Byte Technology

JANUARY 3, 2017

When it comes to designing, launching and running a WordPress site, there are so many critical elements to consider for achieving success, from stellar content to an easy-to-navigate theme and templates to keeping track of updates to plugins. Is a free host the way to go? Is it worth shelling out some bucks for a higher quality host?

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2020

We recommend not updating to PHP 8 just yet to allow WordPress core and plugin developers to update their code and release new PHP 8 compatible versions. Upgrading the PHP version on your website hosting service is a manual step and not automated as incompatibilities and errors are common with this change.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2020

Hosting an Engaging and Successful Virtual Event. ?. and hosted by. platforms and plugins on the market today. I hope the Panel Discussion and this information helps your organization host a more successful virtual fundraising event this season. Panel Discussion: ?. August 26, 2020. ?. ?. Junior League of Boca Raton.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Have a good host server. Unfortunately, choosing a good host server isn’t as easy as one may think. Indeed, far too many people choose an inadequate or downright shady host in order save a few dollars, and doing so can create a plethora of ongoing problems. Choose only safe and high-quality plugins. Paying for security.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Indeed, WordPress powers a staggering 26 percent of the Internet and offers tens of thousands of plugins, themes and more that allow users to express themselves through myriad designs and customizations. Lastly, it’s tempting for new users to WordPress to amass tons of themes, plugins and widgets from a wide variety of sources. .

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Having images that are too large, a poorly coded theme, a lousy hosting service and far too many plugins are all things that can slow down your site considerably and have visitors hitting the “back” button immediately. YSlow Browser Plugin. Are they rendering correctly across mobile platforms?

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Byte Technology

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. How’s your hosting? Too many people try to save money by choosing a shared hosting service, but this can be a big mistake.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 26, 2017

Next, check in with your hosting company, many of which have user support staff that are experienced in dealing with hacks, especially considering they are well-versed in their own hosting environment and have most likely seen these issues before. Repeat this step for all theme files, plugins etc.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Research and add plugins. Think about your website not just as a place to host your nonprofit’s content, but as a place that potential supporters visit to get things done. Research and add WordPress plugins. If your WordPress theme is a house, a plugin is the fancy new flat-screen TV or a new washing machine.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2016

If this doesn’t work try upgrading any plugins that were installed specifically for the admin menu. If an upgrade doesn’t work, deactivate the plugin completely. If this doesn’t solve the problem reset your plugin folder—also via FTP— by navigating to the wp-content directory and renaming the plugins folder to “plugins-temp.”

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2016

From adding features to plugging potential holes in plugins and themes to giving valuable advice on what not to do when choosing new features, a group of dedicated WordPress enthusiasts always have your back. So only download plugins from trusted sources. And if you’re not sure whether a source is safe or not, do some research.

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Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2017

That said, here are another five problems and solutions (four of which call for help from an awesome plugin) for the most frequent annoyances as reported by WordPress users the world over. And far too many users either aren’t aware of this or trust that their hosting company is taking care of regular archiving.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

But beyond the exciting new gadget and gizmos being folded in through regular updates, there are more crucial reasons to keep your programs and devices current: when an app, plugin or other program is created, it’s inevitable that there will be problems with performance, connectivity and, most importantly, with security.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 8, 2017

Of course, the problem many people run into when looking at a social media program or plugin is, which one to pick? But before you run out and grab a social media plugin, first check out BuddyPress, a sister program to WordPress. Here are a handful of great BuddyPress themes to investigate if you plan on utilizing the plugin.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

When it comes to running an e-tail or e-commerce site via the WordPress platform, there are a host of elements that can help boost the chances for success and, ideally, increased profit. To begin, install and activate the Easy Testimonials plugin and, after you’ve done so, enable your desired configurations on the “Settings” page.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 15, 2017

After all, WordPress sites are made up of many different component parts, including the core program, hosting, software, plugins and even themes. The program comes with a very easy-to-use built-in system to handle updates for the core, plugins and themes, and you should always check to make sure you’re using the latest version.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 28, 2023

As of 2019 (no retroactive data prior), Apple iTunes Connect has podcast analytics for feeds hosted on the platform. In order to find subscribers, you need to have a third-party hosting service like PodTrac or Podbean. Shouldn’t this just be a number I can lookup on the backend of Apple Podcast once I set up my feed?

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2016

And while WordPress has some terrific plugins available that can help you create and manage a comment section on your site, too often unforeseen problems and lapses exist that stymie the commenting process. WordPress experts will tell you that a website comment section can strain internal resources, especially for your web hosting server.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

This means: Keeping all your core programs, platforms, scripts, plugins and themes up to date with the latest versions. If you don’t have “add on” security programs or plugins, get them and install them immediately. Check in with your hosting company, many of which have user support staff that are experienced in dealing with hacks.

