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Wordfence Security vs iThemes Security: Which Should You Use?

Are you looking for the best security plugin for your WordPress site? Wordfence and iThemes are two popular options, but it can be difficult to decide which one to use. Fortunately, there are some key differences between them. We'll carefully review those differences so that you can decide which security plugin is better for your site.

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My 5 Favorite WP Simple Pay Alternatives for WordPress

WP Simple Pay has been a staple payment processor plugin for many years now. While we can admire its longevity, it's not without its faults. You're likely aware of them already. Otherwise you wouldn't be here looking for alternatives. Well, let me not keep you waiting any longer. Here are my five favorite payment processors for WordPress users that I like better than WP Simple Pay - and why.

7 Best Stripe Payment Plugins for WordPress (Most Are Free)

Very recently I found myself contemplating whether I should replace the external payment system I have on one of my sites with a native WordPress solution. I was already familiar with Stripe as a payment processor, which naturally led me to researching Stripe plugins so that I could find a good one for my particular need. Now that I've finished, I decided to share the results with you here.

5 Best Free WordPress Backup Plugins (Complete Solutions)

If you own or manage a WordPress website, you'll likely need a tool to back up your files and content. However, you might not have the budget for a premium solution and may be searching for free WordPress backup plugins. In this post, we’ll talk about what to watch out for when looking for free WordPress backup plugins. Then, we’ll share four complete backup solutions for WordPress that are totally free.

How to Set Up Contact Form 7: Beginner’s Guide

Contact Form 7 is the oldest and one of the most popular contact form plugins out there. In this article we’ll show you how to set up Contact Form 7 on your site and how to configure it. After that, there’s only one thing to do - publish the form and start receiving emails from your readers.

Limit Login Attempts in WordPress: How to Do It (Easy & Free)

While WordPress itself is a secure platform, this doesn't make your site immune to break-ins. One of the most common attacks is human or bot hackers trying to force their way through your login page by trying various username and password combinations until something works. To keep them from succeeding, you can use a WordPress plugin to limit login attempts.