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    The difference between domain names and web hosting

    January 31, 2023

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    Web Hosting

    One of the most common misconceptions when it comes to websites revolves around a domain and web hosting. Many people think they’re the same thing. But the reality is much different. So let’s break down the difference between the two.

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    The best web hosting for your new small business website

    January 24, 2023

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    Web Hosting

    Web hosting is important for every small business website today. A good web host will make life so much easier, but a bad host will quickly become a headache. So let’s take a look at the best host for your website.

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    Your best options for WordPress security plugins

    October 5, 2022

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    Security, WordPress Plugins

    Security is crucial for websites, and especially for WordPress websites. There are a lot of good options when it comes to securing your site too. So let’s dive into your best options for WordPress security plugins.

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    Top 10 mistakes website owners make with their WordPress websites

    May 31, 2022

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    Website Maintenance

    Creating a website can be a challenge. But what might be harder (and what people might not think much about) is managing that WordPress website that you created. Here are some of the top mistakes people make with their websites.

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    Best website hosting for WordPress in 2022

    January 9, 2019

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    Small Business, Web Hosting, WordPress

    A web host is one of the most important choices you’ll make when setting up a website, especially if you sell products online. So here are some recommendations for the best hosting.

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    Improvements you can make to your website

    April 6, 2021

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    Small Business, Web Design, Website Maintenance

    A website is never complete. Instead, you’re always looking for ways that you can improve it so that it gets better at helping you achieve your goals. So here are some improvements you’ll probably want to make for your website.

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    The Ultimate Guide to Securing Your Small Business WordPress Website

    March 2, 2021

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    Security, Small Business, WordPress

    Security with your WordPress website is a tricky thing. But if you follow these steps, you can make your website as secure as possible.

    Continue Reading: The Ultimate Guide to Securing Your Small Business WordPress Website
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    How to add HTTPS to your website

    March 9, 2021

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    Security, Small Business

    If you’re looking to secure your website, one of the first things you need to do is to get an SSL certificate and make sure you’re running with HTTPS. It’ll keep your users safe, and it’s pretty easy (and cheap) to set up.

    Continue Reading: How to add HTTPS to your website
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    What are website funnels and why should you use them

    September 24, 2020

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    Digital Marketing, Ecommerce, Small Business, User Experience, Website Maintenance

    You probably know how many people are buying your products from your website or completing your lead generation form. But how many people enter your sales process, but leave at some point? Using funnels can help us figure that out to make the website more effective.

    Continue Reading: What are website funnels and why should you use them
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    Developing a plan to updating your WordPress website

    July 8, 2019

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    Small Business, Website Maintenance

    Updating components of your website is incredibly important. But it can be risky with an update potentially taking down your site. Here’s a start for developing a plan to update the site.

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    Why you shouldn’t use the new WordPress auto updates feature

    August 4, 2020

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    Web Hosting, Website Maintenance, WordPress

    WordPress 5.5 brings in a cool new auto updates feature for plugins and themes. While this might seem like a great way to reduce the amount of time you spend updating a website, there are some potential pitfalls that will be a major headache.

    Continue Reading: Why you shouldn’t use the new WordPress auto updates feature
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