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WordPress eCommerce

Implementing a Headless WooCommerce Site

As the world shifts more and more to online ordering, the need for a fast and flawless eCommerce experience has never been more important. Developers are embracing headless eCommerce, which has changed the way we…

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WordPress Tutorials

How to Backup WordPress Files and Databases

While most website owners know how important it is to regularly update their website files and databases, many people neglect it due to the time, work, and technical know-how involved in doing so. This article…

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Website Performance

Best Practices for Implementing Scalable Hosting

So, you’ve got a website that’s starting to gain some serious traction – that’s great! Of course, this fun comes with a new set of challenges.  Scalable web hosting has become essential for growth and…

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WordPress Tutorials

A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering WordPress Migrations

Your current website host might have been a good fit when your business was just starting out or when you just didn’t need much from your plan, but things have changed. Maybe they let you…

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Website Performance

Why a WordPress CDN Is Important to Your Website and Your Business

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not enough for your business to simply have an online presence. You need to make sure your website is fast, and it is quick to respond to visitor interactions. One…

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Website Performance

Head-to-Head Performance Comparison of Nginx and Apache

Discover the comprehensive comparison between Nginx and Apache’s performance. Real-life use cases, optimization strategies & server selection guide included.

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Website Performance

How to Compare and Select Fast Managed WordPress Hosting

Imagine sitting in front of your computer, watching a website load at a snail’s pace, feeling like you’ve aged ten years in the process. In the modern age we live in, seconds make all the…

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Website Security

Understanding How SSL Works

Have you ever wondered what that little padlock symbol next to a website’s URL means? It’s a sign that the website is using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), also known as TLS (Transport Layer Security). This…

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WordPress News

What Is WP Cloud? A Complete Guide for Developers and Website Owners

WordPress community members in the know might have heard the term WP Cloud floating around over the last few years, and it has gained strength in the last few months. The promising platform is catching…

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Website Performance

Optimize Performance with the Right Web Server Monitoring Tools and Metrics

Having a web server that performs at its peak is essential for ensuring a smooth user experience. Server operation directly affects bounce rates, engagement levels, and conversions. These bring all sorts of benefits like enhanced…

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Website Performance

How to Accurately Measure Network Performance

Feeling like your website isn’t as fast as it should be? Learn how to accurately measure network performance in our how-to guide.

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Website Performance

Defining Server-Side Caching: An In-Depth Look

Think about it: when you enter a website, and it loads faster than you can say “cache,” doesn’t it feel like a breath of fresh air? That’s because the faster your site loads, the happier…

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WordPress Tutorials

Mastering WordPress Testing: How to Set Up a Test Site

Need a test environment for your WordPress site? Our guide will teach you why and how to create a staging site to avoid errors when deploying live updates.

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Website Performance

Turn Your Slow Website Into a Speed Demon: Performance Testing Tips

Picture this: You’ve poured your heart, soul, and countless hours into building your website. But there’s a snag – you’ve noticed it taking its sweet time to load, or perhaps your users are sending you…

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Website Performance

Shared vs WordPress Hosting: Making the Right Choice

Choosing the right hosting service is a critical decision for any website. While WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system, is open source and freely available, you must set up your website through a…

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Website Security

Strengthening Cyber Security With Intrusion Detection Systems

When you own a website, you need to stay vigilant and prepared to handle cybersecurity threats. However, it’s hard to address a threat if you have no idea that it’s there. Enter: Intrusion Detection Systems…

WordPress Tips & Tricks

Shared vs. Cloud Hosting: Making the Right Choice for Your Business

The web hosting landscape can be a maze, but this article is here to help. We’re going to highlight the key differences between shared hosting vs. cloud hosting and give you tips on how to…

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Website Security

Best Practices for DDoS Attack Prevention and Protection

The mere mention of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, commonly known as DDoS attacks, is enough to unsettle any website owner. These nuisances leverage swarms of traffic to significantly hinder, slow down, or, in…

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WordPress Tips & Tricks

Understanding Shared vs. Dedicated Hosting: A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing the right type of hosting for your WordPress site is a critical decision, but it can be confusing. This article will run through the features, advantages, and limitations of shared and dedicated hosting –…

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WordPress Tips & Tricks

Cracking the Server Cluster Code: Everything You Need to Know

Break down server cluster complexities with our in-depth coverage. Learn the various aspects of server clusters, their application, and ways to manage them.

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WordPress Tips & Tricks

An Overview of Multiple Domain Hosting: What You Need to Know

Need to manage several websites? Here’s Pressable’s guide to everything you need to know about hosting multiple domains on WordPress.

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Hosting For Good

Hosting for Good: 15/10 Foundation

With more than 800 million websites on WordPress alone, it should come as no surprise that some incredible organizations are using it to serve their communities. Here at Pressable, we are grateful for the opportunity…