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What businesses need to know Due to recent fines and lawsuits, many businesses have chosen to implement a cookie consent banner on their website, asking website visitors whether they would like to be tracked through tools such as Google Analytics, Google AdWords, and Meta Pixel. While this banner may be required by laws in certain states or countries, some states that have no such requirement have been taking note of the fact that the layout and implementation of these banners Continue reading the post...

We’re really excited to announce the release of MainWP v5.2. This significant release includes several fixes, updates, and additions. These include the new Kinsta integration, ignored updates for specific plugin or theme versions, and an option to schedule automatic updates at a specific time. However, what we all feel is the most exciting addition is our new MainWP REST API v2 update! This new API version is part of the Core MainWP Dashboard plugin and will allow you to connect Continue reading the post...

In the bustling world of e-commerce, effective communication with customers is paramount. However, despite the best intentions, WooCommerce administrators often need help finding their carefully crafted emails languishing in the dreaded spam folder. This diminishes the effectiveness of their marketing efforts and risks alienating valuable customers. In response to this pressing issue, this comprehensive guide to empower administrators to safeguard their WooCommerce emails from spam filters. Understanding the Common Causes The journey begins with a deep dive into the common Continue reading the post...

In the digital age, where online accounts hold many sensitive information, password security is a crucial defense against unauthorized access. However, the rise of sophisticated hacking techniques, such as rainbow table attacks, poses a significant threat to this security. Understanding the workings of rainbow table attacks and implementing effective preventive measures is paramount in safeguarding user data. At its core, a rainbow table attack exploits the vulnerability of hashed passwords stored in databases. Hashing, a common method for password encryption, Continue reading the post...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, managing communication across multiple WordPress sites can be a major task. The constant influx of emails, coupled with the need for reliable delivery, often leaves site owners in a bind. This challenge is magnified by the sheer number of plugins each WordPress site juggles. With that said, we’re excited to share some fantastic news that promises address this issue. MainWP is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Post SMTP, culminating in the launch of Continue reading the post...

If you’ve used WordPress, you’re likely familiar with its built-in email function, wp_mail. However, if you’ve managed multiple WordPress sites, you’re probably familiar with the fact that the wp_mail function is not reliable for sending emails. Fortunately, you can easily counter this issue by installing a WordPress SMTP plugin such as Post SMTP that lets you connect with all major third-party email service providers (like Gmail, Microsoft 365, Amazon SES, Sendgrid, etc.) for reliable email delivery. The benefits of using Continue reading the post...

If you own a WordPress website, you know how important email communication is to your online success. Whether it’s order confirmations, password resets, or any other type of email, you want to make sure that your messages reach your recipients’ inboxes and not their spam folders. However, WordPress’s default mail functionality is unreliable, which often results in low deliverability rates, bounced emails, and spam complaints. In turn, this can hurt your reputation, your customer satisfaction, and your conversions. That’s why Continue reading the post...

In an increasingly interconnected world where personal data has become a valuable commodity, concerns about privacy are more prevalent than ever. However, amidst the growing awareness of data protection, a deceptive practice has emerged – privacy washing. This article delves into the concept of privacy washing, exploring its meaning, common strategies, and the implications it has for individuals navigating the digital landscape. Defining Privacy Washing Privacy washing refers to creating a false impression of prioritizing privacy without implementing substantial measures Continue reading the post...

Hello MainWP Managers; I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Like 2021, 2022 was another exciting year with a focus on digital agencies, improvements in UI/UX, and partnerships aimed at helping you to organize your work better and efficiently. This is the time of the year I really enjoy reading year-in-review posts; they can be very inspiring, and writing my own review is a great way to reflect on the past year and prepare for the future. Let’s look Continue reading the post...

In 2020, many businesses struggled to survive, so many of us looked around and questions arose of what the world would be like in upcoming years. However, 2021 was also a tough year for businesses to accept the Digital-first reality. According to W3Techs, WordPress now powers more than 65% of the entire Content Management Market Share opening more opportunities for Developers, Freelancers, and Agencies to dive into website management and start offering Website Care Plans. We, at MainWP, are more Continue reading the post...