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You don't need to be a tech expert to secure your WordPress site. In this video, I break down the 5 simple steps I wish I’d taken before my site got hacked. These are beginner-friendly tips using free tools and plugins that take just minutes to set up. From backups to basic security, strong passwords to two-factor authentication, this guide is designed to help you protect your WordPress site without spending a cent.

Whether you're launching your first site or running a small business online, this video will give you actionable, step-by-step protection tips that save you time, money, and stress.

⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters:

00:00 - The Day My Site Got Hacked
01:00 - The One Thing That Could've Saved Me
01:26 - Step 1: Install a Backup Plugin (Duplicator)
01:59 - Step 2: Basic Security with Sucuri
2:31 - Step 3: Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (WP2FA)
3:01 - Step 4: Strong Passwords & Smarter Usernames
3:35 - Step 5: Clean Up Unused Plugins & Themes
3:54 - Bonus Tips for Extra Protection (Hide Login, Alerts, Staging Site)
4:26 - Final Thoughts & What To Do First

🔗 Helpful Links & Resources:

🧰 Duplicator Backup Plugin: https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/
🔒 Sucuri Security Plugin: https://wordpress.org/plugins/sucuri-scanner/
📲 WP2FA (Two-Factor Auth): https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-2fa/
🧠 1Password (Password Manager): https://1password.com/
🚫 WPS Hide Login: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wps-hide-login/
📝 More WordPress Tips: https://www.wpbeginner.com/

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My WordPress Site Got Hacked (Here’s What I Wish I Did Sooner)

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WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials

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How to sell ebooks and PDFs on your Website

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WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials

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Why is my website slow? Let's take a look

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Why is Your Website slow - Part 2

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WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials

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WordPress plugins are like apps for your phone.. they can give your website tons of new features and quality-of-life improvements. But, which plugins should you choose and install? In this video, I'll talk about the 10 essential plugins all website owners need.

⌛Time Stamps⌛
00:00 - Essential WordPress Plugins
00:03 - Plugin 1
01:01 - Plugin 2
02:47 - Plugin 3
03:58 - Plugin 4
05:27 - Plugin 5
07:13 - Plugin 6
09:26 - Plugin 7
10:37 - Plugin 8
13:21 - Plugin 9
15:24 - Plugin 10

🟠 Links 🟠
✅ https://aioseo.com
✅ https://seedprod.com
✅ https://wpforms.com
✅ https://wpconsent.com
✅ https://monsterinsights.com
✅ https://duplicator.com
✅ https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/sucuri/
✅ https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/ewww-image-optimizer/
✅ https://wpcode.com
✅ https://akismet.com/

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✅ Best WordPress SEO Plugin 👉🏻 ttps://aioseo.com/
✅ The Best WordPress Theme 👉🏻 https://athemes.com/theme/sydney/
✅ Best Theme Builder for WordPress 👉🏻 https://www.seedprod.com/

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10 WordPress Plugins Every Website Needs

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WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials

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Before you run another ad or launch your next product, you need a proper landing page. In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll show you how to build a high-converting landing page using SeedProd (free version!)

👉 Build Your Landing Page Now (Free Tool) https://wordpress.org/plugins/coming-soon/

Why You Need This:

Most homepages are designed for browsing — not buying. If you're driving traffic from ads, social media, or email, you're probably losing conversions without even realizing it. This video walks you through the 4-part formula to create a landing page that drives sales, using CRO, a beginner-friendly plugin that works right on your WordPress theme.

We’ll cover:

Crafting a powerful headline that stops the scroll
Choosing the right visuals that build trust instantly
Creating an action-driven CTA that gets clicks
Adding testimonials and FAQs to remove objections
Publishing your page

By the end, you'll have a high-converting landing page you can launch today.

⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters:

00:00 - Why Homepages Don’t Convert
00:30 - What Makes a Great Landing Page
01:08 - Starting Your Landing Page in WordPress
02:00 - Creating the Layout: Headline + Image
02:45 - Writing a High-Converting Headline
03:50 - Adding Subhead Text for Benefits
04:32 - Uploading a Visual That Sells
05:20 - Call-to-Action: Button Setup & Styling
06:50 - Bonus: Add Stripe or Square Payment Buttons
08:00 - Customizing Layout & Design
09:00 - Adding Social Proof & Testimonials
10:50 - Quick Workaround for Free Testimonials
12:00 - Creating a Simple FAQ Section
14:50 - Add a CTA Button at the Bottom
15:30 - Final Layout Preview
16:10 - Extra Tips: SEO, Analytics & Publishing
16:40 - Don’t Launch Without THIS Page!

🔗 Resource Links:

👉 SeedProd Free Landing Page Builder: https://wordpress.org/plugins/coming-soon/

💳 SeedProd Pro Version (for payments, templates, etc): https://www.seedprod.com/#pricing

📊 MonsterInsights (Track Page Analytics): https://www.monsterinsights.com/

🔍 All-in-One SEO Plugin: https://aioseo.com/

📝 WP Beginner Tutorials Blog: https://www.wpbeginner.com/

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Copy This SIMPLE Landing Page to 3x Your Sales (Super Easy!)

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WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials

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Why is my website slow? Let's decode it.

🟠 Links 🟠
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⌛Time Stamps⌛

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Why is Your Website Slow - Part 1

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WPBeginner - WordPress Tutorials

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Have a website? You need these plugins on it.

🟠 Links 🟠
✅ https://aioseo.com/
✅ https://seedprod.com/
✅ https://wpforms.com
✅ https://duplicator.com
✅ https://monsterinsights.com
✅ https://wpconsent.com
✅ https://wpcode.com
✅ https://akismet.com
✅ https://ewww.io
✅ https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/sucuri/

⌛Time Stamps⌛

🚀 Top Resources 🚀

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✅ Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin 👉🏻 https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner
✅ Best WordPress Analytics Plugin 👉🏻 https://www.monsterinsights.com/
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✅ Best WordPress SEO Plugin 👉🏻 ttps://aioseo.com/
✅ The Best WordPress Theme 👉🏻 https://athemes.com/theme/sydney/
✅ Best Theme Builder for WordPress 👉🏻 https://www.seedprod.com/

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10 Plugins EVERY Website Needs

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There might be a need for you to update the plugins on your WordPress website manually. Here is how you do it, and also one use case where you shouldn't use this method.

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How to Manually Update Plugins in WordPress

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Digital products is a Trillion dollar market, and it couldn't be easier to get started. But, what do you sell? There are many choices, and I give you the top 10 choices in this video.

🟠 Links 🟠
https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/bluehost-yt/
https://easydigitaldownloads.com/
https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-digital-downloads/
https://optinmonster.com/
https://memberpress.com/

⌛Time Stamps⌛
00:00 - Digital Products Market

00:14 - Product #1
https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-eBooks/
https://www.smashwords.com/
https://leanpub.com/

01:08 - Product #2
https://elements.envato.com/
https://www.canva.com/templates/
https://creativemarket.com/

02:13 - Product #3
https://www.etsy.com/market/digital_checklist
https://checklist.com/

03:05 - Product #4
https://teachable.com/
https://www.coursera.org/
https://www.udemy.com/

03:53 - Product #5
https://www.shutterstock.com/
https://unsplash.com/
https://stock.adobe.com/

04:40 - Product #6
https://www.zazzle.com/
https://creativemarket.com/print-templates
https://www.etsy.com/c/paper-and-party-supplies/printing-and-printable

06:26 - Product #7
https://wordpress.org/plugins
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/
https://www.apple.com/app-store/

07:28 - Product #8
https://soundcloud.com/
https://bandcamp.com/
https://audiojungle.net/

08:36 - Product #9
https://substack.com/
https://membersonly.vhx.tv/
https://www.patreon.com/

09:31 - Product #10

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✅ Best WordPress SEO Plugin 👉🏻 ttps://aioseo.com/
✅ The Best WordPress Theme 👉🏻 https://athemes.com/theme/sydney/
✅ Best Theme Builder for WordPress 👉🏻 https://www.seedprod.com/

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10 Digital Products You can Sell Today and Make $$$$

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