The 15 Second WordPress Security Fix Everyone Should Do

One of the biggest holes in WordPress security is the configuration file, known as wp-config.php. This handy file is what controls all of your WordPress settings, and it's what connects the ever important database to your WordPress theme, plugin, and system files. The most frustrating thing about the wp-config file is that, while it is a nice…

Install Facebook Comments in One Click

It's no secret that WordPress has a wonderfully robust comment system built into its core; and while there is nothing wrong with using it, sometimes it's just not enough to get the job done. While many complex commenting systems exist, such as Discuss and LiveFyre, one of my personal favorite commenting systems to use is Facebook…

Automatic Backups in WordPress

It's amazing to me that WordPress has yet to implement a true backup solution as part of its core functions.  Backing up is something everyone with WordPress should do, for a number of reasons. Outside of restoring your site from total destruction, backups are used everyday for minor restores. A backup can be used to easily migrate…