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5 Key Plugins for Fixing and Updating Your WordPress Site

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May 15, 2017

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WordPress is a powerful and reliable platform, but it’s not immune to technical problems. From time to time, you may find yourself facing issues that stem from updates, poor compatibility between themes and plugins, and miscellaneous errors. Knowing how to fix these issues is critical to keeping your site safe and running at full speed. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools you can use to keep your WordPress site in top shape without having to dig into the platform’s core files. Installing a plugin is often easier – and faster – than opting for the manual route. In this article, we’ll introduce […]

How to Secure Your WordPress Site from Hackers

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May 12, 2017

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Being hacked is a fear every site owner shares. No matter how secure your information is, the idea of a malicious attack is always in the back of your mind. While WordPress itself is secure, going the extra mile to make sure your site is bullet proof will save you time, money, and a huge headache down the line. We’ve compiled a list of ways you can keep people out of your site and keep your information secure. Strengthen your password Many people overlook their WordPress passwords, not knowing this is the most vulnerable area of the site. The purpose of […]

Is WordPress Ready to Be an Enterprise-Grade CMS?

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May 10, 2017

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The effect WordPress had on the world of online publishing can not be overstated. The platform has revolutionized the Internet by enabling countless individuals to start their own business and web entities. Loved by entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners, it now powers almost 28 percent of the entire Internet. Yet, while most popular on the small scale, in recent years WordPress has also made strides in the enterprise sector. In fact, we have a whole article on world-famous brands, companies, and celebrities that use the CMS. Users increasingly turn to WordPress even for large projects with sometimes thousands of […]

3 Compelling Reasons You Should Make the Switch to PHP 7 for WordPress

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May 8, 2017

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Though it’s the most widely used web programming language, PHP has taken a lot of flack in development circles. However, after a long period with no major updates, PHP 7 has finally been released with many great new features – and it will also help you keep your WordPress website in tip-top shape. Simply put, PHP is at the heart of the WordPress core, and to get the best possible performance for your site, you should always use the latest version. However, while some hosts are being proactive, you may need to give your particular host a nudge if they’re dragging their […]

4 Ways You Can Start Using the WordPress REST API Right Now

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May 1, 2017

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The REST API is finally integrated into WordPress’ core, yet so many developers seem to be at a loss for how to use it in their real world projects. We get it – interacting with APIs can be an intimidating step! However, the REST API opens up a world of opportunity for developers of all skill levels. By offering API access to the WordPress infrastructure, anyone can build an application using that data. You can take advantage of this by incorporating it into your themes, plugins, and even implement completely unique integrations. In this article, we’ll discuss why the REST […]

Everything You Need to Know About WordCamp Europe 2017

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April 28, 2017

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If you’ve gotten a ticket to this year’s WordCamp Europe, you may have received a message from Pierre, the conference’s friendly email robot. The bot will send updates leading up to the conference starting June 15. Pierre is not only your guide through preparing for the conference, he is just one of the many innovations the team is employing this year. The WordCamp is only a little over a month away, and is shaping up to be an impressive conference. It’s the perfect time to catch up on everything the team has announced so far. Here is everything you need to know […]

The Decision Maker’s Guide to eCommerce

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April 26, 2017

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Now more than ever, shoppers are going to the web for their purchases. These days, we can order pretty much anything online, from clothes and electronics to software and even groceries. Customers appreciate the convenience of making purchases from the comfort of their homes 24 hours a day. There are several other reasons why more and more people prefer shopping online including better prices, wider variety, easier to compare prices and so on. It’s for these reasons, every major retailer is now offering their wares online instead of just in the shops. Online shops also offer many advantages to their […]

How to Make Switching Domain Names Easier With a Simple WP-CLI Trick

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April 24, 2017

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Whether you’re switching to Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or changing domain names entirely, it can be a daunting task to use MySQL to try and replace all of the old instances of your domain name. For example, should you search for a reliable plugin, or directly manage the database with software such as phpMyAdmin? There’s actually a third way: you can use the WordPress Command Line Interface (WP-CLI) to change domain names in under a minute within your console. You don’t need to know anything about MySQL, and as long as you’re okay with the idea of using the command line, this is […]

Q&A with WPMU DEV CEO & Co-Founder James Farmer

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April 21, 2017

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Last month we launched our second annual Plugin Madness competition, where we pit 64 plugins against each other. Voted on by the community, this year’s victor was none other than WPMU DEV’s Smush Image Compression. Torque spoke with CEO and Co-founder of WPMU DEV, James Farmer, about his WordPress journey, what he’s learned along the way, and more. Torque: Tell us your WordPress story. How did you first get involved? How was WPMU DEV founded? Farmer: Well, it’s been a long and winding road. There are a couple of ways you can approach it, either a bit more of a regular […]

The Definitive Guide to Discovering Which Theme and Plugins a WordPress Site Uses

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April 10, 2017

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Learning through imitation is a great way to build your own WordPress website – that’s the beauty of development communities, after all! However, hardly any websites come with guidance on which theme and plugins make them tick. After finding a WordPress site you’d like to emulate, you can easily discover which theme and plugins they use. Knowing this information can help you replicate any special design elements or features you might have been struggling to produce on your own. Of course, it will be up to you to master the tools you find, but knowing where to look is the first step. […]

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