Category: Geek

Category: Geek

A WordPress Sandbox: What it is, Why You Need it and How to Use it

Have you ever spent hours updating your WordPress site only to have it crash, losing all your work? Don't you wish there were a place you could test changes to your WordPress site before taking them live? A WordPress sandbox allows you to play around with your site while removing the risk.

Top 10 WordPress Security Vulnerabilities - and How to Protect Your Site

WordPress sites can be highly secure, as long as you take steps to prevent, address, or otherwise mitigate security vulnerabilities. Here's the skinny on how to keep your WordPress site updated, patched, and protected against cyber threats.

How to Fix a Slow First Page Load on a WordPress Site

When WordPress is slow to load the first page, it can spell death to web traffic. But WordPress sites can be notoriously heavy and slow to load, thanks to all the plugins, themes, unnecessary CSS, etc. Nobody wants to wait, so how do you fix a sluggish first page load? Here are 7 fixes that you can implement today.

How do I Backup My WordPress Site Without Plugins

Because sites crash for many reasons including security breaches, serious system failures, or human error, WordPress backups are an essential part of site maintenance. A backup enables you to restore your compromised website to full functionality. Should you use a backup plugin? Find out here.

How Do I Update a WordPress Plugin Without Losing Customization?

86% of WordPress sites hacked are due to an outdated WordPress install, plugin, or theme. But users resist updating as updates can cut off plugins, extensions, and templates. So how do you maintain your precious customization while adhering to update standards? Find out here.

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