Last year and a half taught us that WordPress security shouldn't be taken lightly by any means. Between 15% and 20% of the planet's high traffic websites are powered by WordPress. The fact that it is an Open Source platform and everybody has access to its Source Code makes it a tempting prey for hackers.Backing up your blog regularly assists in pro

One of the first things you do when you set up a WordPress site is work on the colors. It's time to add text and information. But what about WordPress security? Don't allow the fun of setting a site that is new up distract you from the goal of protecting the information you're putting online.I back my blogs regularly using a free plugin WP DB Backu

I don't know about you, but when I secured my WordPress blog, and I researched to see what others do to maintain their blog safe, I found information that I was confused. And some of the information was actually over superstitious or the top. People told me to rename this file, rename this folder and set up these ten plugins. It appeared to be a lo

Keep headers/logos under 125 pixels high. It takes up valuable viewing space, especially for laptop users, that is best left for the good stuff to appear"above the fold." Take a cue from the big companies, simple logos done well say it all. This is our #1 pet peeve - screaming logos and headers!How viable would business or your website be if porti

It was Monday morning and I was on a call with a dozen others who are my peers. Each of us helps the small business owner with their businesses in one way or the other. It was at the end of the call and we were each sharing our websites and going over how to make little improvements here and there. Time was running out and there was just enough tim