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How the plugin handles blocking content

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The plugin filters what is in WP’s $content variable during The Loop based on whether or not the user is logged in.  In its most basic form, if the user is logged in, it allows the content to be displayed.  If the user is not logged in, it empties this value and replaces it with the login and registration form.

Back in 2005-2006 when the plugin originated, this was a very simple process.  Today, not so much.  Today we have custom post types, visual page builders, plugins that are really a full blown application such as WooCommerce or BuddyPress, and countless other possibilities.  

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MailChimp Extension 2.0 Upgrade

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The MailChimp Integration Extension just received a major update.  The entire extension was rebuilt from the ground up using the MailChimp 3.0 API.  This makes things much more stable and useable, and will lead to a host of new features in the future.  For now, most of the features stay essentially the same.

If you are upgrading the MailChimp extension from a previous version to version 2.0, here are some items to keep in mind.

The information here primarily applies to upgrading the extension.  If you are doing a new install, you can just review the documentation here.

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Lots of updates

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Anyone following the development of WP-Members lately knows that there have been some significant updates this year.  I feel really good about where we are pushing the plugin and am striving to continue to support and produce a top-notch product that is both easy to install and set up but remains infinitely flexible for customization.  Continue Reading →

Word-based Passwords

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I receive a lot of requests regarding password generation.  These range from simplifying generated passwords to not allowing special characters (or so many), shorter or easier to use passwords, etc.

Password strength and security are a touchy subject because on one hand you want a good user experience but on the other you want security.  Default random passwords can be difficult to for users to use (and remember – if they don’t change it).  Too simple a password and any dictionary cracker can hack it.  Continue Reading →

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