Our Members: The Things We Did in 2018 – Year in Review
Our members one of the first times I got paid to do computer work. I don’t remember exactly what I did, I think I added some new hardware to upgrade a computer and maybe fixed some software issues as well. This was back in the Windows 3.1 days or maybe Windows...
What in the World Wide Web Does that Mean? – A Guide to Website Terms and Acronyms
World Wide Web terminology can be confusing, but knowing a little bit can save you a lot of time and maybe even a headache. We have listed common terminology you will hear when working with a hosting company, a domain manager, or a web designer. Domain: A domain, also...
This is Why You Need SSL by July 2018 – Google Changes
In February 2018, Google made an announcement regarding SSL certificates, also known as https. This announcement said: For the past several years, we’ve moved toward a more secure web by strongly advocating that sites adopt HTTPS encryption. And within the last year,...
WP Upkeep (WordPress Maintenance Service) is Now Part of wpXPRESS
I recently stumbled across WP Upkeep, a WordPress maintenance service similar to what wpXPRESS offers. There were some signs that the business wasn’t a top priority for it’s owner so I reached out and began negotiations about acquiring the business....
What the Change to wpXPRESS Means for Our Members
I just want to make one thing SUPER clear from the start: we place a huge value on you, our existing members, and really love and appreciate your business and support over the years! So I’m writing this post to you to help you understand why we’re...
Tevya’s Gutenberg Article on the WP Tavern & WordPress Weekly Podcast
Last year I suggested that someone present on Gutenberg at our Meridian WordPress Meetup. Gutenberg is the name of the redesigned post editor in WordPress that’s going to be released with WordPress 5.0. It’s not only redesigned, it’s also completely...
Why Do I Need WordPress Website Maintenance?
Most businesses today have a website that functions well enough for their needs, and once it’s up and running, it often becomes an afterthought. Many business owners simply leave their website as it is, thinking that as long as it’s working, there’s no...
Fiddler Online is Going to be Renamed “wpXPRESS” …Well, Kinda
“Let me ‘splain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.” —Inigo Montoya This 1st paragraph is the “sum up,” with more details below. Fiddler Online isn’t going anywhere, but wpXPRESS is 1 of 2 new brands under the Fiddler umbrella,...