While working on a security review of a WordPress plugin, we ran across miss-usage of a WordPress security function, esc_url_raw(). While looking to see if this was a wider issue, we found that a 5+ million install security plugin is Continue reading Confusion Over Proper Usage of esc_url_raw() Includes Developers of 1+ and 5+ Million Install WordPress Security Plugins
When looking for security advice on WordPress websites, one of the problems you face is the number of affiliate marketers posing as your friend. One recent example we ran across of this involved a YouTuber, WPress Doctor. They released a Continue reading YouTuber Falsely Claims You Can Easily Prevent WordPress Websites From Getting Hacked With Solid Security
When it comes to the developers of WordPress security plugins, they shouldn’t be creating the insecurity they are supposed to be protecting against. That unfortunately is true of the current and former developers of the very popular All-In-One Security (AIOS) Continue reading All-In-One Security (AIOS) vs Wordfence Security
Imagine your artwork being elegantly presented in a digital space. Each pixel is as thoughtfully placed as brushstrokes on a canvas. When it comes to WordPress, there are a lot of art gallery themes to choose from for this purpose. Continue reading 15 Best Art Gallery WordPress Themes to Use in 2024
JavaScript is one of the world’s most popular and widely adopted programming languages. It ͏powers web applications, mobile apps, desktop software, and even embedded devices. Despite its widespread use, it’s not without its challenges. Like all technologies, JavaScript grapples with issues related Continue reading What Is Bun? An All-in-One Runtime Taking on Node.js
There’s an old saying that “WordPress plugins are what makes the world go round.” Okay, so maybe that’s not an actual saying, but it’s still true in our hearts. In this roundup, we’ve gathered the top ten most frequently installed Continue reading The 10 Most Popular Plugins on WordPress.com
Are you looking to add AdSense ads to your website? One of the easiest ways to make money online is by selling ad space on your website or blog through AdSense. AdSense is managed by Google and offers an extensive Continue reading How to Add Google AdSense Ads to WordPress (Beginner’s Guide)
Wordfence just launched its bug bounty program. For the first 6 months, all awarded bounties receive a 10% bonus. View the announcement to learn more now! Over the last two weeks, there were 263 vulnerabilities disclosed in 217 WordPress Plugins Continue reading Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (December 18, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
Struggling with how to improve Largest Contentful Paint on your site? Simply building a website isn’t enough to find success in today’s crowded internet space. This article will explain what LCP is, how to measure it and improve it using Continue reading How to Improve Largest Contentful Paint: 5 Tactics for WordPress
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a powerful cloud computing solution that offers a wide range of services to individuals and organizations. GCP provides a platform for building, deploying, and scaling applications while leveraging Google’s extensive infrastructure and technological expertise. In Continue reading What Is Google Cloud Platform (GCP)?
As 2023 came to a close, WordPress bid farewell with the much-anticipated annual State of the Word and the 6.5 roadmap, among other exciting updates. Read on to learn more about the community’s end-of-year celebrations and catch a sneak peek Continue reading The Month in WordPress – December 2023
One of the little understood realities of security issues with WordPress plugins is that the insecurity of them is not evenly spread across those plugins. Instead, many developers are properly securing their plugins and others get them properly secured when Continue reading WordPress Plugin Developer Security Advisory: Brainstorm Force
Recently, we looked at one inaccurate recommendation by a major web host, SiteGround, suggesting that you shouldn’t use WordPress security plugins that can actually protect against vulnerabilities. Along those same lines, they have some troubling advice when it comes to Continue reading Effective WordPress Security Plugins Can Not Be Replaced With Something You Can Do Manually
Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Each episode features guests from around the community and discussions of the largest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. ShareTweetSharePostSharePin It!
Like the developers of lots of WordPress security plugins, the developer of Wordfence Security makes a lot of impressive sounding claims about their plugin and the protection it offers, but notably doesn’t present any evidence to back the claims up. Continue reading Wordfence Security Firewall Review: Missing a Lot of Protection that Better Options Offer
Paper forms are old now. Do you have a WordPress website? Then, it is time to facilitate digital form submission for the students. Digital form submission benefits both the students and the institutions. It saves time and reflects the essence Continue reading 3-Step Guide to Building a College Application Form in WordPress
WordPress has revolutionized website creation, and a key player in this transformation is its diverse range of page builders. These tools have made it easy for anyone, regardless of technical expertise, to design beautiful and functional websites. In this article, Continue reading 10 Best Page Builders for WordPress in 2024
Link building is essential when it comes to having a strong online presence and credibility – it involves getting other websites to link to your website. If you want to succeed as a business owner or a content creator in Continue reading What Is Link Building?
As brands and developers increasingly use OpenAI’s powerful resources in their operations, a common challenge they face is accurately estimating their ChatGPT API cost. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to demystify the ChatGPT API cost structure based on your specific Continue reading Calculate Real ChatGPT API Cost for GPT-4 and 3.5 Turbo
Howdy, WordPress fans. We are back with our latest batch of WordPress news from the past month, which just so happens to be the last WordPress news from 2023. ShareTweetSharePostSharePin It!