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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...

In today’s MainWP Roundup, we look at WP Speakers recently launched by Michelle Frechette. We also look at an option that Twitter may roll out to let us read individual articles behind paywalls with an easy on-click payment. Are you ready? Let’s ride. WP Speakers help you find a speaker for your WordPress meetings. WP Speakers Screenshot: wpspeakers.com In the lounge at the Atarim Web Agency Summit, I bumped into Michelle Frechette. She had just released her new project, WP Continue reading the post...

As someone who manages WordPress sites, you know how important it is to maintain a strong relationship with your clients. To be successful, you need to provide exceptional service and build trust. With our fully customizable and robust client reporting system, you’ll be able to deliver insights that your clients will love and establish yourself as a reliable and trustworthy partner. Keeping this in perspective, I am thrilled to announce exciting updates for the MainWP Pro Reports Extension! Our team Continue reading the post...

As a small business, you may be under the impression that you are at low risk for data breaches, cybersecurity incidents, and privacy complaints. However, the truth is that small businesses often collect a fair amount of personal data such as names, emails, phone numbers, IP addresses, and even payment details from their customers. You should know that 46% of all cyber breaches impact businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees and that employees of small businesses experience 350% more social Continue reading the post...

You know what time it is. It’s that time where I share with you some useful, fun, or just plain cool tools you might use. Today, I bring to you the MainWP Toolbox. Buckle up; today we ride. Highlight and Share Highlight and Share – Click to Share Block and Text Selection Ronald Huereca is known as MediaRon and has several plugins available through his DLX Plugins brand. One that I recently tried was his free Highlight and Share. Social Continue reading the post...

In today’s MainWP Roundup, we take a look at WordPress Veteran Spotlights at WP Connects, Plugin news, Notable WordPress News and the Atarim Web Agency Summit. WP Connects rolls out featured WordPress Veteran Spotlights WP Connects We introduced you to WP Connects and Talisha? last year, an organization who helps military veterans connect with the WordPress workforce. With the help of Sophia DeRosia, WP Connects rolled out Veteran WP spotlights. The first veteran, Scott Dluzio, was introduced on January 30, Continue reading the post...

As we all know, privacy policies are essential for any website, but it can be tough to keep track of policy changes when managing multiple websites. To help with this, we partnered with Termageddon in 2020 to assist you in staying up to date with the latest policies. What is Termageddon? With Termageddon, creating a privacy policy is quick and easy. It automatically generates policies customized to your or your clients’ website’s specific needs, ensuring compliance with global privacy laws Continue reading the post...

Do your websites collect personal information? Today’s modern websites are built to provide a great user experience and motivate prospective customers to reach out and inquire about what you offer. This is done using contact forms, website analytics, and more. Contact forms typically require users to provide personal information such as their name, email address, and phone number. And when a website uses analytics or security tools, it may also capture a visitor’s IP address, which can be considered personally Continue reading the post...