Help! My WordPress website has been hacked

What would you do if your WordPress website was hacked? Panic? Cry? Turn off the computer hoping it would go away? In my experience, website security breaches are rare. Knowing how to identify a hacked site and what action to take is vital. There are common issues...

7 reasons why I love WordPress

I have been building websites using WordPress since 2010. And in that time, my love for the platform and my belief in its capabilities has grown with each site I create. What exactly is WordPress? The straightforward answer – it is an easy way to create a...

Why I work a four-day week

I don’t work on Fridays! Which means my clients get a more attentive, engaged, and supportive version of me on Monday to Thursday. One of the things I love about running my own business is that I get to define Wise Genius’ business culture. And since autumn 2020, I’ve...

Is your website ready for a refresh?

When I first set up Wise Genius, I was adamant that my (this) website would always be up to date, a prime example of what I could offer my clients. You’ve heard the phrase “cobbler’s children”? Well, it applied to me and this website! And this is true of many service...

The power of testimonials

What is a testimonial? The Collins English Dictionary defines a testimonial as: “a recommendation of the character, ability, etc, of a person or of the quality of a consumer product or service, esp. by a person whose opinion is valued” They help give your prospective...