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Getting locked out of your WordPress admin dashboard can be frustrating, but identifying the cause and applying the appropriate solution can resolve most issues. Here are some common reasons for being locked out and steps to address each situation: Forgotten Password: 1. Resetting Your Password:    – On the login screen, click the “Lost your password?” link.    – Enter your username or email address.    – Follow the instructions in the email you receive to reset your password. Too Many Failed Login Continue reading the post...

Most businesses will begrudgingly comply with privacy laws in order to avoid fines and lawsuits. In fact, with over two dozen privacy laws already in place, non-compliance can be costly (starting at $2,500 per violation). In addition, businesses have received demand letters in the tens of thousands of dollars and have even been sued for tracking website visitors without their consent, violating the California Invasion of Privacy Act. With over a dozen proposed privacy bills, these compliance requirements are not Continue reading the post...

Introduction to INP Interaction to Next Paint (INP) is a key metric in Google’s Core Web Vitals, replacing First Input Delay (FID) in March 2024. INP measures the time from a user’s first interaction until the next visual update, assessing your site’s responsiveness. This metric considers all interactions, not just the first, focusing on the slowest 2% to reflect the worst-case user experience. Importance of INP INP impacts user experience and SEO. Fast visual responses enhance user satisfaction and improve Continue reading the post...

Password reuse is a significant security vulnerability many users inadvertently introduce into their online habits. The convenience of using the same password across multiple accounts is outweighed by the risks it poses. Here’s why password reuse is dangerous and what you can do to protect yourself. The Risk of Password Reuse When a password is reused, a single compromised account can lead to a cascade of breaches across all accounts that share the same password. Cybercriminals often exploit this through Continue reading the post...

When managing a WordPress site, you might encounter the fatal error “Maximum Execution Time Exceeded.” This typically happens when a script runs longer than the server’s allowed execution time. Fortunately, there are several ways to fix this issue. Understanding the Issue The “Maximum Execution Time Exceeded” error occurs when a script takes longer to run than the server allows, which is usually 30 seconds by default. This can happen during updates, backups, or complex operations. Fixing the Error 1. Edit Continue reading the post...

Curiosity is such a great way to grow, especially in the fast-moving world of web care consultancy! We all wonder how we compare to others in the industry, right?  Curious what your fellow website care consultant charges? Curious about the types of services they offer?  That’s where the MainWP Web Care Survey comes in. By taking part, you’ll get a better sense of the common rates and services in our field. This year, we’ve even added some fun questions, like Continue reading the post...

In this month’s MainWP Roundup, we are going to talk about one thing, the 2024 Site Care Consultants Survey. This year will be the fourth year we have conducted this survey of Site Care Consultants. We would love your feedback. As is the case each previous year, the information is not shared with a third party. It is only shared with the MainWP team for our report. Beginnings I guess it was in 2021 that I thought having a Site Continue reading the post...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a 129-page report that claims that large social media and streaming companies engage in a “vast surveillance” of users and profit off of personal data, signaling the FTC’s interest in protecting the privacy of consumers. The report states that the tech industry failed to implement appropriate safeguards against privacy risks, used personal data to shape content to keep users on their platforms, and introduced significant risks to children and teens. The report focuses Continue reading the post...

This past week, I noticed an article about spam from Orbit Studios. The article talked about numbers, but it had me thinking about spam and cold outreach. The reality is that many people use cold outreach much like a spam email. At least, that’s my point of view. What’s yours? In Orbit Studios article, the author, Mackenzie Pelletier, defined Spam this way: “Spam marketing is any unwanted, unsolicited message that appears in any marketing channel.” So, when someone sends you Continue reading the post...

In this month of the MainWP Roundup we will explore creating trust for your WordPress product, whether WordPress deserves criticism (and for what!), learn more about the WordPress YouTube initiative and remind you of the upcoming Site Care Consultant survey. It’s time. Giddy up! How to create trust for your product. Read How to Establish User Trust for Your WordPress Products I came across this article at the WP Minute by author Eric Karkovack and he makes some excellent points Continue reading the post...