Starter hosting, VPN, and web tools
This page collects a small set of “good first picks” for common situations: your first website, a basic business site, or staying safer on public WiFi with a VPN. Everything is explained in plain English and you can always use the Tool Advisor if you’re not sure where to start.
Hosting for first websites & small projects
These picks are meant for beginners, bloggers, and small service businesses that just need a reliable place for a website to live.
Good fit if you want low monthly costs and are okay with a simpler setup. Ideal for personal sites, early blogs, and basic “about me” or one-page sites.
Visit Hostinger →Popular starting point for first-time WordPress users. Makes it easier to install and manage WordPress without digging through lots of menus and settings.
Visit Bluehost →Better fit if your website really matters to your business and you care about support response times and long-term performance more than the absolute lowest price.
Visit SiteGround →VPNs for travel & remote work
These VPNs are focused on real-world situations: public WiFi at hotels, airports, cafés, and co-working spaces, plus remote work and occasional streaming.
Strong blend of speed, security, and ease of use. A good “default” pick if you want to stay safer on public WiFi and occasionally use streaming or remote access.
Visit NordVPN →Great if you want to cover many devices or share with family. One subscription covers as many phones, tablets, and laptops as you actually use.
Visit Surfshark →Often chosen by frequent travelers and people who care about unblocking streaming services in more countries. A good fit if you’re on the road a lot.
Visit ExpressVPN →Web tools (coming soon)
Next up: simple, non-technical guides to the web tools small businesses actually use.
Plain-English breakdowns of tools like Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress-friendly builders — focused on which type of business each one fits best.
Shortlists of simple tools for newsletters, appointment booking, and basic follow-up, explained for non-technical small business owners.
A tiny, opinionated list of tools that most small businesses actually use day-to-day, without turning into a giant directory.
Comparison guides
When you’re ready to choose, these guides walk through the trade-offs in plain English.