How Secure is Your Website

There’s an old saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This goes for websites as well. Do you know just how strong and secure your website truly is?

There are several things you can do to make sure that your website is as secure as possible. Many small businesses report that their websites get attacked a few times every single day. Hackers are poking and prodding their defenses looking for any opening that will give them a foothold to do some serious damage. Continue reading –>

Five Ways to Learn and Improve Your Web Development Skills

Five Ways to Learn and Improve Your Web Development Skills

Are you interested in becoming a web developer? With the constant advancements in technology, the development and programing market is open and there are many people who need web design and development help. The styles, layouts, and coding techniques are constantly changing and it’s important when starting to keep up with the changes. Today, we’re going to look at five ways to start learning and stay up-to-date with your web development skills. Continue reading –>

Become a WordPress Developer

The idea of becoming a freelance WordPress developer can sound like an amazing job. Being your own boss, working your own hours, working the projects which interest you, and having the ability to work from anywhere are perks that everyone wants. So how do you go from just working on your own website to becoming a professional WordPress developer? Leaving your 9-5 job to become a freelancer can certainly be a leap of faith. Today, we’re going to answer some of theses questions and give you some tips on becoming a professional WordPress developer. Continue reading –>

Gutenberg: The NEW WordPress Editor

For years now, WordPress has been the go-to system for creating websites that are dynamic and professional. But rather than rest on their laurels, WordPress is now developing a new editor called Gutenberg, named after the inventor of the printing press. Just like Gutenberg revolutionized the printed page with his invention, WordPress is hoping to change the way people develop websites.

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Why WordPress Hosting Performance Matters

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WordPress hosting performance matters for your business. At what point do you click away when a site is slow to load? Studies have shown that one in four will leave a web page if it takes longer than four seconds. Half will leave if the financial transaction pages (cart, payment page, etc.) take two seconds or more to load. So why does hosting performance matter?

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How to Start a Website

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When an organization, business, or non-profit doesn’t have a website, they’re missing out on a prime opportunity for the world to hear about their products and services. Getting a website online isn’t as hard as many think. For those saying, “Help me make a website!” we’re here to walk you through the process. Let’s show you how easy it is to make your site.

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Use Easy Google Fonts on Your WordPress Website

Use Easy Google Fonts on Your WordPress Website

As part of setting up your website, it’s a really good idea to learn how to use the Easy Google Fonts plugin. When it comes to working on computers, we often become spoiled by the number of fonts that we have to choose from, especially when using word processing applications like Microsoft Word. Unfortunately, these same fonts don’t automatically translate when you try to use them on your website. You also need to be able to use not only a variety of fonts but also professional fonts that will make your website stand out professionally. Continue reading –>

Are Your Ninja Forms Not Sending Your Emails?

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If you use WordPress as your website’s content management system, then you maybe have heard of Ninja Forms. Ninja Forms is a contact form solution for WordPress hosting websites.

Some website owners have had some issues with Ninja Forms sending emails after a form is submitted. This is actually a common problem for many Ninja Form users and it is one that can be solved simply with a few slight adjustments and configurations.

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VPS vs VPN: Do You Need a Virtual Private Network or a Virtual Private Server

VPS vs VPN

VPS vs VPN may sound similar, but they serve completely different purposes. A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a hosting infrastructure that gives your website or application speed, reliability, and scalability. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a security service that encrypts your internet connection and masks your IP address. Businesses often need both: a VPS to power their online presence and a VPN to protect sensitive data and remote access. Choosing the right tool depends on whether you need hosting performance, online privacy, or both.

While they might sound similar, it’s important to consider the differences between a VPS vs a VPN. In fact, aside from both having the word “virtual” in their names, they don’t have much in common. One is a dedicated operating system hosted offline and offered as a service, and the other is a network of dedicated servers that facilitates Internet use.

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How to Start and Learn Web Development

How to Start and Learn Web Development

Have you heard about web development? Not web development like spider webs, but website development!

Some of the latest statistics show that web development jobs rank in the top ten of several popular job categories. Getting into the website development industry can be very worthwhile, but can require some patience with learning and acquiring clients. Continue reading –>

5 Default WordPress Settings You Need to Change

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Default WordPress settings are enabled to cater to most websites; however, because they are default, it’s better to change some of these for the security of your site.

In this article we will cover the default WordPress settings you should change after installation, and why, so you can continue building the website of your dream with peace of mind.

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