Google AdSense is a great way to start monetizing your website. Inserting ads on your website definitely has its pros and cons, but it’s a great way to start earning income online. Read on to learn how to add the AdSense verification code to your website. Or, if you’re the YouTube type, check out the […]
How to Add MailChimp to Your WordPress Site
As you’ve probably heard, building an email list is essential for online marketing. It is the best and most direct way to communicate with your visitors. There are many mailing list providers, but most beginners start out with MailChimp. MailChimp allows you to build a list up to 2,000 subscribers for free. Other popular services, […]
WordPress Security Best Practices
If you haven’t had the unpleasant experience of having your site hacked or infected with malware, consider yourself lucky. Unfortunately, WordPress sites are a notorious target for hackers. According to Sucuri, 83% of all hacked sites in 2017 were WordPress sites, up from 74% in 2016. Website security is a complex topic, and although you […]
How to Keep Your WordPress Site Up to Date
When you dreamed up your website, you probably had thoughts of beautiful imagery, engaged visitors and a vibrant online community. Did your dream include spending time running updates on your website each week? No? What a shock. Updating your website is, admittedly, extremely boring, yet absolutely necessary. Why the heck do you need updates, anyway? […]
How to Create a Manual Backup with UpdraftPlus
Three easy steps to backup your site and download the backup files to your computer.
The Ultimate Guide to Backing Up Your WordPress Website
Don’t get caught without a backup! Automated backups are essential in case your site is hacked or something goes awry.