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  1. Managed Optimized Wordpress Hosting in Raleigh NC

    WordPress 3.5.1 Maintenance and Security Release

    WordPress 3.5.1 is now available. Version 3.5.1 is the first maintenance release of 3.5, fixing 37 bugs. It is also a security release for all previous WordPress versions. For a full list of changes, consult the list of tickets and the changelog, which include:

    • Editor: Prevent certain HTML elements from being unexpectedly removed or modified in rare cases.
    • Media: Fix a collection of minor workflow and compatibility issues in the new media manager.
    • Networks: Suggest proper rewrite rules when creating a new network.
    • Prevent scheduled posts from being stripped of certain HTML, such as video embeds, when they are published.
    • Work around some misconfigurations that may have caused some JavaScript in the WordPress admin area to fail.
    • Suppress some warnings that could occur when a plugin misused the database or user APIs.

    Additionally, a bug affecting Windows servers running IIS can prevent updating from 3.5 to 3.5.1. If you receive the error “Destination directory for file streaming does not exist or is not writable,” you will need to follow the steps outlined on the Codex.

    WordPress 3.5.1 also addresses the following security issues:

    • A server-side request forgery vulnerability and remote port scanning using pingbacks. This vulnerability, which could potentially be used to expose information and compromise a site, affects all previous WordPress versions. This was fixed by the WordPress security team. We’d like to thank security researchers Gennady Kovshenin and Ryan Dewhurst for reviewing our work.
    • Two instances of cross-site scripting via shortcodes and post content. These issues were discovered by Jon Cave of the WordPress security team.
    • A cross-site scripting vulnerability in the external library Plupload. Thanks to the Moxiecode team for working with us on this, and for releasing Plupload 1.5.5 to address this issue.

    Download 3.5.1 or visit Dashboard → Updates in your site admin to update now.

  2. Hiring Internet Marketing Consultants: Choose Wisely!

    marketingHave you ever hired a company to do link building, SEO, PPC or other forms of Internet marketing, and months later realized that despite much time and money invested that your website page ranking has not improved, or perhaps, it spiked for a time, but then dropped significantly? If so, then you are not alone! In fact, many companies have been taken advantage of by Internet marketing businesses, which they hired to help them to increase their Web presence.

  3. New WordPress Update Service

    wordpress-pluginIf you are running a WordPress website and you can’t remember the last time you updated WordPress and your installed plugins, then this is for you!

    Updating WordPress and plugins regularly ensures that your website is running with the latest features and most importantly has all of the latest security patches applied. Just like with your computer updates, your website system needs to be updated regularly too to minimize the threat of a hacker exploiting your site.

    To make sure you are staying on top of your WordPress updates, we are releasing a new monthly service where we will update your WordPress install and all your plugins at least once a month for $15 a month.

    If you are interested, contact us here or call us at 919-374-3014.

  4. Tranquil Hosting

    Client Spotlight: Carter Works Art and Tranquil Hosting

    CarterWorks ArtFrom time to time, here at Page Progressive we like to spotlight the companies or businesses for which we build websites. Recently, we had the pleasure of working with two great local businesses – Carter Works Art and Tranquil Hosting. Each of these places offers something to enhance your business or home, so be sure to check them out.

  5. Have You Discovered the Latest? Get the Scoop on Scoop.it

    Content is king. Nothing new about that, is there? Also not new, is that many of us do not have the time to create new content. So, we farm it out within the office, hire a copywriter or perhaps, do nothing at all. But, what if there were another alternative to Web content? Enter curation via Scoop.it.

    By Marc Roger’s, one of the founders of Scoop.it, definition, curation on the Web is defined as selecting, editing and then sharing existing material. These shared ideas are often what spark inspiration. After all, there is no reason to recreate what has already been created. And should there be any concern about plagiarism or copyright issues, Scoop.it is careful to give credit where credit is due.

    Not sure if article curation is for you? Ask yourself these questions.

    Do I struggle to provide consistently fresh content for my followers?
    Am I frequently looking for ways to build my audience?
    Do I wish to establish myself as an authority on a topic?
    Am I looking for a new way to share my post?

    If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Scoop.it is just what you are looking for. It has everything you need for having great content for your website or blog. Plus, you can customize your Scoop.it account to suit what you need. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get started on your Scoop.it account. 

  6. Managed Optimized Wordpress Hosting in Raleigh NC

    WordPress 3.5 Update

    The folks at WordPress released the 3.5 update and we recommend upgrading. It provides several aesthetic updates, support for Retina displays and  reworks the image management area to make it more user friendly. For a full writeup on the update, click here.

  7. 12 Tax Write Offs You Don’t Want to Overlook

    Running your own business is hard work. There are phone calls to make, client meetings to attend, e-mails to send and paperwork to be done, not to overlook the actual job. Then when you add in elements such as maintaining a website that utilizes SEO, has a current blog combined with keeping up a variety of social media sites, it can be easy to let some things slip through the cracks. However, one thing nobody wants to do is overlook ways to save money or at least be able to write off on our taxes.

    Taxes, unfortunately, are a part of life and when you own your own business, the amount of paperwork and record keeping necessary can easily pile up. Yet, when tax day arrives those receipts help you save–especially if you take advantage of as many of these opportunities as possible. Here at Page Progressive in Raleigh, we want to help you make the most of your business dollars as well as help you take advantage of all the business potential the Web has to offer.

  8. DNS Backup Mail Scam

    It has come to our attention that some of our clients have got invoices in the mail for “DNS backup services” for around $65. We want you to know that is not related to Page Progressive in any way. We are not sure who is sending out those notices, but our best guess without actually seeing the letter is it’s a scam. You do NOT need to pay anything for DNS backup services if you are hosting with us.

    If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

    Thank you!

    Daniel Trimpey

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