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When you spend so much time building and optimizing your site, ensuring it loads fast for your visitors is a top priority. CloudFlare is a popular choice for boosting site performance – we even use it here at WPMU DEV. CloudFlare is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) that sends traffic through its global network to automatically optimize the delivery of your site …
After installing an SSL certificate on your site to amp up your security, you may notice your images suddenly don’t display at all. Don’t panic – just read on for the fix. When you install an SSL certificate, like the free one from Let’s Encrypt we wrote about recently, your site’s address adjusts slightly and even a slight adjustment means some …
GoDaddy is somewhat of a true big daddy in the web hosting arena. The company was founded in 1997 and has since been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, has had Super Bowl ads, and has been the subject of many controversies. Due to its size, infamy and, in some cases, spotty service, GoDaddy has been the host …
Another week, another HUGE product release. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Defender, our brand new security plugin… the hero that will defend you against evil bots, hackers and bad internet-y things. What does Defender do for you? Well, let’s start with scheduled security scans, vulnerability reports, safety recommendations, blacklist monitoring and customized hardening for your site… in just a …
Being a freelancer can be great. I know it has given me the freedom to live life largely on my terms, which is awesome. But there are some drawbacks to this whole working from home thing that a lot of people don’t like to talk about. I mean, you don’t want to sound ungrateful, right? You work for yourself in …
It’s safe to say Slack has been a game changer for us here at WPMU DEV. Working as part of a distributed team of 62-odd people scattered around the globe, communicating with colleagues used to be a bit of a nightmare, dare I say a pain in the ass. For years, we relied on a mix of email and Google …
JavaScript is the hot thing in WordPress circles this year. The REST API has encouraged developers not only to learn how to interact with it but also to develop their use of JavaScript to enhance the front-end of the sites they build. But if you’re new to JavaScript, you could be forgiven for being confused by all the new terminology and jargon. …
Having different contributors to your blog is a good thing. It allows different voices to be heard; different perspectives. But what if their content misses the mark? What do you do if the writing is great but the content isn’t resonating? Keyword research is one way to address this issue. Visitor surveys are another. Basically, the more feedback you can …
Knowing which version of WordPress you’re running is important for ensuring your site is up-to-date and that any plugins you want to use are compatible with your site. Fortunately, there are many simple ways you can check which release you’re running. If you have an older version of WordPress installed, ideally, you should update your site as soon as possible …
The WordPress toolbar is that thin black bar that sits above the page header of your website. It contains menus and links usually pointing to specific admin pages like the editing post pages, the user profile page, the Theme Customizer, and more. While the toolbar has many useful features, it can be annoying, particularly when you have no need to …
