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Let me be frank with you MainWP peeps. Roundups can be too insulated if we aren’t careful. It would be too easy for me to add a lot of WordPress content to this or any roundup. However, I have learned a lot of good information from outside the WordPress space. I feel like we need look into other areas of business such as copywriting, content marketing, SEO, and other marketing industries. That is where I have learned the most. We Continue reading the post...

The other day, I was on LinkedIn looking at the feed and I came across this post from content marketer Brooklin Nash. “This morning, Jon Miller (you know, the guy who built Marketo into a $4.75B company) said it’s time to throw the Marketo playbook (SEO > Lead Gen > Email Marketing) out the window. “SaaS buyers are ready for something different.” Brooklin Nash on LinkedIn Let me be honest about something. I don’t know exactly what the future of Continue reading the post...

In today’s MainWP Roundup, we will chat about a new and different way to generate SEO keywords for your content strategy, the need for content guidelines, and how you can have a Taylor Swift savvy customer experience. Ready? Let’s ride! Why the Worst Search Marketers Start Content Strategy with “SEO Keywords” — 5-Minute Whiteboard Read the article here. You remember Rand Fishkin, right? He was the guy that founded SEO powerhouse Moz back in the day. These days he leads Continue reading the post...

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...