In the early days of the web, security wasn’t a primary concern. Though, as more information shuttles about the internet, there’s a necessary need for personal and computer security. Though, the protocols we have in place to help will sometimes falter. This could produce the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR in your browser. To read between the lines, one endpoint can’t verify that a…. Continue Reading
A Beginners’ Guide to WordPress File Permissions
Trust us when we say that you don’t want a free-for-all on your WordPress website. An open server and file hierarchy is like blood to a shark for malicious users. Of course, your server is (in most cases) safe and sound. Meanwhile, WordPress’ file permissions take care of the folders and files within. In fact, every file hosted on the…. Continue Reading
How to Convert a WordPress Multisite to a Single Site
WordPress is one of the most flexible platforms on the market. The Content Management System (CMS) provides the backbone for a number of websites and networks. In fact, WordPress Multisite – a way to network installations – powers WordPress.com. It’s a testament to the power behind the platform. Though, in some cases, you’ll want to migrate your WordPress Multisite installation…. Continue Reading
How to Use the WordPress Debug Mode to Fix Site Errors
Despite how stable WordPress is as a platform, you will encounter an error at some point. What’s more, it could be that you have no idea how it got there or what you can do to fix it. In this sort of situation, the WordPress debug mode is a lifesaver. Debugging is a way to find out why a ‘bug’…. Continue Reading
A Beginners’ Guide to JPEG vs PNG (And How to Use Both)
What would the web be with images? Within a few decades, the internet has gone from a digital dot matrix printer to a dynamic server of multimedia, including images, video, animations, and more. When it comes to digital stills though, there can be confusion over JPEG vs PNG, specifically when to use each one. If you looked at a JPEG…. Continue Reading
How to Create a Elementor-Powered WooCommerce Site
It’s not enough that the WordPress platform itself is the most popular Content Management System (CMS) in the world. We also have the most popular page builder and e-commerce platforms in Elementor and WooCommerce too. As such, it makes sense to use all three to create a stellar-looking and performant online store. If we break it down, WordPress is ideal…. Continue Reading
How to Fix the 403 Forbidden WordPress Error
Sometimes, it can seem as though there are no shortage of WordPress errors to overcome, although the platform is stable and secure. Though, while this means the built-in error reporting is doing its job, you still need to fix issues that arise. The 403 Forbidden WordPress error is a common issue, with a straightforward solution. Most often, the problem relates…. Continue Reading
How to Harden WordPress and Fix Permissions Errors
The beauty of WordPress is that you can do as deep down the rabbit hole as you like. If you have zero technical knowledge, you have the same relative power under your fingertips as a seasoned professional coder. Though sometimes, when you need to delve into the back end of WordPress to fix permissions errors, it helps to understand what…. Continue Reading
WordPress User Roles: How to Create and Manage Your Users
We often talk about how your users are at the heart of your site. In some cases, this is literal. While your visitors are vital, the users – i.e. those with access to your WordPress dashboard – need management and organization. As such, you have to look at your WordPress user roles and use them in an optimal way. To…. Continue Reading
10 of the Best ‘Mom Blog’ Themes for WordPress
Blogging is a staple of WordPress. Despite the platform being a full fledged Content Management System (CMS), there’s still a place for a good, old-fashioned blog. ‘Mom blogs’ are some of the most popular, and there are a wealth of excellent themes available to help set yours up. Given the subject matter, you’ll want to find a theme using pastel…. Continue Reading
