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Security
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How to Protect Your Small Business Site from Cyber Attacks
Cybercriminals don’t only target large companies. The unfortunate reality is that small businesses are just as likely to be attacked and usually have fewer security measures in place. Most hackers use automated bots that scour the web looking for easy opportunities. They don’t discriminate based on the popularity of a site and are so prolific,…
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Website Backups: What They Are and Why You Need One
It’s always good to have a backup plan, including for your website. Get essential info on WordPress backups from Jetpack. Get peace of mind.
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Comment Spam: Google Cares, and You Should Too
Community engagement is key to success for a blogger or online publisher, and that means comments. Allowing comments on blog posts encourages readers to express their opinions. It also provides an opportunity to increase your authority through conversations with inquiring minds and appreciative fans in your blogging network. Social media makes it easy to share…
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Comparing Backup Solutions for WordPress Websites
As a website owner, you’ve spent months, maybe even years, developing content and getting your layout exactly the way you want. The last thing you want is to lose all of your hard work. That’s where backups come into play. Regular, high-quality website backups are the best way to protect your valuable assets and restore…
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How to Back Up Your WordPress Website with Jetpack
Most of us purchase car insurance, home insurance, life insurance, or one of the other plans that insure everything from motorcycles to vacations. Why? Because we want to protect our most important assets. As a business owner, your website is one of your most important assets. You’ve invested time and money into it, you might…
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Six Common Ways WordPress Users Break Their Websites
WordPress may seem simple on the outside, but on the inside, it’s a complex system that simultaneously serves your content, handles customer transactions, and manages huge amounts of data. And while WordPress is an incredibly stable platform, it’s not unbreakable.
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Jetpack 7.0.1: Security and Maintenance release
Jetpack 7.0.1 is now available for download. It addresses a security issue reported to us via HackerOne, and updates the Publicize feature in anticipation of changes to the LinkedIn API in the near future.
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Do I Need an SSL Certificate? Here’s How to Know
If you have a website, you’ll need an SSL certificate to provide secure connections and peace of mind to your visitors.
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Activity: A New Way to Monitor, Debug, and Repair Your Site
The Jetpack team takes the security of your site seriously. We know that keeping a website safe and secure often boils down to knowledge — what changes took place? When? — so we’re excited to announce the new Activity feature is now available on all Jetpack and WordPress.com websites. Smart site owners know that it’s…
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The Importance of Uptime Monitoring With Jetpack
In today’s digital world, your online presence can end up being the lifeblood of your business. This is why it’s imperative that your site is continuously up and running, and that you mitigate its downtime. To do so, it’s wise to get started with uptime monitoring to ensure that your website is available and accessible…