My regular readers know that I’m always a proponent of paying for premium services when they are worth it. And free blog hosting is usually not worth using. But you can EARN free hosting from one of my recommended hosting providers just by sharing your satisfaction with your friends. Siteground is my recommended entry-level hosting… [Continue]
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How to Redirect One Domain to Another
When changing domains from “www.olddomain.com” to “www.newdomain.com” it is important to use a 301 redirect from the old to the new, because the 301 redirect is the only one that tells Google and all the other search engines that the move is permanent. This will allow your new domain to retain any search-engine love the… [Continue]
6 Reasons Why Free WordPress Themes Are Bad
When I was a WordPress newbie in 2007, I did as most novices do. I googled “free WordPress theme” and picked one I liked. But that was then, and I’ve wised up. Here’s why picking a free theme can be penny wise and pound foolish. 1) Malicious Code This is the worst case, where the… [Continue]
February WPEngine Coupon
Yikes, February is almost over, but this deal is still active if you act fast. Use code VALENTINE2015 for $14 for the first 2 months of the Personal plan. Select the monthly Personal plan and pay $7 a month for the first 2 months. Expires 2/28/15
November Coupon for WPEngine
Just a quick update for those of you who missed the October coupon from WPEngine, here’s another chance: Use code “WPEWSD14” for $250 OFF select annual pre-paid plans. This offer expires Friday, November 14, 2014 at midnight GMT.
Why a Manual WordPress Install is More Secure than a 1-Click Install
I really, really want it to be easy for you to install WordPress, but I’ve heard too many horror stories about hacked WordPress sites to let you go down that path. Here’s why a manual install, following the Famous 5 Minute Install instructions, is usually better than a 1-click install. Of course, not all hosts… [Continue]