Michael Simon
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Michael is an editor for All About Cookies, with over 15 years of experience in digital content, with the last five dedicated to cybersecurity. He specializes in VPNs, antiviruses, and online security, and his work has appeared in leading publications such as Techopedia, The Guardian, and Digital Spy. Beyond journalism, he has collaborated with numerous SaaS firms, bringing clarity to complex tech topics for diverse audiences.
- Techopedia
- Tom's Guide
- Digital Spy, The Guardian
- VPNs
- Online security
- Web hosting
- B.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of Nottingham
- NCTJ journalism qualification
- Mac or PC: PC
- Android or iPhone: Android
Michael's Latest Articles
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Cheap Reseller Hosting Plans From $4.99/mo To $19.99/mo
Reseller hosting requires lots of resources, but affordable solutions are still available. In our guide to the best cheap reseller hosting plans, we explore the top options.
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Best Managed Server Hosting Providers of 2026
Picking the right managed hosting plan can be tough. Here are our top three managed hosting providers, with their strengths and weaknesses explained.
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Best Dedicated Server Hosting Services of 2026
If you’re looking for dedicated server hosting, IONOS is our top pick, with great features at low prices, while InMotion is best for power users, and Liquid Web leads for customization.
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Cheap Dedicated Server Hosting Plans To Save Money in 2026
Dedicated servers aren't cheap, but some are cheaper than others. Our guide to the most affordable dedicated hosting options will help you find the right one for you.
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Best Game Server Hosting Providers of 2026
How do you choose the best game server hosting for your own gaming world? This guide to our top three game server providers can help you get started.
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Best GoDaddy Alternatives of 2026
When rating the best GoDaddy alternatives, we picked Hostinger for beginners, Bluehost for WordPress users, and IONOS for its great budget hosting. Learn why.
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Best WooCommerce Hosting Services of 2026
We think the best web hosts for launching an online store with WooCommerce are DreamHost, SiteGround, and Flywheel. Here’s why.
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Best Drupal Hosting Services of 2026
Drupal isn’t the simplest CMS, but it offers lots of flexibility. In our guide to the best Drupal web hosts, we explore web hosting providers that can help you make the most of it.
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Best Reseller Hosting Services of 2026
In our guide to the best reseller hosting services, we cover the top providers in the space, so you can repackage their web hosting plans as your own.
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Best cPanel Hosting Services of 2026
In our guide to the best cPanel web hosts, we explore Namecheap’s affordable plans, InMotion’s offering for high-traffic sites, and Hosting.com’s excellent feature set.
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Best VPS Hosting Services of 2026
In our guide to the top VPS hosting plans, we cover ScalaHosting’s customization options, IONOS’s beginner-friendly pricing, and InMotion’s strong support for heavy workloads.
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Best Cheap WordPress Hosting Services To Save Money in 2026
These hosting providers offer the best cheap WordPress plans on the market, so you can launch a WordPress-optimized site at an affordable price.
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Best Email Hosting Services of 2026
In this guide to our top email hosting providers, we cover ScalaHosting’s flexibility, Hostinger’s powerful offering, and Bluehost’s great features for small firms.
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Best Cheap VPS Hosting Services To Save Money in 2026
Where can you get cheap VPS server hosting? And how much should you expect to pay? Our complete guide to the top cheap VPS hosting services covers everything you need to know.
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Best Cheap Web Hosting Services To Save Money in 2026
You can host a site for as little as $1 per month today, but not all services are equal. Our guide to the best cheap web hosts provides a full breakdown of our top picks.
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Best Cheap Email Hosting Services To Save Money in 2026
In our guide to the top cheap email hosting services, we explain how IONOS delivers value, Namecheap excels for high-volume senders, and Hostinger’s AI-powered inboxes shine.
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InMotion Hosting Review 2026: Is This Web Hosting Solution Any Good?
InMotion Hosting is a powerful web host for technical users, but its steep learning curve makes it unsuitable for beginners.
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How To Tell Where a Website Is Hosted in 4 Simple Steps
In our step-by-step guide, we explain how to look up the hosting provider for any website by accessing its details in the WHOIS/RDAP public database.
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Discord Bot Hosting Guide: How To Add a Bot To a Discord Server in 2026
Want to know how to host a Discord bot and add it to your server? This Discord bot hosting guide explains the basics in our step-by-step tutorial.
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FastComet Review 2026: A Beginner-Friendly Web Host with Solid Performance
FastComet is a budget hosting provider with solid performance and strong security. But how does it hold up against competitors like Hostinger and Bluehost?
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Hosting.com Review 2026: All-in-One Hosting That Actually Delivers
Hosting.com bundles premium features like an AI site builder, comprehensive security, and free domains into every plan — but the dual control panel takes getting used to and isn't designed for beginners.
