Switching from the default “admin” username in WordPress is crucial for security. By creating a new user with admin privileges and a strong password, you can eliminate a common target for hackers. This simple step enhances your website’s security by closing off a major vulnerability. Be cautious, though; while this action is a positive security measure, it is just one among numerous potential vulnerabilities.
#Wordpress #Security
I loath the list of stuff genre, but here are 6+ things I have learned that should get your site more hits, and more readers. SEO is key, and playing the game is the only way to get noticed.
#SEO #Sitemap #Crawl #Google
Never before have so many people with so little say said so much to too many now. If it weren’t for platitudes, what would we write about?
WordPress users must manage plug-ins carefully to avoid overloading their site and harming SEO. Overuse of resource-intensive plug-ins like JetPack and Yoast can lead to a sluggish site and HTTP 504 Errors. An effective strategy to identify problematic plug-ins is the ‘Plug-in Wipe Out Game,’ where all plug-ins are deactivated, then reactivated individually to test their impact on site performance. The author’s experience shows Yoast caused significant slowdown, indicating it may not handle large sites well, leading them to consider Rank Math as an alternative. Site performance is vital for search engine visibility, so finding the right balance of plug-ins is critical.
Surveillance Capitalism is the selling of information about you, to services and companies that pay Google, Facebook, and others to know where you are. Why is this important?
Guest posts used to be a way to build a new bloggers reputation quickly, however they are mostly ignored by most site owners these days. Why would someone give you access to their audience with no previous knowledge of you? Would you hand a stranger the keys to your car? Guest Posts are a scam.
#Scam #GuestPosts #ColdCall
