Insightful opinions on WordPress, web tools, and other small business technology from the expert team at WPBeginner. Learn more about our Editorial Process.
WordPress allow plugin and theme authors to display notices in the admin area to keep users informed about new features and updates. However at the speed WordPress ecosystem is growing, the admin notices can get out of control. Updating your plugins and seeing half your… Read More »
Whenever we are asked about WordPress security tips, two of our top recommendations are to get a good WordPress backup solution and start using the Sucuri website firewall. At WPBeginner, we’ve tested countless security solutions, and the website firewall we used for many years on… Read More »
We’ve seen so many people get excited to launch a website and then choose a free platform because it seems quick and budget-friendly. It feels like a smart shortcut until the limitations start to pile up. We’ve tested dozens of these platforms ourselves. We’ve also… Read More »
Back in 2015, we made a big decision that changed the way our readers interact with us. After using Disqus for about a year, we noticed something wasn’t quite right – our community felt distant, and engagement was lower than expected. That’s when we switched… Read More »
Are you thinking of starting a WordPress web design business but still on the fence about it? We know exactly how you feel. When we first started WPBeginner, many of our readers asked if we offered website design services. For years, we only provided free… Read More »
After speaking to countless website owners, we’ve seen how choosing the wrong platform can cost you time and money. At WPBeginner, we use WordPress for our blog and online stores because it offers the features and customization we need to build our websites the way… Read More »
Are you using Jetpack’s publicize feature on your site? Recently while browsing through Facebook, we found several folks sharing links where WordPress replaced the site domain. Along with that, the status also read like this: Michelle Schulp published an article in WordPress. This was alarming,… Read More »
When you find a plugin that seems perfect for your needs but is not marked as compatible with your WordPress version, it is natural to feel unsure. You might worry about potential conflicts or even breaking your website. Our readers often ask us if it… Read More »
Starting a free blog is easy with WordPress.com. Many new bloggers choose this platform to kick off their blogging journey. However, as your blog begins to grow, you might notice some limitations with WordPress.com. These restrictions can get in the way of your blog’s potential,… Read More »
In 2010, we wrote our popular step by step guide on how to setup FeedBurner. A little over a year ago, we decided to stop using FeedBurner for all of our sites. Ever since we have received hundreds of questions about various FeedBurner bugs, issues,… Read More »
Used to store interaction and conversion data for campaigns in conjunction with Revenue Attribution.
1 year
_gat_omTracker*
Set, controlled and used by Google Analytics to collect and store data and then send that data to Google Analytics. OptinMonster provides the name if there is no existing tracker found on that page.
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omCountdown-{id}-{elementId}
Used for countdown elements {elementId} in campaigns {id} to determine when it should complete.
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om-{id}-closed / omSlideClosed-{id}
Used specifically with slide-in campaigns {id} to determine if it has been closed or not by a visitor.
30 days
om-success-cookie / omSuccessCookie
Used to determine if a visitor has successfully opted in to any campaign on your site to unlock content when using our Content Locking feature.
365 days
om-success-{id} / omSuccess-{id}
Used to determine if a visitor has successfully opted in to a campaign with the ID of {id} on your site.
365 days
omSeen-{id}
Used to determine if a visitor has been shown a campaign by the slug.
30 days
om-{id}
Used to determine if a visitor has interacted with a campaign ID of {id} on your site.
30 days
_omappvs
Used to determine when a new visitor becomes a returning visitor.