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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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2. Create Regular Backups of Your Website

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3. Select Themes And Plugins From Trustworthy Developers



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3. Select Themes And Plugins From Trustworthy Developers

4. Use A Child Theme



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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?

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