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WordPress 6.3, released on August 8, 2023, includes many performance improvements. These improvements are designed to make WordPress websites load faster and more efficiently. One of the most significant performance improvements in WordPress 6.3 is around client-side performance (TTFB). Client-side performance improved for block themes and classic themes. Another performance improvement in WordPress 6.3 is the optimization of the way that images are loaded. WordPress 6.3 now adds a fetchpriority attribute to images; this helps with the client-side loading of images. Continue reading the post...

WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that powers millions of websites worldwide. However, even the best-designed WordPress site can need faster loading times. This can be frustrating for users and impact your search engine ranking. If you’re concerned that your WordPress site is slow, there are a few things you can do to identify and fix the problem. Use a performance testing tool: Many performance testing tools are available that can help you identify the areas of your Continue reading the post...

After continuous testing and your valuable feedback, I am super excited to bring you MainWP 4.5, which includes flexible widgets, enhanced encryption for 3rd party API keys, updates to various Extensions, and more. We have also redesigned the MainWP Dashboard navigation to be more user-friendly and to accommodate future additions. Here’s a quick walkthrough for MainWP 4.5: – MainWP Dashboard Navigation Redesigned We simplified the main navigation by introducing a 3-level navigation layout, which allows additional room for upcoming releases while Continue reading the post...

The iThemes Security plugin is a powerful plugin for protecting your WordPress website. However, the plugin’s log database table can grow over time, slowing your website. There are a few things you can do to optimize the iThemes Security plugin log database table: Delete old logs. By default, the iThemes Security plugin keeps logs for 30 days. You can delete older logs to free up space in your database. Reduce the log retention period. You can reduce the number of Continue reading the post...

In the August Roundup we look at the WordPress Remembers project, a Barn 2 Plugins acquisition, Classic Commerce’s future, and if Freelancers need a seat at the table. Plus, we have a list of a few upcoming events. Ready to ride? Let’s Ride WordPress Remembers Remembers Legacy is something I think a lot about. It seems these days people are interested in making as much money as they can and getting out. Where are the people want to make an Continue reading the post...

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...