a strategic approach, you can efficiently determine if your solution truly addresses a real-world problem. Here are some effective strategies: 1. Market Research and … Continue reading
Posted in Business
Tagged a/b testing, analyze competition, beta testing, business model, business model validation, cac, churn rate, communities, customer acquisition cost, forums, icp, ideal customer profile, interviews, market size, market validation, minimum viable product, mvp, pain points, product validation, saas, social media, solve problems, successful business, surveys, user feedback, validating idea
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Why are website builders SaaS?
Saas = software as a service, i.e. you have to pay recurring fees to continue using the website builder and keep your website online. It is a business model. Not all website builders are built on the SaaS model though. … Continue reading
Posted in Ask David!
Tagged saas, saas website builder, software as a service, website builder
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Custom (proprietary) web hosting control panels vs cPanel
In an earlier post, “Best web hosting control panel? cPanel“, we discussed reasons we like to use cPanel and offer it free in all of the UltimateWB web hosting packages available. CPanel is the web hosting control panel where you … Continue reading
Posted in Web Hosting
Tagged 1&1, cpanel, custom web hosting control panel, dreamhost, horde, horde fetchmail, hosted web solution, ipage, IXwebhosting, liquidweb, mediatemple, netfirms, network solutions, rackspace, saas, switch web hosting, transfer content, transfer database, transfer email, web hosting choice, web hosting flexibility
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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 … Continue reading
Posted in Compare Website Builders, Web Hosting
Tagged bigcommerce, hosted solution, ning, saas, Shopify, socialgo, software as a service, vistaprint, volusion, web hosting, weebly, Wild Apricot, Wix
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