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Why Is WordPress So Hard (And How to Make It Easier)

Are you wondering why WordPress is so hard to use? As the world’s most popular website builder, WordPress has helped millions of users worldwide establish their online presence. However, some people complain that WordPress is more difficult to use than solutions like Squarespace and Wix.… Read More »

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What is Akismet and Why You Should Start Using it Right Away

Once you have installed WordPress, you will see there is one default post, one default comment, but surprisingly a plugin that comes pre-installed. This famous WordPress plugin is known as Akismet. It is not activated by default, and even to activate it, you have to take extra steps. In this article we will provide everything you need to know about Akismet from how to installing it to why you need it.

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