10 Things about WordPress Security

10 things to know about WordPress security.

1.) Hide WordPress files

Don’t allow hackers to find your WordPress, hide them. Here’s a simple trick to help hide WordPress files to the public: http://ox.no/posts/hiding-wordpress-installation-files

2.) Excellent password practices

It’s important to use secure passwords for your WordPress sites (this includes your database password when installing WordPress). Here’s a great site for creating passwords: http://www.safepasswd.com Continue reading…

10 Things about Choosing a WordPress Theme

10 things to know about choosing a wordPress theme.

1. Never search Google for Free WordPress themes

The bulk of the “free” themes in Google are full of spam links or infected with malware. Only use free themes from the offical WordPress repository, or reputable theme directories (linked by highly regarded members of the WP community).

2. The more professional your layout is, the higher your conversion rate will be

Usability studies show that the more professional your graphics and layout, the higher the perceived value and “trust” will be by visitors to your web site. When choosing a theme be sure that your design is as professional as possible. Continue reading…

10 Things About SettingUp & Installing WordPress

10 Things to know about setting up and installing WordPress.
1. Simple WordPress Install

WordPress is really easy to install. After you have your webhost here’s the quick and dirty on getting WordPress installed. (WordPress shows 5 steps, but you really only need to follow 4, I’ll explain this below.)

a.) Download WordPress

b.) Create a database and user

c.) Upload WordPress files to your webhost

d.) Follow the on screen step-by-step WordPress instructions

Here’s a video to show you all of these steps for 1and1 webhosting: Continue reading…

10 Things About Web Hosting + WordPress

10 Things to know about web hosting + WordPress

1. Choose a web host by reading complaints in official support forums

If you want to find out what web hosting company is the best, the last thing you want to do is look for “reviews”. All web hosting review sites are paid an affiliate commission if you click and signup through their link.

What you really want to do is see if they have an skeletons in their closet. Most web hosting companies have official forums for support, and most are public (and indexed by search engines). See what the most common complaints are, and if support is responsive. You could also Google the name of the web host you’re interested in with search terms like “issues”, “problem”, “broken”, “horrible”, or even “sucks”. Continue reading…