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THE BIGGEST WORDPRESS MYTHS UNCOVERED
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Lauren Jeffcoathttp://www.wpgroupie.com/wordpress-myths-uncovered/
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it’s just for blogs
Myth No. 1
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WORDPRESS IS NOT LIMITED TO TEXT.
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IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN BUILD IT WITH WORDPRESS.
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plugins = problems
Myth No. 2
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7PLUGIN EVALUATION
Does it load lots of scripts, styles, or other assets?
Does it add extra database queries to each page?
Does it perform complex operations?
Does it perform remote requests, like to external APIs?
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Is it true that if you don’t use it, you lose it?
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if you don’t use it, lose it.
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it’s too complicated
Myth No. 3
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12Customization
Customizing a WordPress
theme is not difficult, but
also sometimes not necessary.
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Build a foundation for customization
(aka page builders).
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The WordPress backend is
flexible, easy to use and highly
intuitive.
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15WordPress Dashboard
WordPress 4.8 - 2017WordPress 2.7 - 2008
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it’s not secure
Myth No. 4
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It’s not that WordPress is insecure – it’s just popular.
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Security is comprised of
three domains: People, Process, and Technology.
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A good hosting company can
help boost your site’s security.
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The site itself likely works just fine. The ability to access it,
maybe not so much.
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Use SSL certificates and 3rd party
payment gateways to enhance security
for your sites.
WordPress Security Plugins
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UPDATEUPDATEUPDATE
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BACKUPBACKUPBACKUP
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BONUS TIP: Never use Admin as
your username.
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hide your identity
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it’s not scalable
Myth No. 5
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DOES SIZE MATTER?
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FUTURE-PROOF YOUR WEBSITE
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31FUTURE-PROOF YOUR WEBSITE
1. Sign Up With A Reputable Hosting Provider
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32FUTURE-PROOF YOUR WEBSITE
1. Sign Up With A Reputable Hosting Provider
2. Create Regular Backups of Your Website
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33FUTURE-PROOF YOUR WEBSITE
3. Select Themes And Plugins From Trustworthy Developers
1. Sign Up With A Reputable Hosting Provider
2. Create Regular Backups of Your Website
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34FUTURE-PROOF YOUR WEBSITE
3. Select Themes And Plugins From Trustworthy Developers
4. Use A Child Theme
1. Sign Up With A Reputable Hosting Provider
2. Create Regular Backups of Your Website
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you get what you pay for
Myth No. 6
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Cutting Corners?Bureaucracy?Big Budgets?
Somebody oughta tell these guys they are missing out on an opportunity to save a lot of money.
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no support
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1-800-WORDPRESS
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WordPress Groups
1. WordPress Help for Beginners
2. Intermediate WordPress
3. Advanced WordPress
4. WordPress Hosting
5. WordPress Speed Up
6. WordPress Front End Developers
7. WordPress Designers
8. Plugin Suggestions
9. WordPress Plugins
10. WooCommerce Help & Share
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Panel Discussion, WordCamp San Antonio, 2016
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The truth is, there’s no reason people should avoid
using WordPress.
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THANKS!ANY QUESTIONS?
Slides are available at http://www.wpgroupie.com/wordpress-myths-uncovered/
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