Reviews
Wix
With an intuitive drag-and-drop editor and many features (including AI) to support all kinds of business and personal websites, Wix offers something for everyone. The generous free plan lets you build a fully functional website, making it one of the most accessible site builders available. It’s one of the few website builders I’ve tested that lives up to its reputation.
Shopify POS
Shopify POS is best suited for omnichannel businesses that sell online and in person. Its solutions allow you to unify sales across all your channels with automatic inventory updates and lets you manage your stock, staff, products, and marketing from one place. However, entirely brick-and-mortar businesses and those in industries other than retail might be better off with an...
Toast
Toast stands out as an all-in-one, customizable, and scalable restaurant POS solution. It integrates multiple ordering options with robust inventory and supply chain management. With plans starting at /month, Toast caters to all types of restaurants and budgets, including multi-location businesses. Discover how Toast can streamline your operations and revolutionize your...
Square POS
Catering to restaurants, retail stores, and appointment-based businesses, Square POS is one of the most popular systems on the market – no doubt in part because of its generous free plan, packed with features that are normally found behind paywalls. While Square POS works for most businesses, online-first and omnichannel businesses might find more robust support elsewhere.
Sekure Payment Experts
Despite past hiccups, Sekure Payment Experts has refined its approach and now provides good support and customer service. Businesses on a budget can save with Sekure's zero-cost processing Edge program, plus it offers free equipment and same or next-day deposits at no charge. It’s worth considering, but make sure you carefully review your contract terms before signing.
Lightspeed POS
Lightspeed serves restaurant, retail, and golf businesses, standing out as a feature-rich POS solution with advanced inventory, multi-location, and omnichannel capabilities. It provides e-commerce functionality exclusively for higher-tier plans. This means brick-and-mortar businesses only pay for necessary features. Lightspeed is ideal for established businesses and those...
Swyft Filings
Swyft Filings promises to handle the paperwork for the formation of your LLC, and that’s exactly what it does. Good customer support and an excellent set of features makes Swyft Filings ideal for small business owners. Though there are some extra fees to be aware of, it offers good value for money overall.
SpotOn
SpotOn POS stands out with a POS platform highly customized for retail, restaurants, professional services, salons, and other small to medium-sized businesses. You can easily migrate from another system due to its personalized approach. Its free restaurant and affordable entry-level retail plan make it a good deal, provided you don’t need many add-ons. As for whether it beats...
Epos Now
Epos Now is one of the few POS solutions that provides flexible software compatible with many third-party hardware brands. You can also integrate any payment processor, but long-term contracts may be a drawback. While suitable for small to mid-sized retail and hospitality businesses, large or more complex organizations might find its features limiting.
Copy.ai
Thanks to its wide variety of writing tools for different use cases, Copy.ai is a robust AI writing platform ideal for businesses. It can generate sales copy, create long-form blog articles, and translate your content into multiple languages. It’s not perfect, but it’s worth trying out if you want to elevate your content in minutes.
Harbor Compliance
Though not as popular as some alternatives, Harbor Compliance is a legitimate company handling LLC formation and compliance services. It specializes in industry-specific licensing and offers comprehensive support for nonprofit formation. Combined with its compliance software, Harbor Compliance can save you a significant amount of time. However, it provides less value than our...
Blog Posts
8 Best Credit Card Readers for iPhone: Tiny but Mighty [2025]
It can be frustrating to find the right iPhone card reader for your business. Many mobile card readers use a physical headphone jack connector, so they won’t work for modern iPhones. Others are offered only by processors that charge expensive fees for mobile transactions. Even if you do find an affordable card reader, many run on outdated iOS apps, leaving you with a buggy and...
Wix Strengthens AI Offering With Hour One Acquisition
Website builder Wix acquired generative media startup Hour One. “This move reinforces Wix’s position as a leader in the new era of generative AI and fuels our vision to make web creation smarter, faster, and more immersive,” Ronny Elkayam, COO at Wix, said in a press release. Founded in 2019 by technologist Oren Aharon and co-founders Lior Hakim and Arnon Kahani, Hour...
10 Best Website Builders for Authors and Writers in 2025
It pains me to say it, but fan mail is mostly a thing of the past. These days, if you’re looking to establish a connection with your audience, a strong online presence is the way to go. But unfortunately, many authors – even renowned ones – have websites that look uninspired or outdated. Sure, maybe Zadie Smith can get away with a so-so website, but most authors really need...
Active Campaign Introduces Active Intelligence
Marketing automation platform ActiveCampaign launched Active Intelligence, a new user experience that integrates AI into various marketing functions for “bigger results.” It includes features such as AI agents, automations, a conversational workspace, and performance insights. The platform offers end-to-end AI-first marketing orchestration. This new approach enables...
Wix Introduces AI Visual Design Platform Wixel
SaaS website builder Wix introduced Wixel, a standalone AI-powered visual design platform with image generation and editing capabilities. Like Wix’s website builder, Wixel provides free access to limited features and storage space, with the option to upgrade to the Pro Plan for more templates, design elements, and advanced capabilities. Wixel is built to enable everyone to...
