Editorial Review

Ecwid Review: Pricing, POS Integrations, Pros & Cons

Ecwid is a solid pick if you want to bolt ecommerce onto an existing site and only sell a limited number of products, but the end of its free plan, strict product caps, and paywalled marketing tools make platforms like Shopify a better fit for most growth-focused stores.

By Agatha Aviso November 19, 2025 | Editorial Review, Retail

In my 2025 Ecwid review, I found that the platform still offers good value for small sellers with a tight catalog and for businesses that mainly want to add shopping cart functionality to an existing site. Ecwid’s paid plans now start at $5 per month, and while you get useful tools for multichannel selling and…

TikTok Shop Review: Selling on TikTok Shop in the US

By Agatha Aviso October 23, 2025 | Ecommerce, Editorial Review, Retail

TikTok Shop ties checkout to short-form video and live streams, so products can take off when creators get behind them. Sellers pay a category-based referral fee, with a 3% promo for new shops, and there is no monthly software charge. The tradeoff is operational: payouts depend on delivery and account tier, buyers can open cases…

GoDaddy POS Review & Pricing — Fees, Hardware, and Ecommerce Tools

GoDaddy POS offers some of the lowest flat-rate in-person processing fees and an easy, plug-and-play system that makes selling simple for small businesses.

By Agatha Aviso October 12, 2025 | Editorial Review, Retail

GoDaddy POS is the payments arm of GoDaddy Commerce, built to unify in-person and online sales in a single platform. It combines dual-screen smart terminals, Tap to Pay on mobile, and tools for catalog management, ecommerce, and invoicing. I was able to demo the system with the GoDaddy team and later test it myself through…

Gusto Review: Pricing, Payroll Features, and Reviews

By Jennifer Soper September 8, 2025 | Editorial Review, Human Resources

Gusto is a full-service payroll software that many new and small business owners use to pay their employees. Besides providing automatic and unlimited pay runs, Gusto handles all your payroll tax payments and filings, including year-end reporting. Its reasonably priced plans, solid HR tools, and user-friendly interface make it an ideal payroll software for small…

Moneypenny Review: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

By Jameli Tuazon Jimenez August 4, 2025 | Editorial Review, Office Technology

Moneypenny is a 24/7/365 answering solution with bilingual receptionists and offers services like lead capturing, appointment scheduling, and order processing. Answering plans start at $145 per month, and additional paid services include live chat and outbound calling. In my Moneypenny review, the platform earned a high overall score for its flexible plans designed for businesses…

OpenPhone Review: Features, Pricing & Verdict

By Jameli Tuazon Jimenez July 25, 2025 | Editorial Review, Office Technology

OpenPhone is a business phone system known for offering unlimited calls and texts to the US and Canada. It also provides a built-in artificial intelligence–powered platform for managing call histories, team conversations, and call transcripts. Our review found that OpenPhone stands out for its pricing and ease of use, earning it a perfect expert score…

eFax Review: Is This Online Fax Service Worth the Cost?

By Marianne Sison July 14, 2025 | Editorial Review, Office Technology

eFax is one of the most well-known names in the online fax space, offering plans tailored to healthcare, government, and business users. While it’s often criticized for its higher price point, it stands out for its strong security and unique tools, such as searchable faxes and large file sharing. In this eFax review, I’ll break…

Lendio Review: Pros, Cons & How It Works

By Lauren McKinley July 4, 2025 | Editorial Review, Financing

Lendio is a business loan broker that partners with over 75 lenders to help small businesses get access to financing that suits their business operations. It can be used by a wide variety of borrowers and offers flexible qualifications since its lender network is so vast. Additionally, the process of applying is simple, as you…