Author: Davis Porter

Davis Porter

Davis Porter is a B2B and B2C ecommerce pundit who’s particularly obsessed with digital selling platforms, online marketing, hosting solutions, web design, cloud tech, plus customer relationship management software. When he’s not testing out various applications, you’ll probably find him building a website, or cheering Arsenal F.C. on.

Articles Davis has written:

The Best Managed WordPress Hosting Providers for 2023

Davis Porter
WordPress Hosting

While general WordPress sites should be fine with typical WordPress hosting solutions, the bare minimum for online stores is managed WordPress hosting.

But, here’s the thing about it. Compared to other types of services, managed WordPress hosting doesn’t come cheap at all. It would cost you anywhere between tens of dollars to thousands of dollars a month.

Now, going by this cost range, it certainly wouldn’t make sense settling for any random hosting provider. Let’s leave that to novice merchants for now.

A serious WordPress-based ecommerce website, on the other hand, should go for nothing but the best managed WordPress hosting services. The type of hosting that’s truly optimized for WordPress, offering specialized capabilities that are indeed worth every single penny.

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Constant Contact Pricing (2024) – The Complete Guide

Davis Porter
Email Marketing Services Reviews

Constant Contact is one of those brand names that almost everyone in the ecommerce and digital marketing spaces is seemingly familiar with. The company has promoted its products widely and it continues to make a name for itself, especially when it comes to email marketing. We’ll give them that.

But, while many people are now vaguely aware of its powerful email marketing features (which you can learn from our detailed Constant Contact Review here), there’s a lot of confusion surrounding Constant Contact pricing.

The problem is, although you might find a “Plans” page on Constant Contact’s main site, it turns out the pricing information s pretty sketchy. You’ll only see two plans, yet in reality, Constant Contact’s pricing options vary quite extensively.

There are about 20 different cost packages you could choose from.

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Firepush Review – My Verdict for 2025

Davis Porter 4.5
Articles

Quick answer: Firepush is one of the most affordable and beginner-friendly marketing automation tools for Shopify.

I’ve used it across several stores, and it’s helped me recover carts, grow email lists, and boost flash sale engagement — all without getting bogged down in technical workflows.

In this review, I’ll share my hands-on experience using Firepush, break down the features, and help you figure out if it’s the right fit for your ecommerce business.

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Creating a Custom Brand and Logo for Your Small Business with Tailor Brands

Davis Porter
Ecommerce Selling Advice

Ever wondered why Gucci is so darn expensive?

Yes, I know stuff about quality and all, but let’s be honest here. You can find almost the same quality for a fraction of Gucci’s price.

So, what’s the fuss about Gucci?

I’m no fashion expert, but I know one thing for sure. It’s mostly about the brand. Sorry to say, but consumers have this cult-like following of some brands.

A lot of it has to do with a brand’s consistency when it comes to quality. Maintaining great quality throughout is a great way to drive customer loyalty. But, all in all, the journey begins with the branding process.

And how do you create a brand with the potential of growing as big as Gucci? Any specific software out there that can save you the trouble of hiring designers?

Fortunately yes. And that’s precisely what this post covers.

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DreamHost Hosting Reviews (2023) – Everything You Need to Know

Davis Porter 4.5
Ecommerce Hosting Reviews Hosting Reviews WordPress Hosting

Some refer to it as Dream Host, others simply write it as DreamHost. Whichever tickles your fancy, this is one of those names that might come up whenever you’re seeking an ideal host for your online store.

Now, when you check out its homepage, DreamHost might strike you as one of those cheaply-priced hosting providers that come with standard features. But after scrutinizing it further, it then hits you that the company is much more than that.

DreamHost, in a nutshell, is a jack of all trades. Apart from shared hosting, it specializes in VPS hosting, cloud hosting, dedicated hosting, as well as managed WordPress hosting.

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Critical Insights About Display Advertising

Davis Porter
Articles

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “Google” and “Marketing”?

Well, I bet that’s a no-brainer since we’re all crazy about SEO. It’s pretty evident that ecommerce relies greatly on SEO. And SEO, come to think of it, is now a thing thanks to the exceedingly-growing levels of competition between ecommerce websites.

Fair enough. But, here’s the thing. Google is not entirely about SEO. While organic marketing has proven to be extremely crucial to your online store’s overall ranking, it’s just one part of the overall traffic generation equation.

Let’s face it. Today’s competitive ecommerce environment requires a much more holistic approach if you intend to maintain a persistent flow of leads. So, have you ever considered supplementing your organic framework with Google’s paid marketing tactics?

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SiteGround vs Bluehost (2023) – Which One is Better?

Davis Porter
Ecommerce Hosting Reviews

That, I’ve got to admit, is seemingly one of the most common questions when it comes to reviewing hosting providers. We’ve received several emails on this issue, and it remains to be a particularly prominent discussion in our comments section. Now, we can agree that both SiteGround and Bluehost are very popular hosting providers, and understandably so. They have built their reputations as two of the most reliable solutions, because they offer top-of-the-range resources at reasonable pricing.

Then get this. Even WordPress itself recognizes SiteGround and Bluehost as powerful providers, and it features both of them in its very exclusive list of recommended WordPress hosting services. Well, come to think of it, that’s almost equivalent to featuring in the hosting providers’ hall of fame.

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SendPulse Review 2025: My Honest Take

Davis Porter 4
Email Marketing Services Reviews

Quick answer: SendPulse is a solid all-in-one tool for ecommerce brands looking to run email, SMS, web push, and chatbot marketing without juggling a dozen apps.

It’s not as deep as Klaviyo when it comes to ecommerce integrations, but if you want value, ease of use, and automation under one roof, it’s a strong choice.

I’ve tested most marketing platforms out there — Klaviyo, Omnisend, ActiveCampaign, you name it. So when I started trialing SendPulse across a few of my stores, I came in with a pretty high bar.

Here’s what happened — and whether I’d recommend it.

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