In this article: Checksums Best Practices Checksums Defense in depth involves layers of security, and file management is a core part of it. If you offer or recommend downloadable content, it’s important to understand the importance of verifying checksums on your Linux server, PC, or Mac. Whether you use a content managment system (CMS), framework, Read More >
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6 Ways to Improve Website Accessibility
In this article: Web accessibility doesn’t require high server performance. Shared Hosting customers don’t need to upgrade for a bigger hosting plan. VPS Hosting customers don’t need to use root access. All you need to improve a website’s accessibility is admin access to the content management system (CMS) or raw code. From testing to training, Read More >
Using Spam Filtering with Jetpack
In this article: Configuring Akismet Anti-spam Managing Spam Spam is not just an email problem. For WordPress, it is quite often an annoying issue with the commenting system involving posts. Comments on posts are often bombed with spam responses that come from malware or automated robots. Dealing with this type of spam can result in Read More >
How to Convert Media Files with FFmpeg
In this article: Supported File Types Convert Audio Files Convert Video Files Extract Audio from Videos There are many free audio editors and video editors that can convert between multiple formats, add metadata, and add effects to improve sound quality – e.g. Audacity noise cancellation. But sometimes all you need is a different file format. Read More >
What is Subresource Integrity (SRI)?
In this article: What is it? SRI with a Webapp SRI Code with SSH WordPress What is Subresource Integrity (SRI)? Subresource integrity (SRI) is W3C standard that protects websites against malicious modifications to JavaScript and CSS libraries hosted externally on content delivery networks (CDNs) for the fastest delivery possible. The most popular examples are Jquery Read More >
How to Customize Top Softaculous Scripts for cPanel
Date: 09/06/2019 | 2 Minutes to Read In this article: Configure Settings Customize Top Scripts As mentioned in “How to View Outdated Installations in Softaculous,” security is everyone’s responsibility. Not only can you disable outdated scripts in Softaculous and show outdated apps on the homepage, you can also improve cPanel user’s experience by arranging more Read More >
How to Use the Authors Widget from Jetpack
In this article: How to Add and Configure the Author Widget Missing Jetpack Widgets The personal touch is often a concern when creating content for our WordPress users. Since a lot of the content on a WordPress blog is written by an author, it is a good practice to let people know who is writing. Read More >
Using Subscriptions in Jetpack
In this article: Enable Subscriptions Managing Subscribers When you publicize a post you may often consider how to get people to come back to your blog to read something new. This same thought may also occur with your viewers. The best way to keep them coming back is to use a subscription option on your Read More >
Using Backups and Security within Jetpack Professional
Two of the most essential needs for a WordPress site are backups and security. The Jetpack Professional subscription includes both of these options within its interface. The security and backups are managed through an Automattic plugin called VaultPress. All files within WordPress are scanned and kept secure with a powerful and flexible backup service. Additionally, Read More >
Using Video with Jetpack
In this article: Enabling Video Hosting Uploading Video Video File Settings Using different types of media for your WordPress site is a proven necessity if you are trying to catch the attention of viewers. Eye-catching media often requires that you use video, which in turn can cause viewing issues if you are not using a Read More >
Search Engine Optimization with Jetpack Professional
How to Enable the Jetpack Search Optimization Tools The Page Title Structure Tool Working with Website Meta “Why doesn’t my website show up when people search for it?” This is probably one of the most commonly asked questions after a website is created. While it can happen automatically, it may require some effort in order Read More >
How to Modify WP Cerber Security Access Lists
In this article: Ensure IP’s Detected Correctly Edit Access List Whitelist from Activity Page Allow only specified IPs Access control lists are one of many ways to block malicious activity, protect data, and save server resources. WP Cerber’s white list allows IP’s to bypass spam check, country geofencing rules, and two-factor authentication. Cerber’s black list Read More >
Five Great Sites to Find Royalty free Images
Finding images for your WordPress website is a universal need, but finding free, high-quality ones is something that you will always value. Good images help you create a sense of professionalism or beauty for your website. Many websites provide stock images or royalty-free images, but they commonly carry a price tag. We are going to Read More >
How To Crawl Your Site Like a Search Engine
The SEO Spider tool from Screaming Frog is a free application that lets you crawl your site like a search engine would so you can identify any trouble spots in your site structure and take action to correct them. The spider tool is free for up to 500 URLs of your site. If you have Read More >
How to Add Portfolios Using Jetpack
Activating the Jetpack Portfolio Adding a Portfolio A common way to spotlight your work is to create a portfolio. Portfolios are commonly used to showcase artwork, photography, or other professional works that you may wish to highlight. You can use your portfolios to help you obtain a job, win a contract, or support a cause. Read More >
Shared Hosting Page Load Metrics You Need To Watch
Is your website loading painfully slow? It’s easy to add new features and plugins to your site, so it’s no wonder if your page load times start to dip. In this article, we’re going to show you the most important page load metrics to start monitoring. This will let you keep sites you are hosting Read More >
How to Change Your FlatPress Favicon
In this article: How to Update the Favicon Use a Root Level Favicon Remove the FavIcon Plugin Generally, you can change a website’s favicon with a plugin or by adding a favicon.ico file to the root directory and/or editing the website file with a head section (usually an index.xxx file). However, like many other popular Read More >
How to Share Events using Jetpack Upcoming Events
How to find the Jetpack Upcoming Events Widget and set it up How to Connect to a calendar to the Jetpack Upcoming Events Widget to share events A calendar is a key element of sharing information on a WordPress website. The Jetpack plugin for WordPress provides several widgets including one that allows you to share Read More >
How to Use Jetpack for GDPR Compliance
Jetpack Comment Settings Cookies and Consents Banner Widget Jetpack Analytics Opt-out Option The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was implemented in 2018 to replace the Data Protection Directive 95/46/ec. The following article will focus on how to use the Jetpack plugin towards meeting the GDPR requirements. We will look at the Jetpack Read More >
Creating a Jetpack Slideshow
Generally, there are a few ways to display images on your WordPress website. You can use a gallery, display them one image at a time in posts or pages, add them as a featured image, add them to a header, or use some type of rotating image display that we often call a slideshow. A Read More >
