Getting hacked isn’t usually about bad luck, it’s about missed basics. These five straightforward WordPress security practices are simple, affordable, + often one-and-done. If you want fewer surprises + more peace of mind, start here.
WordPress security
Keep your WordPress site secure with these how-to posts + videos.
Own Your Domain
It only takes one missed renewal or one unresponsive contractor to lose your domain name. And getting it back isn’t always simple. Here’s why keeping your domain registration in your own account is one of the smartest business decisions you can make.
What to do with spam WordPress users
An unfamiliar Administrator in your WordPress dashboard is never something to shrug off. Before you click “Remove,” here’s the safer way to protect your site + determine whether that account is a threat or harmless.
WordPress hosting company
Let’s be honest, sometimes putting in the work is asking too much of a business owner. We have too many tasks to complete, a few fires to put out + not enough hours in the day. This is where picking the right WordPress hosting company can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. How we can help as your WordPress hosting company As a managed WordPress hosting provider, we offer the following services for each + every client that hosts with us. And we only charge $70 a month for…
Add Two-Factor Authentication to your WordPress site
Whether you’ve heard horror stories of websites getting hacked, or you’re simply looking to step up your online security, this option is one of the easiest. When you add two-factor authentication to WordPress, it makes the simple login screen much harder to break into. And that means one less spot for folks to gain access to your business or blog. What is Two-Factor Authentication? You’ll see two-factor authentication written a few ways — it could also be 2-factor authentication or 2FA because we loooooove acronyms in tech. No matter how…
How to remove WordPress users
There are a handful of reasons you’d want to (or need to) remove WordPress users from your site. Unfortunately, at tiny blue orange, we’ve been asked to fix issues after a user was improperly removed …or not removed in time. Why not skip that annoyance for your business? Scan your user list, for security So what exactly are the reasons that you’d want to remove WordPress users? The first one that most business owners or bloggers list is because you no longer want that user to have access. No matter…
How to avoid memorizing passwords
Passwords do not have to be heckin complicated! Using a free Password Manager, you can protect your online identity. You can also save yourself the trouble of memorizing passwords for the rest of your life. Introducing Heckin Passwords This completely free resource will walk you through the essentials of using a Password Manager. You’ll learn to keep your passwords protected + out of your brain space. The course kicks off with creating your free account. After that, you’ll learn how to add your logins. Once that’s done, you can officially…
WordPress Login Security
This is my PSA, call to action + support for any and all WordPress users. Yes, it’s a big deal. When you log into your website, do you type the word “admin”? If so, we need to talk. If not, you’re not off the hook just yet. Taking WordPress login security seriously could save you thousands of dollars. No joke. WordPress likes to make things as easy as possible for their users, which includes setting the default username to admin. If you didn’t change it then, it is time that…
How to get back into a locked WordPress site
Sometimes the tools that we use to keep our businesses safe do too good of a job. Before you find yourself locked out of your website, set up these security measures.