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7 Vulnerabilities Your WordPress Security Plugins Can’t Protect You From (And How to Fix Them Manually)
If you're like many WordPress users then you've probably installed a security plugin to help keep your website safe. This is an excellent first step. It will handle much of your protection, but if you truly care about your site's security then you need to implement some manual changes at the server level. In this tutorial I'll show you how (don't worry, it's not as difficult as it may sound).
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AI Agents Coming to a Website Near You
Learn how to prepare your website for intelligent agents that prioritize structured data and APIs over traditional web design elements, demanding new strategies for website optimization.
2024 WordPress Recap: A Lot More Happened Than Just #WPDrama
As we kick off the 22nd year of WordPress, many people are anxious about the ongoing #wpdrama. But it's important to remember that there were almost ten months of exciting things happening in WordPress before Matt fired shots at WP Engine. In an effort to provide some counterbalance, I present to you a recap of what happened in the world of WordPress throughout 2024.
10 WordPress Influencers Who Made Waves in 2024
If you're a follower of our blog, then you already know that our main niche starts with a Word and ends in a Press. And while there are plenty of noteworthy WordPress stories that made headlines this past year, it's easy to make the argument that this was very much a personality-driven year. Let's take a look at the individuals who had the biggest impact on WordPress in 2024.
Let’s All Laugh Together, Or Not Laugh at All: An Essay on Pineapples, WordPress and Humor
A new week, a new chapter of the Matt Mullenweg vs WP Engine saga unfolds. This time, the plot twist involved the tropical fruit, pineapple. For the past three days, if you wanted to log in to your WordPress.org account, you'd have to agree to a controversial statement, "Pineapple is delicious on pizza."
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.
(Nearly) 20,000 Free-to-Use Images Now Available in the WordPress Photo Directory
Almost 20,000 free, high-quality images are part of the WordPress community-submitted Photo Directory. They are free to use on any site (not just WordPress) for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. You read that correctly – these photos are CC0-licensed, meaning they are part of the public domain. They can be downloaded and used for any purpose, including marketing and branding, with no cost or attribution required.
What Writers and Bloggers ACTUALLY Think of the WordPress Block Editor
A while back, I set out to browse through all the interesting opinions about WordPress’ block editor and how it’s meeting user needs these days. What I was interested in wasn’t so much the historical record of how the block editor started – back then called Gutenberg – but rather how well it’s working for people now.