website maintenance

Website Down for Maintenance? Tell Google 503, Not 404

Website down for maintenance? A 503 tells Google to come back later, while a 404 can get pages dropped. Here's how to check what yours sends.

Website Backup: If It’s Not Tested, It’s Just a Rumor

Website backup basics for small business owners: what to save, how often, where to keep it, and why a backup you never tested is just a hopeful rumor.

Website Copyright Year: Your 2019 Footer Is Telling on You

An old copyright year in your website footer won't hurt rankings, but it makes customers wonder if you're open. Here's how to fix it and what it hints at.

PHP Security Update: Updating WordPress Doesn’t Fix It

PHP pushed a critical security update Oct 21, and updating WordPress didn't install it. How to check your PHP version and what to ask your host.

WordPress 7.2 Is Coming. Don’t Update It on Day One.

WordPress 7.2 lands December 8 with a new default theme called Ipsum. Here's what it means for your small business site and how to update safely.

WordPress Security Update: AI Helped Find Bugs. Your Turn.

WordPress 7.1.3 patched 7 holes, some found by AI. What this WordPress security update means for your small business site, plugins and backups.

Outdated Website Signs: Your 2019 Footer Is Snitching on You

Outdated website signs like a 2019 copyright footer, expired promos and wrong hours quietly tell customers you've closed. Here's how to spot and fix them.