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I've built affiliate sites on WordPress, run my own VPS, and migrated some projects to Astro. This site documents what I learned from doing that, including what I would do differently.
WordPress vs Astro: Full Platform Comparison
A detailed head-to-head comparison of WordPress and Astro covering performance, CMS features, developer experience, and which to choose.
Best WordPress Hosting for Developers in 2026
Honest breakdown of WordPress hosting options for developers. From budget shared hosting to managed cloud and self-managed VPS. With real trade-offs, not just promotional copy.
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All articles →WordPress VPS Hosting: When to Move From Shared Hosting (And When Not To)
A practical guide to WordPress VPS hosting: when shared hosting is enough, when to move to managed cloud or self-managed VPS, and which path makes sense for your situation.
Astro for WordPress Developers: When Static Sites Make More Sense
A practical Astro guide for WordPress developers who want to understand static site frameworks — what changes, what you gain, what you give up, and when the trade is worth making.
Best WordPress Tools for Affiliate Sites: Themes, SEO, Speed, and Content
A practical WordPress stack for affiliate, coupon, comparison, and content sites — based on tools I have actually used or seriously considered. Not a top-20 plugin list.
Best WordPress Themes for Affiliate Sites: ReHub, GeneratePress, Blocksy, and More
Choosing a WordPress theme for an affiliate site is really choosing a content model. A practical breakdown of which theme fits which type of affiliate site — and why the wrong choice costs more than the license fee.
WordPress Performance Stack: Hosting, Cache, Theme, Database, and Real Bottlenecks
WordPress speed is not one plugin. It is hosting, theme, server cache, object cache, database tuning, and image discipline — in that order. A practical layer-by-layer breakdown.
WordPress vs Modern Stack: When to Use WordPress, Astro, Webflow, or Next.js
A practical guide to choosing between WordPress, Astro, Webflow, and Next.js — from a developer who has built with WordPress and Astro, and studied the others as practical alternatives.
Latest Reviews
All reviews →Cloudways Review: Managed Cloud Hosting Without the Server Headache
An honest Cloudways review for developers and WordPress site owners who want cloud performance without managing a Linux server themselves. What it is, who it fits, and where it falls short.
Rank Math Review: A Good SEO Plugin That Will Not Replace Good Content
Honest Rank Math review from a developer who uses it on affiliate and content sites. What it does well, where it gets bloated, and whether you actually need Pro.
ReHub Review: The Affiliate WordPress Theme I Used for Years (Honest Take)
ReHub review from someone who ran it in production for affiliate, coupon, and price comparison sites. What it does well, where it becomes heavy, and when to move on.
More Comparisons
All comparisons →Divi vs Elementor: Which Page Builder Should You Use in 2026?
A practical comparison of Divi and Elementor for WordPress developers and agencies. One side is hands-on. The other is research-based. Both are labeled clearly.
Astro vs Next.js: Which Framework Should You Use in 2026?
Practical comparison of Astro and Next.js for content sites and React apps. From a developer who builds with Astro in production and knows Next.js well enough to tell you when to use it instead.
WordPress vs Webflow: Which Is Better for Your Project?
A practical comparison between WordPress and Webflow for developers, designers, and agencies deciding on a platform.