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Sep
Minimum Required PHP Version for Plugins

Minimum Required PHP Version for Plugins

WordPress has introduced a way for developers to set a minimum required PHP version for their plugins. If you are
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27
Jun
How-to Install HHVM on Ubuntu 14.04

How-to Install HHVM on Ubuntu 14.04

HHVM is an open source virtual machine designed for executing programs written in Hack and PHP. The advantage of HHVM is an increase in web request throughput and reduction in memory consumption compared to traditional PHP hosting. It was developed and open sourced by Facebook.
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27
Jun
Create a List of IP Addresses Attacking Your WordPress Login

Create a List of IP Addresses Attacking Your WordPress Login

These are the steps I use to create a list of IP addresses that are trying to login to my WordPress installations that did not have permission to do so. The following steps assumes that only you (or certain IP addresses) have access to your WordPress login, wp-login.php.
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01
Jan
How-To Install and Use WPScan

How-To Install and Use WPScan

WPScan is a black box WordPress vulnerability scanner. It’s a great tool that you can use to scan your WordPress installations or WordPress installations of your clients. WPScan requires Linux, Ruby version 1.9 or higher, RubyGems and Git.
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31
Dec
15 LinkedIn Mistakes to Avoid

15 LinkedIn Mistakes to Avoid

Want to succeed on LinkedIn? Avoid these 15 common mistakes—from incomplete profiles and unprofessional posts to spammy messages and fake endorsements. Learn how to present yourself professionally and build meaningful connections on the platform.
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31
Dec
15 Twitter Mistakes to Avoid

15 Twitter Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid common Twitter mistakes that hurt your engagement and credibility. Learn 15 key errors to steer clear of—like inconsistent posting, overusing hashtags, and neglecting your profile—so you can use Twitter more effectively as a professional and social platform.
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31
Dec
Essential WordPress Plugins

Essential WordPress Plugins

There are tens of thousands, if not over hundred thousand WordPress plugins, so it’s hard to know which plugins
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31
Dec
Choosing the Best Web Host

Choosing the Best Web Host

Choosing the right web host is critical to your site's success. Learn what to look for—from server location and uptime history to support, bandwidth, and hosting types. This complete guide helps you avoid common pitfalls and pick the best web hosting for your needs.
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31
Dec
Choosing a Domain Name for Your Website

Choosing a Domain Name for Your Website

Learn how to choose the perfect domain name with this complete guide—from picking keywords and extensions to avoiding legal pitfalls. Discover tips on branding, protecting your domain, buying strategies, and boosting traffic with expired or category-specific domains.
7 min read
31
Dec
9 Ways to Increase Online Sales by Creating Trust

9 Ways to Increase Online Sales by Creating Trust

Discover 9 ways to build trust with online customers, including using testimonials, trust seals, offering help, free trials, money-back guarantees, and clear contact info. Enhance credibility with social media links and error-free content to turn visitors into loyal customers.
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