Byte Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Ask any WordPress designer or seasoned administrator what is one of the most important aspects of keeping a website safe and secure and you’ll no doubt get a vehement answer: back up! And the sad reality is that too many WordPress users—especially beginners—believe that having a backup system in place is of no importance.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 13, 2017

Back in May we gave readers a sneak peek, thanks to WP Beginner editorial staff, of what was coming down the line with WordPress 4.8. 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).

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Byte Technology

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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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. The choices can be a bit mind boggling, especially for beginners. Free WordPress Hosting.

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Byte Technology

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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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

He’s spent the last three years specializing in WordPress and conversion optimization, and is an active proponent of coding guidelines. Enter WordPress. WordPress is the most popular website builder on the internet, and for good reason. Use WordPress’s extensive community to find resources. Research and add plugins.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 18, 2017

WordPress experts and designers constantly harp on just how important it is to keep your plugins updated all the time. Indeed, always keep in mind that plugins are one of the main portals through with nefarious persons attempt to gain access to your site’s inner workings and steal information or generally cause trouble. Two reasons.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In part one of this series we looked at some of the most common errors that occur with sites using the WordPress-based Content Management System (CMS). It’s not uncommon for the administrator of a WordPress-based site to forget or otherwise lose their password. A Lost Admin Password. A Lost Admin Password.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 8, 2017

No matter whether you’re a newbie to the WordPress platform or a seasoned professional, one thing that should never be forgotten is the important role security takes in regards to your site. Sure, the core WordPress program comes with fair security features, and if you’re on a hosted server there’s likely a few more safeguards in place.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 11, 2017

It’s amazing to think that, when it was first launched, WordPress was a fairly simple and intuitive content management system designed to help the beginning blogger get their feet wet in the virtual world. However, the e-commerce tools now available to WordPress users can certainly be a bit mind-boggling.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 28, 2017

And doing so begins with ensuring that your WordPress site has a “friendly” permalink—also called a URL—structure that the search engines will find easy to categorize and display for those seeking the information, products or services you provide. As previously mentioned, in the past WordPress didn’t have the option of customizing their URLs.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2016

And seeing as though the WordPress platform dominates the site-building industry with a more than 26 percent market share, there’s a good chance that’s the platform you’ll be using. So if you have a problem with your site that is theme-related, you’ll have to cull through WordPress forums to find an answer.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 27, 2017

And while you’re doing your research, keep in mind that most of them allow you to build a custom design that include adding a search bar and letting your customers add their own questions, both important elements to be considered in making a choice of which program is right for your site. Here are some good FAQ plugins to check out.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 5, 2017

Write down this code as you’ll need to enter it on your WordPress site. Keep in mind that it will take up to a full day for the program to provide you with good feedback and stats, but when you start seeing it have fun and explore. You’ll then be prompted to enter your website’s URL, choose an account name, a country and a time zone.

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Byte Technology

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. The post Join the Trend: Six Ways to Discover Hot Topics for Your WordPress Blog appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

With that in mind, here are three tips to help you choose the right CMS for your nonprofit website: Define your website needs. For nonprofits, two CMS platforms stand out as the most effective, well-rounded systems for long-lasting websites: WordPress and Drupal. Compare top platforms. Work with a website consultant.

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Forum One

MARCH 20, 2024

Platforms like Contentful and Contentstack were created with Composable Architecture in mind and brand themselves more as Content-as-a-Service platforms than a full CMS or DXP. On the open-source front, Drupal and WordPress have been a little slower to move when it comes to Composable Architecture. for Drupal.

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Byte Technology

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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Byte Technology

MARCH 14, 2017

In the world of WordPress, customization rules the roost. Unfortunately, for many WordPress newbies customizing can be tricky. WordPress plugin developers have thankfully embraced the ease of drag and drop, and have built some wonderful programs that utilize it for page customizing.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Let’s take Salesforce, for example.

