I was a bit perturbed during a WordCamp speech that a security plugin developer told his crowd that if you don’t allow automatic updates, you’re a fool and stupid. I find that a foolish statement, considering the fact that backups and security should go hand in hand. Before updating any software, you make a backup.
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Ask Nile: Are SEO Plugins Overrated?
Not long ago, I shared my opinion on SEO plugins, but I still had questions whether they’re overrated? For most SEO plugins, I don’t think they are, because not everyone is a writer, and sometimes, a little leg up is helpful. However, SEO plugins are merely tools or guides to help you optimize your content,
[Continue Reading...]Tutorial: How to Completely Remove Yoast SEO
Honestly, I like Yoast SEO. I’ve been using it for a long time and will continue to use it. However, after experience with troubleshooting, and also with clientele, there’s a rare occasion that the solution is completely removing Yoast SEO from your database completely before re-installing it. It really is rare, and usually is because
[Continue Reading...]Ask Nile: Is It Okay To Give A WordPress Support Technician My Password?
I get a lot of interesting questions. This Ask Nile series question is about whether or not is it okay to give a WordPress support technician your password. Since I’ve done customer support for years, sometimes I’ve run into issues that require access to a person’s WordPress website. A WordPress support technician can be anyone
[Continue Reading...]Dear WordPress “Helpers” on Facebook
Dear WordPress “Helpers” on Facebook, I say “Helpers” instead of support because this refers to people helping out in forums on Facebook. You’re starting to not be of any real help. I think a lot of people are getting too big for their own britches when it comes to offering WordPress help. There’s just a
[Continue Reading...]Ask Nile: How Do You Feel About SEO Plugins for WordPress?
I thought it was strange to come across this question from a reader, but I’ll answer it. They asked, “How do you feel about SEO plugins for WordPress?” The fact that I’ve worked in the past for Yoast, who created the Yoast SEO plugin, which is used by millions of websites around the world, has
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