Latest WP Update for Maintenance & Security WordPress 3.5.2 was released just a few days ago. In light of all the security attacks related to our favorite open source website platform, I’ll highlight the WordPress security fixes along with why it’s so important to upgrade to this version. 7 Security Issues Resolved Running the latest …
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WordPress and Security: IP Blocker
Update on WordPress Security Plugin IP Blocker WordPress and security has been in the news a lot lately. If you’ve got a WP website most likely there’s been a dramatic increase in brute force attack attempts against it. Last month we reviewed and shared a WordPress security plugin called IP Blocker. Due to performance issues, we …
WordPress Security Plugin: IP Blocker
A WordPress Security Plugin Review WordPress security is under attack. Literally. Back in April the number of brute force attacks on WordPress websites hit record highs. Although the major wave has subsided, we still see some websites where unauthorized login attempts total 10,000+ in a weekend. As my clients know (and appreciate), I am hyper-vigilant when it comes …
WordPress Dashboard Refresh Preview
The WordPress Dashboard is getting a face lift. WP is celebrating their 10th anniversary, and over the years they’ve regularly made adjustments and added new features. But with users accessing their WordPress websites on all types of mobile devices, it was time for a major redesign. And true to their collaborative spirit, WP developers are asking …
Website Testing: Ideas Worth Trying
Little Tweaks Can Mean Big Results Website testing doesn’t have to be complicated. Google Experiments (also known as digital analytics experiments) provides an easy framework to test various website elements in the quest of improving performance and increasing online conversions. Here are 5 website testing ideas: Click for a free 30-minute consultation » 5 Website …
Protecting WordPress from Attack
Protecting WordPress against the recent (and massive) brute force attack has been a popular subject on online newswires lately. While security attacks on open source platforms (like WordPress) are nothing new, this latest barrage has become truly sensational. Let me clear up what’s really happening and, more importantly, what you can do to protect your WordPress website. …
Website Banner Blindness
Website Design Tips To Cure It Even if you don’t display ads on your site, visitors may still experience a phenomenon called Website Banner Blindness. It’s human nature to tune out some areas and zero in on others. The Web continues to evolve, including how visitors pay attention (and interact) with advertising. In general we’ve become so …
WordPress How To Via .TV
WordPress.TV by Automattic If you’re looking for WordPress How To videos, you may just find it at WordPress.tv. Launched back in 2009, it was created as a visual resource for all things WordPress (WP). It’s a handy resource for tutorial footage from WordCamps. Yes, there are thousands of YouTube videos that can help you with anything WP. …
WordPress Plugins for Functionality
Adding Form & Function with WordPress Plugins WordPress plugins can easily add spice to a website. With over 23,000 available in the WP plugin directory, businesses have tremendous choice in adding function to their website. There are plugins that affect the front-end (what visitors see) and on the back-end (how you manage a website). Many are free …
A Mobile Friendly Website is a Must
Some businesses are poo-pooing the need for a mobile friendly website thinking the trend hasn’t hit mainstream. Well, think again. ComScore, an agency specializing in mobile trends and consumer behavior, reported that the scales have tipped with smartphone penetration surpassing the 50% mark. It should be a wake-up call to businesses still saddled with a non-responsive website. The Mobile Trend …