The take-up of WPMU DEV Hosting has blown us away since our official launch last September, with members loving the ease of use of the platform, our trademark awesome support, and of course the pricing. So how can we improve on that? How about better pricing for members who host a lot of websites with us? Done. Yes you read …
Shared, Dedicated, VPS, Cloud… Which Type of Web Hosting is Best?
So you’ve bagged the perfect URL, got tons of ideas for your new site, and you’re eager to get started. You’ve always gone for the cheapest hosting in the past, but this site’s gonna be big. So it’s definitely time to check out your options… There’s more to consider when choosing a method of hosting than just cost. To put …
What is a WAF? – Website Application Security Explained
If a cyber attack targeting your web applications never reaches your website… Did the attack even happen? The answer is YES, and it was most likely a WAF that stopped it. In this article learn more about this intuitive firewall and why your site could benefit from having one. Today could be the day you meet your brand new head …
Supercharge Your Site: How To Update Your PHP in WordPress
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Okay, maybe not that last part. However, when you keep your PHP up to date, you inherently enhance your website’s performance, security, and SEO. That’s pretty super in our opinion. In this article, I’ll be going into why PHP is crucial …
Building in Peace: An Introduction To WordPress Local Development
You’ve purchased your domain and you’ve secured your hosting. You’re halfway through your new kick-ass homepage, but you can’t shake the feeling that you’re being watched. That’s because your site is live, so who knows who might be looking over your shoulder… At WPMU DEV, many of our members use local environments for a variety of tasks, including building a …
How To Reduce Your TTFB and Boost WordPress Page Speed
In this age of instant gratification, nobody likes to wait. This includes search engines and website visitors. Reducing the TTFB (time to first byte) of your WordPress site is essential to keep it ranking well and ensuring visitors don’t click away. Find out why in this article. In today’s article, I’ll be going into detail on why TTFB is important, …
WIN a Share Of $10K This #HostingMonth!
Call us crazy, because we’re giving away $10,000 worth of WPMU DEV credit this April – ALL in the name of hosting. That’s right, we’re officially labeling April #HostingMonth here at WPMU DEV, and to celebrate we’re giving away a cool $10K! But before we get to that… We know things REALLY suck big time in the world right now, …
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org: a Tale Of Mistaken Identity
What did you know about WordPress before you first started using it? I knew it was ‘free’, I knew the difference between a plugin and a theme and thought it all sounded pretty easy to use. I basically thought it was a website you could use to build other websites – and that’s how I ended up on WordPress.com… Because …
Address To Impress: 9 Of The Best WordPress Email Marketing Plugins
Email marketing is tough. What to include? When do you send them out? How do you come across as non-Spammy McSpam? With so much to think about, often design and functionality are overlooked. Luckily, with the help of an email marketing plugin, you can get assistance with automation, visuals, organization, and much more. Before we get started, you should know …
Try Out The Hub 2.0 Beta (plus new member freebie offer!)
We’ve completely reimagined and redesigned our WordPress site management tool, The Hub… and added some pretty cracking new features as well. Plus, for new members, we’ve extended our free trial by a multiple of more than 12 from 7 days to 3 months so you can really see if this works for you ongoing – read on to take us …