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Liz Masoner

Staff Writer

About

As a small business owner, Liz understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face. Well-versed in the digital landscape, she combines real-world experience in website design, building e-commerce shops, managing social media and marketing with years of research and reporting experience on tech, SaaS, e-commerce and small business topics.

Expertise

SaaS, website design, web hosting, e-commerce, social media, B2B, B2C, marketing

Liz believes in leveling the playing field for SMBs through the power of technology. With decades of real-world SMB experience and time in the halls of corporate America, she knows the challenges business owners face.

Leveraging her experience in web design, web hosting, e-commerce, social media and gonzo marketing, Liz dives deep into the best tools and practices available, picks them apart and shares all the details with entrepreneurs to save them time, energy and money as they challenge the world’s biggest companies for a share of the market.

A self-professed lifelong technology nerd, Liz stays up to date on the latest tech and how it can help SMBs. From writing letters in BASIC to the first version of Microsoft Word, she’s followed the development of technology-driven business from its infancy, watching industry giants grow from rocky beginnings.

She’s built websites and online stores for innovative companies and individuals, managed large social media communities and enjoys finding the hidden catch in products that seem too good to be true.

From spotting the hidden bandwidth limits in web hosting packages to uncovering gatekeeping tactics that limit app choices, she uses hands-on research and testing to highlight the most helpful information in easily understandable language to help company owners grow their businesses on shoestring budgets.

Expertise

  • Over 20 years covering small business and tech topics
  • Small business owner whose products have been featured in properties such as the Philadelphia Mummers Parade and Amazon’s Fallout series
  • Specializes in making difficult technical concepts easy to digest
  • Dedicated to leveling the playing field for SMBs with targeted information to help them succeed

Achievements

  • cPanel User Interface Proficiency, cPanel Professional Certification (CPP)

Education

  • University of Montevallo (B.B.A., Marketing)

Professional Memberships

  • International Web Association (IWA)
  • B2B eCommerce Association
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  • 7 Best Web Hosting Services Of 2025

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  • Showit Vs. Squarespace (2025 Comparison)

    Showit vs. Squarespace is a battle of retail vs. creativity with two very different styles. Showit approaches every aspect from a creative freedom point of view, while Squarespace works on a framework that offers a specific set of features geared...
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  • Google Sites Vs. Wix (2025 Comparison)

    Google Sites vs. Wix is more nuanced than it seems on the surface. Yes, Google Sites is a very simplistic website builder compared to Wix, but that’s not always a bad thing. Which website builder is best for you really...
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  • 5 Best Social Media Management Tools Of 2025

    Finding the best tools for social media managers isn’t always easy. Every social media management platform focuses on different aspects of posting, approval management and engagement. Throw in drastically different pricing, and it becomes a monumental task to pick the...
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  • 10 Cheapest Web Hosting Services Of 2025

    Websites are vital for helping customers find you, but there’s no reason to pay an arm and a leg for hosting. We’ve pulled together the best cheap web hosts that combine features, quality, flexibility and service to help you keep...
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  • Zoho Commerce Review 2025: Features, Pros And Cons

    Zoho Commerce, part of the Zoho family of applications, is a robust e-commerce platform that supports growing companies. It’s a welcome change to see entry-level pricing and a modular system at a reachable price range for smaller businesses. Packed with...
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  • Joomla Review: Pricing, Pros And Cons

    Joomla offers enough flexibility and scalability to be the only content management system (CMS) you’ll ever need. From individuals to large companies, Joomla offers the power, security and features needed for a robust website of any type. However, it isn’t...
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  • Jimdo Review: Pricing, Pros And Cons

    An all-in-one website builder and web host Jimdo caters to an entry-level audience. The low cost and well-defined plans offer an economical way to get online fast with an informational or e-commerce website. While I was impressed with how fast...
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  • Sellfy Review: Pricing, Pros And Cons

    Sellfy is an e-commerce upstart designed with beginners in mind. When I took the platform out for a spin, I found surprisingly powerful features. The dashboard’s classic design reminded me of how WordPress is laid out and is fairly intuitive...
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  • 11 Best Kansas Registered Agent Services Of 2025

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  • 11 Best Massachusetts Registered Agent Services Of 2025

    High Massachusetts LLC formation filing fees of $500 can be a burden, so it’s important to carefully select a high-value, low-cost resident agent (also known as a registered agent) to get the most bang for your buck from your limited...
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  • 11 Best Arkansas Registered Agent Services Of 2025

    Low filing fees of $45 when filing online and $50 for filing with a hard copy make Arkansas an attractive home for LLCs. However, you also need to consider costs for a registered agent to comply with regulations from the...
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  • 11 Best Alaska Registered Agent Services Of 2025

    Alaska doesn’t cut businesses any slack with a high formation filing fee of $250. So getting the best deal on registered agent services is vital. A registered agent service will handle your government mail and help you stay on top...
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  • 11 Best Minnesota Registered Agent Services Of 2025

    Meeting Minnesota registered agent guidelines can be daunting for any business. Using a registered agent service makes the process of following the Minnesota Secretary of State's demands easier. We’ve researched the top registered agents for Minnesota to make it simpler...
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  • 11 Best Illinois Registered Agent Services Of 2025

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  • How To Get A Custom Email Domain

    Outside of mailed bills and sales calls, email is probably the most common business communication method. With deluges of scam emails out there keeping consumers on edge for threats such as phishing, you need to reassure people your email is...
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  • What Is E-Commerce?: A Comprehensive Introduction

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  • 10 Best E-Commerce Platforms Of 2025

    As an e-commerce business owner, I’ve seen a lot of changes over the last decade, with e-commerce nearly doubling as a percentage of retail sales, according to eMarketer. E-commerce platforms have changed a lot as well, with far more no-code...
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  • Sample 2025 Payroll Calendar Downloads: Weekly, Biweekly, Bimonthly And Monthly

    “Show me the money!” It’s more than a funny movie line Tom Cruise yelled in Jerry Maguire; it's the ultimate motivation for almost all employees. No matter how much your employees (or you) love your job, it's the paycheck that...
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  • 11 Best Alabama Registered Agent Services Of 2025

    Costs are rising across the country and squeezing company budgets. Making the situation more problematic in Alabama are the high LLC filing fees of $200. While registered agent providers are invaluable in helping navigate rules from the Alabama Secretary of...
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  • Website Hosting Costs: How Much Should You Pay And How To Get A Great Deal

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  • How To Get A Free Domain Name (2025 Guide)

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  • How To Design A Website (2025 Guide)

    Having a website for your small business, your side hustle or a portfolio to complement your resume is a great way to be seen. However, figuring out how to design a website can feel overwhelming. We’ll walk you through the...
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About

As a small business owner, Liz understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face. Well-versed in the digital landscape, she combines real-world experience in website design, building e-commerce shops, managing social media and marketing with years of research and reporting experience on tech, SaaS, e-commerce and small business topics.

Expertise

SaaS, website design, web hosting, e-commerce, social media, B2B, B2C, marketing