Renee Shupe, Chief Redhead

I write about WordPress, entrepreneurship, along with everything in between. I also have a thing for WordPress maintenance & security.

WordPress Security Needs to be a Top Priority

One common issue I see with my clients and when I’m setting up my Geek In Your Pocket clients is the lack of security on their websites.

Much of this is because you don’t know what you don’t know and as easy as WordPress can be to use, it’s just as easy to fall into the idea that installing a plugin will keep everything secure.

The team at WP Fixit shares this about WordPress….

WordPress is a secure content management system with strong defenses, but it needs help. And to help, you need to be aware of the risks faced by your WordPress site. Once you understand the risks, it is easier to understand the part you play in keeping your site, its users, and its data out of the hands of criminals.

Source: WP Fixit

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4 Signs You Need a New Web Host

In the past few weeks, I’ve had few of my clients reach out to me about wanting to move web hosts. Many have been having a poor experience with their current web host and wanted to make sure that their web site had the best home possible.

Here’s a few things I’ve shared with my clients and want to share with you on the signs that it might be time to leave your current web host.

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Discover How To Automatically Start Driving More Website Traffic

Welcome to Part Three of my WordPress Website Traffic Blueprint article series, where I share how to create an automated web traffic machine using WordPress.

In Part One of this article series, we explained why using an expertly configured WordPress website is the key to generating automated traffic …

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ConvertKit Review: From Mailerlite to ConvertKit

I’ve been all over the place when it comes to the different email marketing services I’ve used.  Today, I’m sharing my story of why I moved to ConvertKit. I started my online business journey in 2006, officially though it was 2008.  Doesn’t really matter much though since that’s a hell of a long time in the internet world to be working online.
To say I’ve seen it all in terms of internet marketing might be a bit of an exaggeration but I really have seen a lot of techniques and tactics that have been used by many online entrepreneurs.
While I could easily write a whole article about the different techniques that have been used by a lot of on line experts, one thing I’ve become pretty good at is the quickly identifying the icky feeling ones.  The ones where they use a lot of color and splash to convince you to sign up for the amazing “tool or technique” that they spent 100s of thousands on to develop and test, but for TODAY only you can get it for free by just giving up your email address.

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48 Great Reasons To Choose WordPress for Blogging

Wondering why you should Use WordPress for Blogging in 2018?

If you’re looking to have a website designed, redesigned or you’re looking to build a website yourself, or maybe you are frustrated with your existing web presence and want to take things to a whole new level, here are 48 reasons why you should choose WordPress to power your website…

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DIY Guide to Launching Your First WordPress Blog Site

Are you Ready to Finally Launch Your First WordPress Blog?
To build a business online you need three things…

A domain name (this will be the URL or name of your blog – such as reneeshupe.com)

A web hosting account (this is where you keep the files that run your website)

Your attention for about an hour

It might take you less than an hour, but it’s a good plan to set aside 60 to 90 minutes and I’ll walk you through this whole process.
Let’s dive into the DIY Guide to Launch Your First WordPress Blog

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Easy Steps to Website Maintenance for WordPress Site Owners

I’ve been working online since 2008, helping other bloggers and website owners with their website maintenance. When I starting working with a new client I always wonder while I wait for my first login to give me access what I will find on the dashboard of my client’s WordPress site.

Some of the most common things I’ve seen…

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A Blogger’s Guide to Understanding Google Analytics

Do you have an Understanding of Google Analytics?

Is it installed on your website?

When was the last time you looked at your Google Analytics account?

Do you shy away from looking at Google Analytics because you find all that “data” just too much??

It’s time to finally get a good understanding of Google Analytics, so you can better serve your audience.

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How to Sell Your Product or Service Online (A Non-Technical Guide)

There are three things I see most often asked by my clients and in the different groups I hang out in:

Should I use WordPress, Blogger, Squarespace or what for my website?

How do I connect my MailChimp* form to my website

How do connect my product/service to my website so I can sell it on my website

*or ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign, MailerLite etc…

While I could write about which website platform to use or what to do with your email marketing service, I haven’t seen too many tutorials that cover the necessary steps to selling online.
Settle in, get comfy and make sure to pin this page to reference when you’re ready to actually make this happen.

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Is Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Too Hard?

You need traffic to your website and it’s no secret that search engine optimization to optimise your website is a fantastic way to go. In this article, I’m going to cover what you need to know to make your next website or blog post friendly to the search engines so you can get found. You’ll be …

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