Keep headers/logos under 125 pixels high. It takes up valuable viewing space, especially for laptop users, that is best left for the good stuff to appear"above the fold." Take a cue from the big companies, simple logos done well say it all. This is our #1 pet peeve - screaming logos and headers!
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I might find it a little harder to crack your password, if you're one of the ones that are proactive. But go now if you're among the ones, I might just get you.
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Now we are getting into things specific to WordPress. You have see here now to rename it to config.php and modify the file config-sample.php, when you install WordPress. You will need to set up the database facts there.
However, I recommend that you set up the Login LockDown plugin rather than any.htaccess controls. That will stops login requests from being permitted from a specific IP-ADDRESS for an hour or so after three failed login attempts. If you check out this site accomplish that, you can access your cell while from your workplace, and yet you still have protection against hackers.