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...

If you're looking for WordPress backups, it's not necessary to search through a lot of options. You only need one, and that would be Backup Creator. However, before you choose any backup option, you need to understand why you're doing it and why it's worth having. Then you can make the best choice for you and your WordPress site needs.

Why Use WordPress?

WordPress is used by businesses that want an easy and inexpensive website that still looks very professional. The...

When you're trying to make money on the internet, especially from flipping sites or selling virtual real estate, a domain name on its own is not worth very much. And even if your domain name is worth something, it's worth a lot more if it contains content. Because think about it, if you own a very high demand domain name such as a.com name with one or two English words that's very short and has a high search volume, people would want to buy that domain name because it will get them lots of traffic....

Believe it or not, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to keep your blog safe from most hackers. It just involves you taking a few simple steps and a few safeguards to make sure that you don't have problems in the future.

Here are a few things you can do right now. Make sure all your WordPress usernames and passwords are strong passwords, keep your email secure, lock anyone else's IP address in your backend C-Panel and install the Akismet anti-spam plugin.

You would...