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.
WordPress security
keep your WordPress site secure with these how-to posts + videos
Don’t skip this essential backup step
We talk ad nauseam about running backups on this blog + social media. Run a backup before you do your updates. Run a backup after you do your updates. Run a backup for the hell of it. Run a backup every week. Run a backup because it’s your birthday.
WordPress SSL 101
Your WordPress site needs an SSL — to keep your site users protected + to improve your SEO. With many hosting companies providing WordPress SSL certificates for free, why not use one? WTF is SSL anyway? In geek speak, SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. My guess is that did absolutely nothing to help you […]
How to fix your hacked WordPress site
When trying to fix a hacked WordPress site, time is working against you. Thankfully these 4 steps are all you need to work through. If you’re not sure if you’ve been hacked, read through this post to see if your site has indeed been compromised. Change all of your passwords It is mission critical that […]
Signs that your WordPress site has been hacked
Do you know the telltale signs your WordPress site has been hacked? If you’re hanging out in the backend of WordPress only, it’s really easy to miss. Check out these key areas the next time you’re spending some time on your site security. What users see If your WordPress site looks like it’s supposed to […]
Do you know the cost of being hacked?
If you run an online business, you need to have a security plan. Period. Protecting your business + your clients doesn’t need to be super intense. But just like health, car or home owner’s insurance, you can find yourself shit out of luck without it. If that’s not enough motivation, let’s talk about the cost […]