Issue: A serious XSS security vulnerability was discovered and disclosed this morning that affects hundreds of WordPress plugins, which in turn affects millions of websites. Status: Anyone who manages or maintains a WordPress site is strongly urged to update ALL plugins immediately. Who is impacted? People running WordPress websites with the following plugins: Jetpack WordPress Read More >
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Installing the Solid Security (iThemes Security) WordPress Plugin
Solid Security, formerly known as iThemes Security, is an excellent WordPress plugin that will assist you in doing things such as protecting from brute force attacks, automatically backing up your WordPress database, and much more. In this article, we will show you how to easily install the Solid Security plugin. Now that you have successfully Read More >
MailPoet Newsletters WordPress plugin vulnerability – update immediately
On July 4th, 2014 a vulnerability was discovered in the MailPoet Newsletters plugin for WordPress that allows code to be remotely injected into any sites that are running versions 2.6.7 or older. Am I affected? Thankfully, the developer of the MailPoet Newsletters plugin has released an update that resolves the security vulnerabilities. If you are Read More >
WordPress plugin file header
When creating a WordPress plugin, you use the File Header to store info about your plugin such as the plugin name and description. These file headers are necessary for WordPress to understand that the PHP script you create is a plugin it can use. Required File Headers for plugins For WordPress to understand your plugin, Read More >
Showing older content with the TimeTunnel WordPress plugin
In this article, we will be taking a look at the TimeTunnel plugin for WordPress and that can be used for displaying older posts within your WordPress site. What is the TimeTunnel plugin? TimeTunnel is an excellent plugin that can be used on long-standing blogs and news sites to display previous posts that were published Read More >
Checking 404s with the CrawlForMe WordPress plugin
In this article, we will take a look at the CrawlForMe plugin for WordPress and what it can be used for within your WordPress site. What is the CrawlForMe plugin? CrawlForMe is a simple plugin that does a great job of locating broken links within your WordPress site. Using it, you will be able to Read More >
How to Troubleshoot WordPress Plugins
WordPress plugins are the source for many capabilities that WordPress does not normally support. These add-on programs can unfortunately also cause problems with the typical WordPress installation. They may cause an issue that will stop the WordPress Administrator from loading so that you are unable to disable them through the normal interface. The following article Read More >
How to install and use the Security Ninja Lite WordPress plugin
You can analyze your WordPress security with the Security Ninja Lite plugin available for free in your WordPress plugins. Security Ninja Lite scan the WordPress site to offer suggestions on what you can do to fix any potential security issues. Your WordPress site actually does not become secured by Security Ninja Lite. Security Ninja Lite Read More >
Installing the Simple Security WordPress plugin.
You can secure your WordPress logins with the Simple Security plugin. This article will explain how to install the WordPress with the Simple Security plugin. Installing the Simple Security Plugin Log into the WordPress Dashboard. Go to the plugins and click Add new. Type security in the Search. Find the Simple Security plugin and click Read More >
Using the Login Security Solutions WordPress plugin
A common problem with WordPress is when attackers try to Brute Force your login forms. You can secure your WordPress login by using the WordPress Login Security Solution plugin. Below are the steps to secure your WordPress site login with the Login Security Solution plugin. Installing the Login Security Solutions plugin Log into the WordPress Read More >
Using the Limit Login Attempts WordPress Plugin
Securing your WordPress site from hackers is extremely important to protect your website. One of the most common ways hackers gain access to WordPress is through brute force password cracking. Hackers use special tools to try multiple usernames and passwords to gain access to your WordPress dashboard. The easiest way to stop a hacker attempting Read More >
Using InMotion Hosting’s Memory Viewer WordPress Plugin
While WordPress is great software because of its ease of use, it does have a history of using excessive server resources (such as memory and/or cpu time) at times. This is not always the fault of WordPress directly, but instead it could be the result of either: a “bad” plugin a custom theme With so Read More >
How to Set Up the Autoptimize Plugin For WordPress
The Autoptimize plugin for WordPress is a page speed tool. It combines code minification and aggregation with caching, CDN, and other optimization features. With a WordPress site, as with any dynamic site, optimizing performance involves a lot of moving parts. For those who are not comfortable tweaking settings at the server level, this plugin can Read More >
Using The SEO Framework Plugin to Improve WordPress SEO
When it comes to WordPress SEO plugins, a lot of people automatically default to using Yoast SEO or All in One SEO Pack, but those are far from the only good options available. If you find yourself in the market for an SEO plugin alternative, you should consider checking out The SEO Framework. Why? Because Read More >
WordPress Activity Log Plugin
If your organization operates a WordPress site with a large number of users, it can be difficult to keep track of the various changes and other actions taking place within the site. To assist with this, WordPress plugins such as Activity Log provide a reliable way to keep track of changes and other site activities. Read More >
Improve WordPress SEO With the SEOPress Plugin
Search engine optimization (SEO) continues to become more and more important, and while there is no shortage of SEO tools on the market, they are not all built the same. In this article, we will take a look at the SEOPress plugin for WordPress and examine the features that can help your posts and pages Read More >
Using the Business Manager Plugin in WordPress
If you have multiple users working out of the same WordPress website, the Business Manager WordPress plugin may help you keep track of your various projects as well as other business needs such as HR, client management, and file sharing. In this article we will discuss the features of the Business Manager plugin and provide Read More >
Using “Experimental” Modules in The WordPress Performance Lab Plugin
In this article, we’ll take a look at some experimental modules in the performance lab plugin, and how they work. The purpose of the performance lab plugin is to help you identify potential bottlenecks in your site that can affect overall performance and these additional modules can help you do exactly that. We’ll also discuss Read More >
WordPress Releases the Performance Lab Plugin
On October 12, 2021, a group of WordPress Core contributors proposed the creation of a team at WordPress dedicated to alleviating the pain points when it came to WordPress websites and performance. The proposal highlights how WordPress is falling behind when focusing on performance compared to competitors and the importance of fast websites in the Read More >
How To Install the WordPress Performance Lab Plugin (And Why)
The WordPress Performance Plugin is more than an ordinary plugin. It is the first time the WordPress community has made a concerted effort – in the form of a plugin – to address key performance issues inherent in the WordPress system. In this article, you’ll learn about why you might want to try this plugin Read More >
