Watch the video tutorial as I explain how to add and modify items to your navigation menu.
WordPress security – why changing your username isn’t enough
This week there’s been a lot of buzz around WordPress security and botnet site attacks. Truth is, these types of issues have been around a long time and simply changing the default admin account and your password isn’t enough to keep you secure. WordPress, while easy to install and use, is NOT set it and Continue Reading →
Put that spam in a can
The bane of any blogger or site that runs WordPress. Spam. Ick. Whether human generated or bot made, it’s a definite PITA. Did you know that there are thousands of people employed to generate linkback spam? By commenting on your site with links back to their sites, they are trying to improve their page rank Continue Reading →
Keep on truckin’ – tips for a functional, working website
Moving, changing, adding and deleting ideas and images from your website keeps it fresh, but are you continually testing your site to make sure everything’s hunky dory? Rushing through changes and not testing is one of the biggest issues I see with DIY sites. When we review our own site over and over, it’s easy Continue Reading →
Give your self some digital space! Tips to make the WordPress environment easier to use
I’m a big fan of creating space – visually and virtually. These tips will help you quickly clean up your workflow and your wordpress interface so you can work easier and faster. Tip #1: Clean up your dashboard. When you log into WordPress, you’ll often see a lot of information on the main screen. Unless Continue Reading →