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In this month’s MainWP Roundup, we are gonna meet a WP Wonder Woman, listen in to Marc on the SDM Show, lament inflation and talk about updates going wrong. Buckle up. Let’s ride. Learn about Katie Richards at WP Wonder Woman Read WP Wonder Women Newsletter, Vol 1, Issue 10 Michelle Frechette told me: “I noticed that when reading weekly newsletters that they were pretty full of great news but that most of it was either company specific or male-centric. Continue reading the post...

On July 15, 2024, a class of plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Walmart claiming that the company violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing customer personal data and the titles of videos that they purchased with Meta. Interestingly, Walmart is not the first company to be sued under the VPPA, a privacy law passed in 1988 that was meant to prevent the disclosure of video tape rental records. Since the VPPA allows damages of up to $2,500 per Continue reading the post...

In the bustling world of e-commerce, effective communication with customers is paramount. However, despite the best intentions, WooCommerce administrators often need help finding their carefully crafted emails languishing in the dreaded spam folder. This diminishes the effectiveness of their marketing efforts and risks alienating valuable customers. In response to this pressing issue, this comprehensive guide to empower administrators to safeguard their WooCommerce emails from spam filters. Understanding the Common Causes The journey begins with a deep dive into the common Continue reading the post...

Have you ever had that person, that one person, who always asks questions on Facebook that could easily be solved by searching on Google? I mean, they should know that it’s pretty simple, right?  Someone created a page a long time ago called Let me Google that For You. You may have used it. In this new era, the era of Zero Click Search, you knew someone was bound to do that using AI. We talk about that and more Continue reading the post...

The “This site can’t be reached” error is a common issue arising from various factors. This error typically indicates that the browser cannot connect to the website you are trying to visit. Here are some steps and potential solutions to troubleshoot and resolve this issue: 1. Check Your Internet Connection The first step is ensuring your internet connection is active and stable. Try opening other websites to see if they load properly. If other sites also fail to load, the Continue reading the post...

WordPress is a prime target for cyber-attacks as one of the most popular content management systems. Ensuring your site’s security is crucial to protect your data and maintain the trust of your visitors. Here are seven vital tips and best practices to enhance the security of your WordPress site: 1. Keep Everything Updated One of the most fundamental steps in securing your site is regularly updating your WordPress core, themes, and plugins. Developers frequently release updates to patch security vulnerabilities Continue reading the post...

Two popular options for setting up a local development environment are Local and XAMPP. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, catering to developers’ different needs and preferences. This article will compare Local and XAMPP, providing insights to help you decide which tool to use for your local development. Overview of Local Local is a modern local development tool specifically designed for WordPress. It provides a streamlined, user-friendly interface and various features tailored to WordPress development. With Local, you can easily Continue reading the post...

One thing I continue to be surprised by when we run the Site Care Consultant Survey is how few people have email newsletters. You can see from the 2023 survey that most Site Care consultants surveyed do not have an email newsletter. I’m not sure why they don’t and it may be an added question this year. Aside from your website, the one piece of digital asset you fully own is an email newsletter. You can make an argument that Continue reading the post...

A hacked WordPress site can be a significant setback, but with a methodical approach, you can clean and secure your website effectively. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process. 1. Identify the Hack The first step in cleaning a hacked WordPress site is identifying the hack. Signs of a hacked site include: – Unusual activity, such as a sudden drop in traffic. – Unauthorized changes to your website’s content. – Redirects to unknown or malicious websites. – Continue reading the post...

Let’s Encrypt. Paid SSL certificates serve the same fundamental purpose: encrypting data between a user’s browser and a web server to ensure secure communications. However, there are several key differences between the two: Cost – Let’s Encrypt: Free. This is one of the main advantages, as it allows any website owner to implement HTTPS without financial barriers. – Paid SSL Certificates: Costs vary widely depending on the type and provider, ranging from a few dollars to several hundred dollars per Continue reading the post...