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15 WordPress Mistakes to Avoid at all Costs
There are many common mistakes that people make when they start using WordPress. One of the biggest is to ignore backups. Backing up is a mundane task, but with WordPress, it doesn't have to be done manually. It can be done with plugins or commercial services. Another...
Vulnerability in WordPress BackupBuddy Plugin Exploited By Hackers
There is a zero-day flaw in the WordPress Backbuddy plug-in that has allowed hackers to exploit it occasionally successfully. What happens is that the hacker can view any file on a server that the WordPress installation can read. This would include the WordPress...
Google Cloud Trust Update for September 2022 | Google Cloud Blog
There have been many advancements in the area of privacy and risk management. One advancement is the utilization of the digital operational resilience act to be used with financial services organizations. This deals with the way these organizations need to report...
Why You Should Add a Blog to Your Online Store
If you have an online store, adding a blog can help you achieve sales and marketing goals. If you create quality content, your blog can generate leads organically. A blog can also be used for mailing list sign-ups or for converting leads into customers. WordPress...
Security Lessons Learned from 2021 | Sucuri Blog
Based on 2021 data, more hacking of websites took place through plug-ins and extensions than through outdated core CMS. When someone is going to attack a website, they try to cast a wide net so that they can get to as many websites as they can at one time. So if...
WordPress Security Guide
While WordPress can be beneficial because it's easy to access, its popularity also makes it a popular target for hackers. A website owner can reduce their risk with security measures. It is critical to audit plug-ins and themes regularly to make sure that they're not...
3 Reasons Why Website Speed Matters
In today's fast-paced world, website speed is more important than ever. Visitors to your site expect to be able to find the information they're looking for quickly and easily. If your site takes too long to load, they'll simply go elsewhere. Almost half of the people...
WP Engine Doubles Down on WordPress Technology Innovation With Expanded Product & Technology Leadership
WP Engine is known for being a leader in WordPress technology. They have recently made changes to their executive leadership team by adding the new chief product officer, Ezinne Udezue. She has proven his abilities in product and innovation. "I am thrilled...
The Real Cost of Small Business Website Design
In today's digitally-dominant world, small businesses need to have a website to promote their brand and reach new customers. Creating a website is an investment in your business. For example, a website created by a professional designer typically costs over $5,000....
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