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𓂃˖ ࣪ 𝔠𝔬𝔪𝔭𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔟𝔦𝔩𝔦𝔱𝔶 𝔯𝔢𝔞𝔡𝔦𝔫𝔤

˚₊‧꒰ა @articmoth ☆ sam winchester ໒꒱ ‧₊˚ ⋆˙⟡ where leo, aries, leo meets taurus, virgo*, capricorn. ⟡˙⋆

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ꔛ. meeting each other,

✧ what’s the most likely way for you two to meet?

you're probably mid-monster mess, stuck in some backwoods motel, chasing a clue. you might even be tracking the same thing—just from very different angles. he’s quiet, professional, already three steps ahead. you barge into the picture with your leo double sun-moon confidence and he doesn’t know whether to be impressed or roll his eyes.

✧ are you a hunter or a civilian?

you’re not a hunter, not exactly. but you’re curious, clever, a little too bold for your own good. maybe you’ve seen something you shouldn’t, maybe you’ve already started connecting dots. you're a civilian with a sharp mind and a dangerous lack of fear, and sam can’t help but feel responsible for you—even if you didn’t ask for it.

✧ what’s his first impression of you?

he thinks you're intense. a bit reckless. maybe too loud, too bright, but magnetic as hell. his capricorn moon doesn’t trust your fire at first, but his venus in gemini? oh, she’s intrigued. he sees the layers. the quick wit behind the charm. and suddenly he wants to know everything you’re not saying out loud.

ꔛ. friendship compatibility,

✧ how would the friendship be like?

you’re the one dragging him into situations he’d normally say no to. he’s the one dragging you out before you blow something up. he stabilizes you, and you unstick him from his own mind. you're laughter and chaos. he’s depth and patience. but somehow, it clicks—like two puzzle pieces that don’t match at first glance but lock in just right.

✧ how would it begin?

probably through necessity. you’re stuck together for a case. he saves you, you save him back. you argue, then bond over late-night coffee and shared trauma. it’s reluctant respect at first, then affection laced with banter. he starts looking for excuses to call you. you start showing up “just in case he needs backup.”

✧ quirks and fun things about it:

✶ you tease him mercilessly for being a nerd. ✶ he calls you out when you get dramatic. ✶ he reads to you when you can’t sleep. ✶ you make him playlists with titles like “existential dread but sexy” and he pretends to be annoyed. but he listens. over and over again.

ꔛ. romantic compatibility,

✧ are you compatible? is there a chance for friendship to develop into more?

yes, but it’s complicated. your fire (leo + sag placements) wants passion, play, and praise. his taurus sun + cap moon wants stability, loyalty, and silence. your love is loud, his is quiet. but if you both lean in—if you stop performing and he stops retreating—you’ll find a rhythm. and when you do? it’s ride or die.

✧ what type of relationship would it be?

emotional intimacy with fire under it. sam would be your safe place, your calm in the chaos. and you’d be his joy, his reason to laugh again. you’d challenge him, inspire him. he’d anchor you, protect you. it’s the kind of relationship that’s slow to start but impossible to stop once it begins. your biggest fights? silence vs. expression. but your makeups? holy hell.

✧ what are your love languages according to the charts?

✶ you: words of affirmation, quality time, touch. you need to feel wanted, heard, hyped up.

✶ sam: acts of service, deep conversation, consistency. he shows up. he remembers. he listens better than anyone ever has. but he may not say “i love you” out loud unless you pull it out of him.

ꔛ. scenario, ₊˚⊹౨ dynamic snapshot ৎ ₊˚⊹

he’s sitting at the edge of the bed, fingers laced, eyes on the floor. you’re pacing, ranting, heat rolling off you in waves.

“you could’ve died, sam,” you snap. “you should’ve told me.”

he looks up, slow and steady. “you would’ve run into the fire to get me out.”

you freeze.

he stands, steps closer. “i know you. you care too much. you love too loud.” he cups your face, thumb brushing your cheek. “and i love you quiet. but i do love you.”

the silence hums like electricity. your hand curls around his wrist. “say it louder next time.”

he smiles—soft, a little broken. “i’ll try.”

and somehow, that’s enough.

ꔛ. overall, score : 8.3 / 10

this match is solid, emotional, surprising. you're bold, expressive, and crave connection. sam is loyal, grounded, and deep as the ocean—but he’s not always easy to read. at times, you'll feel like you're burning for someone made of stone. and he’ll feel overwhelmed by how much you need to be seen, validated, adored. but you can teach him to speak love. and he can teach you that silence doesn’t always mean absence.

this is the love that grows. the love that surprises you. the love that feels like a quiet fire under your ribs.

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* since the birth time of sam hasn't ever been mentioned, I've placed him as a virgo rising, since it's the sign that makes more sense to me.

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nikrei · 6 months ago

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December Comics Round-Up

We're hitting the DC Explosion, and then right after that, the DC Implosion!

Action Comics (444-479) (1975-1978)

We're getting into longer storylines, which is fun! And I'm also enjoying all the little mundane "day in the life" backup shorts, they're better snapshots of characterization than most of the main storylines.

Superman (284-322) (1975-1978)

Starting to exam the balance of Clark vs Superman, and it's tipping more towards even these days when before it was pretty firmly 1:9 Clark to Superman. I'm very much not a fan of rehabilitated villians falling back into old ways. There's pretty much never a good reason for it beyond "the writer thought it'd be cool to have this guy be evil again" and it really exemplifies the worst trait of comics: status quo is king. Any development can and will be deleted at any time. And guess what! That shitty story was exactly when Martin Pasko (my enemy) took over as the writer! And then he continues to pound out the stupidest stories like he's competing with Bob Haney (my enemy) for the title of "the worst. And now it's the end of 1977 and we are bringing back kryptonite into the world. I guess some writers got tired of not having an easy out.

Superman Family (175-187) (1976-1978)

Lucy Lane has showed back up, once again only in Jimmy's story. This time superman got to meet her and see what's up, but still we have no idea if Lois even knows she's alive, I'm chewing the drywall folks. Out of the collection of stories I'm enjoying Kara's and Krypto's the most, loving Krypto's time as a movie star complete with a romance with his costar (tho that seems pretty over now, rip Krypto one day I'm sure you'll be able to keep a girlfriend)

Black Lightning (1-6) (1977-1978)

Rereading this as a part of the superman mythos instead of a stand alone is pretty neat, and I agree with all the folks who wrote in asking about a Rose\Thorn cameo, that would be great (I do not remember if this happened or not). It was interesting to see Talia with ties in suicide slums thru Peter Gambi, the first time I read I was just excited to see her (still am) but wasn't thinking at all about her future activity in Metropolis.

1st Issue Special (13) (1977) | The Return of the New Gods (12-19) (1977-1978)

Between this run, Cosmic Odyssey, New Gods 89, and Mr Miracle 77 and 89, this run is the most Kirby-esque. It does a really good job of picking up that torch. I did forget how very thoroughly they killed Darkseid at the end of it, tho it certainly didn't stick.

