Author: Carrie Drephal

Hackers are finding new ways to lock you out of your own Google account. Here’s what to watch for and check today.
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All websites are targets for cyber criminals—some just want bragging rights, others have worse intentions. It’s a matter of when, not if. Here’s how to stay safe.
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Need to share hosting access with a developer? Skip handing over your login. SiteGround’s Collaborator feature offers a safer way — here’s how to add one.
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There are many places to buy a domain name, but one I recommend and use frequently is NameCheap—because they value your privacy as much as you do.
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Site Kit by Google is a WordPress plugin showing your Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, and PageSpeed Insights right from your WordPress backend. Here’s how to connect it.
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Missing form submissions on your Elementor website? Don’t worry—Elementor now stores them automatically. Learn how to access submissions easily from your admin dashboard.
Dark teal filtered image of baseball players in a cornfield from the movie Field of Dreams. Text reads: 'If you build it, they will come...' is a misquoted, bullshit line from a movie that has wasted the time of countless people and organizations for far too long. The actual line is: 'If you build it, he will come.'
Professionals often say their business website isn’t delivering value—usually because they’re not seeing enough traffic to the site or conversions into actual leads.
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Debunk web development myths: learn why WordPress is secure, marketers aren’t always web experts, and how to build a site that truly engages customers.
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Knowing your business basics—what you sell and to whom—is the foundation for effective marketing, especially online.
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Promotions used to be simple—just telling people about your value—but today, how we market our offerings has fundamentally changed.