How to install SSL on WordPress 🔏 (also: iPhone vs Android - which is better for web pros)

View in browser     (Shortcuts: What Is SSL? Like, Really… Plus How to Get It Installed for Free // iPhone vs Android) Hey there, Karol here, from CodeinWP. Here's what's been going on in WordPress lately: "You need SSL on your website!" is something we've all heard more than a couple of times. We also all (kind of) know the importance and value of making our sites SSL-enabled. But! What is SSL, really? How does it work? What are the different types of SSL certificates? Should you even bother with all that? We give you the answers. Here's everything to know about SSL in relation to WordPress. [CodeinWP] There are two kinds of people: those who like iPhones and those who prefer Android. So who is right? Okay, let's not open this can of worms just yet, but the question is surely valid. And I don't mean in a style-only way. Let's look at the topic from a web professional's or web developer's perspective. Is either of the platforms better? Does either offer more features or better inner mechanisms that a web pro can benefit from? Here's iPhone vs Android for web professionals. [CodeinWP] A Redditor freaked out when they noticed a huge uptick in brute force attacks on Thursday evening. The true scope of the operation wasn't confirmed, but it does seem that something was afoot. Tip: once you have updated to WordPress 5.2, you should have a scroll through this discussion which has some of the most valuable and less obvious security solutions for WordPress. But, yeah, update everything first! [Reddit]   Tool of the week:   No one wants to be a copy & paste monkey, but sometimes a good, open-source collection of CSS effects can save your day. CSSFX is a growing collection of CSS effects which you can get with a few clicks. None of the effects are intrusive, nor do they need a surgeon general's warning, they are simple and easy on the eye. This is definitely a site to bookmark when your project calls for elegance.   What else's been going on:   Thanos: Super-Villain and Terrible Designer Can anyone tame the next internet? Who to sue when a robot loses your fortune "Magic: The Gathering" is officially the world's most complex game     The CodeinWP newsletter is where we share the latest goings on from the world of WordPress, tech, and website building. Feel free to forward this edition to whoever you think might benefit from the info. New signups here. Cheers, -Karol     The CodeinWP blog     This email was sent to tekendrashahnepal.computertech@blogger.com You received this email because you are registered with Vertigo Studio We use affiliate links in the newsletter as a way to help us support the running of our business. Unsubscribe here     © 2019, Vertigo Studio S.R.L. 20, Povernei, Bucharest, Romania