Google Launches AI Mode in Search
Google is launching AI Mode, a new AI-powered search feature for US-based users. After a short testing period in its Labs environment, the feature will be rolling out for everyone in the coming weeks via a new Search tab and the Google app. The company describes AI Mode as its “most powerful AI search, with more advanced reasoning and multimodality, and the ability to go...
Wix Launches a New AI Coding Tool
Wix, the SaaS website builder, introduced the Wix Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, which enables users to build websites, web apps, and custom business solutions using AI coding assistants and large language models (LLMs). The AI-powered tool is free, with the option to upgrade for extended functionality. Although 'MCP' isn’t a widely established industry term, Wix...
Paysafe and Fiserv Expand Partnership With New SMB Solutions
Global payments platform Paysafe and payment and financial technology provider Fiserv have expanded their partnership with new strategic financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The collaboration includes capital access, fraud protection, and digital wallet services. “Together, we are creating innovative, growth-oriented solutions that unlock new...
Wix and ActiveCampaign Announce Partnership
Website builder and marketing automation platforms Wix and ActiveCampaign announced a new integration to enhance customer engagement, website management, and marketing automation for businesses of all sizes. The integration is available for Wix customers with an ActiveCampaign account. “Whether managing a single site or hundreds of locations, Wix and ActiveCampaign provide...
Wikipedia Announces Plans To Use AI
Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit behind Wikipedia, has announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) over the next three years. The organization plans to use “open-source or open-weight AI” to support volunteers by automating technical and repetitive tasks, while maintaining the role of human editors. Wikipedia emphasized that it will take “a human-centered...
Trump Signs Executive Order for AI Education in Schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to incorporate artificial intelligence into K-12 classrooms. The order, called “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth,” aims to equip the future workforce with “the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to and thrive in an increasingly digital society,” as well as build “the next...
Wix Launches AI Adaptive Content App and New Japanese Fonts
Wix has introduced an AI-powered adaptive content app, designed to personalize the website experience for visitors using pre-defined logic. The app is available for Wix and Wix Studio users globally in English, with support for more languages coming soon. The app allows users to tailor messaging and content for each site visitor. After installing the app, users can define...
Judge Declares Google’s Ad Business an Illegal Monopoly
Google has been declared an illegal monopolist for the second time in less than a year. In a landmark case, a Virginia federal judge ruled that the company has unlawfully exploited its marketing technology to increase its online ad business profits. The case focused on Google’s ad business, which connects website publishers with advertisers. Its $31 billion “stack” of...
ChatGPT Politeness Is Costing OpenAI Millions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that polite phrases like "please" and "thank you" in user conversations with AI chatbots are costing the company millions. Responding to a question on X about how much electricity OpenAI has lost to courteous language, Altman replied, “tens of millions of dollars well spent,” adding, “You never know.” OpenAI is not alone in...
Ex-OpenAI Employees Back Musk’s Case Against the Startup
Twelve former OpenAI employees have sided with Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the startup of abandoning its nonprofit structure. The ex-employees asked a federal judge to weigh in on the lawsuit, alleging the startup betrayed its original mission. The group includes former technical and leadership staff who worked at OpenAI between 2018 and 2024. They...
Guides
The Website Planet Squarespace Starter Guide
The most comprehensive, step-by-step guide for small business owners and freelancers who want to build a branded website with Squarespace and avoid the cookie-cutter template look. Every module is free, supported with illustrations, and developed in collaboration with a certified Squarespace website designer.
Module 3: The About Page – Salon
Develop an about page that fosters a genuine connection with potential clients by emphasizing common values and experiences.
Module 5: Combined Homepage and Portfolio (Part 2/2)
Complete your Portfolio page with a CTA and About section, then set it as your homepage to invite exploration and earn trust.
Module 5: The Homepage – Agency
Design and build an eye-catching, high-impact homepage that says: “This is my brand!” rather than “This is a Squarespace template.
Module 2: The Contact Page – Salon
Make it simple for visitors to get in touch. Build an intuitive contact page that includes an enticing contact form.
Module 4: Combined Homepage and Portfolio (Part 1/2)
Build a compelling portfolio page to showcase your talent and impress visitors.
Module 2: The Contact Page – Portfolio
Make it simple for visitors to get in touch. Build an intuitive contact page that includes an enticing contact form.
Module 3: The About Page – Agency
Develop an about page that fosters a genuine connection with potential clients by emphasizing common values and experiences.
Module 5: The Homepage – Salon
Design and build an eye-catching, high-impact homepage that says: “This is my brand!” rather than “This is a Squarespace template.
Module 2: The Contact Page – Agency
Make it simple for visitors to get in touch. Build an intuitive contact page that includes an enticing contact form.
Module 3: The About Page – Portfolio
Develop an about page that fosters a genuine connection with potential clients by emphasizing common values and experiences.
Squarespace Module 1 | Quick Prep
Define your website’s structure and purpose. Collect essential brand assets like a logo, images, and copy.