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Byte Technology

MAY 16, 2017

For those who are ready to create a contact form for their WordPress site, there are some things to know first: the platform doesn’t come equipped with a built-in form page or builder, which means you’ll need to install and activate a plugin. Lastly, once your form is completed test it thoroughly to make sure it’s working properly.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 2, 2016

WooCommerce, on the other hand, is a plugin from the wildly popular WordPress platform that offers only five free themes, but there are some 50 that can be purchased for between $80 and $100 depending on what sorts of options you’re seeking. WooCommerce however will require you to find a host, and that will cost more money down the road.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 29, 2009

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. I have registered many domains in the past few years. Switching email to Google apps I’ve been thinking about making the switch for a while.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

To begin, consider your site host. So spend a few extra bucks on a host such as WP Engine, which is, by all accounts, super fast, easy to use as an administrator and comes with a solid support system. Thankfully there are lots of solutions, and most of them are quick and easy. Are you on a shared server?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 7, 2010

multi-mechanize – Project Hosting on Google. WordPress › SyntaxHighlighter Evolved « WordPress Plugins. AboutUseCaseMaps < UCM < Foswiki. Online Backup from Backblaze. Data Robotics, Inc. EC2StartersGuide – Community Ubuntu Documentation. Amazon Web Services Developer Community : Amazon EC2 API Tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2012

That said, I have not yet been able to successfully host a Google+ Hangout primarily due to the fact that every attempt to do so thus far has been a spontaneous one. 2) Download the Google Voice and Video Plugin. How to Attend: 1) You must be a Google+ user to attend a Google+ Hangout, so if you have not already, please join Google+.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2016

If you’ve ever modified your database credentials—such as where your database host is located or the user name or password—you’ll most likely receive an error message telling you the site cannot connect to said database. First try disabling all your plugins and then re-enable them one at a time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

WordPress plugins, such as SocialSnap or Yoast , allow you to easily set up Twitter Cards for your website and blog, but if your site is not built using WordPress, your website developer will need to customize your website and blog to enable Twitter Cards. 7) Join a Twitter Chats. 8) Get to know your Twitter Analytics Dashboard.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Should you use free plugins or paid versions? What about web hosting? If you’ve every seen that reassuring little green padlock in your browser bar, that’s an SSL doing its job and indicating the connection from the browser to the host server is properly encrypted and the domain’s ownership is valid and authentic.

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Byte Technology

JULY 18, 2017

And Typekit fonts are easy to add to your site, they won’t affect page load speeds and, because them come from Adobe’s own “content delivery network,” they load much quicker than if you were hosting them on your own site. To begin, create a Typekit account by visiting typekit.com. Then a quick click on “publish” and your kit is ready to use.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 13, 2017

And keep in mind that, unless you enjoy the ease and peace of mind of being on a managed hosting service, you’ll have to manually initiate the update (after creating a complete backup of your site first). First there’s the Image Widget, which allows users to add a picture to a sidebar without having to use a plugin or write custom HTML.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

And it works seamlessly whether you’re on a self-hosted WordPress site or working via WordPress.com. For those who run an e-commerce site, nothing is more important that staying on top of sales, dealing with customers and solving problems on the fly.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2009

Also working in my favor was the WordPress Database Backup plugin that I’ve had installed for years. Security hole on the theme or plugin? Turns out, it was something that went wrong at MediaTemple (my host). The plugin I use is easy. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2012

It is time to self-host your RSS feed many people wondered? Rumors that Google will close Feedburner are circulating again, but this time there is an option for an RSS hosting service, although not free. This means that new subscribers always follow a feed on your domain, not your RSS provider’s platform. 6) Quit FeedBurner!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Host your blog/stories* inside your website: audubon.org. Use the Facebook Comments Plugin or Disqus for blog comments. Prominently feature your “Donate” button, social network icons, and e-newsletter opt-in: themarshallproject.org. Use large tappable buttons for calls-to-action: water.org. 10 Email Marketing Best Practices for NGOs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

Host your blog/stories* inside your website: audubon.org. Use the Facebook Comments Plugin or Disqus for blog comments. Prominently feature your “Donate” button, social network icons, and e-newsletter opt-in: themarshallproject.org. Use large tappable buttons for calls-to-action: water.org. 10 Email Marketing Best Practices for NGOs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

A social sharing plugin empowers readers to easily share your blog posts on social networks. Using a service like Disqus or Facebook’s Comment Plugin allows blog readers to easily comment using their social network logins and because it requires commenters to be their real selves, social commenting weeds out potential trolls.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Key areas we emphasize when selecting a CMS include: Technical Preferences: Deliberations such as choosing between.NET or PHP, open-source or licensed, and hosting externally versus hosting on-premises significantly influence which CMS is the best fit. Nevertheless, choosing isn’t simply about popularity.

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