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Setting up WordPress multisite can be tough. Reach out to Statewp if you need some help.

Want to manage multiple websites from a single dashboard? Read our ultimate guide to WordPress multisite for the full lowdown.

https://statewp.com/blog/wordpress-multisite

"Long before it became the place we think and work and talk, the air that we (and the bots) now breathe no matter how polluted it’s become? So much of the old web has rotted away that it can be hard to say" "But try browsing farther back in time, and you can start to see in those weird, formative years some surprising signs of what the web would be, and what it could be."

What the web looked like in 1994, the year it became the internet Looking back at the Web when it first entered the mainstream shows a world far different from today's cyber wastelands.

Solid list of security plugins that you may want to consider installing...

Think is secure enough to run on its own? Think again. Read our rundown of the best WordPress security plugins and get better protected.

https://statewp.com/blog/best-wordpress-security-plugins

Some helpful hints in case you ever need to put your website into Maintenance Mode

Need to fix your site but don’t want to risk affecting customers? Here’s how to use WordPress maintenance mode (plus a better alternative).

https://statewp.com/blog/wordpress-maintenance-mode

Some great tips if you're struggling with mobile issues in

Is your website struggling to appeal to mobile users? Here’s how to fix mobile usability in WordPress fast (and who to call for help).

https://statewp.com/blog/how-to-fix-mobile-usability-issues-in-wordpress

Feel like your website is grinding to a halt? Don't worry, we share 15 simple, reliable ways to speed up WordPress sites fast.

If you prefer help, we can speed your site up for you!

https://statewp.com/blog/speed-up-wordpress-site

PSE Healthy Energy initiated a website redesign project to enhance partnerships and visibility. Constituents rely on PSE’s expertise. Advocates seek accessible insights, policymakers receive guidance, and funders prioritize transparency and impact.

The website redesign has transformed PSE's digital presence into a hub of accessible expertise and collaboration. With clear messaging and intuitive navigation, visitors quickly grasp PSE’s mission and expertise. The organized repository of work products ensures effortless access to valuable insights for advocates, policymakers, and funders alike. Encouraging engagement through email list sign-ups fosters ongoing dialogue and partnership. Featuring compelling visualizations, the site transforms complex data into actionable narratives, reinforcing PSE’s commitment to evidence-based decision-making and collective empowerment for a sustainable future. For optimal performance and protection, our team at StateWP keeps the site up to date and maintained.

PSE Healthy Energy website case study on WordPress The PSE Healthy Energy website was built from scratch to showcase their portfolio and services. The new site is built on WordPress.

Happy Birthday! 40 years ago, Steve Jobs announced the first computer at a California event. The original version cost $2.49k, which would be ~$7.3k today.

The Mac turns 40 — and keeps on moving Being middle-aged can be complicated.

Romano Law is a modern transactional and litigation law practice focused on Business, Disputes, Employment, Media, Sports and Entertainment law. Check out the website we designed and developed for them.

Romano Law WordPress website case study The Romano Law website was built from scratch to showcase their portfolio and services. The new site is built on WordPress.

Getty Images partnered with Nvidia to launch Generative by iStock, a text-to-image stock photo platform for small and medium businesses. The service costs $14.99 for 100 prompts, with four AI-generated images per prompt.

Getty and Nvidia bring generative AI to stock photos The Generative AI by iStock platform uses Nvidia’s Picasso model.

Tangram is a full service Managing General Agency that underwrites and manages niche programs on behalf of A rated carriers. Check out the website we designed and developed for them.

Tangram Insurance Services WordPress website case study The Tangram Insurance Services website was built from scratch to showcase their portfolio and services. The new site is built on WordPress.

Council Post: The Importance Of Website Security In SEO. Business owners should take a proactive approach to website security, weaving it into their SEO strategies.

This is cool. Starting today, Google users can switch to and ditch their and codes entirely when signing in.

A new keys solution that requires a pre-authenticated device — are coming to Google accounts on all major platforms.

Google accounts can now be passwordless Passkey support allows users to sign in directly using their devices.

The as we know it is 30 years old.

30 years ago, one decision altered the course of our connected world On April 30, 1993, the World Wide Web was released into the public domain. It revolutionized the internet and allowed users to create websites filled with graphics, audio and hyperlinks.

On this day: In 1976, released its first computer, the , for $666.66 (~$3.6k, today). Only ~200 were built before the came out in 1977.

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While data breaches at bigger companies make headlines, it’s often smaller businesses that are most harmed due to a lack of preparation and investment.

Keeping important things like customer data and your website safe requires a for your small business, which should include a web application firewall (WAF).

Discover the best to protect your website from malicious traffic and learn about what security measures are needed for your business.

