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WooCommerce vs Shopify: Which Is Better? (2023 Comparison)
June 16, 2023
When it comes to choosing an e-commerce platform, two of the most popular options are WooCommerce and Shopify. Both platforms have their own unique features and benefits, but which one is better? In this post, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of each platform and help you decide which one is right […]
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SEO
WordPress vs Squarespace – Which has better SEO?
May 8, 2023
If you’re looking to build a website for your business, it’s important to understand the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) to attract potential customers. In this article, we’ll explore two popular platforms, WordPress vs Squarespace, and how they compare in terms of their SEO capabilities. WordPress is a flexible content management system that provides […]
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Programming
Is your website CCPA compliant?
September 1, 2022
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a new data privacy law which applies to certain businesses that collect personal information from California residents. The new law went into effect on January 1, 2020. Under the CCPA, Californians can demand to know who has their information, what they are doing with it, specifically what kind […]
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Security
WordPress 4.7 vulnerabilities – update now to avoid hack
March 2, 2017
I was recently alerted by a client about a hack that was a result of running WordPress version 4.7. This particular instance was a pretty harmless hack, which was identified as a defacement (MW:DEFACED:01) “generally done for fun, political reasons and by script kiddies.” A blog post was edited with the text “Hacked by Imam” […]
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jQuery
Fancy Grid Portfolio just Published to WordPress.org
September 8, 2016
Just wanted to share my new WordPress plugin that’s now published at WordPress.org. The plugin is super easy to use and is great for creating a portfolio page on the fly. I’ve set up a demo page with full details. Fancy Grid Portfolio @ GitHub.com: https://github.com/laithsinawi/fancy-grid-portfolio Fancy Grid Portfolio @ WordPress.org: https://wordpress.org/plugins/fancy-grid-portfolio/
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Tech Tips
Manually Move WordPress Site to New Domain Name
May 7, 2013
I get this question a lot. “I moved my WordPress site from another host and now it’s redirecting to the old domain. What’s the problem?” Even though you change your domain name in the configuration file, references to the old domain name or location will remain in the database, and that can cause issues with […]
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WordPress
Prebuilt WordPress themes, WordPress Frameworks or Blank Themes – Which is Better?
April 2, 2013
When building a WordPress theme, determining what method to use is the first place to start. Developers will usually use one of three methods: Install a prebuilt WordPress theme and customize it to suit your needs, use a WordPress framework (like Genesis or Thematic) to build a child theme, or build a theme starting from […]
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