Ryan Jones is a writer at Website Planet who has been professionally reviewing web hosts and credit card processors for 2+ years.

After trying to get an online presence for his personal business several years ago, Ryan ran into some truly awful hosting and payment processing services. He knows exactly what it’s like to try and navigate the web hosting and credit card processing industries as someone new to the game – which is why he does his best to give out the facts to those who need them.

Before joining Website Planet, Ryan Jones was a freelance content writer with experience in several industries, from gaming to pet care. In addition to his work with Website Planet, he also reviews VPNs along with his colleagues at vpnMentor.com.

When he isn’t writing, you can usually find him keeping up to date with the latest tech news or playing video games.

Published with Website Planet

Reviews

Payment Depot

Payment Depot initially appears way too good to be true, advertising savings that seem unmatched. Is it simply overzealous marketing? My research revealed otherwise. Payment Depot truly offers a great deal – though there are some minor drawbacks to be aware of.

4.8
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20i

20i offers high-performance infrastructure with a beginner-friendly platform. At first glance, this host charges much less than other providers that employ a similar set of powerful tech. But is this simply too good to be true?

4.6
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CreditCardProcessing.com

Can CreditCardProcessing.com’s marketing really be trusted? Or is it simply trying to hook you into a poor quality service? While my research found that it’s not the cheapest option out there, CreditCardProcessing.com offers great features – many of which you’ll struggle to find elsewhere.

4.5
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Linode

Linode is cheaper than most other cloud services, and provides enterprise-level performance with its Shared CPU plans. That said, it has problems maintaining uptime, and it lacks responsive technical support options. But if you’re a developer on a budget willing to work with some uptime issues, you could still get some good value out of Linode.

4.2
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NameSilo

While NameSilo offers impressive domain registration services, its web hosting plans leave a lot to be desired. With unreliable uptime and a lack of essential features, it fails to live up to other options on the market. Most notably, Hostinger offers more features and better performance for lower prices.

3.7
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Blog Posts

8 Best Managed WordPress Hosting Providers in 2024

Finding a managed WordPress plan is easy – finding one that is worth paying for is harder. After all, many hosts charge premium rates only to provide automatic updates for WordPress, and nothing else. But there are hosts that provide everything you need for your WordPress site to flourish. With the right host, you could enjoy the latest in WordPress and web server...

4.8
12 November 2024
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.org vs .com: Which Extension Is Better for Your Site? [2024]

So, you’ve gotten through the difficult task of coming up with a killer domain name – congratulations! But you aren’t done yet. Next, you’ll need to choose an appropriate extension. A domain name extension is the last few letters of your domain after the “dot.” This can be .com, .org, .info, and so on. It’s an important decision, as your choice of domain name extension can...

5.0
12 November 2024
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GoDaddy vs HostingRaja: Is Either Web Host Worth it? [2024]

Which provider should you choose to host a website for an Indian audience: a local Indian company like HostingRaja, or an international name like GoDaddy? Sure, HostingRaja may provide you with a data center nearer to your target audience, but that alone doesn’t make for quality hosting. That’s why I decided to take a comprehensive look at both GoDaddy and HostingRaja. I...

5.0
26 October 2024
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How To Cancel Your DreamHost Account + Get a Refund [2024]

DreamHost may not be perfect, but it was true to its word and gave me a full refund when I cancelled my account. The process was completely hassle-free, even though I had signed up for the cheapest plan. DreamHost is a decent hosting provider that offers an easy-to-use platform for WordPress, but it isn’t without its downsides. Perhaps you’re looking to upgrade for better...

4.0
16 October 2024
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WP Engine Alternatives: Cheaper Managed WordPress in 2024

If you’re looking for managed WordPress hosting, you won’t be hurting for choice. Nearly every host under the sun offers WordPress plans – but not many live up to the performance and features offered by WP Engine. That said, WP Engine is incredibly pricey, and many of its best features, such as the Smart Plugin Manager, are paid premium add-ons or locked into high-tier...

