WordPress

What Are the Essential Elements of a Comprehensive Website Security Policy?

By Your WP Guy / Jun 27, 2023

In the quiet, invisible expanse of cyberspace, a silent storm brews – cyber threats. These threats can wreak havoc on your digital presence, causing crippling financial damage and tarnishing hard-earned reputations. A startling statistic from 2022 reported that 43% of cyber attacks were aimed at small businesses, shattering the misconception that cyber criminals only target…

A Guide to WordPress Maintenance: Timelines, Tasks, and Triumphs for Your Business

By Your WP Guy / Jun 20, 2023

If you’re using WordPress to showcase your business, you’re already on the right track. This powerful platform is a great tool that, when properly maintained, can help your business thrive online. But, like a Harley, a piano, or even yourself, it needs regular tune-ups to keep running at peak performance. But how often should you…

What is a DDoS Attack?

By Your WP Guy / Jun 13, 2023

Today, we’ll be talking about the scariest acronym of them all: DDoS. So, what is a DDoS attack? DDoS (or Distributed Denial of Service) basically means that a bunch of computers team up to take down a website or a server. Kind of like a cyber-bullying gang. I can hear you wondering “But why would…

What Are the Differences Between Manual and Automated WordPress Maintenance?

By Your WP Guy / Jun 6, 2023

Today, we’ll be diving headfirst into the age-old (okay, maybe not that old) debate of manual versus automated WordPress maintenance. So grab your trusty keyboard, don your favorite blue-light glasses, and put your business hat on! Manual Maintenance – Taking Control In one corner, we have manual WordPress maintenance. This approach involves actively managing backups…

What Are the Best Practices for WordPress Maintenance?

By Your WP Guy / May 30, 2023

It’s no secret that WordPress is a titan in the realm of content management systems, powering a staggering 40% of all websites on the internet. But even the mighty need some TLC to keep them up and running correctly. You might be thinking, “I’m a business owner, not a web developer. Why should I care…

What is the WordPress Core?

By Your WP Guy / May 23, 2023

Never skip core day! Wait a second-hop out of that plank. We’re talking, of course, about WordPress Core. WordPress Core is the foundation of WordPress, providing the basic features and functions that makeup, well, the core of WordPress! It includes features such as user registration, post types, media handling, catalogs, custom fields, and more. Every…

Introducing the Uptime Monitor – What is it and How Does it Work?

By Your WP Guy / May 16, 2023

Introducing the Uptime Monitor – your trusty sidekick in keeping your websites running smoothly! Let’s face it, things can go wrong on the web. That’s why you need a reliable monitoring tool to keep track of everything for you. The Uptime Monitor is the perfect solution – with its easy-to-use interface and powerful features, you…

What is DNS Propagation and Why is it Important?

By Your WP Guy / May 9, 2023

As a small business owner, you might be wondering what this DNS propagation thing is all about. You have heard the overly technical people talking about it or you may just be blissfully unaware that it even exists. DNS propagation refers to the time it takes for changes to your website’s DNS records to spread…

What are WordPress Translations?

By Your WP Guy / May 2, 2023

Hearing about all the plugins that WordPress has to offer can sound like speaking Greek. But what if we told you your website could translate Greek at the press of a button? WordPress Translations make it possible for users to localize the content and interface of their websites. Localization is a process of adapting websites,…

Your WP Guy Wins Innovation in Business Award for Best Website Maintenance Company

By Your WP Guy / Apr 10, 2023

Press Release for Immediate Distribution Your WP Guy, a leading website support and maintenance company, has been awarded the Innovation in Business MarTech Award for Best Website Maintenance Company. The MarTech Awards recognizes excellence in the field of marketing technology and celebrates companies that have achieved outstanding results through innovative approaches to their business. Your…