What's the State of SMB-Focused Web Builders?
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What’s the State of SMB-Focused Web Builders?

CNET recently named the top-ranked website hosts/builders for SMBs. To save you time, we’ll highlight their top takeaways… and also name the companies we believe they missed in their evaluation.

AI

Automattic Doubles Down on AI Writing Assistants

WordPress.com owner Automattic has launched a new writing assistant. Known as Write Brief with AI, the AI assistant function is meant to automate the tedious process of editing and improving website copy for individuals and SMBs.

Bluehost Launches Agency Partner Program , Localogy
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Bluehost Launches Agency Partner Program

Bluehost this week took another step towards growing its share of the SMB website market with its new Agency Partner Program. We examine the drivers and dynamics.

Bluehost Balances Automation & Control Localogy
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Bluehost Balances Automation & Control

With the goal of saving SMBs time and headaches, Bluehost’s new AI Website Creator lets them create and customize a website by answering a series of questions.

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What is Cloud Hosting? Bluehost Gets Into the Game

Earlier this month Bluehost launched Bluehost Cloud, bringing its customers into the world of cloud hosting – advanced form of web hosting that utilizes distributed servers for security, performance, and load balancing. 

Are We Seeing a Backlash to Content Subscriptions?
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Web.com Doubles Down on AI

Web.com today announced a new AI website builder meant to streamline the traditional process of constructing websites. This is targeted to SMBs who are not

Duda

How to Do Popups Right: Q&A with Duda

One area of digital marketing is popup marketing. Because this art lies within the domain of websites, it’s become part of the bundle from top website builders. One exemplar is Duda. We distill insights from co-founder & CEO Itai Sadan.

Web.com Integrates AI Where It Matters
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Web.com Integrates AI Where It Matters

Web.com today becomes the latest company to integrate AI into its workflows. This includes an AI domain name generator and an AI writer for website copy – both meant to help SMBs in some of the most onerous parts of website-building.

Google

Wix Dives Deeper into Search Marketing

Wix is boosting its bundle. Its recently-launched ‘Google Ads with Wix’ lets its website customers create Google search ad campaigns, right within the Wix platform.

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Web.com Launches SMB Appointment Scheduler

Web.com has launched a new SMB appointment scheduling tool. Known as MySchedulr, it streamlines the process of booking and managing appointments for appointment-based SMBs like home services and salons. 

Yext no-code page builder
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Yext Expands Its Stack with No-Code Page Builder

Yext this week has made another power move by launching a no-code page builder. This effectively deepens Yext’s presence in the website builder competitive space and makes its next move into adjacent features.

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Bluehost Launches eCommerce Tool for SMBs

Bluehost announced a tool that will help SMBs manage their online stores. Known as Online Store, it boasts the ability to get up and running quickly including storefronts, product pages and payment processing.