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The Things We Did for Our Members in 2018 – Year in Review
I remember 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 95’s early days. I…
Read MoreWhat in the World Wide Web Does that Mean? – A Guide to Website Terms and Acronyms
Website 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 known as URL, is your web address. Ex.…
Read MoreThis is Why You Need SSL by July 2018 – Google Changes
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “Installing SSL on WordPress” Series about how to install HTTPS via an SSL certificate, on your WordPress website. This is Why You Need SSL by July 2018 – Google Changes How to Add HTTPS (SSL) On Your Entire WordPress Website In February 2018, Google made an…
Read MoreWP 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. Valentin, the owner of WP Upkeep confirmed that he hadn’t had time to followup on…
Read MoreWhat 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 changing, what will be changing, and how it…
Read MoreTevya’s Gutenberg Article on the WP Tavern & WordPress Weekly Podcast
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Getting Ready for Gutenberg” This series helps you get ready for the Guttenberg post editor that’s coming in WordPress 5.0. The Reason WordPress Needs Gutenberg and Needs it Now! Tevya’s Gutenberg Article on the WP Tavern & WordPress Weekly Podcast Last year I suggested that someone…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need My WordPress Website Maintained?
Most businesses have a running, functioning website. Often once the website is completed, it is not thought about again until one of two things happen. Either you want changes made to it or the site crashes. When a site crashes, you then have to contact a developer to diagnose and fix the problem, which is time your…
Read MoreFiddler 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, and will replace Fiddler Online as the brand for our hassle-free website services.…
Read MoreA Huge Thank You to Our Members for an Awesome Summer!
I wrote recently about how much we love small businesses and want to help them. And that’s true. We do our very best to help and support our small business members in their online marketing efforts and any other ways that fit our model. But I think it’s an important distinction to make, that Fiddler…
Read MoreWe Moved to Flywheel Hosting! …And Why We Did It
Here at wpXPRESS, hosting is an essential part of our business. We can’t provide “hassle-free” websites unless we have great hosting to keep those sites online and running at their optimum. So we take hosting very seriously. I personally know a ton about hosting, because I’ve used a lot of different hosts and server setups…
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