http://blog.sucuri.net/2013/04/update-wp-super-cache-and-w3tc-immediately-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-disclosed.html

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I recently came across this post that explains a simple way to fix this error and it worked on this site, as well as other people’s sites:
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/contact-form-7-breaks-nextgen-gallery-flash-upload

Basically, here is the step by step breakdown of how to fix this issue:

1. Log into WordPress as Admin and click on “Plugins – Editor” on the left menu.

2. Select NextGen Gallery in the pull down menu. Then click the “Select” button.

3. Scroll down until you see “ngg-config.php”. Click on the link to edit the file.

4. Change ‘wp-load.php’ to ‘wp-admin/admin.php’. Then Click “update file” button.

And there you have it! This is the simple fix for this problem that people have been using. Hopefully, either NextGen Gallery or Contact Form 7 will fix this issue in their next update.

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If you are a developer, check out the Boilerplate theme to incorporate your HTML5 code into WordPress:
http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/boilerplate

Why Convert from Flash to WordPress

There are several good reasons to convert your site from Flash to WordPress:

1. Inability for Search engines to index the content – Unlike HTML, Flash sites cannot be read by search engines. Although the animations and graphics can look cool, it is important to remember that search engines are machines and they cannot interpret these things. Thus, it may be more difficult to get a Flash site ranked in the search engines, which could result in a sharp decrease in traffic when compared with an equivalent HTML or WordPress based site.
2. Flash often loads slower – Slow loading sites can cause people to leave and never come back. It may load quickly on your computer, but some people have slower systems and slower connection speeds. Slow load time can also negatively impact search engine rankings for your site.
3. Flash doesn’t work on some mobile devices – Apple devices like iPhones and iPads don’t support Flash, which means losing potential customers particularly as mobile device use increases. Here’s an article about Apple’s “war” with Adobe Flash and why they chose not to support Flash in their products – http://www.macworld.com/article/1151117/flash.html

Using Swiffy

To convert your flash files to HTML5, do the following:

1. On the Swiffy website, click the “Browse” button to find the file on your computer.
2. Check the checkbox to indicate that you understand the terms of service.
3. Click the “Upload and convert button”

You can also download the Swiffy Extension (for Adobe Flash CS4 or higher) by clicking on the button on the right.

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Here are a couple of free useful tools for testing how your site looks on a mobile device:

TestiPhone.com – This website shows what your website would look like on an iPhone. Just click on the URL on the iPhone and type in your website name and press Enter.

iPad Peek – It’s also a good idea to see what your site looks like on an iPad. Click on the URL and enter the website you want to visit to see what it would look like on an iPad.

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The plugin still works as before, but I didn’t like that the Buffer bookmark was activated by default.

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1.) Brainstorm.

Your blog will be better if you know what you want to do with it. There are marketers that say you should do a niche blog, but there is nothing wrong with writing about your life and things you enjoy.

Whatever you choose to write about, be sure to select a topic before doing anything else. Also, select what you want for a title and a corresponding blog address. Your preferred blog address may already been taken, so think of alternate selections.

2.) Go to WordPress.com.

The next step to getting your free WordPress blog couldn’t be easier. Point your browser to their site, and when you get there, click the “sign up” button. Provide the site with basic information including what you want your blog address to be. Select a domain at “wordpress.com” to get your free blog started.

Most web hosts also offer quick and easy setup of WordPress, so consider getting your own domain and hosting if you’re in it for the long haul. Your host can probably help you get it set up too.

3.) Click on the email link.

WordPress will send you an email with a link to activate your new blog. If you do not activate your blog through this email, you won’t be able to get started. Once you activate your blog, the dashboard for your brand new blog will open up in a new browser tab or window.

4.) Watch the video at the top of the page and explore your dashboard.

As a beginning blogger, the dashboard can look a bit daunting. Watch the video at the top of your dashboard first and foremost to get a bit acquainted with the backend of your new free WordPress blog. Without changing anything, start clicking on some of the links to see what precisely some of these elements are and how to use them, as many have instructional information.

5.) Write your first post.

Select “Posts” and click on the title “Hello world!” in toward the center of the page. This is a first post left for you by the folks at WordPress, and it contains basic instructions for how to create your first post. After you delete their message, you are ready to start writing your new WordPress blog! Setting up a blog at wordpress.com is a great free way to try out the WordPress platform if you haven’t already.

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Set Very Specific Goals

To achieve a goal, you must set a very specific goal. For example, don’t just say that you want to lose weight. Make your goal to lose 30 pounds, with the goal of losing 5 pounds a month. Don’t just say you want to make a lot of money in your business. Set a goal to make $3,000 more per month by the end of the year.

Specific goals give you something to shoot for and are achievable in your mind. Be sure your goals are realistic so that you don’t get overwhelmed and quit.

Don’t Just Set Goals – Plan Them Out in Detail

Setting a goal is not enough. You need to plan out every detail and determine exactly how you intend to get there. Otherwise, you will get overwhelmed and may choose to not do anything instead.

If you want to lose 5 pounds a month for example, your action steps might include running for half an hour a day on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 5pm and eating organic eggs and blueberries for breakfast every day. You might limit junk food snacks to once a week. Be very specific in the actions that you will take and include when you will do things and how. The more specific, the better.

By creating a detailed plan, you will know exactly how and when to do things. You may not be able to control the end result, but you can control the steps that you take and often that is enough to move you towards your end goal.

Create Accountability

Don’t just promise to yourself that you are going to do something. Create accountability if you are serious about getting results.

Firstly, tell other people what your goals are. Telling other people will create more motivation for you to reach your goals because people are more likely to do something when they tell other people they are going to do it.

If you want to go even further, create rewards for reaching milestones and staying on track. Create punishments for cheating or missing targets. Remember that you can only control the actions you take and not the end result, so reward yourself if you followed your plan. You can bring a friend of family member to help with this. Give them a check for $100 and tell them that every time you miss your 3 workouts a week, they get to keep the money.

Don’t Just Set Goals Once a Year

If you want to make faster progress, then perhaps you should consider setting goals more often than just on New Year’s. Reevaluate your situation every 3 months and set new goals accordingly. If you are doing well, then you may want to set more aggressive goals. If you realized that your goals are unrealistic, then take smaller steps towards your end result.

To reach your goals and achieve real success in your life, you need to take responsibility for your actions. Time passes quickly and whether our goals are business, health, or relationship related, we must stay focused to move forward in life. Finally, Happy New Year and best of luck in 2012 to everyone.

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