Mister Miracle (19-25) (1977-1978)

Of the Steve's I absolutely prefer Gerber to Engelhardt. I just do not like Steve E. But Steve G introduced Ethos who is rad and wrote a Much better Barda, and I would have been interested to see where he went with Alianna. I had forgotten about Scott's sort of merging/becoming a motherbox, and I'm sad that it seems like future Mr Miracle authors also forgot about this because it was one of the neatest things to come out of this run.

Super-Team Family (1-15) (1975-1978)

I picked up this run as a team-up mag, not a reprint mag, and deffo Not a Challengers of the Unknown save Henry Kissinger from the bermuda triangle and pretend he's some sort of angel of peace and goodwill towards man. We get back to team-ups about halfway through, but I'm going to need dc to leave Jean Loring alone, they cannot fucking be trusted with her. The last issue is fun tho! New Gods and Flash team up! Once again Barry has been nerfed for the sake of a team up (these authors just do Not understand how fast he is) but not too terribly and it was still v enjoyable.

World's Finest Comics (228-246) (1975-1977)

It is sort of impressive how much I hate every part of issue 228's main story. Every. Little. Part. I meant to finish this up to 1978 by the end of the year but it's wild how Bob Haney (my enemy) saps my will to read comics. What even was the Kor-el storyline? It's turned into an anthology, so I do get to cleanse my palate with Green Arrow and Black Canary stories at least.

Superboy (207-235) (1975-1978)

I understand that the story's that they write will always reflect the values of the times, but does a universe set 1,000 years in the future have to have the exact same values? Its just unimaginative. Also bls save me from reverse racism stories. ...hey.. I think it's pretty messed up to send Infinity Man back to spinning thru the tortures Infinity of time that broke him in the first place. Just saying. This comic (all comics) has such an awfully punitive bent.

Karate Kid (1-15) (1976-1978)/Kamandi (58) (1978)

Not so much a fan of this one.... they nerfed Val, he's having trouble with basic stuff and its especiallyobvious reading it side by side the superboy/Legion title where he is his usual badass self, and i'm sorta annoyed that they axed his flightring in the first issue, and it's orientalist as hell, like. These villians. This art. Whats wrong with you?

Adventure Comics (438-455) (1975-1978)

Sad the the Spectre's run seems to have ended, happy that aquaman's has started! The 70s Spectre was sooo much fun he's just murdering everyone in increasingly creative ways (turned a guy into glass and shattered him, brought a guy's taxidermy bears to life to eat him, turned a guy into wood then took the time to slice him up at a table saw) 60s and 80s Spectre could never. Wrt aquaman, 444 confirms that both aqualad and aquababy are nameless, then as of 446 aquababy gets his name! Let's see how long he lasts. 452 and he's outta here! Aquababy down, and I'm gonna make sure that Arthur follows him, what a dipshit, and Aqualad still doesn't have a name. Aqualad's backup feels a little out of character for me, like, he learns a group of pacifists killed his father so he immediately decides to fuck up their whole town? Implied to be willing to kill them? That's not my boy. I was a little disappointed to go back to superboy in smallville stories, but the first one was tiny babs w superpowers! So everything is forgiven.

Flash GL backups (217-243) (1972-1976)/Green Lantern (90-100) (1976-1978)

Forgot that Green Lantern had a back up feature in Flash! So I went back and read all these! Fun to have Hal back in space, tho i did enjoy all of his green arrow team ups, and also yay, Itty's here!

Aquaman (57-63) (1977-1978)

This was just none stop let's beat on Arthur fest and I'm not gonna lie, he so deserved it but even i was feeling a bit bad for him at the end. Mera's adventure to try and save Arthur Jr was badass and heartbreaking, and it ended with the trip reunited, and Aqualad said he found his name but while he found his parents names (also Thar and Berra? Really? Compared to Arthur and Mera?) in his adventure backup he sure didn't find his. Also they never actually say what name he found sooo.....

The Brave and the Bold (117-132) (1975-1977)

Okay I'm gonna need Haney to stop writing about any indigenous person ever. For real. He needs to shut his mouth. Then issue 124 was the most bewildering 4th wall breaking, author insert issue I've read in a while. Deffo implied that the writers/artists are in the same universe but still controlling everything that happens around them.

Teen Titans (44-53) (1976-1978)

I've got mixed feelings about this run after the hiatus. Love Mal's tenure as the Hornblower, hate that it's so short with no explanation (he just "loses the horn??" Bullshit) V annoyed with how they handled aqualad (he's psychosomatically falling into comas because of his "inferiority complex" comparing himself to the other titans?? Bullshit) but I do enjoy the big three parter at the end that has just about every teen hero out there. Mostly, I can see why it got canceled again: it just meanders without any thought to what's going on, the stories aren't that interesting, and they randomly nerf characters all over the board.

The Phantom Stranger (35-41) (1975-1976)

Well at least we got Cassandra back for the last two issues. And it was fun to have a Deadman team up! Overall this definitely fell into the "too preachy" category in the later half. (I mean. Its the Phantom Stranger. His whole thing is preachy. But still, its more fun when he's hanging out with actual people like Cassandra (sorry Boston u don't count apparently))

Weird Western Tales (34-38) (1976-1977)

Whelp these last five issues of Jonah in Weird West were more of the same fun romp, and I will be excited to read him in his own mag in January!

Shazam! (17-35) (1975-1978)

The last couple of issues suddenly got a new artist who was all about the more modern 70s style rather than the traditional golden age that they were doing before. Very much enjoyed Freddy beating the shit out of captain nazi. Overall I'm honestly meh about the Marvels as a separate universe, I'm looking forward to what'll happen in new earth.

Ricard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1-18) (1975-1977)

Woo-hoo Shiva's first appearance! Also Ben! (Sorry Richard ur a distant third) I'm really glad that there was never a hint of romance for Shiva, and everytime somebody ventured it she shut them down cold. And her love for really shitty puns, I liked that too. The whole thing was wildly Orientalist tho, like wow these authors do Not think there is a difference between China and Japan. Basically every minority gets the short end of the stick (sorry that u keep getting shot or grievous headwounds, Ben) but it is pretending to revere east Asian cultures so it's ridiculous that they don't actually know anything about them.

The Secret Society of Super-Villians (1-17) (1976-1978)

Finally an ensemble with a plan and a plot!! Its a little like a proto suicide squad if the squad had no one around to ride herd on them! And Darkseid is there! I enjoyed the first arc, but after Darkseid skipped town things got a little aimless. Lots of crossover activity with Super-Team then JSA then Freedom Fighters, and I know it got canceled and it's not their fault, but the last two unpublished issues are pretty much the Freedom Fighters show with nothing for the Secret Society.

