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AUGUST 8, 2017

The best WordPress bloggers, site owners and administrators know that one of the keys to having a fantastic and wildly successful web page is to integrate everything you post and promote with some sort of social media component. But before you run out and grab a social media plugin, first check out BuddyPress, a sister program to WordPress.

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MARCH 2, 2017

Hence, WordPress site owners who are truly serious about the success of their site need to be thinking about taking an important step: converting their pages into a mobile app that their visitors can view from anywhere. Now, WordPressers can take their site to a mobile app version via some great plugins. But have no fear.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

Many WordPress site owners and administrators have no doubt experienced an unease or wariness at one point or another when it seems that something just isn’t right with their site. If you notice any of them contact your WordPress website consultant immediately or visit the WP forum board for help.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2016

It’s little wonder that some 76 million websites worldwide are designed and administered via the WordPress platform given the ease with which any one—from tech newbies to Internet and design pros—can get their blog or e-commerce site up and running. Read about the issues WordPress gurus run across most frequently. *

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

Not so with the behemoth of the Internet, WordPress. Today nearly 75 million sites are constructed and managed on the WordPress platform—which first debuted in 2011—and there are some very good reasons why. Here are the top five reasons while WordPress is a no-brainer choice no matter the vision you have for your website.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

And although that number includes a lot of fly-by-nights sites and those who don’t have staying power, blogging—especially via a WordPress site, an innovator and leader in the technology—is still a force to be reckoned with on the Internet. Utilizing WordPress plugins and widgets, be sure to plant social share buttons on your pages.

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JANUARY 12, 2017

One of the biggest obstacles bloggers encounter—whether they’re on the WordPress platform or not—is how to create content that is based on currently trending topics. Google Trends. The good folks at Google keep their finger on the pulse of, well, just about everything. Google Alerts.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Essentially, SEO means that a particular web page contains elements that monster search engines like Google just love—words and phrases that are easy to understand and index into giant databases that help people find your site quickly and, hopefully, before they find other sites of a similar nature to yours. search engines).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

True words no matter whether you’re running on a WordPress site or another platform. And if that’s not scary enough, Google now contains within its algorithm a ranking factor based on site speed, meaning if you site is too slow your ranking in search results can plummet. So how do you fix a slow-loading WordPress site?

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APRIL 27, 2017

And there’s an added bonus: people tend to use search engines in a question format, so having an FAQ can actually help improve your site’s visibility to the complex algorithms of Google, Yahoo etc. It’s simple, works great and is a nice—and no-cost—choice for those WordPress e-tail sites just getting started.

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APRIL 13, 2017

As wonderful as the WordPress content management system is, by its very nature—capable of supporting hundreds of different themes, thousands of plugins and so much more—it can be quite slow at times. The post The Fast Lane: More Ways to Speed Up Your WordPress Site appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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DECEMBER 29, 2016

It’s an all-to-common scenario: a new user to WordPress builds their site, goes live and starts blogging or selling or raising funds without giving much thought into how their site’s performing. Google PageSpeed Insights. Leave it to Google to come up with the industry-leading site testing app. Are your pages loading quickly?

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MARCH 7, 2017

Therefore, if you’re a WordPress site owner, you may want to consider adding a location function—Google Maps or otherwise—to your page to make it a little easier for your users to find you or to assist them with markers, directions, routes and more that can bring them right to your front door in either true or virtual reality.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Here are a handful of simple actions the WordPress layman can initiate to help in the aftermath of hack. Then scan your site completely for any and all hacks using a free plugin such as Sucuri WordPress Auditing or Theme Authenticity Checker. It’s a sad and unfortunate reality that any website—large or small—can get hacked.

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AUGUST 15, 2017

So why wouldn’t you do the same for your WordPress website? After all, WordPress sites are made up of many different component parts, including the core program, hosting, software, plugins and even themes. WordPress experts continually harp about the importance of backing up your site, and for good reason.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

In last week’s post we looked at the importance of keeping your WordPress site in top-notch working order with a few simple maintenance tasks that you should be performing on a regular basis. But if you’re really worried, put your WordPress site into “maintenance mode” or run tests during your low traffic times.

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AUGUST 12, 2015

Google recently unveiled their “No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA” feature that works on a simple and logical premise: it just asks users whether or not they’re robots. If you frequent Snapchat or WordPress it’s likely you’ve already encountered the new No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA security feature. Thankfully, an on-line giant has come to the rescue.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Ask any WordPress site owner what they most want and you’ll undoubtedly get an answer somewhere along the lines of “repeat visitors” or “loyal users.” But how does one go about ensuring that their site doesn’t get just one-time visitors but rather garners a consistent and dedicated user base? Loyalty.js

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Platforms like WordPress come with built-in security protocols, but too often they don’t go far enough in protecting your site. Then scan your site completely for any and all hacks using a free plugin such as Sucuri WordPress Auditing or Theme Authenticity Checker. Having this list of problems will be vital later on in the process.

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APRIL 28, 2015

For open-source options, perhaps the most well known operating today is WordPress, free for its basic version and still very affordable if you choose to upgrade features. And indeed, the distinctions between the two platforms are important to know before embarking on a website design initiative.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

WordPress site designers, owners and administrators all have something in common with one another: they all want to see their sites perform better: look more attractive: get more hits and conversions; see more pass-alongs and click-throughs; engage more repeat visitors etc. It also plays nice with Google Analytics for tracking.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

When it comes to WordPress sites, designers and admins—when asked what is one of the most confusing aspects of the platform—will most likely put “plugins” somewhere on their list. Indeed, plugins are fantastic and, in many cases, a must-have when working on a WordPress site. Q: Can WordPress plugins really affect my sites load time?

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JUNE 20, 2017

As much as is said about the sheer versatility of the WordPress platform—available for everyone from simple e-commerce sites to mega-corporations, media outlets, design firms etc.—it Of course, as with all things WordPress, there is no “one size fits all” thinking.

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