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Changes to Permalinks in WordPress 3.3

With the release of WordPress version 3.3 there are no longer performance penalties for using the pretty permalink structure. But, the structure that works best for you needs to be based on the type of site you run, not just on generic SEO advice. In this video you’ll see the permalink structures available, which one is right for you, and how to set them up properly. You’ll definitely want to watch this video if you plan to change permalink structures because some changes require you to create special redirects to your pages.

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Use Akismet and GASP Together for Less Comment Spam

Moderating blog posts for spam on your WordPress site can be a big time suck chore for most site owners. Spam filter plugins or premium content plugins are the only real ways to control it. I’ve been using the Akismet and G.A.S.P. plugins together for some time. Let me tell you why this is a great combo that really cuts my spam and moderation time to a trickle.

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BlogAid’s 55 Best WordPress Plugins of 2011

If you read BlogAid regularly, you know how helpful the Tips Tuesday posts are. I’ve been collecting a list of all the plugins I use and recommend on those posts, plus all of the plugins that my clients are using that work well. Here are the top 55 WordPress plugins of 2011 arranged by category. If there is more than one of the same type, my fave is at the top.

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How to Dump GoDaddy

Tomorrow, Dec. 29, 2011, has been officially declared Dump GoDaddy Day by SelfProdigy on Reddit. GoDaddy fell off my preferred vendor list for WordPress hosting earlier this year. And now, they are loosing up to 20,000 domains a day as backlash protest continues over their short-lived support of SOPA. Let me tell you why you should consider leaving GoDaddy and how I can make it an easy trip for you.

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Get a 20-Point Site Inspection and Tune Up for $25

One of the BlogAid Services I offer is a full site evaluation and review. I’ve been very busy with them during this latest upgrade of WordPress and I’m seeing the same things over and over that compromise a site in every way possible. So, I decided to offer a special consultation package. If you’re concerned about your site security, plugins, or the health of your database, this is an inexpensive way to get peace of mind about it.

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Top 5 Mistakes New Site Owners Make

Too many new site owners dive head first into site ownership with no site or marketing training only to experience a year of frustration and dismal site performance. Here are 5 tips that will help you avoid costly pitfalls in both time and money.

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Tips Tuesday and How to Use Year End to Get More Traffic

Hello Happy Site Owners! In this week’s tips you’ll find several plugins that have recently been updated and new ones you’ll want to check out. Plus, a follow up on one I told you I’d try. Oh, and I updated the free report on How to Backup Your WordPress Site so be sure to download a fresh copy. You’ll need it to ensure your site is ready for the WordPress 3.3 upgrade.

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Is Your Site Ready for the WordPress 3.3 Upgrade?

The folks at WordPress announced today that they are on the final release candidate and should be making WordPress 3.3 publicly available next week. Is your site ready? I’ve been working overtime helping folks check their sites, and good thing, because they weren’t ready to update. Following is a checklist for the steps you should take to ensure your site is ready and what to expect in the upgrade.

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