March 8, 2015 — This talk covers the basics of website hosting. It does not make recommendations as to who to host with, it will help yous understand the terms used and the concepts that are bandied about.

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March 4, 2015 — This session talks about various large and small hosting companies, and how to look for the features you will need, including databases, domains, and bandwidth.
You still need to make sure your WordPress site is locked down and secure. There are a number of free and paid security plug-ins that help keep the bad guys out of your information.

November 22, 2014 — No matter the niche, website security is important to everyone doing business on the Internet. Simply existing on the Web turns users into virtual targets for digital thieves and opportunists. While seemingly mysterious, and often over-complicated, proper security begins with a basic understanding of do’s and don’t’s, and why’s and why not’s. Let’s cut through the red tape and talk about what matters: knowing how to protect your business on the Internet and on your WordPress site.

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October 13, 2014 — Choosing a WordPress host can be a challenge in itself. With millions of hosts out there and new ones appearing every day, users from novice to advance can often be confused in which host to choose from. In this session, Jeff will be discussing the best methods in find a host that appropriately suits your needs.

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August 19, 2014 — Choosing a WordPress host can be a challenge in itself. With millions of hosts out there and new ones appearing every day, users from novice to advance can often be confused in which host to choose from. In this session, Jeff discusses the best methods for finding a host that appropriately suits your needs.

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May 21, 2014 — Just starting with WordPress and want to learn how to install WordPress on your own hosting account? This presentation covers all the basics of self-hosted WordPress, including one-click installations and the difference between wordpress.com and a self-hosted WordPress installation.

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November 28, 2012