There are literally thousands of WordPress themes available. So, when you begin to search for a theme for your website, you will probably be overwhelmed by the vast array of options. So, how do you…
As a professional WordPress designer or developer, you need to be thinking ahead as you build sites for your clients. And, one of those things you need to keep an eye out for is duplicate…
Hypertext markup language (HTML) isn’t the only type of code used to develop websites. While all websites contain HTML, many of them contain JavaScript as well. A report by W3Techs found that at least some…
If you’re thinking about using iFrames on your website, you should first consider the search engine optimization (SEO) impact. iFrames offer an easy way to share content between two pages or websites. Rather than copying…
Are content scrapers targeting your WordPress website? Consisting of bots that crawl the internet while copying content, they can prove troublesome for several reasons. Content scrapers will consume bandwidth and server resources, which could lead…
Cyber-attacks involving Structured Query Language (SQL) injection are steadily increasing. According to a report by Akamai, they account for over 65 percent of website-related cyber attacks. If your website uses SQL, you’ll need to protect…
Web-based attacks on WordPress sites come in several forms, but some of the most effective use application input to penetrate security. A web application firewall (WAF) stops many of these attacks, greatly reducing your level…
Bounce rate is one of the most important metrics to determine the effectiveness and success of your WordPress website. Some sources list the average bounce rate as anywhere from 26% to 70%. But, this will…
If you’re a newer website owner, you may find yourself looking at hosting as an unwanted (or even unnecessary) expense. And, to save a little money, you may find yourself Googling “Free WordPress hosting.” But…
Choosing the right hosting provider for your WordPress website will play a significant role in the long-term success of your business. Although most people know how to recognize a poor service provider, not everybody understands…
Think of your website like a building. The structure is your code and database, the land it is built on is your hosting provider or server, and its address is your domain name. In order…
So, you’ve chosen to use the popular WordPress plugin, WooCommerce, to build your online store. Guess what? You’re in great company because recent statistics show WooCommerce powers more than 20% of the top million e-commerce…