Over the past month, I have done something I’ve never done before—started taking mid-morning walks around my neighborhood to intentionally remove myself from my computer and the busyness of the Internet. I’ve used this time to listen to podcasts, hoping the distraction-free environment of the woods would provide a blank canvas for me to consume creative content rather than trying to create it. Because I don’t know everything, there is so much we can learn from fellow creatives. Thus, I seek knowledge and wisdom from those who came before me. Lessons from Jewel Back in 1998, one of my favorite […]
Press This: WordPress Halloween Horror Stories
Gather around the campfire as we tell you spooky stories about plugins gone wrong and other WordPress horror stories. Chris Weigman starts us off with the tale of the time he accidentally crashed 20,000 websites, then Derek Ashauer shares a tale involving custom ticket software and Blink182.
3 Best GDPR Plugins for WordPress (And What to Look for)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law that the European Union (EU) implemented to protect its citizens’ privacy and personal data. As a website owner, whether in or outside the EU, it’s crucial to meet GDPR compliance. Otherwise, you risk hefty fines and penalties. The good news is that there are a few popular and reliable GDPR plugins for WordPress that can help you meet the various requirements of the complex law. Once you understand the essential features that can help your website achieve GDPR compliance, you’ll be able to choose the best solution for your needs. In […]
How to Test WordPress Plugins Before Use: A Step-by-Step Guide
Though launching a new WordPress website is fairly easy, the trouble always seems to arise when it comes time to select plugins. After all, their quality and effectiveness vary wildly. And if you’re unfamiliar with the industry, it can be super hard to separate high-quality plugins from those that would damage your website. For that reason, it’s very important that you test WordPress plugins thoroughly beforehand. Thankfully, there are easy ways to do so. That’s what we’ll be covering here today. But first, let’s discuss some of the things plugins can offer you that just aren’t available in the standard WordPress […]
The Benefits of Using 2FA for WordPress Websites
If you don’t add an extra layer of security to your WordPress login page, your website could be more vulnerable to hacks and data leaks. Even if you and your users are creating strong passwords, this may not provide enough protection against brute force attacks. By implementing two-factor authentication (2FA), you can easily improve the security of your website. This will give your users multiple ways to verify identity, preventing any unwanted entry. Ultimately, 2FA can increase security, accountability, and compliance for WordPress websites. In this post, we’ll explain what two-factor authentication is. Then, we’ll show you the benefits of […]

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