Starfire (1-8) (1976-1977)

I will admit that i picked this up solely for the name of it. The first two issues are by Michelinie (one of my fave bronze age writers) and he sets up such a cool story! I think this Starfire and Kory would get along so well! Then some other asshole picks it up and it becomes 10x more uncomfortably sexual (nothing overt, SA just starts being a more prevalent trope) and all her lieutenants don't respect her and are only following her because they want to fuck her and are really gross about it.... why would they do this to me... the last issue had a new writer team and felt like it was gonna be fun but they deffo got unexpectedly canceled, so that's the last of her, rip.

Kobra (1-7) (1976-1977)

Oh God this motherfucker was written by Martin Pasko (my enemy) way to start on a bad note. I saw Kirby and got excited, but apparently this is right when he was leaving DC, so Pasko took it over and rewrote dialog and changed character designs. And another Jason B enters the ring! So far we have Jason Bard, Jason Blood, and now Jason Burr! Okay, it starts off retty good. The premise is pretty fun, and it's wild how the story beats follow Danny Temple's storyline in Robin 93 (not so surprising, given that he was supposed to get a run as Kid Kobra) but with like 500% less bio-essentialism. Like, we've got good twin\evil twin but it is strongly nurture over nature. Also I'm enjoying that good twin Jason just Does Not Like the cops, that's an unexpected dynamic. But then, of course, Martin Pasko (my enemy) starts off strong then flops when he has more than three issues to work with, i hate him what is this mess?? Double is so unnecessary! I mean I guess it's good to find out how Randu ended up blind, but at what cost?? Mel you did not deserve Pasko's bullshit I'm so sorry babe.

1st Issue Special (8) (1975)/The Warlord (1-10) (1976-1977)

I really like the combination of fantasy and sci-fi in Skartaris, but it does fall very much into the tropes and pitfalls of the time. Still pretty enjoyable, and I'm gonna have a good time reading it, I think.

Showcase (94-96) (1977)

New doom patrooool!! Love to meet Arani under different circumstances, wild that she fully did have a romance w Niles in this version. I can see why it didn't get extended, as it lost the "outsiders and weirdos" charm that the original had.

I did mean to get everything to 1978, but I ended up spending more time with friends and family than reading comics over the holidays (terrible I know)

#bob haney and martin pasko why must you torment me #can't wait to get to the 80s #nik reads dc #monthly roundup

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Hi there Runic!

I was wondering your opinion on using Scrivner to draft fics vs using Word? Like pros and cons? (Some of the articles online are so confusing! >//<‘)

Thanks so much for the ask, anon! And also thanks for your patience; I wanted to give this some thought, hence the wait.

I primarily use Scrivener and have been using it for a little over a decade. I also use Word during the final phase of edits. I'll list some of my favorite features of each one, followed by the cons.

Scrivener

Organizing a story in Scrivener is where it shines the most. For a longer story, you can break things down by chapter and easily move them around as needed. For me, I use a single file for all my fics and breakdown folders by fandom, then by ships. The use of status markers and labels and custom meta-data, while initially daunting, are also super great to flag what state your draft is in along with any other indicators you wish to use. For me, I like marking if fics are for an exchange or a gift for a friend. I've even customized the meta-data so I can plug in potential tags and ratings as I go!

Snapshots is a neat function that makes a copy of your current file. I use it with each new phase of editing, in case I need to refer to an older version. It's super easy to switch back and forth between snapshots, plus there's a preview to show what has been removed or added from the last version!

There are a ton of compiling options for when you wish to export your story as a Word doc or a PDF or even for epublishing. I don't use this too often, but I have lots of friends who do and it makes proper formatting really simple.

There is a focus mode that removes all the UI stuff and just shows you the words. If this didn't exist, I wouldn't be able to write anything lolsob.

You can set target goals for each document or even the entire file. And if you have multiple documents in a single folder with word count targets applied, Scrivener will add them all up and give you a total target estimate. Really handy for planning out how long your story will be!

THERE IS A DARK MODE THEME.

Word

The grammar/spelling checker is a lot more robust in comparison to Scrivener.

Sharing your Word document and sharing notes/comments with beta readers is a LOT easier in Word. It's similar to how Google Docs works with leaving comments, replying to each other, and marking them as resolved.

Copy-pasting from Word into AO3's rich text preserves the formatting, whereas I've had a lot of wonky issues going from Scrivener to AO3.

Text-to-speech, while kinda weird, is a godsend when I want to read out loud a fic before posting, but don't have the energy to do so.

If you have Word, you likely have a Microsoft subscription, which means you have access to OneDrive, which makes for VERY easy backups. Plus you can get Word on your phone and work off that and your computer seamlessly at no extra cost.

THERE IS ALSO A DARK MODE.

Hokay, now for cons.

Scrivener

Scrivener is not free. It is a one-time fee of $60~. That said, if you participate in NaNo and win, you can get a discount code (I believe it's 50% off?)

It was originally made for Macs, but then a Windows version was developed. The team behind Scrivener is very small and it took… forever to get the Windows version up to speed with the Mac version. There are still some differences between the two, but thankfully both versions are on the same page. Jumping off of this, there is an iOS version, but no Android version.

If you wish to back up your Scrivener stuff, you can only really do that via a Dropbox account. Also, I believe it's not possible to open the same file on different computer types. So if you have two computers (one Mac and one Windows) and want to open the same file on both, it's not really going to work. In my experience, I've also run into issues getting things to sync and open when using two Windows computers. So if you're planning to bounce around different computers/laptops/etc., definitely keep this in mind.

On top of that, for every device you want Scrivener on? You need to pay for that.

Scrivener has got one hell of a learning curve, too. I've been using it for so long and am STILL discovering new ways to use it. It can be intimidating, even after you go through all the tutorials.

Word

This also costs money, but sadly is not a one-time fee AND you need to invest in a bundle plan instead of just getting Word. Home subscriptions range from $70 to $100 a year, depending if you're getting it just for yourself or for your family/friends to use too. For me, I use it with my boyfriend and we use all the programs a bunch, so it works out well for us. This might work for you too if you're interested in having access to things like Excel and OneNote and cloud storage. But if you just want Word, that's not really feasible.

I haven't experienced this because I've stopped writing novel-length stories in Word, but I've heard from friends that the program slows down after 30k words or so, which is unfortunate and frustrating.

Furthermore, you can't really transition from file to file in Word as you can in Scrivener. You'd need to manage the folders on your computer outside of the program.

Word isn't really designed for book formatting. You CAN do it, but it takes some extra work on your end to format things accordingly, whereas Scrivener has a bunch of built-in features to help with that.

Microsoft is A LOT bigger than the Scrivener team, thus there are frequent updates. And because of that, you need to perform more updates to the program and might even need to reacquaint yourself with features and UI changes.

I hope this helps! Regardless of which program you wish to use, I hope it goes smoothly and you have a blast writing your stories on it!

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Consistent fantasy point generator, especially in T20 formats.

III. Why Ishan Kishan is a Fantasy Cricket Gem

Top-order aggression: Scores quick runs in first six overs.

Dual role advantage: Wicketkeeper + opener = double opportunity for points.

