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Introduction WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS). The most popular CMS in the world, WordPress allows you to set up blogs and websites on top of a MySQL database backend, using PHP to execute scripts and process dynamic content. OpenLiteSpeed is an optimized open-source web server that you …
Read More »How to Use Ansible to Install and Set Up WordPress with LAMP on Ubuntu 18.04
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All the elements and functionality on your website have an impact on your conversion rate and user engagement. The best way to determine what is working and what is not is to do A/B or split testing. This is the process of comparing two options against each other to see …
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Is your website impressive? Do the colors and its functionality dazzle your visitors? If not, read on to learn how to attract, engage, and convert more of your site visitors. The Genesis Framework allows the building of WordPress websites without a lot of need for advanced programming and without the …
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Did you know that your own content, produced to a high standard, is not only one of your most potent online assets but also a gift that can keep on giving? Your own content provides the foundation for a ranking opportunity in Google, produces brand and/or name recognition and is …
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Do you know how often you need to update your WordPress plugins? You should check for updates regularly, especially for reasons of security. Outdated plugins (and WordPress themes and versions) make your website vulnerable to hackers. Even deactivating plugins without removing them can cause harm to your site. A potential …
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There is nothing worse than having a great-looking desktop website and a mobile site that doesn’t work correctly. Most design fixes are simple but do require attention if you want visitors to stay on your site while browsing on a mobile device. This article will highlight seven mobile friendly website …
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WordPress is one of the most popular website management systems used worldwide. According to W3Techs, it powers 34% of all websites on the Internet. The popularity of WordPress is in part due to the enormous number of plugins and templates available that allow almost anything to be done on a …
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Want to reduce your WordPress website loading time? Well, I’m sharing nine smart tricks that you could use right now to speed up a WordPress website. How to use SML WordPress Speedup Tutorial: SML = ShoutMeLoud Even though I have done my best to make this tutorial as beginner-friendly as …
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