The 7 Best Web Application Firewalls Compared (2023) Discover the best web application firewalls to protect your website from malicious traffic and learn about what security measures are needed.

You shouldn’t use your phone number to log in to services because the risks are high. Phone numbers weren't meant to be permanent identifiers. Phone number recycling can be a targeted attack by hackers who buy up discarded phone numbers.

Stop using your phone number to log in Phone numbers were never meant to protect or identify us, but we use them to do that all the time. We shouldn’t.

Worried about maintaining your website? We talk about it all of the time. If you want to do it yourself, you can use our simple website checklist to keep it fresh, relevant, and appealing to visitors.

Website Maintenance Checklist | A hassle free 2023 update! Worried about maintaining your website? Use our simple website maintenance checklist to keep it fresh, relevant, and appealing to visitors.

Are we about to see the wars heat up again? is integrating . Your move,

Microsoft announces new Bing and Edge browser powered by upgraded ChatGPT AI Microsoft pushes AI to unseat Google’s dominance.

Did you know that is shutting down? By July 1st, you’ll need to learn how to use a whole new system called

Learn how to switch to and migrate your website visitor and data before it’s too late!

https://www.statecreative.com/how-to-switch-to-google-analytics-4/

How To Switch to Google Analytics 4: A 6-Step Guide Learn how to switch to Google Analytics 4 and migrate your website visitor and app data from Universal Analytics before it’s too late.

Does your website take more than three seconds to load? You could be turning visitors away. Learn how to improve website loading speed and why it matters.

https://www.statecreative.com/how-to-improve-website-loading-speed/

How To Improve Website Loading Speed: 9 Proven Tips Does your website take more than 3 seconds to load? Learn how to improve website loading speed and why it matters.

What Makes a Services Page Stand Out?

Don’t:
-- Center yourself in the story ❌
-- Use ambiguous terms or omit important caveats ❌
-- Leave readers to piece it all together – “affordable pricing” means nothing if you never actually specify the price ❌

Do:
-- Treat the visitor as the hero, and yourself as the help along their way ✅
-- Lead with a well-defined selling proposition (USP) ✅
-- Include important certifications and standard practices you use, as well as results you’ve achieved so far ✅
-- Use an FAQ section to answer any commonly-asked questions and clarify important details to save everyone time ✅

Website traffic not converting? It could be your button. Maximize click-through and conversion rates using CTA button best practices.

CTA Button Best Practices For Conversions & Clicks Website traffic not converting? It could be your CTA button. Maximize click-through and conversion rates using CTA button best practices.

generates avatars using , an open-source model. It's an data set compiled by scraping images and the net is overflowing with images of naked women & pictures reflecting sexist, racist stereotypes.

The viral AI avatar app Lensa undressed me—without my consent My avatars were cartoonishly pornified, while my male colleagues got to be astronauts, explorers, and inventors.

Clear up the confusion around website hosting and maintenance and find out what your website really needs, why you need it, and how to get it.

https://www.statecreative.com/the-laymans-guide-to-website-hosting-and-maintenance/

The Layman's Guide to Website Hosting and Maintenance Guide to Website Hosting & Maintenance: Clear up the confusion around hosting & maintenance. Find out what your website needs, why, and how.

Pantone’s 2023 color of the year is “Viva Magenta,” a bright reddish hue “vibrating with vim and vigor.”

https://www.npr.org/2022/12/02/1140310663/pantone-color-year-viva-magenta?utm

We partnered with the fine folks at Morris & Garritano Insurance to help them improve their web presence. They were a pleasure to work with. Focused, organized, communicative and goal oriented.

The new website looks fantastic! It's packed full of features, animations and resources. It's going to help them find quality talent and it provides detailed information about the products they sell. Check it out...

https://www.statecreative.com/project/morris-garritano/

Morris & Garritano professional services website case study. The Morris & Garritano website was built from scratch to showcase their services and history. The website is built on WordPress.

Clippy’s back: The Office assistant is the centerpiece of this year’s $74.99 from Microsoft. Proceeds go to the College Success Foundation.

Windows Ugly Sweater: Clippy Edition Who knew a paperclip could be so cozy? Cozy up at your next holiday sweater party with this one-of-a-kind Clippy sweater and support the College Success Foundation as they assist underserved, low-income students to access and succeed in college. Be the best dressed at your holiday sweater party with...

Learn how to update plugins manually – and why it’s important to be super careful about what and when you update.

How To Update WordPress Plugins Manually | State Creative Learn how to update WordPress plugins manually – and why it’s important to be super careful about what and when you update.

Ensure your isn’t lost even if your defenses get breached by setting up automated website backups. We’ll guide you through it.

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Automated Website Backups: Everything You Need To Know Ensure your database isn’t lost even if your defenses get breached by setting up automated website backups. We’ll guide you through it.