Strike rate and boundary count: Contributes heavily to bonus points.

Unpredictable explosiveness: Great for grand league differentials.

IV. Picking Players Like Ishan: Fantasy Cricket Strategy Tips

Choose aggressive openers who make early impact.

Look for dual-role players: bat + fielding (wicketkeeping or catching).

Use players with fearless mindsets in smaller grounds and flat pitches.

Make such players vice-captains in riskier fantasy formats.

V. How the Best Fantasy Sports App Enhances Your Selection Process

Real-time stats to evaluate players like Ishan.

Performance filters: past form, pitch suitability, recent strike rates.

Expert suggestions and algorithm-based team combinations.

Daily match previews highlighting aggressive top-order batters.

VI. Ishan Kishan vs. Other Openers in Fantasy Cricket

Compare his fantasy impact with other Indian openers (e.g., Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prithvi Shaw).

Metrics: strike rate, consistency, fantasy points per match.

Why Kishan is a more valuable pick on flat wickets and short boundaries.

VII. Building a Fantasy Team Around Ishan Kishan

Suggested team format:

1–2 explosive openers

1 wicketkeeper-batsman

2 all-rounders

2 pace bowlers

1 spinner

When to make Ishan Kishan captain or vice-captain.

How to hedge risk if he fails (backup batting depth).

VIII. Bonus Tip: Best Matches to Pick Ishan Kishan In

Home games, especially in batting-friendly venues.

Against teams with weak new-ball bowlers.

When paired with stable anchor batters in fantasy team.

IX. Conclusion + Call to Action

Recap Ishan Kishan’s qualities: power, pace, points potential.

Encourage fantasy players to leverage his impact, especially in high-reward formats.

CTA: “Want explosive starts in your fantasy contests? Download the best fantasy sports app now and pick Ishan Kishan to lead your charge to the top!”

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Small Business Internet in the UAE: How to Choose the Right Connection for Growth

In today’s fast-paced business environment, a reliable internet connection is the lifeline of any small business. Whether you’re running an e-commerce site, managing a boutique agency, or operating a local service business, the quality of your internet can make or break productivity, customer satisfaction, and even sales.

In the UAE—where digital transformation is a national priority—small businesses have access to world-class internet infrastructure. But with so many options on the market, choosing the right internet plan can be overwhelming.

This guide breaks down what you need to know to make a smart, cost-effective decision for your business.

🌐 The Internet Landscape for Small Businesses in the UAE

The UAE boasts some of the fastest and most reliable internet services in the region, driven by major telecom providers like:

Etisalat by e&

Both providers offer business-grade internet plans, tailored to different sizes and types of enterprises—from solo entrepreneurs to small teams working out of co-working spaces or commercial offices.

💼 Key Internet Needs for Small Businesses

Before choosing a plan, it’s important to assess your actual needs. Ask yourself:

How many devices and users will be online at the same time?

Do you use cloud-based software (like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365)?

Do you conduct video calls or livestreams?

Do you need secure and stable connections for POS or customer data?

Are you planning to scale in the next 6–12 months?

Based on your answers, your internet solution should provide the following:

Consistent speeds (no throttling during peak hours)

Reliable uptime (minimal outages)

Business-level support (priority customer service)

Security features (firewalls, antivirus, and backup options)

📊 Comparing Internet Plans: Etisalat vs du

Here’s a snapshot of what small business internet packages typically include in the UAE:

🟢 Etisalat Business Internet

Speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps

Bundled services (email hosting, Microsoft tools, cybersecurity)

24/7 customer support

Optional add-ons like VoIP, cloud PBX, and static IPs

🔵 du Business Internet

Flexible monthly and annual plans

High-speed fiber connectivity

Smart Wi-Fi routers and remote management tools

Affordable packages for startups and freelancers

Many business internet packages also come with value-added features like:

Free domain registration

Professional email accounts

Website builder tools

💡 Tips for Choosing the Right Internet Plan

Don’t Overpay for Speed You Don’t Need

If you’re a solo business owner working from home, 100–250 Mbps may be more than enough.

Larger teams or those using heavy cloud apps may need 500 Mbps or more.

Look for Bundles

Providers often offer discounts when you bundle internet with other services like landlines or cloud storage.

Prioritize Business Support

Business internet packages come with dedicated support lines, which means faster help when you need it most.

Check Coverage

Not all areas of the UAE have the same level of fiber-optic coverage. Always check if your building or neighborhood supports high-speed fiber.

Ask About Flexibility

Some providers offer contract-free or short-term options that are ideal for new businesses or those in shared office spaces.

🛠️ Alternative Options for Remote or Mobile Businesses

If your business doesn’t operate from a fixed location (e.g., event companies, pop-up retailers, or service technicians), you can consider:

4G/5G routers: Portable, high-speed internet using mobile data

Business mobile plans with hotspot capabilities

Satellite internet for remote or rural locations

📈 Final Thoughts: Internet as an Investment

For small businesses in the UAE, internet is more than a utility—it’s a strategic asset. It supports everything from digital marketing and sales to customer service and financial operations.

Choosing the right business internet plan means: ✅ Fewer disruptions ✅ Happier customers ✅ Smoother operations ✅ Better scalability

Take the time to evaluate your options, speak with providers, and choose a package that grows with your business.

