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WordPress Web Help Group, Mon. June 9, 2025, 6pm PST – WordPress Q&A, News & Discussions

WordPress Web Help Group, Mon. June 9, 2025, 6pm PST - WordPress Q&A, News & Discussions

FREE WordPress help on Zoom! Got a WordPress question, problem or challenge? OR…are you an expert with knowledge and experience and the willingness to share it?

Let’s discuss WordPress, SEO and other small business challenges we each face and solve them together! Discover new ways of facing them and make long-lasting connections….(Read on)

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How to Choose the Best WordPress Hosting in 2025 (Compared)

How to Choose the Best WordPress Hosting in 2025 (Compared)

With over two decades of WordPress experience, I’ve built everything from high school projects to high-traffic business websites. I’ve personally tested countless hosting providers and seen firsthand how speed, security, and support can make or break a site. That’s why I created this comprehensive WordPress hosting guide—to help you find the best option for your needs.
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Why Updating WordPress Is More Important Than You Think

Why Updating WordPress Is More Important Than You Think

It may be tempting to delay updates, but updating WordPress is one of the best things you can do to protect your site. Regular updates boost security, improve performance, and keep everything running smoothly. In this post, we cover why updates matter, the risks of falling behind, and simple best practices to stay safe and current. (Read on…)

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Case Study: Tax Relief Professional

Case Study: Tax Relief Professional

Brass Ring conducted thorough market research, examining industry standards, top competitors, and expert insights. This enabled us to create content that resonates with visitors and ranks well, driving organic traffic.

We delivered a visually striking website with a bold new logo, backed by persuasive testimonials, Yelp reviews, and strategic calls to action. To enhance the client’s professional image, we designed branded business cards featuring an attention-grabbing “billboard” on the back for networking events.

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Case Study: Firearm Accessories e-Store

Case Study: Firearm Accessories e-Store

This web design case study highlights how Brass Ring Web Design transformed a firearms accessories manufacturer’s online presence. The client struggled with difficult-to-manage websites from previous developers.

By switching to WordPress and integrating WooCommerce, we built a dynamic, user-friendly site that showcased the client’s cutting-edge products and boosted sales. The new site also streamlined store management, provided easy access for staff, and included necessary training to ensure ongoing success.

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Brass Ring LOVES To Help Launch Small Businesses!

Brass Ring LOVES To Help Launch Small Businesses!

Launching a small business is a monumental task, and having a strong, effective website can make or break your new enterprise.

It’s not enough to simply check the box and say, “I have a website.” Pretty pictures and basic information alone won’t motivate potential clients or venture capitalists to take your small business launch seriously. In fact, this is one reason many small businesses struggle to succeed. (Read on…)

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Brass Ring Joins the REC Innovation Lab Startup Team!

Brass Ring Joins the REC Innovation Lab Startup Team!

Exciting news from Brass Ring! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined the REC Innovation Lab (Regional Entrepreneur Center) as a web design and digital marketing mentor and coach. In this new role, I’ll be working with the student entrepreneurs of this dynamic startup incubator to help them present themselves effectively online…

The REC Innovation Lab is much more than just an incubator. It’s a thriving community that fosters collaboration ..(Read on…)

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How to Source and Share Content on Your WordPress Site

How to Source and Share Content on Your WordPress Site

When you consider adding new content to your website or blog, you’re likely to think about creating long form articles or original posts. This is only natural, and most sites will want to prioritize unique content. However, it can also be a smart move to source and share relevant third-party content with your readers whenever you have the opportunity. (Read on…)

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Tumblr Is Moving to WordPress

Tumblr Is Moving to WordPress

Automattic, the company behind WordPress and Tumblr’s owner, said it is moving the microblogging platform over to WordPress.

Verizon Media sold Tumblr to Automattic in 2019, with Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg describing the microblogging platform as “on-ramp” to his company’s other products.

“I’m excited about that on-ramp as well as to bring a younger demographic and young people into WordPress,” Mullenweg said in 2023. (Read on…)

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Content Marketing Statistics for 2024

Content Marketing Statistics for 2024

Businesses across various sectors recognize the value of content marketing in engaging with their audience, building brand awareness and driving sales, leading to more substantial investments in content marketing strategies and tools. This trend reflects the industry’s evolving role as a central component of digital marketing and its substantial contribution to the global marketing economy…(Read on…)

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How to Back Up Your WordPress Site

How to Back Up Your WordPress Site

Backing up your WordPress site is a simple process. With just a few steps, you can ensure that all of your website’s content and settings are secure and easily restorable in the event of a system failure or other unexpected issues.

