Caching and image optimization (WP Rocket, Smush).
The golden rule of keeping Core, Themes, and Plugins current. Conclusion
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Selecting a URL that is brandable and SEO-friendly.
Mastering the native drag-and-drop editor. Caching and image optimization (WP Rocket, Smush)
A breakdown of Posts, Pages, Media, and Comments. The Customizer: Tweaking site-wide settings in real-time.
Implementing firewalls and malware scans (Wordfence). Caching and image optimization (WP Rocket
Building bridges with users (WPForms, Contact Form 7). V. Security and Maintenance Backups: Never skip a day; using UpdraftPlus or Jetpack.