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WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that powers millions of websites worldwide. Unfortunately, its popularity also makes it a target for hackers. If you think your WordPress site has been hacked, there are a few things you can do to check. Here are some of the signs that your WordPress site might have been hacked: Your site is redirecting to another site. If you try to access your site and it redirects you to a different site, it Continue reading the post...

If you are a resident of Illinois and use Instagram, you may have received an email titled “Notice of Class Action and Proposed Settlement.” The email states that if you used Instagram in Illinois between August 10, 2015, and August 16, 2023, you may be entitled to a payment from a settlement over alleged violations of BIPA. In this article, we will discuss what BIPA is, how Instagram allegedly violated the privacy rights of residents of Illinois, and what this Continue reading the post...

As your WordPress site grows and evolves, so does its database. This can lead to performance issues as the database becomes more cluttered and inefficient. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to streamline your WordPress database and improve its performance. This article discusses the most effective ways to optimize your WordPress database. We’ll cover everything from removing unnecessary data to optimizing database queries. By following these tips, you can ensure that your WordPress site remains fast and responsive Continue reading the post...

In today’s article, we visit with Public Relations expert Michelle Garrett. According to her bio: Michelle Garrett is a PR consultant, writer, and speaker who helps B2B businesses create content, earn media coverage, and position themselves as thought leaders in their industry. Michelle’s articles have been featured in Entrepreneur, Muck Rack and Ragan’s PR Daily, among others. She’s the founder and host of #FreelanceChat on Twitter, a co-host of #PRLunchHour on Twitter Spaces, and a frequent speaker on public relations. Continue reading the post...

If you’re using the Smush image optimization plugin for WordPress but want to switch to another plugin, you can remove the previous Smush plugin data from your website’s database. To ensure the deletion of Smush plugin data upon uninstallation, from your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to: Smush > Settings > Data & Settings Here’s the custom database table that the Smush plugin uses; wp_smush_dir_images If you want to manually delete the Smush database table, you can use the WP-Optimize plugin Continue reading the post...

At MainWP, we are committed to enhancing your workflow with exceptional features. As part of this ongoing commitment, I am thrilled to announce the “MainWP Browser Extension”. With our game-changing browser extension, you will be able to quickly monitor available updates and non-MainWP changes directly from your browser, saving you a significant amount of time. Why the MainWP Browser Extension? The extension quickly connects to your MainWP Dashboard, eliminating the need to login to your MainWP Dashboard repeatedly just to Continue reading the post...

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...