Why do I need to back up my WordPress website?
Backing up your website is essential for protecting against data loss in the event of a system failure, malicious attack, or other unexpected issue. With regular backups, you can be sure that all of your content and settings are…(Read on…)

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Brand Archetypes

Brand Archetypes

Brand Archetypes defined: Noted psychologist Carl Jung (pronounced: “yoong”) theorized that humans use symbolism to more easily understand complex concepts.

As a result of his research, Jung stated: “There are forms or images of a collective nature which occur practically all over the earth as constituents of myths and at the same time, as individual products of unconscious.”

In this work, Jung maintained that over the course of all time, for people, certain paths to greater understanding remain..(Read on…)

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WordPress Web Help Group Hits 1000 Member Milestone!

WordPress Web Help Group Hits 1000 Member Milestone!

Whether you’re just starting out with WordPress or consider yourself a seasoned pro, don’t hesitate to join us and contribute to the conversation.

Well…we’ve hit a pretty significant milestone. The WordPress Web Help Meetup Group just hit 1000 members! I want to thank all who’ve joined over the years and especially the core group of members who show up to answer questions and help those further back on the learning curve to get up to speed with this truly cool marketing platform. (Read on…)

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10 WordPress Security Issues & Vulnerabilities You Should Know About

10 WordPress Security Issues & Vulnerabilities You Should Know About

A leading CMS, WordPress, is used on almost 40% of all websites worldwide. All these aspects can be related to its popularity, user-friendly interface, massive offer of customization options, and support they offer to their users…

Why are WordPress Sites Vulnerable
Despite its popularity and myriad uses, WordPress sites are susceptible to several forms of security hazards. Several factors contribute to their susceptibility: The objectives in… (Read on…)

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The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Accessibility, and How it Can Boost Your Platform

The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Accessibility, and How it Can Boost Your Platform

Making a website accessible means building a platform that maximum people can share and find reliable. That’s why WordPress Accessibility is so crucial.

More than 45.8% of websites across the globe will be powered by WordPress in 2023. The figure was 43.2% in 2022. Whether you want to create a simple or complex website for your business, WordPress can create the most trusted, versatile and user-friendly platform for your business goals… (Read on…)

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102 Quick & Easy Ways To Increase Organic Traffic

102 Quick & Easy Ways To Increase Organic Traffic

In this article, you are going to discover over 100 simple ways to increase organic traffic to your website or web property that you can implement today.

We’ve complied this list based on many years of online marketing experience and offer the to you to explore and use. While this list is extensive, many of the items may require more research on your behalf or the assistance of a marketing professional. (Read on…)

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Nick Diego on the Revamp of the WordPress Showcase Website

Nick Diego on the Revamp of the WordPress Showcase Website

The WordPress showcase is a curated collection of websites built with WordPress. Its purpose is to inspire, and show the breadth of what WordPress can achieve. Currently the showcase features around a hundred sites, including large enterprises like the New York Times and NASA. It aims to challenge misconceptions about WordPress, and highlight the …(Read on…)

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10 Ways WordPress Developers Can Help With Your Website Speed and Performance

10 Ways WordPress Developers Can Help With Your Website Speed and Performance

In today’s fast-paced online world, how fast your website works can make or break the experience for users. People want things quick, and if your site takes forever to load, you might lose them. That’s where WordPress developers come in. If you’re using WordPress – the go-to system for managing web content – these developers can be your heroes, making sure your site runs super smooth. So, when you’re ready to enhance your website speed and performance, it’s time to consider hiring WordPress developers.
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How To Choose And Install A Cookie Plugin On WordPress

How To Choose And Install A Cookie Plugin On Wordpress

In this video, we’ll show you how to choose and install a cookie plugin on WordPress. We’ll discuss all the things you need to consider before installing a cookie plugin and how to respect relevant regulations such as GDPR. I’ll also recommend you a great cookie plugin that you should consider installing. (Watch video…)

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The Brass Ring Marketing System – SPECIAL OFFER!

