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
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8 Best Managed WordPress Hosting for 2021
Do you really need managed WordPress hosting? Let’s face it: Running a WordPress blog or site is no easy game. You have to take care of all the content, marketing, site design, social media, and so forth. But before you do that, you have to make sure your WordPress site is running smoothly and your current WordPress hosting provider isn’t…. 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
9 Best WordPress Hosting Providers for 2021 Compared
There are plenty of web hosts around to choose from, and new ones appear all the time. And although greater competition results in better services at lower prices, this abundance of choice compounds the problem of choosing the right host to fit your specific needs. The challenge is even greater for WordPress users, who need a provider that understands their…. Continue Reading
8 Best Cheap WordPress Hosting Providers in 2021 (From $1.99)
Searching for the best cheap WordPress hosting so that you can host a site on a budget? If you’re just getting started with your site and/or you have a low-traffic site, budget hosting is a great option to keep your costs down. Of course, you get what you pay for to a certain extent, but many sites don’t need the…. Continue Reading
What Is WordPress White Screen of Death And How To Fix It
You may have heard of the famous Windows blue screen of death error. It’s an error that frustrates all PC users. But, have you heard of or come across the WordPress white screen of death? Well, no need to get scared by the name. Much like the Windows error, the WordPress white screen of death (WSOD) is an error that…. Continue Reading
How to Choose WordPress Themes for Free Download (Without Compromising Your Site)
We all know that choosing a theme is an important consideration for any WordPress website. Though, just as crucial is how much you spend on the theme itself. Of course, while free and premium solutions exist, it’s tempting to use either ‘flavor’ without understanding why. Choosing WordPress themes for free download is good decision in lots of cases. Even among…. Continue Reading
5 Best WooCommerce Hosting Providers Compared in 2021 (All Budgets)
If you have a WooCommerce store, finding the best WooCommerce hosting is important because your hosting plays a key role in your store’s performance, reliability, security, etc. To help you make a choice that will set your store up for success, we collected the five best WooCommerce hosting providers in 2021 and beyond, including both premium options for serious stores…. Continue Reading
What Is Gravatar? Complete Guide for WordPress Users (and Everyone Else)
What is Gravatar and why should you care about it? In a nutshell, it’s a service that helps you display avatars on the Internet. If you’re a user, it helps you create a profile picture that automatically follows you around to other sites. And if you’re a WordPress webmaster, it helps you automatically display profile pictures for your users and…. Continue Reading
How to Set Up an Email Address for Your Own Website Domain Name
Running a site often means branding it properly. The idea is to reach every nook and cranny with your site’s name, so that you’re visible to potential customers. You can inch towards this goal by setting up an email address for your own domain name. There are a surprising number of businesses that use third-party branding for email addresses, and…. Continue Reading