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Byte Technology

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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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

There are four main players in the market: Squarespace , Weebly , Wix , and WordPress. With a WordPress site, you can get exactly what you want. You will probably need to hire a WordPress developer to build your site, but your developer can teach you how to make updates after your site goes live. You just drag-and-drop.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. 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.

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Forum One

JANUARY 24, 2023

Platforms like Contentful and Contentstack were created with Composable Architecture in mind and brand themselves more as Content-as-a-Service platforms than a full CMS or DXP. On the open-source front, Drupal and WordPress have been a little slower to move when it comes to Composable Architecture. for Drupal.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Template website builders like WordPress and Squarespace can allow organizations to cost-effectively implement and manage a beautiful, new age website that is responsive and looks good on desktop and mobile devices. When it comes to maximizing engagement fueled by your data, there are many tools and practices to keep in mind.

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Byte Technology

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. The former gives your users the peace of mind of seeing those five little letters, and if yours in an online store you must absolutely get an SSL certificate that will encrypt your customer’s data.

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Forum One

JULY 6, 2021

As Forum One works primarily with open-source software platforms, such as Drupal and WordPress, we created a tool that allows administrators to utilize the benefits of a CMS. What all these applications lack, however, is the flexibility to tailor experiences for their audiences within these systems.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 25, 2011

But for now, and until I change my mind (I like to keep my options open), this blog will be inactive. WordPress vs. Drupal… Fight! And I’ll be Google+ing (rather than Tweeting, which is mostly for my writing , or Facebooking, which is friends/family) interesting Tech and NPTech topics as they come along and are discussed.

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Byte Technology

JULY 25, 2017

For while you can do nearly every administrative thing you need to on your WordPress site without ever having to take it down, there are still specific situations when you’ll need to hit the pause button: for instance, when migrating from one server or host to another or fixing a problem caused by an unfortunate hack or malware intrusion.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 30, 2011

That’s the beauty of having your own name on the ‘net folks…you decide what to make of it as your needs dictate…and you can change your mind. It was easy enough to bring the last couple of years of Posterous posts over. judisohn.com and momathome.com should land here, with JudiSohn.com still the primary domain.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

30 Setup Fee : Free Commitment : None Integrations : Tight integrations with Bloomerang, Venmo, PayPal, Stripe, Bloomerang, ThankView, Double the Donation, Wix, SquareSpace, WordPress, Zapier, Omatic (ImportOmatic for Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT). Platform Fee : Free Transaction Fee : 2.9% + $.30 Platform Fee: 1.5%

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

For WordPress users—or indeed for anyone running or owning a website—this question comes up a lot. Keep in mind that the way paid and free certificates work, i.e. their encryption programs are pretty much the same as both typically operate from the same base standard. Should you use free plugins or paid versions?

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 17, 2023

When your members open up an email or log into your portal, you want them to feel that the content they see has been designed and served with them in mind. There are cheaper and less complex tools available, such as WordPress plugins, and these give you an easy way to set up some success metrics and see how it goes.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2014

If you''re still on the fence, we’ve compiled a list of top five reasons why you should attend: Drupal Day, Wordpress Day, oh my! The NTC pre-conference, on March 3rd, will include two all-day events: Drupal Day and Wordpress Day. Sign up for the free webinar tomorrow at 11am PT: Why Attend the Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Anyone who has ever designed, used, owned or administered a WordPress-based website should be well aware that keeping your site safe and secure is of paramount importance. Unfortunately, far too many WordPress sites are still lacking in strong security measures that go beyond what is provided with the base version.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

premium services (WordPress themes, Flickr Pro, Facebook custom Tab generators, etc.), My mind wanders after a couple of paragraphs even when reading New York Times Bestsellers. In 2013, keep these two words at the forefront of your mind. and training (HTML, photo-editing, social and mobile media best practices ).

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2017

You have an idea in mind. WordPress. $. You’ll get the most out of your website with WordPress , but the learning curve is a bit steeper here. If you’re ready to invest in a website builder, though, WordPress can give your site endless capabilities. You should use WordPress if: You’re big on blogging.

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