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Tech
Mark Whitby
Hosting Matters: Why I Moved All My Sites (and Clients) And Saved Thousands!

After years of loyal service, I finally moved my reseller and direct hosting from NameHero to Hosting.com (formerly A2Hosting). It wasn’t an easy decision — NameHero had been great for years — but slowdowns, downtime, and lagging support pushed me to make the switch. The result? Faster load times, rock-solid uptime, and a hosting team that actually cares. Sometimes change is uncomfortable, but this one was worth it. If you’re managing multiple sites or clients, it might be time to

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Tech
Mark Whitby
The App That Turns Your Voice Into Ready-to-Publish Text

Typeless is redefining voice dictation with smart AI that removes filler words, auto-formats your lists, and edits your speech in real time. With support for 100+ languages, adaptive tone, and full privacy control, it turns talking into polished text that’s ready to send. For writers, entrepreneurs, or anyone tired of typing, Typeless is a genuine productivity boost — your voice really can be your new keyboard.

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Social Media
Mark Whitby
Everyone’s Talking on WhatsApp So Should Your Business

It’s not just Asia, businesses across Australia, the US, and Europe are waking up to the power of WhatsApp for customer connection. It’s fast, personal, and familiar — the way people actually communicate today. From Aussie cafés sending loyalty messages, to American brands using conversational marketing, to European firms embracing encrypted trust, WhatsApp has become more than an app — it’s a business advantage. When conversations replace campaigns and messages replace meetings, brands don’t just gain attention; they build loyalty.

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Tech
Mark Whitby
What’s All The Fuss About UX And UI

You’re wondering about the picture of the “Building”… yes? I’ll get to that later…. The fuss about UX and UI is because they are critical, but different, parts of creating successful digital products. User Interface (UI) focuses on the visual and interactive elements a user sees, like buttons, colors, and layout. User Experience (UX) is the overall feeling and journey a user has with the product, encompassing everything from its structure to its ease of use and how well it meets their

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Tech
Mark Whitby
Starlink Referral Program: Share With a Mate And Save

Starlink’s referral program lets you share your connection experience with friends and save money at the same time. Residential and Roam customers can send out a referral link through the app or web. When your friend signs up and activates their account, both of you get a free month of service credit. The credit applies 30 days later and reduces your next bill automatically — an easy, no-fuss way to share and save.

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Tech
Mark Whitby
SureCart Enigma: A Lightweight, Modern WordPress eCommerce Solution That’s Ready For 2026

SureCart is a modern WordPress eCommerce solution that keeps things lightweight without cutting power features. You get a visual checkout builder, subscriptions, installments, order bumps, one-click upsells, cart recovery, real-time taxes and EU VAT, plus Apple Pay, Google Pay, Stripe and PayPal support. Pricing is simple with a free Launch plan, fair yearly Pro, and a pay-once Lifetime option. It’s fast to set up, pleasant to run, and ideal for creators, coaches, and growing shops that want more revenue with

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AI
Mark Whitby
Why ChatGPT Is My Number 1 Choice For Personal AI

ChatGPT has become my number one choice for personal AI because it works closer to the way I think — most of the time. From coding WordPress plugins that just work to nailing my Coffee Chat writing style, it feels like having a massive brain of experts on call 24/7. For me, it’s more than a tool. It’s a creative sidekick, a business partner, and a forward-thinking consultant rolled into one. Sure, it’s not perfect — sometimes code fails or

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AI
Mark Whitby
Rememeber Dragon Dictate – What happened to Voice Dictation?

From Audrey to AI: The Evolution of Voice-to-Text It’s funny to think about, but talking to your computer has been around longer than the home computer itself. What started as clunky experiments with machines that could barely understand numbers has now become everyday productivity. These days, you can open your laptop, phone, or a tool like Typeless, start speaking, and watch your words appear instantly with near-perfect accuracy. Let’s take a quick journey through the history of voice-to-text and see

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AI
Mark Whitby
The Future of Writing Is Speech: Typeless AI Voice Dictation Explored

Typeless is redefining the way you turn speech into polished writing. It’s not just voice-to-text—Typeless removes filler words, senses corrections, auto-formats your spoken lists and steps, and adapts tone depending on what you’re writing. It’s private by design, keeping your voice data local and not stored in the cloud. In short, it transforms raw voice into ready-to-share text with minimal friction. If you’ve been dreaming of a dictation tool that finally feels natural, Typeless might just be the one.

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