Your “Updates” tab (Dashboard >> Updates) shows a red-encircled 6 to show the 4 plugins and 1 theme that you haven’t updated. And there is a new version of WordPress. Why are there all these updates all the time? No, they aren’t just to annoy you, and they should not be ignored. Security Patches Often hackers find, and exploit, security holes in code. In an open source…
Why Did My Little Niggly Website Get Hacked?
There are some sites that get hacked time and time again. Even though they are low traffic. Even though they serve a niche market. Let’s say you’re a dog trainer. You have a simple website that explains who you are and what you do and testimonials from satisfied customers. Your site gets 10 visitors a day. Why would a hacker choose this site? All About Opportunity…
Claim More Space on Google Search Result Listings
Did you know that your business or brand can capture some prime real estate on Google search result listings absolutely for free?
Why WordPress Isn’t Really Free
We have never seen an outstanding website that was truly built for free. There are costs involved in running a successful website, no matter what platform you choose. Some costs of a WordPress website are avoidable, depending on your type of site and your skill set. Others are inevitable and unavoidable. WordPress boasts “Beautiful designs, powerful features, and the freedom to build anything you want. WordPress…
WordPress Site Maintenance Checklist
Self-Managed WordPress Site Maintenance Many people want to do their own WordPress website maintenance rather than outsource to a professional. This handy WordPress site maintenance checklist breaks down what you need to check and how often. Click the image to view a full-size version. Click the image to view download page WordPress Version You can usually upgrade to the latest version of WordPress without any…
