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Whether you\u2019re new to WordPress or you\u2019ve been using it for a while, there\u2019s no doubt it\u2019s the most flexible, versatile CMS to hit the market. WordPress powers over 74 million websites, provides customizable user roles<\/a>, and it\u2019s free!<\/p>\n WordPress is easy to customize, SEO friendly, and is supported by major webhosts. In fact, WordPress is so affordable to customize, Mango Matter dubs WordPress<\/a> \u201cthe most budget friendly CMS option available today.\u201d<\/p>\n If you want to get the most out of your WordPress installation without dipping into your budget, here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n Years ago, URLs generated by content management systems weren\u2019t search engine friendly. That\u2019s why permalinks were created.<\/p>\n WordPress gives you a variety of options for permalink structures, but for SEO friendly links, you\u2019ll need to enter a custom structure.<\/p>\n Navigate to Settings > Permalinks and click the radio button for \u201cCustom Structure.\u201d<\/p>\n In the text box, type \u2018\/%category%\/%postname%\/\u2019 (without the quotation marks) to make your permalinks SEO friendly.<\/p>\n By default, WordPress will organize all of your files into separate folders based on the month and year the file was uploaded. Unless you change it, you\u2019ll end up with thirteen media folders each year you run your website. After five years, that\u2019s<\/p>\n 65 folders.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re only working inside the visual editor, the extra folders won\u2019t be a problem. However, if you use SFTP or your file manager to access your files, this will be a huge obstacle.<\/p>\n To retrieve a file via SFTP, you\u2019ll need to remember the month and year you uploaded it. Or, you\u2019ll have to sift through all of your folders until you find it.<\/p>\n To avoid this headache, navigate to Settings > Media and uncheck the box that says \u201cOrganize my uploads into month-and year-based folders.\u201d All of your files will now be stored directly in the \/wp-uploads\/ directory.<\/p>\n When you upload an image via the media library, WordPress automatically creates multiple thumbnails. If you replace an image through SFTP, the thumbnails won\u2019t be replaced, which can affect your posts.<\/p>\n If you need to replace an image, you can delete all thumbnails through SFTP, but make sure you upload the replacement image through your media library so your thumbnails are correctly regenerated.<\/p>\n Hopefully you don\u2019t have a bunch of broken links, but if your visitors ever land on a 404 error page, make them laugh<\/a> with a custom design.<\/p>\n Years ago, it was required to generate unique Keys and Salts for each new WordPress installation. Today, automatic installers do it. Except, some automatic installers use the same Keys and Salts for all installations. This is a security nightmare.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve never changed your Keys and Salts, your WordPress websites aren\u2019t secure!<\/p>\n If you automatically installed WordPress, you need to change your Salts and Keys right away. Generate new keys<\/a> from this official WordPress website, and using SFTP replace the old keys in your wp-config.php file.<\/p>\n While the keys are already difficult to break, changing them often makes it even harder. How often you want to change them is up to you.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also a good idea to change your admin password at the same time. Changing your Salts and Keys will log all users out, including anyone who has gained unauthorized access to your admin account. If you change your password, they can\u2019t get back in.<\/p>\n Knowing how to edit your admin account directly from your database will be one of your biggest assets.<\/p>\n For instance, if your website gets hacked through the front end \u2013 meaning someone hacks your WordPress username and password \u2013 they might delete all of your user accounts and lock you out. However, you can create a new admin account and delete the compromised account directly through your database.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a thorough guide<\/a> on how to use MySQL to accomplish this.<\/p>\n If you edit your theme files directly, upgrading your theme will wipe out your customizations. A theme upgrade replaces all core theme files, including CSS files. The only way around this is to create a child theme<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some themes come with a child theme, but if yours doesn\u2019t and you don\u2019t want to create your own, ask your theme\u2019s creator to make one for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you\u2019re new to WordPress or you\u2019ve been using it for a while, there\u2019s no doubt it\u2019s the most flexible, versatile CMS to hit the market. WordPress powers over 74 million websites, provides customizable user roles, and it\u2019s free! WordPress is easy to customize, SEO friendly, and is supported by major webhosts. 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