New Business Owners Struggle to Choose a Hosting Setup That Won't Require Later Migration
A first-time business owner researching website hosting, domain registration, and email options is torn between a low-cost setup that risks a painful future migration and a more robust option that adds upfront complexity and cost. The decision is complicated further by a preference to avoid AI-assisted tools, narrowing the viable options.
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