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Bootstrapping & Hardening a Fresh VPS — My “Hey Lorna” baseline for VPS Security
When it comes to VPS security, having a repeatable, routine way of ensuring your server stays safe is key. I shared a Gist on Github a little while back that allows users with a new virtual private server to set it up quickly and safely. But first of all, you might be thinking, ‘Who’s Lorna?’…
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10 Free WordPress Tools You Should Be Using
WordPress is overflowing with free tools that most people either forget about or have no idea exist. Everyone gravitates toward plugins, themes, and page builders, but the real magic often comes from the tools hiding in plain sight — the ones baked into WordPress itself or created by the community to make your life easier.…
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WordPress Block Patterns: The Secret Weapon Not Enough People Use
If you’ve ever built a site in WordPress and felt like you were doing the same layout over and over again — the same hero section, the same service cards, the same testimonial grid — block patterns are the feature that quietly solves the problem. And yet, most people barely touch them. They’re tucked away…
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Shopify vs Etsy vs WordPress for Selling Physical Goods — An Honest Breakdown
If you’re planning to sell physical products online — candles, art prints, collectables, handmade crafts, anything that can be boxed up and posted — you’ll eventually hit the same question everyone hits: where should I actually sell this stuff? And the three platforms that always rise to the top are Shopify, Etsy, and WordPress. They’re…