Frustrated with your Website? Fails with D.I.Y. site builders? HERE’S THE ANSWER!
Great for DIY’ers! Not just a website, but a turn-key small business marketing solution.

Here’s The Thing: You Should Spend Your Time On Your Business, Not Struggling To Learn Web Design! (Read on…)

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Why NASA Chose WordPress for Revamping Its Flagship Website

Why NASA Chose WordPress for Revamping Its Flagship Website

NASA has removed the beta label from the new nasa.gov website, which was launched on WordPress, replacing Drupal as the CMS. After a lengthy process, which required 18 months of active web development, data migration, and content building, NASA has emerged with modernized flagship and science websites, showcasing the innovation and discoveries that have defined the agency for more than 65 years…(Read on…)

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Gutenberg 16.7 Introduces Font Management

Gutenberg 16.7 Introduces Font Management

Gutenberg 16.7 was released this week, packed with several features that are headlining the upcoming WordPress 6.4 release. This will be the last plugin release that will be rolled into the next version of WordPress.

Font management with the new font library is now available for testing in the plugin. These features standardize a way to add font collections to WordPress’ new font library… (Read on…)

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17 Fixes For Why Your Website Isn’t Performing

17 Fixes For Why Your Website Isn't Performing

I’ve now taken the procedure I follow in reviewing sites and converted it into a tool…available free…to help small business owners to improve their online presence by diagnosing and fixing some of the most common website fails.

For some time now, I’ve been performing website audits for business clients in order to help them determine whether they’re getting full value from their website investment. (Read on…)

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How to Translate WordPress (Ultimate Guide)

How to Translate WordPress (Ultimate Guide)

WordPress powers almost 43% of all websites and not all of them are in English. In fact, the number of non-English websites is on the rise, with 56% of WordPress sites being created in languages other than U.S. English. This shows there’s a huge opportunity for going multilingual and translating your site in multiple languages.

But getting started can be confusing, even for experienced WordPress users. (Read on…)

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Performant Translations Plugin Now Available on WordPress.org

Performant Translations Plugin Now Available on WordPress.org

After an in-depth performance analysis earlier this year revealed that translations can impact server response times, WordPress contributors proposed half a dozen technical solutions for consideration to improve performance for the ~56% of sites that use translations.

Performant Translations, a feature project by the core Performance Team, is now available as a plugin on WordPress.org. It incorporates some of the proposed solutions and speeds up translations by converting .mo files to .php files, allowing them to be parsed faster and stored in OPcache. (Read on…)

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WordPress Unveils Design for Upcoming Twenty Twenty-Four Default Theme

WordPress Unveils Design for Upcoming Twenty Twenty-Four Default Theme

WordPress 6.4 will be shipping with a new default theme, expected in early November. The theme’s project leaders unveiled the designs and concept for Twenty Twenty-Four in an announcement on WordPress.org today.

For those who have complained that past default themes have been too niche or too narrowly focused in design, this theme will take the reverse approach. Contributors are attempting to… (Read on…)

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New Chrome Browser Extension Enables One-Click Plugin and Theme Testing with WordPress Playground

New Chrome Browser Extension Enables One-Click Plugin and Theme Testing with WordPress Playground

WordPress Playground, an experimental project that uses WebAssembly (WASM) to run WordPress in the browser, makes it possible for users to quickly test plugins and themes without having to set up a local development environment.

Ordinarily, testing a plugin or theme with Playground requires… (Read on…)

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WordPress 6.3: A More Intuitive Way Of Working On Your Site

Wordpress 6.3: A More Intuitive Way Of Working On Your Site

This week, WordPress 6.3 was released! And this is definitely an update you want to check out. It comes with a renewed site editor, lots of new design options, and improvements in terms of performance and accessibility. Especially the updated site editor got us excited, it makes working on your website a breeze! In this post, we’ve listed the highlights of this week’s release that you will definitely want to know more about! (Read on…)

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WordPress.org Adds New Page to Explain Blocks

WordPress.org Adds New Page to Explain Blocks

What are blocks? WordPress has added a new resource to its website at wordpress.org/blocks that attempts to explain blocks visually with simple language. The landing page is aimed at those who are new to the block paradigm or those who may not yet fully understand blocks’ ease of use and powerful features. (Read on…)

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