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A few years ago, someone DM’d me on Twitter asking if I could write threads for them. While I had been creating Twitter threads myself, I was mostly learning through trial and error—just reverse engineering what worked. Many people were using Twitter threads and seeing positive results. Research showed that threads typically generated higher engagement than regular tweets. I believe Twitter threads remain effective for engagement—which is crucial now more than ever in our saturated content landscape. In today’s content-saturated Continue reading the post...

EU Cyber Resilience Act: What you need to know  How many connected or “smart” devices do you have in your home? From Amazon Alexa to the Ring doorbell, to smart refrigerators, to smart lightbulbs, connected devices don’t just help us manage our households, they also introduce serious cybersecurity risks. In fact, there were over 112 million Internet of Things (IoT) cyber attacks worldwide in 2022. These attacks can range from the hacking of baby monitors to watch a mother breastfeed Continue reading the post...

Over the years, I’ve created a few eBooks that have done well. One example is “How to Never Struggle with Blog Posts Again.” Even though I haven’t promoted it heavily, it’s been downloaded 60 times since 2021. It’s hosted on my website using Easy Digital Downloads, but I haven’t optimized it with follow-up emails or added people to my list. Still, the title grabs attention and gets downloads. Another eBook download I have is “Write More Compelling Website Copy for Continue reading the post...

The Action Scheduler is a task runner in plugins such as WooCommerce, WooCommerce Subscriptions, MailPoet, and WP Mail SMTP. Many other plugins also use the Action Scheduler as an integrated task runner instead of maintaining other solutions..   If you have many actions running on your site, stored data can accumulate over time for the actions run and actions logged. It is not uncommon to find the actions or logs database table in the 10-20 GB range, which can go Continue reading the post...

WordPress is a widely popular content management system (CMS), but like any software, it can encounter issues that may break a website. Whether it’s a result of plugin conflicts, corrupted files, or a malware attack, a malfunctioning WordPress site requires immediate attention to restore functionality. Here’s how to repair a broken WordPress installation step by step. 1. Backup Your Site Before starting any repair process, creating a full backup of your website is crucial. This backup should include your WordPress Continue reading the post...

The final WordPress core major release of 2024 was released on the 12th of November, version 6.7. WordPress 6.7 introduces several new features, including improved block patterns, enhanced design tools, and refined site editing capabilities. It offers an updated UI with better accessibility, block alignment options, and a reorganized site editor for streamlined navigation. Additionally, it enhances performance through optimized loading speeds, especially for media-heavy sites. More customization features and advanced block controls, like padding, are available, providing greater design Continue reading the post...

A slow WordPress admin dashboard can be frustrating, but understanding the causes and solutions will help speed up your workflow. Here are key reasons your WordPress backend might lag and tips for improving its performance. 1. Plugins and Themes Your installed plugins and themes may slow down your WordPress admin dashboard, particularly if they need to be updated or better coded. Plugins that perform resource-heavy tasks, such as backups or security scans, may hog server resources, also for any analytics Continue reading the post...

WordPress powers over 40% of the web, making its performance crucial for websites of all sizes. However, achieving optimal speed and reliability requires attention to several core aspects. From web hosting to optimizing code, here’s how to improve your WordPress performance. 1. Select High-Quality Hosting Your hosting provider plays a foundational role in site performance. Choose managed WordPress hosting for specialized services like automatic updates, server-level caching, and enhanced security. Many hosts use their own data centers or leverage well-used Continue reading the post...

Malware can pose a severe threat to the performance and security of your WordPress site. If your website has been compromised, it’s crucial to act quickly to address the issue. While removing malware and restoring your site may seem straightforward, it’s essential to approach the process cautiously. Consult official WordPress documentation or contact a reputable WordPress security expert or company. They will be better equipped to assess the situation and recommend the appropriate steps to safely and effectively resolve the Continue reading the post...

Changing your WordPress login URL effectively enhances website security and protects against common threats like brute-force attacks. By default, WordPress uses the same login URL format for all sites, making it easier for hackers to locate the login page. Modifying this URL adds an extra layer of security by making it harder for attackers to find. The process has some steps: installing a plugin to change the login URL, updating your site’s permalink structure and then flushing any permalinks set Continue reading the post...