I’ve spent months creating something I’m excited to share: The Mentor Deck . Here’s an invite for 2,000 people to purchase and test the very first edition. Reading a book changes how you think. But turning those ideas into action? That’s where most of us get stuck. You need more than insights—you need a coach who can take your specific situation and turn it into your next steps.

Ever feel like your business is stuck in a loop of repetitive tasks and missed opportunities? Do you keep putting off strategic projects because you’re buried in day-to-day demands? By creating specialized AI team member roles, you can scale faster, make smarter decisions, and prioritize the projects that move the needle. This article walks you […]

Following on from the WordPress 6.8.2 maintenance release last month , the included update to the root security certificate bundle has been backported to all branches back to 4.7. This ensures that when your site performs server-side HTTP requests, the most up-to-date information about trusted security certificates is used. Further information can be found on the Core Trac ticket .

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The most important factors when selecting a forex prop firm are its reputation, profit splits, trading conditions, and the quality of its support and resources. Traders need to carefully evaluate these aspects to ensure the firm fits both their trading style and financial goals. Navigating today’s options can be overwhelming, but a snapshot of the best prop firms for beginners can simplify the

Stick around ‘til the end to see a dog who plays guitar better than I can… In today’s edition: Move over WebP. PNG got her first glow-up in 22 years and now she animates. Ethical hosting gets a badge: The Secure Hosting Alliance wants to make hosting boring again (in a good way). WordPress just got a card game. It’s like PHP meets Pokemon. Hot Off The Presses: What’s New? “Silly code! Never mind

If you regularly collect form submissions in WordPress, then exporting that data manually can quickly become a chore. Whether you’re tracking leads, orders, or feedback, downloading all those entries one by one takes time, and it’s easy to miss something important. Unfortunately, WordPress doesn’t offer a built-in way to auto export form entries. But with WPForms

Marketing teams today are drowning in software. The 2024 Marketing Technology Landscape revealed a staggering 14,106 martech products available, representing 27.8% growth year-over-year. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: marketers estimate they waste an average of 26% of their budgets on ineffective channels and strategies, with about half of respondents saying they misspend at least 20% of the

Sneakers are better for running a marathon, but shoes are better for a wedding reception. This is the better of utility. Finding something that does the job it sets out to do. And then there is the better of taste. Yellow mustard might be better than Dijon mustard. Not for me, perhaps, but for you. When we sacrifice utility for taste, it pays to acknowledge that we’ve done so. Just because you

No important movie has ever been a solo project. While we can see a director’s point of view from movie to movie, the collaborative nature of the work is evident. Actors, cinematographers and musicians all change what we see. And because of the huge amount of time and money involved, compromise (and the resistance to compromise) are a dominant force as well. A book might be a solo act,

When a system becomes complex and our knowledge peters out, we’re tempted to assert, in the words of Gilbert Ryle, that there’s a ‘ghost in the machine.’ “How does the stoplight work?” “Well, it knows that there’s a break in the traffic so it switches from green to red.” Actually, it doesn’t ‘know’ anything. Professionals can answer questions about how. All the way down.

A few years ago, I got my first data deletion request from a user. I’ll admit, I panicked a little. I knew I needed to respect their privacy rights, but I had no idea how to actually remove their data from my WordPress site without breaking anything. That experience led me to discover something helpful: WordPress has built-in tools made for exactly this situation. Once you know where to find them

Of course, we make strategic errors all the time. Not enough time. Incomplete information. A fast-changing system. Sooner or later, a significant strategic error occurs. Don’t beat yourself up. Now what? The real problems occur after the error is made. Don’t follow a strategic error with an investment error, or an effort error or a time error. Don’t follow it with an emotional one either.

The newsletter platform and social media site, Substack, has become one of the hottest spaces for online creators—and now brands and celebrities are joining the bandwagon. Boasting more than five million paid subscribers across the platform, Substack invites creators like myself to build an audience, make money, and connect with other readers and writers.

Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress

When I spoke to this week’s master in marketing, I was surprised at how seamlessly she had combined her two professional loves, digital marketing and life coaching. I’ll admit to having been skeptical about life coaching in the past, but this conversation changed my mind. As a life coach, she developed a framework she calls the Three See’s — more on that below — that can help any marketer up thei

Managing relationships across healthcare professionals (HCPs), healthcare organizations (HCOs), and complex regulatory requirements makes choosing the right CRM critical for pharmaceutical companies. Whether you’re tracking drug samples, coordinating clinical trials, or ensuring compliance, pharmaceutical companies benefit from CRM systems with features that support their specialized workflows.

