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What are the biggest challenges of running a self-hosted WordPress website?

While self-hosted WordPress offers a ton of freedom, there are definitely some hurdles to consider: Of course, there are resources and managed hosting options available to help mitigate these challenges like our WordPress Maintenance Plan by Cyber Grapes. But it’s important to be aware of the extra responsibility that comes with the freedom of self-hosting

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.Org vs. .Com Domain Name: When Should You Ditch the Expected and Embrace the Non-Profit?

In the land of domain names, .com reigns supreme. It’s the king, the emperor, the Beyoncé of TLDs (top-level domains). But what if you’re not building a business empire? What if your mission is to change the world, not sell widgets? That’s where the humble, yet powerful .org domain steps in. Here’s why a .org

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What is a CDN?

What is a CDN? A content delivery network (CDN) is a network of servers that deliver content. It caches and serves static content based on the user’s location, meaning someone in Japan visiting your US-hosted website will experience speeds comparable to a Japanese website. Benefits of a CDN: Not all CDNs are created equal. We

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