There is a good chance that your WordPress website is under constant attack from hackers even though you might not be aware. Unless you have a system in place that alerts you of the failed login attempts or other suspicious activity, the moment you actually find out your site has been breached is when it’s too late to do anything about it. It’s always in your best interest to proactively secure your site from spammers and hackers. The idea of setting up all of the right security settings may not be something that you joyously look forward to, but if you ask […]
The Promise and Perils of Immersive Displays
When Facebook announced that they would be acquiring Oculus, a tiny pioneer of low-cost immersive displays, for $2 billion, the dawn of widespread virtual reality (VR) seemed just around the corner. The hype suggests that a lighter, higher-resolution, and lower cost head mounted display (HMD) might finally take virtual reality to the mainstream for games, immersive experiences, and even better wall-street trading desks. Mark Zuckerberg said, This is really a new communication platform. By feeling truly present, you can share unbounded spaces and experiences with the people in your life. Imagine sharing not just moments with your friends online, but […]
Using Post Scheduling in WordPress to Your Advantage
Generally speaking, the straightforward approach to publishing on the internet implies that you type a post, edit, and format it as per your needs, and then hit the Publish button. All done! That’s just how easy WordPress makes it. However, what if you don’t want to publish a post right away? What if a given post would be a better fit for the coming week, but you’ll be traveling so you might not be able to post it? Have no fear! The schedule feature of WordPress is your friend. In this article, I will talk about the benefits of post […]
Wearables in the BA (Before Apple) Era
Did you know we are in the year 1 A? That is the year before Apple releases their wearable device and changes the course of life as we know it. . . Or at least, that’s according to Robert Scoble, one of the speakers at The Future of Wearable Tech and Beyond, a “Wearable Wednesday” event held at Wearable World Inc. in San Francisco last night. A Rowdy Panel Discussion First up was a rather rambunctious panel discussion with Robert Scoble, Andy Grignon, and Ben Parr, mediated by Redg Snograss the CEO of Wearable World. They discussed the barriers to […]
DradCast Episode 050: Godfather of PressNomics
[y=frqN_nx_eWA height=400] Show Notes Host Joshua Strebel is the founder and CEO of Pagely, a managed WordPress hosting solution. He is also one of the great minds behind PressNomics—a 3-day event where passionate and successful entrepreneurs gather together to create the products and services that drive the WordPress economy. You can find Josh online at Pagely and on Twitter @strebel. Sippin’ On Brad – Red Label Dre – Bud Light Joshua – Stella Artois Pressing Topics Backwards Chris Lema shares his thoughts on the new Advanced Custom Fields Pro release, and backwards compatibility. WPBeginner Turns 5 In honor of WPBeginner turning 5, Syed Balkhi is […]

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