Molly McLaughlin

Molly McLaughlin

Molly K. McLaughlin is a New York-based writer and editor with more than a decade of experience covering technology. She has tested and reviewed all sorts of software, mobile apps, and gadgets. Before launching her freelance business, Molly was an editor at PC Magazine, covering consumer electronics, followed by a stint at ConsumerSearch.com, a review website. She also contributes to Lifewire.com and other online publications.

Recent Articles By Molly McLaughlin

    • Apptivo CRM
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      3 weeks, 2 days By Molly Mclaughlin, Dianna Gunn
      Apptivo CRM (Review Apptivo CRM)
    • Creatio CRM
      4.0 Excellent

      Advanced, customizable, and costly CRM software

      1 year, 1 month By Molly Mclaughlin, Dianna Gunn
      Creatio CRM (Review Creatio)
    • The Best DNA Testing Kits

      Genetic testing kits help you find the missing branches in your family tree, learn about migration patterns, and even reveal potential health issues. We've tested the top DNA services that deliver the information you want most.

      1 year, 10 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      The Best DNA Testing Kits (Roundup CES)
    • 23andMe
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      A deep dive into your ancestral history

      5 years, 8 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      23andMe (Review 23andMe)
    • HomeDNA
      3.0 Average

      In-depth ancestor information, but not much else

      5 years, 8 months By Molly Mclaughlin, Molly K. Mclaughlin
      HomeDNA (Review HomeDNA)
    • MyHeritage DNA
      3.0 Average

      Genetic data, minus context

      5 years, 8 months By Molly Mclaughlin, Molly K. Mclaughlin
      MyHeritage DNA (Review MyHeritage DNA)
    • AncestryDNA
      4.0 Excellent

      Constantly updated results, with deep online resources

      5 years, 8 months By Molly Mclaughlin, Molly K. Mclaughlin
      AncestryDNA (Review AncestryDNA)
    • Living DNA
      4.0 Excellent

      Thorough and price-conscious DNA testing

      5 years, 8 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      Living DNA (Review Living DNA)
    • Infusionsoft by Keap
      4.0 Excellent

      A versatile toolset though with a higher cost

      6 years By Molly Mclaughlin
      Infusionsoft by Keap (Review Infusionsoft)
    • Salesforce Sales Cloud Lightning Professional
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      Salesforce excels with a stellar feature set as well as an ever-widening set of innovations and a long list of partners

      6 years, 2 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      Salesforce Sales Cloud Lightning Professional (Review Salesforce Sales Cloud Lightning Professional)
    • Absorb LMS Review
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      If you have a midsize to large business with employees to train, then Absorb LMS is the most attractive and functional turnkey learning management system we have tested.

      6 years, 6 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      Absorb LMS Review (Review Absorb LMS)
    • Instructure Bridge LMS
      4.0 Excellent

      Instructure Bridge LMS is an LMS that provides not only employee education but ensures that learning is connected to career development.

      6 years, 6 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      Instructure Bridge LMS (Review Bridge)
    • Mindflash Review
      3.5 Good

      Mindflash does an excellent job blending simple course creation processes with a few advanced time-saving features. However, the online learning platform's price and lack of gamification put it a slot below the elite.

      6 years, 6 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      Mindflash Review (Review Mindflash)
    • Firmwater Review
      3.0 Average

      Firmwater is easy to use and serviceable but, because it doesn't include content creation, it lacks the bells and whistles of other tools. However, it's an ideal platform for companies that sell online courses.

      6 years, 6 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      Firmwater Review (Review Firmwater)
    • LearnUpon Review
      4.0 Excellent

      LearnUpon has dramatically improved upon its previous iteration by delivering a gorgeous user interface that's intuitive and quick to navigate. But a few nagging issues remain.

      6 years, 6 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      LearnUpon Review (Review LearnUpon)
    • DigitalChalk Corporate LMS Review
      3.5 Good

      DigitalChalk Corporate LMS offers rich course assembly features and some handy business-class features, all at an affordable monthly cost.

      6 years, 6 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      DigitalChalk Corporate LMS Review (Review DigitalChalk Corporate LMS)
    • SAP Litmos LMS Review
      4.0 Excellent

      No matter the size of your business, SAP Litmos LMS delivers a surprisingly affordable and capable learning management system, with integrated e-commerce.

      6 years, 6 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      SAP Litmos LMS Review (Review Litmos LMS)
    • Docebo Review
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      Docebo has garnered our Editors' Choice award for not only providing an attractive and intuitive user interface, but also an advanced feature set, including gamification, and a vast array of third-party integrations.

      6 years, 6 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      Docebo Review (Review Docebo)
    • Axis LMS Review
      3.5 Good

      Axis LMS continues to upgrade its user interface and user navigation. Already one of the better tools on the market, Axis LMS is worth considering, especially if your company requires an unlimited number of users.

      6 years, 6 months By Molly Mclaughlin
      Axis LMS Review (Review Axis LMS)