WordPress

WordPress 4.0

What’s New in WordPress 4.0

The next version of WordPress, WordPress 4.0, is set to release August 27. Besides the usual list of bug fixes and other improvements, there are a couple really exciting feature improvements. Even though this release rolls the version to the next major number, this is just a standard “major version” release. Those who have been using…

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Trying to choose small business website hosting?

Trying to Decide on Small Business Website Hosting? Here’s What You Should Know

Many new and seasoned website owners have a hard time trying to figure out not only where to get hosting, but what type of small business website hosting they need. In the WordPress Meetup group that I co-host, we get this question almost every month. I like to use analogies because personally, I grasp a concept faster…

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Wordpress 3-9 Smith

Less Steps = Easier Posting with WordPress 3.9

The latest version of WordPress is packed with great improvements for efficient post and page creation. Check out all the good stuff! Images Adding an image? Just drag it over & drop it. Yep, that’s all. Don’t worry about clicking on “Add Media” anymore, just grab and go. Once you get it there, is it…

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Oscar Peterson - namesake of WordPress 3.6

Get in the Know – WordPress 3.6

This month, WordPress released “Oscar” (no, not the Grouch – a.k.a version 3.6) into the wild. Originally slated to launch in the spring and contain workflow enhancements, this version went through quite a few iterations before finally making its way to release. As always, be sure to backup before installing the update. Even though this…

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BackupBuddy - WordPress Backup

WordPress Backup – Why I chose BackupBuddy

The first rule of technology is: always have a backup. This applies to servers, computers, external drives and especially websites. No matter how careful you are, websites are still vulnerable to attack, servers still crash and hard drives die. It used to be that backing up was either very time & labor intensive or very…

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Secure WordPress

WordPress & Security – What You Need to Know

As you might be aware, WordPress has been the target of ongoing hacker attacks for several weeks. Many have wondered why lowly little sites are being targeted because they don’t necessarily have customer data or credit card numbers. The reason for the massive attack is that the bad guys are looking for ways to either…

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get your domain

Where to Buy Your Domain & Domain Tips

When purchasing a domain for your business (or for personal use), there are many options out there. A lot of places offer a free domain if you also have your website with them. While that can be enticing, there are good reasons to keep your domain and website hosting (the place where you build your…

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