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WordPress SEO Research Tools
In this article I will review some web-based tools and some WordPress plugins that can help your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) process on your website. Web-based tools Google AdWords Keyword Tool This tool helps you evaluate the usefulness of keywords and helps you find related terms for your WordPress based site. Just input a series [...]
WordPress e-commerce plugins
I’ve been researching a number of new plugins that extend the functionality of the WordPress E-Commerce plugin. Why reinvent a dead horse? eCC http://www.webgility.com Free for 15 days. Then starts at $99 +$20/mo Summary: QuickBooks integration application designed to deliver a comprehensive eCommerce management solution: Keep your QuickBooks current and accurate Streamline order fulfillment Manage [...]
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WordPress Vulnerability in “TimThumb” theme script
websense offers this graph of the recent “timthumb” security issue. I have certainly had my hands full tracking this bugger down and cleaning it up. This is a good argument for managed WordPress hosting where an expert keeps an eye on these issues for you. via: Vulnerability in TimThumb WordPress Plugins – The Effects [...]
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WCSF: Notes from WordCamp (part 2: WordPress theme framework review site?)
One framework to rule them… One idea I had recently (and discussed with Ryan of WPCandy and others at WordCampsf2011) was to create a WordPress theme framework review site. I’d like to present this idea here and see if anyone is interested in pursuing this idea with me. There are so many frameworks out there. [...]
Add Twitter & Facebook to WordPress, the new Social plugin
MailChimp hired Alex King to make this hot new plugin. I have not used it but there is alot of positive buzz around this new tool. I look forward to trying it soon. Social is a new WordPress plugin that makes it easier for you to connect your WordPress site to other social web [...]
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WCSF: Notes from WordCamp
WordCampSF2011. Lots of great conversations and presentations. Here’s some notes and links… 2 apps for converting a WordPress site to a mobile app. Curiously, they both seem to come from Israeli startups. There’s an entrepreneurial flavor to the fallafel I suppose. wiziapp.com: not free and iOS only uppsite.com: Free and connects to Anroid as well [...]
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WPEC and other WordPress Plugins for ecommerce
So many options out there – how to choose? First, educate yourself on the difference between a plugin vs a dedicated solution (like magento or zen cart) vs a hosted solution (like shopify or bigcartel) and decide what features you really need before you select a product. Each option has a different cost structure. If [...]
Site Speed – Analytics Help track WordPress pageload speed
My favorite plugin for tracking analytics is Google Analyticator. I noticed today it has an update that enables the new Google Analytics feature called “Site Speed”. I will report soon on how (and how well) this feature works as more data is gathered but for now my big tip is that you have to enable the “New [...]
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How to Flush the DNS cache in Mac OSX for WordPress
Mac OSX uses a time-saving DNS cache. It’s generally invisible ot the user and helps speed things up a bit. If you are setting up a new WordPress self hosted site (or other CMS like Drupal) this can prevent you from being able to conenct to your new site – you might have to wait [...]
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Switch from Godaddy (WordPress.org) to WordPress.com for SEO