SEO often gets a bad rap. Clients think it’s too complex, too expensive, or just plain mysterious. But the truth is, SEO is straightforward and essential for any web project. You might hear clients say, “I’ve heard about SEO… but… Continue Reading →
Getting started with building Gutenberg blocks and Gutenberg apps can feel like climbing a steep hill — and you’re not alone in thinking that. One of the biggest challenges in Gutenberg development is setting up the development environment. From installing… Continue Reading →
Managing a website often requires moving files to and from your server—whether it’s uploading fresh content, downloading backups, or tweaking configurations. While hosting panels provide some file management tools, they can feel restrictive. That’s where file transfer protocols like SFTP… Continue Reading →
WordPress powers millions of websites globally. It’s a preferred CMS for aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses. Unfortunately, the popularity of the platform also makes it a tempting target for cybercriminals. Although there are many advantages to using the platform, website… Continue Reading →
For the majority of agencies, Elementor Pro has long been the answer. It’s a speedy and visual way to build stunning WordPress sites with no code or little code, and it’s a simple sell to clients who want the advantages… Continue Reading →
Success in any field relies on time-tested rules of thumb. These simple yet powerful principles help us make smart decisions efficiently. In the world of WordPress, following proven guidelines can mean the difference between a slow, underperforming site and a… Continue Reading →
The internet is a double-edged sword—while it streamlines countless aspects of our lives, the sheer volume of time we spend online can take a toll. Recent data from eMarketer revealed U.S. adults now average over eight hours online daily, a… Continue Reading →
Dropshipping has transformed the eCommerce landscape, offering a low-risk way to start an online business without the hassle of managing inventory. For those using WooCommerce—a powerful, customizable platform built on WordPress—dropshipping becomes even more accessible with the right tools. While… Continue Reading →
Thinking about moving your website to WordPress? Whether you’re upgrading, switching hosts, or merging multiple sites, the process can feel overwhelming. Downtime, broken links, data loss, and SEO disruptions are common risks. That’s where a WordPress migration expert comes in—to… Continue Reading →
If you’re new to WordPress, you’ve likely stumbled across a question that puzzles many beginners: what’s the difference between posts and pages? At first glance, they might seem interchangeable—both let you add text, images, and other content to your site…. Continue Reading →
The Ubuntu 20.04 runner image (ubuntu-20.04) for GitHub Actions will soon be deprecated as of April 1, 2025. In preparation for this upcoming change, there will be scheduled brownouts that will result in failed deployments. These scheduled brownouts will occur… Continue Reading →
Managing multiple websites can quickly turn into a logistical nightmare, draining time and resources. But what if there was a way to simplify it all? Enter WordPress multisite! It’s a game-changer for agencies looking to streamline their workflow and scale… Continue Reading →
Running a WooCommerce store means credibility can make or break your success. Shoppers want proof they’re making a smart buy—reviews deliver that trust. A solid review plugin doesn’t just collect feedback; it turns browsers into buyers by showcasing social proof,… Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how to give your WordPress site an extra edge in the search engine rankings? If so, let’s talk about a hidden gem that often flies under the radar: the .htaccess file. This small but mighty configuration… Continue Reading →
Migrating your website to a new domain might sound like a daunting task, but sometimes it’s necessary. You may intend to rebrand, switch to a better domain name, or plan to merge multiple sites. Switching to a new domain can… Continue Reading →
WordPress widgets are one of the platform’s most powerful features—allowing you to add extra content and functionality to your site without touching a single line of code. In this post, we’ll explore what widgets are, the evolution from classic to… Continue Reading →
Chances are, your website has a clearly defined objective—whether it’s attracting new customers, selling a service, or growing your email list. If that’s the case, you’ll want to achieve the best results possible, right? What if making a few small… Continue Reading →
We’ve all been there: you’re working on your WordPress site, making great progress, when suddenly something breaks. Maybe a plugin update went wrong, your theme isn’t behaving as expected, or you’re seeing the dreaded “white screen of death.” Whatever the… Continue Reading →
A critical SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in WooCommerce, the most popular e-Commerce plugin used by over 5 million WordPress sites. The WordPress.org team pushed a forced security update ensuring that over 90 versions of WooCommerce were patched. The REvil… Continue Reading →
Security researchers accidentally leaked zero-day exploit code for a new Windows bug, now called PrintNightmare, while easily exploitable vulnerabilities in the ProfilePress plugin, previously called WP User Avatar, were patched quickly. An unprotected cloud database containing over 814 million DreamHost… Continue Reading →
Over 30 million Dell devices are at risk for remote BIOS attacks due to four separate security bugs, which can have far reaching effects for enterprise organizations heavily invested in Dell devices. VMware Carbon Black App Control has been updated… Continue Reading →
Sites running Jetpack are being infected via compromised WordPress.com credentials. The largest password dump ever with 8.4 billion passwords is used in credential stuffing attacks. Wordfence Threat Intelligence discloses new plugin vulnerabilities as well as a vulnerability at tsoHost. Data… Continue Reading →
Wordfence is now a CVE Numbering Authority, or a CNA. As a CNA, Wordfence can now assign CVE IDs for new vulnerabilities in WordPress Core, WordPress Plugins and WordPress Themes. An outage at Fastly takes down major websites including Reddit,… Continue Reading →
A security fix for an information leak vulnerability was pushed out to WordPress sites using Jetpack that bypassed local settings preventing autoupdates. A ransomware attack on JBS that shut down meat processing operations in the United States has been attributed… Continue Reading →
A Critical Vulnerability in VMWare’s vCenter Server threatens some of the largest data centers in the world. An actively exploited 0-day in macOS was used to take screen shots of infected computers. CodeCov claims another victim as Japanese e-Commerce unicorn… Continue Reading →
Four memory corruption vulnerabilities are being actively exploited on Android devices and nearly 2 dozen popular Android apps exposed over 100 Million users’ sensitive information in cloud databases. Over 600,000 sites using WP Statistics required a patch to fix a… Continue Reading →
A ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline affected fuel availability in 17 southeastern US states, and Bloomberg reported that Colonial Pipeline paid $5 million to DarkSide, a Russian ransomware service provider. The Biden Administration issued an executive order to increase US… Continue Reading →
A vulnerability discovered in Packagist, which is used by Composer to manage PHP package requests, could have allowed attackers to trick Composer into downloading backdoored source code, potentially affecting all WordPress sites. Packagist reports that it’s not aware of any… Continue Reading →
Apple patches a gatekeeper bypass vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild on MacOS. Though this vulnerability requires some social engineering to exploit, it is believed to have been actively exploited since January 9, 2021. Some Digital Ocean customers… Continue Reading →
Attacks on unpatched SolarWinds systems continue. We’re now learning of a supply chain attack that started in late January 2021 affecting 29,000 customers of Codecov, as well as a zero-day under active attack affecting customers of PulseSecure VPN. Customers of… Continue Reading →
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