November 2020 saw several updates to the WordPress 5.6 release. Read on to follow all the latest news from the WordPress world! WordPress 5.6 updates The Core team released WordPress 5.6 Beta 3 on Nov. 2, Beta 4 on Nov. 12, release candidate 1 on Nov. 17, and release candidate 2 on Dec. 1. You […]

The second release candidate for WordPress 5.6 is here! WordPress 5.6 is slated for release on December 8, 2020, and we need your help to get there—if you haven’t tried 5.6 yet, now is the time! You can test WordPress 5.6 release candidate 2 in two ways: Try the WordPress Beta Tester plugin (choose the “bleeding edge nightlies” option). Or download the release […]

In the Feature Spotlight posts, we will highlight a feature in the iThemes Security Pro plugin and share a bit about why we developed the feature, who the feature is for, and how to use the feature. Today we will cover the iThemes Security Check, a way to secure your website with a single click. […]
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Ready to dive into the answer to “What is Google Analytics?” You’ve landed in the right place! In this beginner’s guide to Google Analyics, we answer all of your questions about getting started with Google Analytics and show you how to use Google Analytics to benefit your website in ways yet to be discovered. We’ll […]
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This holiday season is a great time to consider how you are showing customer appreciation this year. A little bit of gratitude can go a long way for businesses that want to build lasting relationships with their customers.  There’s no denying that businesses aren’t much without their customers. If you have a business that doesn’t […]
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New WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities were disclosed during the second half of November. This post covers the recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. The WordPress Vulnerability Roundup is divided into three different categories: WordPress core, WordPress […]
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There are a number of really great deals, sales & promos for you around the WordPress community for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We’ve collected a few of our own, as well as those of some of our favorite tools. If you are in the market to add something new to your WordPress website workflow […]
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a term that describes all the techniques used to improve a website’s rank in search engines like Google. Why does SEO matter? A higher search ranking increases the chance users will see your website, making them more aware of your brand, your content, and your products or services. In this […]
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Looking for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on your favorite WordPress products? The next few days are the perfect time to buy premium WordPress plugins, themes, web hosting, and tools to grow your business. As always, to help you find the best… Read More »
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WordPress plugins are powerful tools that expand what you can do with your WordPress site, without having to know how to write or edit code. But with nearly 60,000 WordPress plugins available in the WordPress repository alone, and the growing list of premium and free plugins available from other online sources, how can you find […]
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Are you looking for the best SEO rank tracker tool for keyword tracking? A search engine results page (SERP) tracking tool helps you track your website’s SEO position for specific keywords. It shows you changes in keyword positions and allows you to compare them with… Read More »
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As a WordPress developer, you should have as many tools in your belt as possible, including knowledge of WordPress localhost. Knowing how to install WordPress locally so you can have a local WordPress development site can dramatically streamline your web develpment workflow. In this guide, we cover how to develop a WordPress site on a […]
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As a WordPress developer, you should have as many tools in your belt as possible, including knowledge of WordPress localhost. Knowing how to install WordPress locally so you can have a local WordPress development site can dramatically streamline your web develpment workflow. In this guide, we cover how to develop a WordPress site on a […]
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In the Feature Spotlight posts, we will highlight a feature in the iThemes Security Pro plugin and share a bit about why we developed the feature, who the feature is for, and how to use the feature. Today we are going to cover the WordPress Security Grade Report, a quick and easy way to audit […]
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