Building technically sound habits for WordPress Website Managers.
You can’t stop broken links from coming back. That’s the nature of the web. But by understanding where they come from and how to manage them intelligently, you’ll be prepared when they inevitably pop up again.
WordPress security through the lens of the OWASP Top 10—what the risks mean, how they show up in WordPress, and who’s responsible for each layer.
WordPress website software updates are only one slice of the pie that makes up your whole website maintenance strategy, but they are a very significant piece.
Google Analytics is free and powerful, but also overwhelming. Many website managers are looking at privacy focused alternatives.
If you haven’t given your website a good once-over in some time this checklist is a solid starting point for basic WordPress websites.
If you ever experience trouble updating your WordPress plugins in the WordPress Admin dashboard, you can still update them manually.
I once had a client forward me a series of emails from a company claiming he…
One of the most common issues I see on websites that need help with speed is…
When you start building a WordPress website, you quickly become aware of the wide array of…
Managing a WordPress website means you have many moving parts to keep track of. Throughout its…
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