WordPress.com to Sell Users’ Data to Train AI Tools
It has recently been reported in the news that “WordPress” is selling user data to OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT. This claim is partially true. WordPress is comprised of two versions: a .org version, which is open-source, and a .com version. For further understanding of the differences, more information can be found here. WordPress.com is […]
WordPress Error Messages: When to Call the Professionals
The bad news is your website crashed because of a WordPress critical error.The good news is WP Error Shield is on the job – you received an alert, visitors to your site have been reassured that you are aware of and working on the problem, and you even know the time, place, and code of […]
There Has Been a Critical Error on This Website: WordPress Troubleshooting Guide
You’re working on your WordPress site and suddenly you see a panic-inducing message: “There has been a critical error on this website”. Not the end of the world, I promise. It’s a common issue I’ll help you understand and fix. First off, this error message means something went wrong. But what? That’s where things get […]
The User Experience: Is Your Business Website ‘Able’?
When building or redesigning your company website, one thing to always keep in mind is the user experience of your visitors, i.e., your prospective customers. The one thing all customers want, regardless of the specific product or service, is a positive experience – pleasant, convenient, and most of all, no hassles. If your website doesn’t […]
YES You Still Need a Website in the Age of Social Media
Once upon a time, customers shared their opinions by actual word of mouth – whether they were satisfied or otherwise, they told a few people that they personally knew, and that was that. Social media is the new “word of mouth” and everything has changed. Now, customers – and even non-customers – can sing your […]
Why AI Cannot Replace Human Web Designers
“Right now, generative AI is a tool like any other. Designers can add to their skill set by using this tool effectively. However, there will always be some who believe that the tool can do the job by itself. This is not only a disservice to designers, but a big misstep for organizations looking to […]
Web Hosting 101: What You Need to Know About the Service You Need to Have
To take your business website to the next level, you need a web hosting service that gives you the tools and support your company needs to grow. But with so many choices available, how do you know which web hosting company is right for you? To help you make the best-informed decision, ClikIT presents this […]
6 Signs That It’s Time to Change Your Website Management
Your website is your company’s lifeblood. In today’s service economy, customers want…no…DEMAND instant access to goods, services, and information, and if you are going to be successful, you had better be able to deliver. But how do you know when your website is not everything that it should be? Every so often, every company – […]
Beware of the newest WordPress security scam
It seems like a new scam emerges every day, and they’re only getting more sophisticated. This latest one hits very close to home. WordPress powers approximately 26% of the internet, which means there are many people attempting to hack it. Given its market share, vulnerabilities are regularly found and patched by the WordPress team. You […]