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Why Should I Use WordPress-Specific Web Hosting?

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Our web hosting is WordPress-specific. What does that mean? Some web hosts do it all, offering many services for all sorts of different websites. Working on the nitty-gritty of your site can be confusing as you sort through the options that don’t apply to your WordPress site. And when those hosts try to be a jack of all trades, they can end up as the master of none. We’re different. We only work with sites built using WordPress. Our hosting partner has built a platform that is optimized for all things WordPress. That means that the underlying technology is always up-to-date so your site will work properly. They’ve developed a customized caching solution, so your site speed will be as high as possible. And their servers are configured for the best possible security, to block hackers and unwanted bots. Every site we host has access to a staging site, so you can make changes and updates behind the scenes, then launch when everything is ready. No more downtime while you change your site. A concierge for your website! So why host with us? We offer personal service and support for your WordPress website. When you contact Ladder Creative, you’ll be […]

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It's easy to update your WordPress site

Updating your WordPress Site

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Keeping your WordPress website updated is key for site security and stability. Out of date plugins, themes, and even the WordPress core, can contain exploitable vulnerabilities. A site’s features (like forms or image galleries), if not updated, can experience problems, and the look of your site can be affected by an out of date theme. All the components of a WordPress website work best together when fully updated. And the longer a site goes without updates, the more difficult updating the site can be. By the same token, a mistake by a plugin or theme developer can cause a problem with a site, so monitoring your site is important. You will see any changes first, and can take the steps to correct them. Okay, so how do you update a site? It’s really pretty simple. First, backup your site! If you aren’t backing up your site on a regular basis, then you need to start! Once you are logged into the WordPress dashboard (usually at your site URL with “/wp-admin” added to the end of it.) you will see a list of items on the left side of your browser window. Hover over Dashboard at the top, and click Updates. […]

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