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WordPress Security and WordPress Multisite Security [Hangout]

May 29, 2013 By
WordPress Security Hangout

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thz6Ymr1450 The Google+ Genesis Community had a hangout to discuss the different ways to secure a WordPress install and a multisite.  We discussed various methods and plugins. The first line of defense against a hack attack it to ensure you have a secure username, secure password and that you keep your WordPress software up to date.  The massive hacks over the past several weeks have been successful because of users using the Admin username with a simple to crack password, like 'abc123.' Keep you WordPress site secure with some … [Read more...]

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WordPress Multisite Hangout

May 22, 2013 By
WordPress Multisite Hangout

WordPress has a wonderfully unique feature called Multisite.  It is a way of running a single install of WordPress while creating a network of websites on the same domain.  It was introduced into WordPress with the 3.0 release.  It is the way in which WordPress.com is functioning. The way multisite works, you can create simple to very complex networks of sites.  One of the interesting approaches that has started to come about is using a WordPress multisite to create a SAAS (Software as a Service).  One you may be familiar with is Hello Bar. The Genesis … [Read more...]

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How To Add Image Sizes to WordPress Theme

May 18, 2013 By
WordPress Attachment Display Settings

WordPress by default creates three image sizes when you upload an image to the media library, Large, Medium and Thumbnail.  By going to Settings > Media, you can see what the settings are for your install. Sometimes, you need more image sizes.  The default images work, but what about an image that's not square or in between 1024 pixels and 300 pixels?  Often times your theme will include a piece of code to add additional images sizes to the site.  To add a new image size to WordPress, you simply add the following to your functions. php file [NOTE: … [Read more...]

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15 WordPress Errors that Kill Your Reputation

May 16, 2013 By
15 WordPress User Errors

WordPress is a powerful CMS.  It has advanced over the years to be the platform that powers more websites than any other CMS. It has a simple to use interface making it ideal for non-tech users.  I have used it exclusively for my clients because it is just easy for them to use. As is the case with any system, there are issues that arise occasionally that need to be addressed.  And if you have ran WordPress for any length of time, you have ran into one or more of the following errors. Knowing what to do is critical if WordPress powers your business … [Read more...]

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How to Steal Content and Why You Should!

May 15, 2013 By
How To Steal Content

Content creation on a regular basis is hard work.  It is even more difficult when we try to come up with content out of thin air.  We think and think about what we should tell our audience only to waste days or weeks without adding to the conversation. This is an area that I have struggled, to be honest with you.  I have always found the prospect of content creation to be a difficult task.  After all, I'm spending all of my available time trying to grow my business.  I have to make the decision to work on a project, find a new project or write some awe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOW TO, Marketing, Small Business Website 101, StudioPress, WordPress