SEO copywriting is the answer to one of the biggest challenges faced by many website owners these days. Users now have to create content that appeals to people and search engines alike. After all, we not only want to rank well and generate traffic but also turn that traffic into buyers, customers, and subscribers, right? These two goals used to be the responsibility of SEO specialists and copywriters and it used to be enough to be either or. However, the way search engines work today, that is no longer the case. To be successful in today’s online market, website owners […]
The State Of WordPress In Education
WordPress has a massive global reach, which is illustrated by the mere fact that more than 28 percent of all websites are powered by the CMS. WordPress’ flexibility and ability to scale makes it the obvious choice for any website, regardless of industry. One industry that has begun to embrace WordPress is education. Primary schools and universities alike need an online presence to communicate information to students, faculty, donors, and parents. From K-12 to graduate school, WordPress is the best option for any academic institution. Why WordPress? It’s affordable. Proprietary solutions are expensive and require ongoing maintenance and web management. WordPress is free, […]
5 Takeaways From This Week’s AMA With Marie Dodson
Torque’s fearless editor Marie Dodson took over this week’s ManageWP AMA. Dodson manages contributors from the community and an unruly staff to deliver WordPress news, tutorials, and analysis. For the last three years, Dodson has been heavily involved in the community and has worked to create a resource for WordPressers of any skill level. People asked her what it’s like to run a WordPress publication, her thoughts on coffee, and of course, the future of WordPress. Editorial planning is formulaic. Though it may not seem like it, there is a method to our madness here at Torque. Dodson considers when each post should […]
Torque Toons: #wpdrama
Some of the #wpdrama on Twitter would make William Shakespeare proud. Don’t forget to check out our other editorial toons!
What’s A WordPress Nonce And How to Use Them
Nonces are an important part of WordPress security, but they are often misunderstood or misused. They are a key part of what authorizes an HTTP request to your site, which works to keep your code secure. In this article, you’ll learn what nonces are, what a WordPress nonce is, how they can protect against certain types of attacks, what they can’t protect against, and how to use them. What Is A WordPress Nonce Nonces are cryptographic hashes that are used to verify that a request was made by the right person or client. Since nonces are constructed using a cryptographic hashing […]

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