Unprotected comment fields can be largely targeted for spam if left defenseless. One solution to ensure that the form is submitted by a real person is to use a captcha. In this article, we will show you how to install and configure the PlusCaptcha plugin on your WordPress site in which your users can complete Read More >
Jeff Matson
Prevent WordPress brute force attacks with BruteProtect
When running a website, especially with the increase in brute force attacks against WordPress sites, it is important to protect yourself. Thankfully, BruteProtect will allow you to easily and automatically block attacks. As BruteProtect stores known attack sources in its database, many attacks are stopped before they even begin. In this article, we will show Read More >
Cleaning Up Old Post Metadata in WordPress
Over time, as posts are updated, created, or deleted, the wp_postmeta table can become large and inhibit your website performance. In this article, we are going to show you how to clean up old, unnecessary post metadata from the wp_postmeta table to help your WordPress site run more efficiently. Before continuing, make a backup of Read More >
Cleaning up Old Comment Meta Data in WordPress
After a while, old comment meta data can sometimes pile up in your database in which it can take up space as well as negatively impact your site performance. In this article, we will show you how to easily clean up the wp_commentmeta tables in your database to remove old comment meta data that no Read More >
Removing expired transients
To increase performance, WordPress plugins may use the transients API to store some data in the database. While this does increase performance, some old data can be left by disabled or removed plugins that can adversely affect performance. In this article, we will show you how to remove expired transients from your WordPress database. In Read More >
Viewing your WordPress site activity with Stream
Often, when multiple people are all collaborating on a single WordPress site, you may need to track user activity. In this article, we will introduce you to the Stream plugin for WordPress which will monitor all activity that occurs within your WordPress site such as updated posts, updated pages, or any configuration changes made. In Read More >
Check and repair databases in MySQL Databases
If you are experiencing issues with your MySQL database, you may need to repair it. In this article, we will show you how to run a full check and repair of your database within cPanel using just a few simple clicks. Checking and repairing your database Congratulations, now you know how to check and repair Read More >
ModSecurity Multipart Request Body Failed Strict Validation Error
In this guide, we’ll discuss what causes and how to fix the multipart request body failed strict validation ModSecurity error. When uploading images (or other files) to your website you may see that there is an error within your site that is preventing your content from uploading. This will typically come as a 406 error Read More >
Common 3rd Party SMTP settings
On some occasions, users may want to connect to an external mail service such as Gmail or Yahoo when sending mail from their website. In this article, we will be outlining the settings required for sending mail with various 3rd party mail services when using an email client such as Thunderbird or Outlook. If you Read More >
How to resolve database connection errors affecting some customers
Our System Administration team is aware that some customers are experiencing error messages related to database connectivity due to MySQL databases requiring repair. While our systems administrators are diligently working to repair any corrupted databases, there are some steps you can take to quickly repair your database on your own for faster resolution. How do Read More >
Showing your Facebook page photos in WordPress
If you have a website for your business, chances are that you have a Facebook page as well. In this article, we will show you how to use the Facebook Photo Slider plugin to easily display your Facebook page’s images within your WordPress site with an attractive and efficient slider. Note: This plugin only works Read More >
Connecting to the Facebook API using the Facebook PHP SDK
When developing web applications, you may need to connect to the Facebook API to gather information or make posts for the user. In this article, we will be teaching you how to connect to the Facebook API using the Facebook PHP SDK. Note: If you have not already done so, be sure to prepare the Read More >
Setting up the Facebook SDK
Within your web applications, you may need to interact with Facebook. Thanks to to the Facebook SDK, you can easily connect and manipulate the data that you need. In this article, we will be showing you how to gather the required files to use the Facebook API. Obtain the Facebook SDK for PHP First, visit Read More >
Configuring Text Message Notifications in WordPress
Knowing when various things happen within your WordPress site is always critical and sometimes hard to keep up with, especially if you have multiple individuals all making changes. Having a notification system in place that alerts you anywhere you are via text message of changes that are made can make your life a lot easier. 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 >
The wp_delete_post() WordPress function
At times, you may need to delete a post using a WordPress plugin. For example, if you had a calendar system that created posts for events, and the event was canceled or happened in the past, the ability to automatically delete posts can be quite useful. In this article, we will show you how to Read More >
The has_post_thumbnail() WordPress function
Within your WordPress themes or plugins, you may need to determine if a post has a featured image attached to it. Using the has_post_thumbnail() function, you will be able to easily identify if a post has a featured image or not. In this article, we will show you how to use the has_post_thumbnail() WordPress function. Read More >
The get_the_ID() WordPress function
If you need to obtain the post ID from your posts, you can easily use the get_the_ID() WordPress function. In this article, we will introduce you to the get_the_ID() function. This function can only be used inside the WordPress loop. Basic usage <?php get_the_ID(); ?> This function does not have any parameters that can be Read More >
WordPress WP_Post objects
When using WordPress functions such as get_post(), the information will be stored within WP_Post objects. In this article, we will show you what is stored within those WP_Post objects, as well as how to access them. If you would like more information on creating WordPress plugins, see our tutorial series on creating your first WordPress Read More >
Using The WordPress Loop
When developing WordPress themes, it’s important to know about the loop. The WordPress Loop is a function that grabs posts from your database, and allows you to display multiple posts on a page, such as the index page of a blog. There are many advanced variations of the loop, but in this article we’ll focus Read More >
