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With so many businesses sending marketing emails to their customers, it is easy to forget that such practices are governed by a multitude of privacy laws and that failure to follow the requirements of such privacy laws may lead to hefty fines. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently announced that it will fine Experian Consumer Services $650,000 as part of a settlement. The settlement arises from the allegation that Experian sent customers unsolicited emails without an option Continue reading the post...

In the August Roundup we look at the WordPress Remembers project, a Barn 2 Plugins acquisition, Classic Commerce’s future, and if Freelancers need a seat at the table. Plus, we have a list of a few upcoming events. Ready to ride? Let’s Ride WordPress Remembers Remembers Legacy is something I think a lot about. It seems these days people are interested in making as much money as they can and getting out. Where are the people want to make an Continue reading the post...

In today’s article, we visit with Public Relations expert Michelle Garrett. According to her bio: Michelle Garrett is a PR consultant, writer, and speaker who helps B2B businesses create content, earn media coverage, and position themselves as thought leaders in their industry. Michelle’s articles have been featured in Entrepreneur, Muck Rack and Ragan’s PR Daily, among others. She’s the founder and host of #FreelanceChat on Twitter, a co-host of #PRLunchHour on Twitter Spaces, and a frequent speaker on public relations. Continue reading the post...

It’s time for the July edition of the MainWP Roundup. In this month’s edition we take a look at an academy at Brainstorm Force, a story of overcoming by a Wolf Bishop, and the journey of sponsoring WordCamp Europe by Barn 2 Plugins. Buckle up. Let’s ride. Brainstorm Force launches SkillJet The other day I got an email from Brainstorm Force about SkillJet Academy. I was curious, so I took a look. I thought, “wow, this is pretty cool.” Granted, Continue reading the post...

Since more than a dozen privacy laws can apply to a business website, many business owners have been looking for ways to standardize their Privacy Programs. Standardizing your Privacy Program can help you quickly identify the privacy laws that apply to you, evaluate their requirements, determine the steps you need to take, and, crucially, avoid duplicate work. In addition, a standardized Privacy Program can help you integrate new technologies and evaluate and mitigate risks. So how do you standardize a Continue reading the post...

Maintaining a robust and reliable IT infrastructure is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Network outages can wreak havoc on operations, leading to significant financial losses and tarnished brand reputation. According to Uptime Institute statistics, the proportion of outages costing over $100,000 has seen a staggering rise, with over 60% of failures resulting in substantial financial setbacks. The share of outages surpassing $1 million has also increased significantly. In light of these alarming figures, finding practical solutions to overcome website Continue reading the post...

If you manage multiple WordPress websites, you need a hosting service you can rely on. At MainWP, we built our product to make managing multiple WordPress sites as easy as possible. While our product can solve a lot of headaches, one thing we can’t fix is a bad host. Not all managed WordPress hosting plans are the same. If you’ve spent hours trying to troubleshoot why your site is slow or cleaning up after a malware infestation, you know the Continue reading the post...

When I started the Toolbox article series, I originally envisioned it as various tools you can use for your business or for fun. These tools would be plugins, applications, scripts, etc. but today, we I am doing something a little different. We are going to look at a couple of tools that really aren’t software or tech. One tool helps you create your own writing style guide, and the other helps us address accessibility for hyperlinks. We are also going Continue reading the post...

It’s that time of month. Ya know, the time where we go over things in the world of WordPress and beyond? This month we will discuss the future of Rank Math, Dennis Dornon’s recent appearance on a podcast, twenty years of WordPress and much more. Today we dish up a bowl of the MainWP Roundup. Ready? Let’s ride. Rank Math acquired by group.one Rank Math has changed ownership. group.one has acquired the longtime SEO Plugin to add to its portfolio. Continue reading the post...

In May 2023, Google agreed to pay a whopping $39.9 million to settle a lawsuit with the State of Washington over deceptive location tracking practices. The settlement also requires Google to increase transparency over its location tracking practices. The lawsuit and settlement stemmed from the allegation that Google deceived customers that they had control over whether their location would be tracked when, in reality, tracking would take place regardless of user choice. In this article, we will discuss how this Continue reading the post...