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The Top 5 Absolutely Essential Security Plugins for WordPress

January 7, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Recently, I woke up one day to find a number of my clients' websites shutdown by the infamous Google "Reported Attack Page" error.  While I successfully defended off the hack attack, I discovered a number of really great WordPress plugins for improving your site's security that I would like to share.  Like most people, security was not a top concern of mine.  Most people just go "Eh, it's gonna happen to someone else" or "I'm a small operation, no one will hack me", but unfortunately, it is usually the smaller sites that get picked on since they lack the resources necessary … [Read more...]

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Step by Step Guide to Setting Up the Akismet Plugin

September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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After installing WordPress on your web server, you will notice that there is a default plugin that comes pre-installed.  This is the famous WordPress plugin known as Akismet and it provides your blog with virtually complete spam protection for absolutely free.  It does not come activated by default and you will need to configure a few simple settings to get it up and running.  In this blog post, E3 provides a step by step guide to setting up the Akismet plugin on your blog. What is Akismet? Akismet is a plugin developed by Automattic, WordPress's sister company.  It is … [Read more...]

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Top Ten Essential Plugins for WordPress

August 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
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There are virtually an unlimited amount of different Plugins to enhance your WordPress website.  Plugins are like mini programs that extend the functionality of your website.  Many Plugins also overlap, so searching for the best Plugin to meet your needs can be a daunting task.  From contact forms to spam blockers to SEO, the WordPress Plugin market is vast and comprehensive.  This article outlines E3's top ten essential Plugins for WordPress which every WordPress user should have installed. While the WordPress software itself is a very powerful tool, Plugins are … [Read more...]

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How to Install a WordPress Plugin

June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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This article is a step by step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.  In much the same way as Apple products, the true value of WordPress rests with the vast marketplace of free and premium "Apps", which in WordPress lingo we call "plugins".  Plugins are PHP scripts of code that extend the functionality of your WordPress blog and are easily installed by any novice with no understanding of computer programming.  They are a must have for people wishing to create an eCommerce "shopping cart" for online purchases, to add Flash animations or slideshow presentations, schedule … [Read more...]

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How to Do a Complete WordPress Backup

May 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Making regular backups of your WordPress website is critical for data security and long term success.  In this post I will show you how to do a complete WordPress backup, by outlining the proper backup method you should be using as well as provide discussion on general backup questions.  There are many cyber threats to your blog, ranging from a natural disaster at your web host's location, a new computer virus, a debilitating hack by a competitor or prankster...and the list goes on.  This article illustrates the most complete backup solution for your WordPress website.  … [Read more...]

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