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If you’re using the ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin and want to switch to a different plugin, you should first delete all of the data that ShortPixel is currently using. This will help ensure your new plugin works correctly without conflicting with the old data. To quickly delete all of the ShortPixel data, you will need to be in wp-admin of the site with the ShortPixel plugin still active; Settings > ShortPixel > Tools Original images before optimization are stored in 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...

WooCommerce and PrestaShop are two of the most popular e-commerce platforms. Both platforms offer a wide range of features and functionality, making them suitable for businesses of all sizes. However, some critical differences between the platforms may make one a better fit for your needs. WooCommerce is a free plugin that can be installed on any WordPress website. This makes it an accessible e-commerce platform for beginners, as WordPress is one of the world’s most popular content management systems (CMS). 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...

Three types of prompt learning can be used in Generative AI: zero-shot, one-shot, and few-shot. 1. Zero-shot learning Zero-shot learning is a type of machine learning where the model can make predictions about new classes without being explicitly trained on those classes. This is done by using the model’s knowledge of other, similar classes to make inferences about the new classes. For example, a model trained on a dataset of dogs and cats could be used to predict new animals, Continue reading the post...

WordPress powers over 40% of the websites on the internet. Because of its popularity, WordPress is a favorite target for hackers. However, there are many easy security hardening changes that you can make to your WordPress site to improve its security. Set strong passwords One of the most important things you can do to secure your WordPress site is to set strong passwords for all your accounts, including your WordPress admin account, FTP account, and email account. Strong passwords should 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...

As part of our collaboration with Automattic, we previously introduced Jetpack Scan and Jetpack Protect Extensions, and today, I am excited to bring you the “Pressable Extension for MainWP.” This game-changer Extension empowers you to quickly control a wide range of hosting-specific tasks for your Pressable-hosted sites, saving valuable time and effort. While managing multiple websites with MainWP, you no longer need to worry about logging into your Pressable account separately to launch a new website, managing backups, deleting a 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...

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...