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A critical part of Content Marketing happens before you ever hit the “Publish” button. Forgetting to check the title tag, add keywords, assign a category, or a list of other things within your post content can hurt your efforts in effective content marketing.
So here is a list of things you should remember to check in your post editor before you publish the content: [Read more…]
A potential WordPress security issue can include access to the WordPress dashboard or administration screens. Because WordPress security already has role based access, this can be unnecessary. But that depends entirely upon the specific situation and your security policy.
Since every instance will be different, the decision to lock things down will be up to the site owner or administrator, but should you want to limit dashboard and back end access as part of your official WordPress security policy here are some things you can do to tighten things up. [Read more…]
In my experience as a WordPress developer and consultant, I have run across many users of WordPress who fall victim to some very bad habits. When consulting clients about WordPress site management, I’ve seen a lot, and I’ve fixed a lot.
Here are some of the most common bad habits that I’ve come across when it comes to WordPress site management. I’ll tell you what they are and how to fix them. Some of my comments might seem harsh, but consider it a dose of tough love. I’m trying to help you, not insult you.
If you are blogging for money or maintaining a professional brand image, don’t try to chintz on these. Bad habits will end up costing you more in both money and time. If you don’t know how to do some of these, it is prudent to either learn or to hire someone (even if that is just on a consulting basis). It will save you money in the long run! [Read more…]