What exactly is WordPress cloning and why is it an extremely useful tool to have in your webmaster's bag? Most people think that this is a black hat technique for duplicating sites to garner more link love and rankings, and while that may have been true (and useful!) at one time, this is an entirely different endeavor.

WordPress cloning, as it applies to WordPress security, is the act of making an exact copy of your WordPress install. What's great is that with the right software,...

The recent mega-attacks on WordPress installs have many of us scrambling to see if we are in jeopardy of losing data, or worse, our sites entirely. The infiltration of more than 90,000 sites has people all of a sudden very cognizant of WordPress security, and for good reason.

Your site may become a slave for hackers, sending spam and hosting unwanted content. You may also experience significant data mining, especially of sensitive information. Not pretty.

I realize...

Many people new to WordPress have yet to grasp just how important it is for your WordPress security that you create backups of your site regularly. This can and often does help WordPress site owners avoid the mind-numbing pain of having your site disappear, with no viable copy or backup. Let's look at some ways to avoid this doomsday scenario!

So why, again, do I need to create WordPress backups?

Should your site's server go down, everything you've worked for will go...

Taking proactive steps to ensure your WordPress security isn't always something that leaps to the front of your mind, but one easy way to help with this is the use of a plugin for your WordPress backups.

Hadn't thought of that, you say? Depending on your web host to handle "all that stuff"? Here are five great reasons why you should consider using a plugin to keep your site intact.

Reason #1: Protect Your Virtual Property – Your site may be a vital part...

If you run an online site, either for fun or profit, there is very little that's more upsetting than having your site compromised. Whether it's by hacking, viruses, or server issues, it's vital to have a WordPress backup handy to use should the unthinkable occur.

What's the easiest way to implement a WordPress Backup Solution?

For me it's a WordPress plugin. They are drop dead easy to install, have all the functions you need for a task such as this, and are relatively...