securing word press
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Securing WordPressSecuring WordPress
By Bill DavisBy Bill Davis
Internet Marketing MuscleInternet Marketing Muscle
InstallationInstallation
Script versus Manual?Script versus Manual?
Don’t use “admin”Don’t use “admin”
Use a strong passwordUse a strong password
Different nickname from administratorDifferent nickname from administrator
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Plugins/Tools – BackupPlugins/Tools – Backup
Which plugins?Which plugins?
BackupBackup– WP DB BackupWP DB Backup
– WP TwinWP Twin– Backup BuddyBackup Buddy
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Plugins/Tools – SecurityPlugins/Tools – Security
Which plugins?Which plugins?SecuritySecurity– ScanningScanning
WebsiteDefender WordPress SecurityWebsiteDefender WordPress Security– LoginsLogins
Login LockdownLogin LockdownLimit Login AttemptsLimit Login Attempts
– Change Admin LoginChange Admin LoginAdmin renamer extendedAdmin renamer extended
– .htaccess.htaccessBulletproof SecurityBulletproof Security
– Comment SPAMComment SPAMAkismetAkismetSI CAPTCHA Anti-SpamSI CAPTCHA Anti-Spam
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Upgrading or Changing WordPressUpgrading or Changing WordPress
Always use a test blog!Always use a test blog!
Always have a current backup!Always have a current backup!
Check compatibilityCheck compatibility
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Backing UpBacking Up
General backup principlesGeneral backup principles
Why it’s importantWhy it’s important
FrequencyFrequency
Why backups are not good enoughWhy backups are not good enough– Test your restoresTest your restores
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Backing Up – MethodsBacking Up – Methods
cPanelcPanel
WP DB BackupWP DB Backup
WP TwinWP Twin
Backup BuddyBackup Buddy
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User AdministrationUser Administration
Change admin usernameChange admin username
Two admins at all timesTwo admins at all times
Use strong passwordsUse strong passwords
Delete unused accountsDelete unused accounts
Setting user rolesSetting user roles
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ResourcesResources
WP Twin – WP Twin – – http://u-like.us/wptwinhttp://u-like.us/wptwin
WP Secure Pro – WP Secure Pro – – http://u-like.us/wpsecureprohttp://u-like.us/wpsecurepro
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress –The Ultimate Guide to WordPress –– http://theultimateguidetowordpress.com/http://theultimateguidetowordpress.com/
Internet Marketing Coaching Academy –Internet Marketing Coaching Academy –– http://coaching-http://coaching-academy.usacademy.us
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