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).

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.

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.

WP Engine vs WordPress.com: Who Has the Better Plans and Prices?

Sometimes fate works in mysterious ways. I originally began writing this article the day before WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg took the stage in Portland, Oregon to deliver his keynote speech at WordCamp U.S. Little did I know, in less than 24 hours after I began typing, that this lil' ol' WP Engine vs WordPress.com comparison post would rapidly morph into a WP Engine VERSUS WordPress.com post.

How to Get Sponsored Blog Posts: 10 Steps to Find Your First Sponsor

If you’re ready to start making money from your blog, you’re on the right track! The fact that you believe in the value of your content is a huge step – one that many struggle with. Now that you have the right mindset, it’s time to turn that confidence into income by landing your first sponsored post!

Bluehost vs WordPress.com: Which Is Better for Your Website?

Trying to decide between Bluehost and WordPress.com to launch your website? First, let’s make sure that we’re on the same page with what it is we’re actually going to be comparing. If you already know that WordPress.org and WordPress.com are not the same thing, then you can skip this explanation and head straight to the analysis.

8 Tested Budget-Friendly WordPress Hosting Providers for 2025

I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur when it comes to cheap WordPress hosting. I know it’s not the most exciting thing to be passionate about, but hey, don’t judge. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever paid more than $5 per month for hosting over the past ten years. I’m talking about hosting my own personal website projects, not the site you’re reading this on right now - hosting this one actually costs quite a bit.