Security Archives

When it comes to site security, risk will never be zero

By Amy Masson | December 21, 2015

Nobody wants their site to be hacked. But one myth that we need to let go is that there is something you can do that will make it 100% impossible...

Don’t Dismiss Site Security: Make a Plan for Action

By Amy Masson | November 11, 2015

You have a great site, you are ready to go. You are starting to advertise, blog, and hopefully your site starts to bring you in new business. But have you...

FAQs about SSLs

By Amy Masson | October 14, 2015

I've been seeing a lot of questions about SSL certificates lately, and I wanted to give some answers so you can make an informed decision when it comes to your...

An SSL Certificate does not secure your site!

By Amy Masson | August 12, 2015

Say WHAT? You read that right. An SSL Certificate does not secure your site. This is a common misconception that needs to be cleared up. What is an SSL certificate?...

What to do after your WordPress site has been hacked.

By Amy Masson | July 22, 2015

So often, I get emails from people that look like this: "HELP! MY SITE HAS BEEN HACKED! WHAT DO I DO?" WordPress is the top content management system on the...

Don’t assume that because your site is small, it won’t get hacked.

By Amy Masson | December 22, 2014

I remember a simpler time when the thought of having your website hacked was not even a thought at all. You post stuff on the web, and never think about...

Whose responsibility is it to run updates? Site owner or site developer?

By Amy Masson | August 25, 2014

If you are setting up or running a site with WordPress, there are going to be updates. Updates to your core software. Updates to your plugins. Updates to your themes....

When it comes to WordPress security, strong passwords are key

By Amy Masson | June 18, 2014

Raise your hand if you use the same password, or the same two or three passwords for every website? Go ahead, I won't judge you. Yes, I used to be...