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A Report from WordCamp Europe 2019 – Making History in Berlin

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Nick Schäferhoff

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Community

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July 2, 2019

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WordCamp Europe 2019 just ended and like in 2016 and 2017, I was there. Additionally, as in those times, I decided to write a report for those who couldn’t make it. This year, WCEU took place in Berlin in the Estrel Hotel from June 20 to June 22. I live in Berlin, so it was very easy to get to and from the venue. More than 3,600 people bought tickets, which is 800 more than last year. This makes WCEU 2019 the largest WordCamp to date. More than half of the attendants were first-timers. The Contributor Day on Thursday was […]

How WordPress Websites Get Hacked

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Chris Andujar

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Beginners

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June 28, 2019

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Your website is like a home – secure if you take the appropriate precautions, but vulnerable to burglars if you don’t. In the website world, however, sites don’t get burgled, they get hacked. The number of sites that get hacked every year continues to increase. How do WordPress sites get hacked? And, is it possible to safeguard your site? The following tips will arm you with the knowledge to protect your site from malicious attacks and keep your data and content safe. 1. Brute Force Attacks It’s easy to imagine someone trying to break down the front door of a […]

Managing WordPress: The 4 Best Practices Your Clients Need to Know

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Tom Rankin

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Featured, Tools

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June 25, 2019

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WordPress makes it fairly easy to set up and run a website. However, this doesn’t mean there’s zero upkeep involved in managing your site. It doesn’t matter if it’s a blog, a business site, or even an online store – they all involve a lot more ongoing work than your clients might anticipate. For example, your clients will need to take care of creating regular backups for their websites. That can be a time-consuming task, especially if they don’t know the right way to approach it. Whenever possible, helping your clients learn and automate this type of work before setting […]

Best Practices To Prevent WordPress Plugins From Breaking Your Website

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Jonathan Besquin

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Development

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June 14, 2019

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As a WordPress website owner, you’ve probably downloaded multiple plugins, but did you know that for each plugin you install you’re at greater risk of having your site break. Plugins extend the functionality of your website and enable you to incorporate custom features, but not all plugins may be suited for your site. Careful consideration and implementation will ensure that your website never breaks so that your website visitors can always count on you for the answer. You may encounter the following issues if you install plugins carelessly or if you fail to keep up with the ongoing WordPress updates: […]

How to Manage a Large-Scale WordPress Site (5 Best Practices)

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Tom Rankin

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Development

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June 13, 2019

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Every website owner and developer hopes their site takes off and becomes successful. High levels of traffic, engaged users, and a steady stream of content from multiple contributors sound great when you’re managing a small site. Of course, the reality is that handling a large-scale WordPress website is no easy task. Fortunately, once you get your feet under you and learn how to manage a high-traffic site, you’ll find that it’s completely doable. In fact, there are several big-name WordPress sites out there to prove it. All you need to do is follow a few best practices. In this article, […]

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