There‘s more to healthcare than the visit itself. Whether you’re a doctor’s office, dental practice, or senior living facility, you know that consistent, personalized communication is key to meeting patients’ changing health needs. In fact, it’s what patients prefer. Research by global healthcare company Abbott found that 72% of patients want more personalized care. But keeping patients’ protecte

Spreadsheets and manual processes can hold back your wholesale business from growing. As wholesalers face increasing pressures to deliver faster, maintain accurate inventory visibility, and provide exceptional customer service, the right CRM becomes essential for success. A CRM helps wholesalers streamline operations, from managing volume-based pricing to tracking shipments across multiple channe

With college enrollment trending downward and experts anticipating a “demographic cliff” in 2025 — having a higher education CRM is absolutely vital to ensuring a thriving institution. A CRM is key to attracting and retaining students, ensuring enrollee success, and fostering relationships with alumni and donors. The University of Wyoming boosted enrollment by using HubSpot Smart CRM, with 60% of

For the past ten years, I’ve lived and breathed marketing. I’ve run social campaigns, worked with influencers, created content, built affiliate programs, and everything in between. One factor unites everything: Every single winning strategy has always tied back to community. And more often than not, when an initiative flops, it’s because that community is missing. When brands fail to engage

July was a big month for WordPress, with major updates across AI, automation, and community initiatives. Several plugins rolled out real AI features right inside the dashboard, making content creation and SEO faster and easier. On the community side, we saw exciting momentum. WordPress.org launched a new internship program for university students, WooCommerce introduced key accessibility improvem

Are you finding it harder to earn your audience’s trust in a world where skepticism runs high? Do your marketing efforts feel less effective as buyers take longer to make decisions and seem more resistant to traditional tactics? The rules of connection have changed, trust is in short supply, and it’s reshaping the way people […]

Anything that works in practice can work in theory. When a theory tells us something that is working is impossible, we’ve either measured wrong or the theory needs updating. Theories exist to explain, predict and understand. They are supposed to help us see and improve the world around us, and they’re never finished, just ever better explanations seeking to catch up with reality. If a theory is e

So, your support team is suddenly flooded with tickets about “421 Misdirected Request” errors, and you’re wondering if the internet is just having a bad day. Spoiler: it’s not. But Apache might be. Let’s break down what’s going on, why it’s happening now, and how to fix it—whether you’re using Plesk, cPanel, or flying solo with your own Apache setup. What Is a 421 SNI Error Anyway? The HTTP 421 “

Photo courtesy of Unsplash One of the most rewarding benefits a company offers is employee stock options. Unfortunately, many people do not take advantage of them because they’re unsure how they work. If you’re a newbie or well-versed in equity compensation, knowing what to do can be beneficial. Besides knowing how to value your options, you must know how to maximize their value, exercise your op

There is one golden rule in terms of investing, and that is never to put all your eggs in one basket. It is the foundation of diversification, which may be the difference between success and huge losses. Whether you are a professional investor or a novice, it’s vital to learn and use the concepts of diversification to build your portfolio and control risks. What Is Diversification?

If missed appointments, mismanaged invoices, and fragmented customer communication are draining your revenue, it’s time to consider implementing a CRM for plumbers. The right platform helps reduce no-shows, speeds up emergency dispatch, and provides the insights you need to improve profitability and customer loyalty. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of top CRM solutions for plumbing businesses

With advances in technology and evolving media consumption habits over the years, publishers are no strangers to business model pivots — and it’s only getting more challenging with the rise of generative AI. To conquer obstacles to monetization and distribution, publishing companies need to be able to build stronger relationships with their readers, subscribers, and viewers as well as measure the

In the crowded digital marketplace, a single click is everything. It’s not just a metric, it’s the heartbeat of conversion. But what compels someone to click? Is it the headline? The button color? The layout? While traditional marketing leans on creativity, data, and tech, today’s most effective strategies dig deeper into the brain. Understanding the unconscious impulses behind clicking behavior

It’s tempting to go to an extreme. Unreasonable design standards, quality or hospitality are an effective way to gain share, delight customers and spread the word. To be unreasonable in service of your customers is a practice and a commitment. Along the way, though, reality sets in. The boss has multiple priorities. The uncompromising edges of unreasonable are truly expensive. They take time and

Recently at Sucuri, we investigated a malware case reported by one of our clients. Their WordPress site was compromised, and the attacker had installed a fake plugin. Upon analysis revealed that it was a sophisticated backdoor plugin designed to create a persistent and hidden administrator account. What Did We Find? The infection was located inside the WordPress plugins directory

Are you looking for ways to leverage AI that go beyond basic text generation? Wondering how to turn mountains of content and notes into actionable insights and marketing materials without spending countless hours reading and analyzing? Unlike ChatGPT or Claude, NotebookLM doesn’t pull from the internet. It pulls from your documents, your files, and your […]

How dangerous can user passwords be, and how can you enforce better credentials within WordPress? This WP Password Policy Review could provide the answer to your questions!

A while ago, I ate in a restaurant that had no menu. The waiter simply walked over to the table and said, “what do you want?” As bold a statement as this is, it made many diners uncomfortable and often led to people ordering without much imagination. Around the same time, I found myself in an out-of-the-way diner that had a 29 page menu. It took our group a long time to figure out what to order

Stick around ‘til the end to find out why the dishwasher won’t close all the way. In today’s edition: Tumblr’s big WP migration dreams are turning out as disappointing as the ball pit at Dashcon. WordPress