Hosting WordPress on AWS (Amazon Web Services) provides a robust, scalable, and reliable environment for your website. This guide will walk you through setting up WordPress on an AWS EC2 instance, using an RDS database, Redis cache, an S3 bucket, and CloudFront CDN. Let’s dive into each step and the benefits they offer. 1. Setting […]
In the expansive world of digital landscapes, ensuring your website stands out necessitates more than just compelling content and stellar products. Image optimization is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of an effective SEO strategy. This meticulous guide explores the manifold benefits of image optimization for SEO while introducing you to the suite of image […]
In today’s fast-paced digital world, launching and scaling a business online can seem like a daunting task. However, with the right tools and resources, you can transform your ideas into a thriving business. At Metrotechs, we specialize in providing a suite of advanced tools and technologies that simplify this process, helping you build, launch, and […]
In the digital age, creating an online store is an essential part of leveraging business growth and reaching a wider market. The choice of platform you use can significantly impact your store’s functionality, scalability, and overall success. This blog post aims to guide you through the differences between using Ecwid or Shopify and developing a […]
The digital marketplace is growing at an exponential rate. With this, the allure of e-commerce platforms like Ecwid and Shopify is understandable. They offer ready-to-go solutions, ease of use, and a multitude of features designed to simplify the selling process. However, there comes a time for many business owners when they weigh the advantages of […]
I was tasked with building a multi-vendor marketplace using CS-Cart for a company in a high-risk industry. This company uses Fluidpay for payment processing and CS-Cart does not offer an option to use Fluidpay with their platform. Since the option to use Fluidpay on CS-Cart did not exist, I had to create it. I started […]
On July 1, 2024, a fix was released for the critical CVE2024-6387 vulnerability, also known as regreSSHion, as part of the coordinated release date (CRD). This vulnerability, discovered and responsibly disclosed by Qualys, is an unauthenticated, network-exploitable remote code execution flaw affecting the OpenSSH server daemon (sshd) from versions 8.5p1 to 9.8p1. For Ubuntu users, […]
In today’s fast-paced digital world, maintaining an active and engaging online presence is crucial for businesses. One powerful way to achieve this is by regularly updating your Google Business Profile (formerly known as Google My Business). Fortunately, the Post to Google My Business plugin simplifies this task, making auto-posting not only possible but also highly […]
Maximizing SEO through content optimization, developing a robust backlink strategy, effectively using metadata, conducting thorough keyword research, and boosting website visibility and ranking are all essential components of a successful SEO strategy. By focusing on these key areas, you can improve your content’s visibility, drive more organic traffic to your site, and enhance your overall SEO performance.
My Top 5 WordPress Plugins for an Unbeatable Website As a long-time WordPress enthusiast and developer, I’ve come across countless plugins that promise to elevate your website to the next level. However, there are five standout plugins that I simply cannot imagine running a site without. These plugins offer immense value, ease of use, and […]