Every once in a while, we get a glimpse into the strange behavior that happens after a site is compromised. Hacked websites are known to result in a plethora of headaches for webmasters, including malicious redirects, broken links, and unwanted Continue reading Post-Hack Instructions: SEO Spam & 404 Errors in Search Console
Have you ever looked at your server or website logs and realized that they make absolutely no sense to you? Or thought that logs just seem to take up a lot of valuable server space? Or perhaps they fail to Continue reading The Importance of Website Logs
Have you ever set up a new server, database, or admin account but once it came time to create a password, you struggled to come up with a new one? Panic sets in as the security suggestions prompt you to Continue reading How to Create Secure Passwords for Your Website in 6 Easy Steps
Most people would agree — living in a house full of accumulated debris and unnecessary objects can create a chaotic environment, and even cause health problems. This scenario is easily applicable to your website, too. You can think of your Continue reading 7 Tips to Clean & Maintain Your Website
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners on emerging threats to their environments, we’ve Continue reading WordPress Vulnerabilities & Patch Roundup — July 2022
The wp-config file is a powerful core WordPress file that is vital for running your website. It contains important configuration settings for WordPress, including details on where to find the database, login credentials, name and host. This config file is Continue reading Tips for WP-Config & How to Avoid Sensitive Data Exposure
Sure — as a security-minded website owner you’re probably already using a VPN to protect your privacy, managing app permissions to protect your phone, making sure your browser is blocking third party trackers, and enforcing strong passwords for all of Continue reading What is a Scam?
When we talk about templates in WordPress we are normally referring to page template files in the theme. However, there are plugins that use template files to display content, and that becomes another consideration when it comes to building WordPress Continue reading WordPress Plugin Development Best Practices: Template Files