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Hey there, garage warriors! 👋 Is your garage door acting like it’s auditioning for a ghost movie—creaking, groaning, or just flat-out refusing to move? Chances are, you’re staring down a garage door motor replacement in 2025, and I’m here to make it less of a headache. That little motor is the unsung hero lifting your door, and when it conks out, it’s a big deal. But don’t sweat it—this guide’s packed with everything you need: how to spot a dud, what it’ll cost, and how to replace garage door motor without losing your cool. We’ll even toss in some pro secrets to keep your new setup purring for years. First up, let’s kick things off with a snazzy table—a quick snapshot of what you’re in for. Ready? Let’s roll! 🚪 AspectWhat’s Up? 🎯Why It’s a Big Deal 🌟Signs It’s DyingGrinding, no lift-offSpots trouble before you’re stuckCost Range$200–$600 (motor + labor)Helps you budget like a boss 💰DIY or Pro?Skills vs. safetyKeeps you safe, job done right ✅Motor OptionsChain, belt, screwNoise vs. power trade-offs 🎶Time Needed2–4 hours with prosPlans your day, no surprises ⏰ Stick with me, and we’ll get that garage door motor repair or replacement sorted in style! Spotting a Failing Motor Picture this: you hit the remote, and instead of a smooth lift, you get a sad grind or… nothing. That’s your cue for a garage door motor replacement. 🔍 Common culprits? Weird noises—like a blender on its last legs—or a door that twitches but won’t rise. Lisa from Calgary hit this wall hard. Her opener buzzed, lights flashed like a disco, but the door stayed put. She peeked at the manual (smart move!) and saw blinking codes screaming “motor failure.” Keep an ear out for whirs, clicks, or silence, and test it a few times. Catching it early means you’re not stranded in the rain cursing your luck. Deciding Between Repair and Replacement Okay, motor’s acting up—do you fix it or swap it? 🤔 A garage door motor repair might work if it’s a minor glitch—say, a fried capacitor or a loose gear. But if it’s ancient (10–15 years) or seized solid, replacement’s the way to go. Mike in Vancouver faced this fork in the road. His 12-year-old unit coughed out mid-lift; a tech offered a $90 patch but warned it was on borrowed time. Mike bit the bullet, spent $350 to replace garage door motor, and now sleeps easy with a warranty. Check the motor’s age, damage level, and repair cost—sometimes a fresh start beats a shaky fix. Quick Glance: - Repair: Cheap, fast, but risky on old units - Replace: Pricier upfront, longer life Understanding Motor Types Not all motors are twins, and picking the right one for your garage door motor replacement is key. 🔧 Chain drives are loud but burly—great for heavy doors. Belt drives? Quiet as a mouse, perfect if you’ve got a bedroom nearby. Screw drives sit in the middle—less upkeep, decent power. Sarah swapped her chain clunker for a belt after her dog started howling at the racket—she’s all about that peace now. Match the motor to your door’s weight (wood needs muscle!) and your noise vibes. A pro can steer you right if you’re unsure. TypeNoise Level 🎶Strength 💪Upkeep 🛠️ChainLoudHighModerateBeltWhisperMedium-HighLowScrewMediumMediumLow Estimating New Garage Door Motor Cost Let’s talk dollars—how much for a new garage door motor cost? 💰 In 2025, you’re looking at $200–$600 total. Basic chain drives start low, maybe $150 for the unit, while smart belt models with bells and whistles hit $400+. Labor’s another $100–$200, depending on your area. Tom got three quotes: $220 for a chain, $380 for a belt with battery backup, $550 for a Wi-Fi whiz. He picked the $380 option—quiet and storm-proof. Call around, ask about warranties (1–5 years is common), and factor in install fees. Pros often bundle it, so don’t be shy to haggle. Gathering Tools and Parts Ready to install garage door motor? 🛠️ DIY folks need a ladder, wrench set, screwdriver, pliers, and maybe a drill—check your kit! The motor itself—$150–$400—comes with rails, chains, and sensors in most cases. Jake hit up Lowe’s for a $320 belt-drive kit but forgot a socket wrench mid-job—oops, back to the store he went. Pros roll in with everything, no sweat. Make sure the horsepower fits your door (½ HP for singles, ¾ HP for doubles), and grab the manual—it’s your lifeline. A checklist saves you mid-project panic. DIY Must-Haves: - Ladder 🪜 - Wrench set 🔧 - Screwdriver 🔩 - New motor kit 📦 Stepping Through the Replacement Process Here’s the play-by-play for garage door motor replacement. ⚙️ Kill the power first—plug out, breaker off, safety first! Unscrew the old unit, detach the chain or belt, and hoist it down (it’s heavy—grab a buddy if you’re DIY-ing). Mount the new one, align the rail, wire up sensors, and test. Kelly watched a YouTube guru and swapped hers in four hours, though the rail took three tries to line up right. Pros zip through in 2–4 hours, balancing the door too—smooth as butter. Test it twice: up, down, no jerks. Patience here is your BFF. Key Steps: - Power off ⚡ - Remove old motor 🚮 - Install new unit 🆙 - Test run ✅ Hiring a Professional vs. DIY DIY or pro for your replace garage door motor gig? 🤷 DIY’s lean—$200–$400 if you’ve got skills and guts. Pros charge $400–$700 but bring know-how, tools, and no-liability stress. David went DIY, dropped his $250 motor, cracked it, and paid $500 for a pro redo—lesson learned. If your door’s a beast or wiring’s Greek to you, call in fixitrightgaragedoors.ca—they’ve got your back. Got ladder skills and a free Saturday? DIY might fly. Otherwise, pros save the day. PathCost 💸Risk 😬Time ⏱️DIY$200–$400Higher3–6 hrsPro$400–$700Low2–4 hrs Avoiding Common Pitfalls Don’t trip over these classics! 🚫 Reusing a rusty chain or skipping bolts can tank your setup—tighten everything. Emma ignored torque specs, and her motor shook loose in days—$60 pro fix she didn’t need. Measure your garage height—short rails ruin your day. Mike skipped reviews and got a sloppy install; he found better pros on Angi (here) next time. Read the manual, double-check fits, and don’t rush—slow and steady wins. Watch Out For: - Old parts reuse 🚮 - Loose fittings 🔩 - Wrong size 📏 Adding Smart Features Why not level up when you install garage door motor? 🌐 Smart motors—Wi-Fi, apps, Alexa—are 2025 gold, adding $50–$200. Jake got a $400 smart unit and opens his door from the office—kid forgot keys? No prob. Battery backups ($75–$150) save you in outages; sensors ($30–$80) ping your phone if it’s open. Sarah loves her app telling her “door’s secure” at night. Weigh the cost vs. cool—future-proofing’s a sweet perk. Smart Perks: - App control 📱 - Backup power 🔋 - Alerts 🚨 Maintaining Your New Motor Your new motor’s in—keep it happy! 🧰 Lube chains or screws yearly (silicone spray’s ace), wipe sensors clean, and test the reverse—drop a box; it should pop up. Mike skipped lube, and his chain locked up in eight months—$50 oops. Pros like fixitrightgaragedoors.ca offer plans, or set a phone alert. A little TLC stretches your new garage door motor cost into a decade of smooth lifts. Maintenance Hacks: - Lube up 🛢️ - Sensor check 👀 - Safety test 🧪 Conclusion A garage door motor replacement in 2025? You’ve got this! 🎉 From spotting a dud to picking smart upgrades, this guide’s your roadmap to replace garage door motor with swagger—DIY or pro. Costs, steps, pitfalls—all laid out. For safety and finesse, pros like fixitrightgaragedoors.ca are clutch—don’t gamble on a shaky job. What’s your vibe—DIY daredevil or pro fan? Ever had a motor swap turn epic or epicly bad? Spill your story—I’m listening! 👇 Read the full article

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Video on difference between Virtual Machine Snapshot vs Backup

Virtual Machine Snapshot vs Backup

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Exploit 128GB iCloud Storage to Optimise iPhone!

Apple iCloud Storage

Apple claims in its most recent advertisement that the iPhone 15 provides “lots of storage for lots of photos.” That depends on how you use your iPhone and the storage option you pick. These factors should be considered before spending.

128GB is the minimum storage capacity available for the iPhone 15. So much more than the 64GB standard till the iPhone 13 in 2021. The default storage choice for Apple’s next gadget may seem substantial when compared to 2018’s iPhone X’s 64GB.

This generational upward increase in storage needs, however, is only a reflection of our expanding digital habits, which now include anything from multi-gigabyte triple-A games and high-resolution photos to vast app libraries.

