Joost Boer
Founder • BSc Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, MSc Erasmus University • LinkedIn
Hey! I'm Joost and I'm the founder of WebsiteGecko. I've worked in startups for years: first as an employee, later as a founder. During that time, I've tested practically every website and marketing tool under the sun to make my business run as smoothly as possible. Some of these tools turned out to be disastrous, while others have saved me thousands of euros. On WebsiteGecko, I share insights about my favorite services and tools and tell you which ones you should avoid like the plague.
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Joost's most read articles
Creating a WordPress Website: A Complete Guide
Anyone can create a WordPress website. But it's much easier (and faster) when you use a guide that walks you…
The 5 Best WordPress Hosting Providers in Europe
Do you want to have the answer right away? The best WordPress hosting most people is Cloud86 because it has been…
Create Your Own Website: A Complete Guide for Beginners
I'm going to show you the various ways you can create your own website and help you discover which method…
Wix review: powerful website builder with limitations
Wix is the most popular website builder in the world. The tool excels in several areas, but it's not suitable…
How to Create a WordPress Blog: Everything Beginners Need to Know
This is a comprehensive guide to creating a profitable WordPress blog. In this guide, you'll learn everything you need to…
The 5 Best Blogging Platforms and Blog Websites (2025)
Want to know what we use for WebsiteGecko? Our blog runs on WordPress with Cloud86 because it's versatile, fast, affordable…
Creating an Online Store with WooCommerce
In this guide, I'm going to show you step-by-step how to create an online store with WooCommerce in less than…
The 5 Best E-commerce Platforms Tested & Compared (2025)
Want the answer right away? Cloud86 with WooCommerce is the best choice for those who want complete freedom (I use…
The 63 Best WordPress Plugins: The Complete Guide
This article tells you everything you need to know about WordPress plugins. First, we'll look at the top 63 best…
The 5 Best WordPress Themes of 2025
Want the answer right away? Go with Divi if you're just getting started (I used this myself for my first…
Create a Free Website: The 5 Best Tools Available
Er zijn een paar goede manieren om een gratis website de lucht in te krijgen. Hier vind je wat onze…
The Best Website Builder in 2025
Het is super belangrijk een website maker te kiezen die aansluit op jouw specifieke behoeftes. Dit artikel vertelt je alles…
Webador Review: Hugely Popular, But Is It Any Good?
Webador is an extremely user-friendly website builder used by more than 227,000 people. Wondering if this is the right platform…
Mijn.host Review: Small Provider, Outstanding Quality
Mijn.host is a hosting provider based in Haarlem, Netherlands. The service has been operating since 2016 and is run by…
Cheap Web Hosting: Hosting Under €3 Per Month (2025)
Er zijn talloze goedkope hosting providers. Maar de meeste hiervan wil je vermijden. Dit overzicht vertelt je welke partijen de…
The Best Ecommerce Hosting Providers of 2025
Want the answer right away? My own online store runs on Cloud86. They're my favorite ecommerce host because they accommodate…
