National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Security Planner

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When I asked my new client about the login and password to their web host and domain registrar, they told me the credentials were the same for both.

It’s much easier for me to to use the same login and password for both, that way I don’t have to remember different logins.

It wasn’t the first time I had a client who used the same login/password combination for their business website.

And it wasn’t the first time I explained the importance of security by using unique logins and passwords as I told my new client about why they should use a password manager.

As a website designer, I’m often in a role of educating clients about digital security. Password managers are only one part of keeping yourself and your business secure online.

Which is why I’m always happy to share and promote National Cyber Security Awareness Month every year. Continue reading National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Security Planner

Webinar: Cybersecurity Q&A: You Have Questions; These Experts Have Answers

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Imagine you’re attending a cybersecurity webinar to learn best practices for your small business.

You’ve watched the sleek slide presentation, listened to the speaker recommendations for managing data security, and waited patiently to ask your questions at the end.

Only to hear the presenter say the webinar ran long and there’s no time left for questions.

Ugh.

It’s happened to me multiple times and it’s frustrating.

Which is why I’m glad the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is hosting a free webinar this month where experts will answer questions about cybersecurity. Continue reading Webinar: Cybersecurity Q&A: You Have Questions; These Experts Have Answers

Plugins I Commonly Install on WordPress Sites

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As an organizer for Metro Detroit WordPress and West Metro Detroit WordPress meetup groups, not one event goes by when I’m not asked by a member, “Deborah, what plugin do you recommend for WordPress?”

I ask questions about what plugins they’ve looked at already, their goals and expectations, and share my recommendations.

Often the conversation leads to the topic of this post: what common plugins to install on WordPress sites. Continue reading Plugins I Commonly Install on WordPress Sites