The iPhone 15’s camera now records 4K videos and takes 48-megapixel pictures, so these high-resolution files take up a lot of space. While these developments certainly improve the quality of collected video, they also consume local storage capacity, making what was formerly thought to be sufficient space inadequate for the demands of a large number of users.

Apple iCloud

Free 5GB storage protects your pictures, movies, notes, and more, automatically backed up and accessible anywhere. Upgrade to iCloud+ for greater storage and data privacy. All iCloud power. Plus.

iCloud images

Securely stores and protects your original high-resolution images and videos for life with lightweight space-saving versions on all your devices. Whatever it is a video of your pet at the beach from yesterday or a snapshot of your buddies from years ago your complete collection is accessible and shareable anywhere.

Shared Photo Library

Is the easiest method to share photographs and videos with up to five people. Featured Photos & Memories lets you relive your trips with shared library material.

Shared Albums

Makes it simple to share images with the individuals you desire, like merging road trip photos with pals or updating relatives on kids’ exploits. When the album is updated, your friends are alerted and may contribute photographs, videos, and comments.

iCloud Drive

Makes your saved files and folders accessible and shareable across devices. The iOS and iPadOS Files app and the Mac Finder provide access to them all.

iCloud Backup

Every time your iPhone or the iPad is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi, iCloud Backup automatically backs up your vital data, including your favourite applications.

Restore

Restore or set up a new device from your iCloud backup to effortlessly transfer your images, data, contacts, applications, settings, and more.

iCloud to the Rescue?

The limited capacity on devices is addressed by Apple’s iCloud service, which offers a variety of options beyond the meagre 5GB of free storage, which is, to be honest, inadequate for the majority of users. There are three storage membership tiers available for Apple’s paid iCloud+ storage: 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB. Additional services like iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, and Custom Email Domains are included with all of the tiers. Subscribers pay $0.99 for 50GB, $2.99 for 200GB, and $9.99 for 2 TB of cloud storage.

Apple provided 6TB and 12TB storage alternatives for those with large storage demands. These are expensive and need an internet connection to view your data. Monthly prices for iCloud+ plans are $29.99 for 6TB and $59.99 for 12TB. Compare Google’s 5TB and 10TB cloud storage plans for $24.99 and $49.99 per month.

iCloud Storage vs iPhone Storage

While Apple provides 256GB and 512GB upgrade choices, with an extra 1TB option for the iPhone 15 Pro, both the normal iPhone 15 models and the iPhone 15 Pro models start with 128GB of storage. (The initial 256GB of capacity on the iPhone 15 Pro Max models is twice that of subsequent versions, which provide 1TB and 512GB of storage).

For buyers who value enormous amounts of space on their smartphone, Apple offers the iPhone 15 Pro with an aggregate capacity of 1TB. However, it costs $1,499-$700 more than the ordinary model. Thus, considering a lower-capacity device and adding iCloud storage may be more cost-effective and feasible. A 1TB iPhone 15 costs $200 more than five years of 2TB iCloud storage spaces. which is $500 less expensive and may last longer than the gadget itself.

Ultimately, the choice you choose will be based on how you use your data and how much you value instantaneous offline access vs the flexibility and possible cost savings of cloud storage.

Storage alternatives for iPhones

It seems sense that Apple will eventually raise the base storage of all of its iPhone models to 256GB given the present trend. It is certainly past time that it also reevaluates the meagre 5GB of free iCloud storage that it provides in favour of a more substantial allotment that more accurately represents the realities of contemporary digital use habits.

Options for iPhone storage expansion

Make advantage of iCloud storage: You may keep your images, movies, and other material on the cloud by using one of Apple’s premium iCloud storage plans. Your iPhone may have more space after doing this.

Unused applications may be offloaded from your iPhone using a function that allows you to do just that. By doing this, you may make more space on your smartphone without fully removing the app.

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Who would need more capacity than 128GB?

Power users: These may include anybody who downloads a lot of music or films for offline viewing, photographers or videographers who save a lot of material on their device, or gamers who download big games. Individuals that save a large amount of data on their phone: You could run out of space with 128GB if you don’t want to delete old pictures, movies, or programmes.

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App Consistent vs. Crash Consistent Snapshot Backups for Multi-TB SQL Databases

In the realm of database administration, particularly when dealing with multi-terabyte (TB) SQL databases, the choice between application-consistent and crash-consistent snapshot backups is crucial. Both strategies offer unique benefits and drawbacks, impacting the recovery time, data integrity, and operational overhead. This article delves into practical T-SQL code examples and applications,…

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Comics this week (2/24/2021)?

Anonymous said: This week’s comics?

Marvels Snapshots: Captain Marvel: ...nah. Half my hope regarding Waid doing a Black Label Superman project is as much about him being able to walk off stage with some dignity at this point as it is wanting more of his Clark. Because if the likes of this remain his final statement? Yeesh.

The Union #3: No idea what’s happening at this point and moreover I don’t care, even with just two issues left in a five-issue mini I’m dropping this.

King In Black: Return of the Valkyries #3: Little lost with this issue, but I’m still glad to see the book continue a bit past its initial departure.

X-Men #18: Do I fully get how this fits into the grand scheme? Not yet. Does it still rule? Of course.

Warhammer 40,000: Marneus Calgar #5: No particular intent to follow the franchise further from here, but if Gillen feels like coming back the way the end leaves open as a possibility, I’m there. Probably as close as we’ll ever get to the Jonathan Hickman Punisher book Secret Wars teased us all with the notion of.

The Department of Truth #6: Hahaha god this weird book is so good.

Ice Cream Man #23: So how long is the series gonna go again? Thought Prince made it sound like it was nearing the endgame a while back. By all means however keep going for as long as you can keep pumping out the likes of this.

Crossover #4: I still think this book sucks and just get it for my dad, but this one had a moment so sincerely and unequivocally cool that even narration popping up to smugly declare how cool it was only evoked some nodding from me. And there’s a section a bit after that where...well, I certainly respect the chutzpah.

Batman: Black and White #3: Even if it’s pushing the ‘prestige’ vibe a lot further I don’t think this quite lives up to Black and White’s past, though on the whole I’m still digging it.

Future State: Dark Detective #4: Well, for as much as I’ve complained of all the Future State Batman stuff ultimately acting as a grotesquely oversized teaser, no denying this is an ending. I’m still ready for Tamaki/Mora on Detective proper though, and that Red Hood backup is the best thing Williamson’s ever done.

Future State: Batman/Superman #2: It ends as it began, a tight, clever little team-up with a tone defined by knowing what’s about to come for both of them. Very ready for Yang’s real run now that he’s established he can make their dynamic work.

Future State: Aquaman #2: If this was an going I’d absolutely be getting it, which is the highest compliment I can pay an Aquaman two-parter.

Future State: Superman vs. Imperious Lex #2: It’s Russell and Pugh, you know what that means at this point whether you like it or not. Glad this is getting the extra issue to breathe even past the rest of Future State, I’m guessing DC knows not to screw with this team taking their crack at Superman.

