Tools & Services We Recommend
Our tools are free, but sometimes you need more, like web hosting, design or SEO software. Here is honest, plain information about a few services, including their limits.
Last reviewed: October 2026Affiliate disclosure: The Bluehost link on this page is an affiliate link. If you buy through it, Bluehost may pay us a commission at no extra cost to you. This is one way we cover the cost of keeping Kromo Tools free.
All the other services below are plain links to their official websites. We do not earn anything from them. We are not paid by any company to say good things, and this page is not professional advice. See the disclaimer at the bottom.
Featured: Bluehost Web Hosting
An honest look at what it offers and where it falls short.
Bluehost
Affiliate linkBluehost is a long-running web hosting company, best known for shared hosting aimed at WordPress beginners. It is listed on WordPress.org's hosting page, which calls it its “longest running recommended host.” That list is not a performance ranking, so it is a good sign but not a guarantee of speed.
What is good
- Easy WordPress setup and managed updates, which suit beginners
- Free SSL certificate and a free domain for the first year (on 12 or 36 month terms)
- Staging site, SSH and WP-CLI included on the main plans
- Clear 30-day money-back window on hosting
- Long track record and a large user base
What to watch out for
- Low prices are introductory. For example, Bluehost's page shows Starter at $3.99/month on a 36-month term, renewing at $9.99/month
- The free domain renews at the normal price after the first year, and a domain fee is deducted if you ask for a refund
- It is shared hosting, so speed depends on the plan and on other sites on the server
- Backups on the cheaper plans are weekly, not daily
- Add-ons offered at checkout can raise your total, so choose only what you need
Our honest verdict
Bluehost is a reasonable choice if you are a beginner who wants a simple WordPress setup and is happy to pay the higher renewal price after the first term. It is not the cheapest long-term option, and it is not the best choice for a very busy site, where a VPS or cloud plan may serve you better.
You may not need paid hosting at all. If you only want to publish a blog or a simple site, free platforms such as Blogger are enough to start, and Kromo Tools itself is not hosted on Bluehost.
- Check the renewal price, not just the first-term price.
- Choose the term that fits you. Longer terms are cheaper per month but cost more up front.
- Decide within the 30-day refund window if the service suits you.
- Skip add-ons you do not understand. You can add them later.
- Prices and features change, so read the current details on Bluehost's website before you buy.
Other Services We Find Useful
These are well-known services in areas related to our tools. The links go to the official websites. We do not earn anything from them. We have not tested all of them in depth, so please read each company's own information before you decide.
HostingerWeb hosting
Budget-focused hosting with shared, cloud and VPS plans, a custom control panel (hPanel), and an optional AI website builder.
Good to know: Low prices usually apply to long first terms and rise at renewal. Always check the renewal price before you pay.
Visit HostingerNamecheapDomains & hosting
Best known as a domain registrar. It also sells hosting, email and SSL, and its pricing pages are easy to read.
Good to know: Domain renewal prices can differ from the first-year price, and extras vary by TLD. Compare before you buy.
Visit NamecheapSemrushSEO & marketing
An all-in-one SEO platform for keyword research, site audits, rank tracking, competitor research and backlink analysis.
Good to know: It has a lot of features, so beginners may need time to learn it. Paid plans are priced for professionals; check what the free account includes.
Visit SemrushAhrefsSEO & marketing
Known for its large backlink database. It also includes keyword research, site audits and rank tracking.
Good to know: Paid plans are aimed at professionals. Ahrefs also offers free Webmaster Tools for sites you own, which can be enough to start.
Visit AhrefsJasperAI writing
An AI writing platform built mainly for marketing teams, with templates and brand-voice features.
Good to know: AI output can be wrong or generic, so always edit it. Check current plans, as pricing and free trials change.
Visit JasperWritesonicAI writing
An AI writing tool with templates for articles, product descriptions, ads and SEO-focused content.
Good to know: Quality varies by topic, and you should fact-check everything it writes. Check the current plans on their site.
Visit WritesonicCanvaDesign & images
A drag-and-drop design tool for social posts, presentations, posters and more. It has a free plan; Canva Pro adds premium templates, brand kits and extra tools.
Good to know: Start with the free plan and upgrade only if you need the extras. Plans and features can change.
Visit CanvaNotionProductivity
A flexible workspace for notes, documents, wikis and project planning, used by individuals and teams.
Good to know: It can feel complex at first. The free plan is enough for many personal uses.
Visit NotionGrammarlyWriting
Checks spelling and grammar as you type. Premium adds suggestions for clarity, tone and full-sentence rewrites.
Good to know: The free version covers the basics. Review each suggestion, because it does not always understand your meaning.
Visit GrammarlyFree Tools You Can Try First
Before you pay for anything, you may find that one of our free tools already covers what you need.
How We Choose What to List
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Common Questions
Generally no. Affiliate links are designed not to change what you pay, and you always see the final price at checkout before you buy. Offers and prices can change at any time, so check the price on Bluehost's checkout page.
Right now, only the Bluehost link is an affiliate link. If you sign up through it, Bluehost may pay us a commission. The other services on this page are plain links to the official websites, and we earn nothing from them. If that changes, we will say so on this page.
Not all of them. Kromo Tools itself is not hosted on Bluehost. Our descriptions are based on the companies' own published information and general knowledge, and we say clearly where we are not speaking from personal experience.
Because they are well-known products that may help people who use our tools. We would rather give you useful information than only list the links that pay us.
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Disclaimer
Please read this before you buy anything through this page:
- Information can be out of date. Prices, features, plans and policies change often. Always confirm the current details on the provider's own website.
- This is general information, not advice. It is not professional, technical, financial or legal advice. Decide based on your own needs and budget.
- Third-party services. We do not own, run or control these services. Your purchase and use are covered by the provider's own terms and privacy policy, and any issue with billing, refunds or support is between you and the provider.
- No guarantee of results. We cannot promise that any product will give you a certain result, such as better rankings, traffic, speed or income.
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