Do Related Posts Really Decrease Bounce Rate
It’s time for you to get rid of these resource hog related post plugins. Here’s why.
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How to Use Amazon S3 for Backup File Storage
Amazon S3 is a super low-cost way to store your site’s backup files off your hosting. And that’s an important security measure. Plus, it integrates with many backup plugins including my favorite, BackupBuddy. This video takes you step-by-step through acquiring an AS3 account from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Plus, you’ll see how to create a bucket, which is like a file folder. And, you’ll see how to get your secret keys that all backup plugins need to connect with it.
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WordPress XSS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability Hits Plugins
The emergency release of WordPress 4.0.1 exposed as many issues as it fixed. There is an underlying vulnerability in the code used by WordPress and many of its plugins that could allow injection of malicious Javascript code. Now plugin updates are coming out furiously fast. I’m collecting a list of them in this post, along with other resources so you can check to see if your site is in danger.
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Real Site Security Goes Beyond Your Site
Best site security discussions usually revolve around changes to your login, or adding plugins. But those things alone will not fully protect your site. Much of the low-hanging fruit for hackers actually lies outside your site. Here are easy steps you can take that will make your site, and every other online account you have, more secure.
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New in WordPress 4.0
In this quick video tour, see all of the new features in WordPress 4.0.
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The Real Reason Authorship Failed
Yesterday, Google announced they were killing authorship via a G+ post by +John Mueller who is a Webmaster Trends Analyst for Google. Right behind it, +Eric Enge and +Mark Traphagen, both of Stone Temple Consulting, and SEO gurus, released a post about it on Search Engine Land. Both posts gave explanations for the demise of authorship, but you have to read between the lines to find the real reasons authorship failed, and what’s next for SEO, and why it matters.
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Google SSL Ranking Factor – the Why, What, and How
Yesterday, Google officially announced that sites with SSL (https) would get a bump in rankings. Multiple news sites ran it like it had to be done tomorrow. All manner of developer forums lit up with folks asking how to do it. And a few of us, said “not so fast!” The media circus on this will be going for at least another year. Here’s a follow up on yesterday’s post with more info and things to consider before you make this move to HTTPS.
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SSL as a Google Ranking Signal – What You Need to Know Now
We all want secure sites. A big part of my business is helping folks do that. But, the new SSL ranking factor is NOT something you want to jump into lightly. In fact, you need to seriously consider the bigger picture before you make any changes this drastic to your site. Read on for what you need to know before you do anything.