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A regular record of thoughts, opinions, or experiences put on the internet for others to read
A 10-step checklist for managing a WordPress website
Websites are not once and done. They are living, breathing parts of your business. And they need looking after. WordPress is constantly under development. New features, bug fixes and security...
How to backup your WordPress website
When was the last time you made a backup of your website? Don’t remember? Well, I’ve put together a short video to guide you through the process. And I'm using a WordPress plugin, UpdraftPlus....
What the heck is a WordPress troubleshooter?
I’ve given myself a new job title. One cool thing about working for yourself is that you get to choose your own job title. And no one else in the company gets their nose put out of joint. There’s no...
The two versions of WordPress explained
Wait! There are two versions of WordPress?!! Yes! WordPress.org and WordPress.com. Both allow you to create websites using the popular WordPress open source software. And while they have the same...
Help! My WordPress website has been hacked
What would you do if your WordPress website was hacked? Panic? Cry? Turn off the computer hoping it would go away? In my experience, website security breaches are rare. Knowing how to identify a...
7 reasons why I love WordPress
I have been building websites using WordPress since 2010. And in that time, my love for the platform and my belief in its capabilities has grown with each site I create. What exactly is WordPress?...
Is your website ready for a refresh?
When I first set up Wise Genius, I was adamant that my (this) website would always be up to date, a prime example of what I could offer my clients. You’ve heard the phrase “cobbler’s children”?...
The power of testimonials
What is a testimonial? The Collins English Dictionary defines a testimonial as: “a recommendation of the character, ability, etc, of a person or of the quality of a consumer product or service, esp....
Strong passwords
Having a strong password to login into your WordPress website is one of the easiest ways to improve its security and protect it from hackers. Strong passwords help guard your website from brute...