Kate Quinlan
/authors/kate_quinlan_headshot_april_2024.png)
/authors/kate_quinlan_headshot_april_2024.png)
Kate is an Editor at All About Cookies. She has a decade of digital publishing experience and a background in EdTech. As a digital security expert, she leverages her passion for helping people to create authentic, well-researched content on a wide-range of digital privacy and security topics. In addition to writing and editing, she also conducts firsthand testing of various security software, from ad blockers to VPNs.
When not at her computer, Kate, along with her husband, strives to adopt sustainable living practices. Together, they love to learn about and build homesteading skills (organic gardening and food preservation), experiment with vegan cooking (replacing mac and cheese is impossible), and dote on their lively daughter.
Number one cybersecurity tip: Use unique, complex passwords! Weak passwords are the gateway to identity theft problems. All it takes is one data breach to give hackers access to your online accounts.
- Scams
- Phishing tactics
- Streaming
- VPNs
- Ad blockers
- Social media privacy
- Web hosting/building
- BA in Professional Writing from Kutztown University
Mac or PC: PC
Android or iPhone: iPhone
Kate's Latest Articles
-
GoDaddy Web Hosting Cost in 2025: Hosting Plans Explored
Here’s a look at GoDaddy web hosting costs in 2025. Find out how much it costs to host a website with one of the original web hosting companies.
-
Cloud Hosting Demystified: How It Works and Who Should Use It
Cloud hosting isn’t just for big companies. Learn how cloud website hosting supports projects and businesses of all sizes.
-
Managed WordPress Hosting for Beginners: Features, Benefits, and Tradeoffs
Before creating and launching your online store, you need to determine if managed WordPress hosting is right for you. Here's how it compares to other web hosting platforms.
-
How Much Does Web Hosting Cost in 2025?
From entry-level shared plans to high-powered dedicated servers, here’s what web hosting costs (for real) and which features affect the final price you pay to launch your site.
-
What Is VPS Hosting? (And Do You Need It for Your Ecommerce Website?)
Discover if VPS hosting is the right choice for your ecommerce business and whether it can support seamless customer experiences.
-
Web Hosting Types Explained: Find the One That Fits Your Online Business
A solid hosting service keeps your ecommerce store fast, secure, and always online. This guide explains the different web hosting types and the best business use cases.