For antivirus we use a combination of ImmunifyAV on cPanel which is constantly scanning, and Solid Security plugin on the WordPress site itself. Among other security tasks, this enables 2FA for users accessing WordPress. As at Sept 2024
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MakeWeb Disaster Recovery Procedure
Disaster Recovery With disaster recovery, it depends on the nature of the breach as to what we'd do in order to recover the site. Our preference is to clean the site up immediately, removing any offending files. If that is not an option, due to the clean up being more...
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How to import the default Contact Form (Gravity Forms) from template site
These instructions are for preparing a simple Contact Form with Gravity Forms on a new project with an existing website. Summary: Log in to divi.makedev.com.au/admin Navigate to "Forms>Import/Export" Click on "Export Forms" Select the Contact Form, then click...
Webhosting Client Outreach Brief
To note: MakeWeb hosting is with Leopard Hosting Service Benefits of hosting with MakeWeb: Server is local and located in Sydney, NSW. Websites hosted on our servers load faster, which means Google will favour your website over one that is hosted overseas and it has a...
Connect Square for payments in WooCommerce
This guidance outlines the process of integrating WooCommerce with Square by installing and activating the WooCommerce Square plugin, navigating to the plugin settings, connecting to Square, and configuring account details. Additionally, it highlights the new requirement of 2-factor authentication and provides steps for completing the integration successfully.
How to Add Schema Markups for Local SEO (GBP) on Website
Search for the free plugin: WP SEO Structured Schema - install and activate. To test Schema that's been added: https://validator.schema.org/...
How to see who manages a Google Business Profile
To identify if a Google Business Profile account is being managed, search for the business name and location to bring up the account. For example, search for a man with a chainsaw central coast in Google: Click on 'own this business' and you should be taken to a...
Makeweb Definitive Guide to CRON
This explanation highlights the use of CRON and WP-CRON for automating website tasks. While CRON facilitates timed actions, WP-CRON integrates them within WordPress. Despite WP-CRON’s timing limitations, a server cron setup ensures more accurate triggers. The process involves installing the WP Control plugin, but due to occasional database issues, Makeweb now hard codes CRONs in PHP. Additionally, it emphasizes visually confirming active cron jobs and offers guidance on setting up crons using PHP code and a helper class.
Use CPanel Cron to trigger WPCron
This is for when you need you need a function to fire at a certain time WPCron will try to do this but cant unless the site is loaded at that time (will fire later on next load but not always appropriate). Log into CPanel of the site Open cron jobs page Add new...