Legion of Superheroes #2: A legit clever twist, and a reveal near the end that opens a ton more questions. I liked it!

Future State: Superman: House of El: This was just about all I’d hoped it would be coming from this team, a big space opera Fall of Camelot with Superman iconography bolted on that does a quality job establishing its main players and the weight upon them within the space given it; I suspect some will feel Godlewski wasn’t the right fit for this, but I really liked his work here. A quality capstone on this event and lead-in to PKJ’s run proper (especially given the big whiff of Tom Strong I picked up by the end), and I’d love for this whole crew of characters to if not get their own book still end up a staple of non-LOSH future DC in the same way as your OMACs and Kamandi’s and Justice Legions.

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Bluehost Web Hosting Reviews: It Is Cheap, but Is It Good?

Bluehost Hosting: It Is Cheap, but Is It Good

Bluehost is one of the most popular and, at the same time, most affordable web hosts on the market. In this Bluehost hosting review, we take a look at what’s under the hood, how good the platform really is, and whether it’s the right solution for your next website project.

Here are the things we’re going to cover:

• Types of web hosting that Bluehost offers

• Features and pricing

• Ease of use

• Performance and load times

• Customer support

• Pros and cons of Bluehost hosting

• Conclusion – should you use Bluehost?What is Bluehost and what type of hosting it offers?

Over the years,Bluehost has grown to be one of the most popular hosting companies out there, especially for WordPress sites.

Just glancing at their homepage and all the different products that Bluehost offers tells you a lot about why it’s won so many users over. First off, Bluehost has numerous different hosting products in their portfolio – not just simple website hosting.

Second, their prices are really, really affordable. Plus, you also get a handful of bonuses thrown in for free. This makes your overall cost of launching a site much lower vs what you’d have to pay with the competition.

But let’s start at the beginning. Here are the different types of hosting that Bluehost has in store, including one that is likely going to be the pick for most users.

Let’s divide the list into a couple of categories:

1. Entry-level web hosting

This is the budget solution in Bluehost’s portfolio of web hosting. These plans are usually chosen by users who are new to the concept of owning a website and needing web hosting to make it happen.

Bluehost has two main offerings that fall under entry-level hosting:

• Shared web hosting

• Basic WordPress hosting

While it may seem like the latter is better if you want to use WordPress as your website engine, in reality, both are the same product. From what I’ve seen, this is simply a different marketing framing, but the elements on the inside are the same.

2. Managed WordPress hosting

The basic WordPress hosting plans mentioned above are just that – basic. However, Bluehost also offers a more advanced package called

Compared to the basic offering, the managed variety takes care of all the technical aspects of the hosting setup and Managed WordPress.

In other words, when you’re on managed WordPress hosting, you don’t have to worry about anything related to keeping your site operational. Instead, you can just focus on creating content and promoting your site.

Managed plans also give you more power under the hood 💪, which is important for sites with an established position in the market that receive more traffic.

Bluehost also has a tailor-made offering for WordPress websites running WooCommerce – for eCommerce stores. Those plans come with some WooCommerce-specific elements pre-installed (WooCommerce itself, an optimized theme, payment processing tools, security, extras).

If you’re looking for a host because you are indeed going to be launching a WooCommerce store, this is probably the solution for you.

3. Professional hosting

The last tier of Bluehost hosting is what we can call professional-level hosting. Two main products here:

• VPS hosting

• Dedicated servers

The former is a very interesting concept that’s built around hosting virtualization. VPS stands for virtual private server. What you’re actually getting here is access to a web hosting setup that runs as a virtual machine on a bigger, physical server. It’s a setup beneficial when building web apps or other types of web-based products that are not necessarily standard websites.

If you do indeed need a whole physical machine at your disposal, that’s what dedicated servers are for. This type of web hosting is usually the most expensive and powerful hosting option available with most companies.

Bluehost hosting review: features and pricing ⚙️💸

As you read above, Bluehost has many different hosting plans and tiers available, and each of them delivers a slightly different set of features.

For the purpose of this Bluehost hosting review, we’ll look at the entry-level plan called Basic Web Hosting

It’s the most budget-friendly solution in the lineup and, for that reason, also the most popular one among customers.

Here’s a snapshot of the pricing page at the time of writing:

As you can see, Bluehost has a very affordable offering that starts at just $2.95/mo. However, the first thing you must know about this price is that you have to sign up for a three-year contract in order to get it. It is also paid upfront, which means that you do have to shell out $106.20 on day one.

There are options to begin with shorter contracts, but the prices grow with those a bit. Here’s the full picture:

36 months: Basic $2.95/mo, Plus and Choice Plus $5.45/mo, Pro $13.95/mo

24 months: Basic $3.95/mo, Plus and Choice Plus $6.95/mo, Pro $15.95/mo

12 months: Basic $4.95/mo, Plus and Choice Plus $7.45/mo, Pro $18.95/mo

Bluehost doesn’t offer month-to-month payment options

Okay, but what do you get for these prices?

Overall, Bluehost focuses on delivering two things:

the basic set of features and server capabilities that most users will need,

making those features easy to use and accessible.

All the entry-level plans are very similar on paper, but there are a couple of fine differences.

First of all, none is “more powerful” than the other. Speaking in terms of computing power and the “scale of website,” they can all handle the same load. The differences are mainly in the size of website and number of websites you’re allowed to run.

On the Basic plan, you are allowed only one website. Your disk space is also limited to 50 GB.

All the other plans let you run unlimited websites and consume unlimited disk space while doing so.

This is great because what it means in practice is that if you want to build 2+ websites, Bluehost will only charge you $5.45/mo for that.

Here’s what else you get.

The Basic plan:

24/7 customer support via phone and chat (more on the quality of that later in this Bluehost hosting review),

access to custom themes from within the Bluehost panel,

a free domain name for the first year(!) plus access to a domain manager,

email hosting – albeit it’s kind of hidden in the panel,

a $100 Google Ads credit and Google My Business integration,

free CDN integration – a “content delivery network” hook-up means that your website’s data is served from multiple servers across the web instead of just one machine; this improves your site speed a lot,

free SSL certificates.

The Choice plan throws in a free Office 365 subscription for one month. The Choice Plus gives you additional access to free domain privacy (so that no one can check your personal data associated with the domain name) and free automatic backups. Lastly, the Pro plan offers an additional dedicated IP address (important when building web apps/tools, not so much for standard websites).

Overall, there really is nothing here that’s missing. Bluehost has put some real thought behind what the essential web hosting features are and then put them all together in this offering.

The free domain is a huge deal in particular! You’d usually have to pay around $15 for a new domain name registration. While it’s not a lot, it still adds up to your overall website launch bill. The fact that Bluehost throws that in for free is great.

