8 Cold, Hard Facts About The Successful Online Entrepreneur
The biggest barriers to building a successful online business aren’t tactical. They’re emotional. Here are 8 traits I’ve observed in people who actually make it.
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How I Protect WordPress Sites Against Bots (Using Free Tools)
Bots constantly probe WordPress sites for spam, abuse, and vulnerabilities. In this post, I break down a practical, layered approach to blocking them effectively… including how to stop most bot traffic before it ever reaches WordPress.
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WordPress Bot Protection with Cloudflare: My Exact WAF Rules (Copy/Paste)
This resource is about implementation. In the public article, I explained why bot protection matters and why Cloudflare is the most effective place to stop it. Here, we’re skipping theory and going straight to execution. Below, you’ll find the exact Cloudflare WAF security rules I use on my own sites and on client sites, designed…
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Independent Analytics Review: A Better Way to Own Your Website Analytics
I explain why I moved away from Google Analytics and other hosted tools in favor of Independent Analytics – and why data ownership, portability, and WordPress-native reporting ultimately matters more than “free”.
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WordPress Plugin Ecosystems: Seamless Integrations or Risky Silos?
Are WordPress plugin ecosystems (or “silos”) a smart move for seamless integrations… or a risky single point of failure? In this video, I break down the pros, cons, and real-world pitfalls based on years of experience. I share my personal journey: How I loved Thrive Suite until Awesome Motive bought it and things went south…
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How To OutPerform Any Premium WordPress Host (For Less Money)
Stop overpaying for WordPress hosting! In this video, I reveal how you can outperform premium managed WordPress hosts like Kinsta, WP Engine, and Rocket.net while paying significantly less—often 50-70% less per month. The secret? Using a Virtual Private Server (VPS) with a control panel like xCloud to create a customized hosting environment that’s perfectly matched…
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2026 Official Hosting Recommendation: How to Beat Premium WordPress Hosts on Speed and Price
To optimize the performance of your website, your web hosting needs to be the right match for your particular needs. A “one size fits all” approach isn’t efficient. Here’s what I recommend you do instead…
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Why I’m Moving Sites Away From Rocket.net Hosting
I am a big fan of Rocket.net hosting. So, if that’s the case, why I am moving my sites and my clients’ website out of Rocket.net and onto another hosting setup? In this video, I explain why. I explain why my particular needs (running the Concierge service for my clients) don’t really fit any longer…
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Website Backup Strategy: The Best Ways To Stay Out Of Trouble With Proper Backups Of Your Website
What are the best practices on backing up your WordPress site? Let’s talk about backup strategy… and I’ll go behind-the-scenes on how I manage backups for myself and my clients.
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How To Convert From BuddyBoss To FluentCommunity
FluentCommunity is a faster, more streamlined alternative to BuddyBoss. But, converting a BuddyBoss site to FluentCommunity involves some changes. Here’s how it works…