4.0
13 October 2024
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8 Best Web Hosts for Bloggers – Cheap and Easy [2024]

A run-of-the-mill web host will get your blog online, whereas a quality host will help it thrive. With the right host, your blog can benefit from fantastic loading speeds and highly reliable servers that will ensure it’s always available, anywhere in the world. Luckily, you don’t need to pay a premium to gain access to all of the above. You also don’t need a degree in...

4.7
13 October 2024
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GoDaddy vs Microsoft Azure: Which Is the Better Host? [2024]

Is it better to choose a simpler all-in-one solution with GoDaddy, or will your website benefit from the vast infrastructure offered by Microsoft Azure? You might assume that Azure offers a better overall hosting experience, but I’ve tested both providers thoroughly, and I’d say GoDaddy is the better host, for most users. This caught me off guard, but it’s true – GoDaddy...

4.0
03 October 2024
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How To Cancel Your Cloudways Account + Get a Refund [2024]

Cloudways may not be perfect, but thankfully, it's fast and easy to cancel if it’s not for you. The process is completely hassle-free, especially if you’re on the free trial. While refunds aren’t guaranteed, support tends to be pretty lenient if you have good reason. While Cloudways offers user-friendly access to some of the most powerful cloud computing services out there,...

4.0
25 September 2024
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How To Set Up a VPS With DigitalOcean [2024]

Setting up a virtual server with DigitalOcean can seem pretty daunting, especially if you’ve never used a cloud hosting provider before. You can’t rely on DigitalOcean’s support – agents take a long time to respond, and rarely provide useful answers. To make matters worse, much of DigitalOcean’s online documentation seems to be out of date. That said, setting up a VPS with...

4.3
25 September 2024
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How To Cancel Amazon AWS + Get a Refund in 2024

Amazon AWS may not be perfect, but it gave me a full refund when I cancelled my account. However, cancelling was harder than it needed to be – even though I had only signed up for a cheap EC2 instance. Like many cloud computing platforms, the range of hosting options from Amazon Web Services (AWS) is diverse and complex. I found Amazon’s service to be harder to navigate than...

4.0
24 September 2024
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DigitalOcean vs Linode: Which One is Actually Better [2024]

Both DigitalOcean and Linode offer services that look very similar at first glance. That’s why I decided to personally test both of these hosts, to find out how they actually compare. The results of my testing found some key differences that aren’t initially obvious, such as the quality of support, performance, and security features. Unfortunately, Linode disappointed me...

4.7
22 September 2024
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How To Cancel DigitalOcean + Get a Refund in 2024

DigitalOcean may not be perfect, but it’s easy to cancel if it’s not for you. The process was completely hassle-free, even though I had signed up for the cheapest plan. While DigitalOcean certainly offers a powerful cloud platform, you may have found that it wasn’t as customizable as you had first hoped, or perhaps you’re looking for a more helpful support team. Maybe you’re...

4.7
21 September 2024
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How To Cancel Google Cloud + Get a Refund in 2024

Google Cloud may not be perfect, but it was true to its word and gave me a full refund when I cancelled my account. The process was mostly hassle-free, even though I had signed up for the cheapest virtual server. Google Cloud isn’t one of the easiest hosting platforms to get started with. In fact, it’s not uncommon for beginners to spend a lot of time troubleshooting a minor...

5.0
19 September 2024
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How To Cancel Your Mweb Account + Get a Refund in 2024

Mweb offers some quality features – such as its unlimited resources and 24/7 technical support – but it does have its fair share of problems. Some customers have reported that customer service isn’t very helpful or responsive, and that their site visitors have been experiencing slow loading speeds. If you’ve run into these issues yourself and would like to close your...

3.3
19 September 2024
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SiteGround vs WPEngine – One is Better for WordPress [2024]

With WordPress being the most popular CMS (content management system) out there, plenty of hosts claim to provide specialized WordPress hosting, though many provide little more than basic shared hosting with WordPress pre-installed. SiteGround and WP Engine both offer what they refer to as managed WordPress hosting – but is either worth your money? To find out, I’ve...

4.5
09 September 2024
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