⚠️ Note. Mind the renewal prices. Bluehost, like most hosting companies, will charge you a different amount when first signing up for their service vs renewing after a while. Those renewal prices are higher. Take a look at that pricing screenshot above one more time. See the crossed off price below the main price? That’s the renewal price – it’s what you’re going to pay after your initial contract is up.

Bluehost hosting review: ease of use 👐

Bluehost does a lot to make the signup and website launch process as smooth as possible. They realize that whoever’s choosing the entry-level plan probably doesn’t have a lot of experience with web hosting. Bluehost tries to make it possible for that user to configure everything on their own without outside help. All within the Bluehost hosting interface.

Once you get through the purchase process on Bluehost’s website and finalize everything, you’ll be invited to your new user profile page.

Right away, Bluehost will ask you how you want to go about building your website and if you want to have WordPress installed on your setup. They will even ask you whether you want to work on your site in the classic model (by picking a theme and modifying it) or use Bluehost’s new builder interface.

I went with the first option since it’s more common for WordPress users to do so.

Next, right in the main dashboard, you get a couple of suggestions as to what you should do to make your site better:

You can log into your WordPress site directly from the dashboard as well – just click the Log in to WordPress button in the top right corner.

If you take a look at the sidebar to the left, you’ll find links to other useful sections:

Home. It’s where you are right now.

My Sites. Since you can have more than one site on most Bluehost hosting plans, this is where you can see them all.

Marketplace. Bluehost makes it easy to integrate your site with other third-party tools, add-ons, and also upgrade your hosting tier if needed. This section is where you can purchase and install those integrations with a couple of clicks.

WordPress themes and plugins. This is a subsection under Marketplace, but I feel I should highlight it here. Bluehost gives you access to custom WordPress themes right from the dashboard. It also hooks up to your site directly, so that you can purchase and install those themes all from the Bluehost interface. This can be a huge timesaver.

Email & Office. Bluehost gives you an option to integrate your site with hosted email via Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. This is where you can enable everything.

Domains. This is where you can manage your website domain(s) and purchase new ones.

Marketing Tools. This section is all about making it easier to integrate your site with popular marketing channels such as Google Ads, Google My Business, and others.

Advanced. Go here if you want to access cPanel (if this doesn’t sound like English, then Advanced is probably not a section for you).

Let’s look into what’s possible when managing your site, since that’s what most of us will want to do.

When you go to My Sites and select your site from the list, you’ll see the following panel:

This is a nice view of your site’s status all in one place. From here, you can access the themes you have installed, your plugins, and even oversee your marketing promotions, backups, user accounts, security, and more.

What’s great here is that everything is presented nicely, and you’re spared all the server lingo. You don’t have to be a pro to know what’s going on.

And I remind you that we are dealing here with basic, entry-level hosting setup that did cost a mere $2.95/mo. So…impressive.

Bluehost performance and load times 📈

Okay, so we know that Bluehost is cheap. But is it fast? There has to be a trade-off somewhere, right? Is it performance?

Let’s find out:

We did a very simple test. We set up a site using Bluehost’s tools, published some dummy content on it, added images, picked a theme and configured it, and basically made the site look real.

Then, we also added a couple of plugins for good measure, like WPForms, Yoast SEO, Jetpack, and a couple more.

I have to give it to Bluehost…considering this is budget hosting, the results are more than impressive!

Going below one sec for US traffic is pretty much all you can ask for with any hosting platform – even the more expensive ones.

Bluehost hosting review: customer support 🚑

Bluehost offers 24/7 phone and live chat support. Apart from that, there’s also a knowledge base where you can find tutorials and answers to the most common questions people have about Bluehost’s platform.

You can access the support chat from the main contact page on Bluehost’s site.

Bluehost asks a couple of questions to identify you as a customer, and then gets you through to a support agent.

From our experience when writing this Bluehost hosting review, a support agent got to us pretty much immediately after starting the chat.

The interaction was positive, the agent offered advice and was willing to help. However, we seem to had hit a wall in terms of what they’re actually authorized to do.

Granted, I did ask him to do a fairly specific thing.

Pros and cons of Bluehost hosting 👍👎

Before we give you our final rating in this Bluehost hosting review, let’s look at a quick list of pros and cons.

Pros 👍

The entry price is more than affordable ($2.95/mo).

They give you a free domain for the first year.

The setup is really easy to do, especially if you want to use WordPress.

The user interface is great, making it easy to do simple modifications and/or maintenance tasks.

The load times are really impressive, managing to go below the one-second mark.

The support is quick to respond.

Cons 👎

The renewal prices are much higher than the entry-level ones. That’s why you’re better off going for the max-term contract right out the gate.

While you can set up hosted email on the platform, it’s a bit hidden. You have to go to the cPanel view and set everything up there by hand.

The reviews on the web are mixed. Some users seem to be having issues with their setups. However, many of those reviews are from a while back.

Bluehost hosting review conclusion: Why use it over another host 💪

At the end of the day, Bluehost looks like a great solution for the budget-minded person who wants to launch a new site as quickly as possible and also fairly cheaply.

Bluehost has all the basic hosting features you might expect, and the performance isn’t lacking in any way either.

Granted, the tests we did haven’t been carried out over a long period of time, so you’re mileage may vary, but the early indicators are certainly more than positive!

👉 Go to Bluehost

⚡ Pro tip: If you’re looking for a host to take care of all your new website ideas in one place, consider the $5.45/mo plan at Bluehost. It’s the first hosting tier that Bluehost offers that allows unlimited websites.

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dsignk · 4 years ago

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Bluehost Hosting It Is Cheap, But Is It Good?

What is Bluehost and what type of hosting it offers? 🤔

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Over the years, Bluehost has grown to be one of the most popular hosting companies out there, especially for WordPress sites.

But let’s start at the beginning. Here are the different types of hosting that Bluehost has in store, including one that is likely going to be the pick for most users.

Let’s divide the list into a couple of categories:

Entry-level web hosting

This is the budget solution in Bluehost’s portfolio of web hosting. These plans are usually chosen by users who are new to the concept of owning a website and needing web hosting to make it happen.

Bluehost has two main offerings that fall under entry-level hosting:

Shared web hosting

Basic WordPress hosting

Managed WordPress hosting

The basic WordPress hosting plans mentioned above are just that – basic. However, Bluehost also offers a more advanced package called Managed WordPress.

Compared to the basic offering, the managed variety takes care of all the technical aspects of the hosting setup and WordPress maintenance for you.

Managed plans also give you more power under the hood 💪, which is important for sites with an established position in the market that receive more traffic.

If you’re looking for a host because you are indeed going to be launching a WooCommerce store, this is probably the solution for you.

Professional hosting

The last tier of Bluehost hosting is what we can call professional-level hosting. Two main products here:

VPS hosting

Dedicated servers

Bluehost hosting review: features and pricing ⚙️💸

As you read above, Bluehost has many different hosting plans and tiers available, and each of them delivers a slightly different set of features.

For the purpose of this Bluehost hosting review, we’ll look at the entry-level plan called Basic Web Hosting.