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WordPress Security

Security is one of the most important parts of running a WordPress site. From brute force protection to plugin vulnerabilities, these articles include tips, tools, plugins, and news to help you keep your WordPress website safe. Learn how to reduce risk, respond to threats, and stay up to date.

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The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

WordPress

Releasing a WordPress plugin means more than writing code. Learn how plugin developers deal with theme and plugin conflicts, support pressure, security concerns, and the work needed to keep users’ sites running.

How to Build a WordPress Maintenance Service

How to Build a WordPress Maintenance Service

WordPress

Learn how to build a WordPress maintenance service for clients. Covers recurring revenue, backups, updates, security monitoring, performance checks, database cleanup, support, reports, and training.

How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress

How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress

WordPress

Choosing WordPress to power your website is a smart move. You’ll gain access to a world of themes, plugins, and possibilities. There are also some responsibilities, though. Making sure your…

How to Add an SSL Certificate to Your WordPress Website

How to Add an SSL Certificate to Your WordPress Website

WordPress

SSL has never been easier or more affordable to implement on WordPress. This quick setup can mean big benefits for your site and its visitors.

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

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For the past decade, much of my design and development work has been centered around WordPress. I’ve spent a good bit of time both building and maintaining websites that utilize…

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

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Tracking backend activity in the WordPress dashboard provides crucial information. And it may save you from a security headache or two.

Why Third Parties Are Taking an Interest in Your Client’s Website Security

Why Third Parties Are Taking an Interest in Your Client’s Website Security

Freelance / WordPress

For years, security processes were between a designer, host, and client. But increasingly, other third parties are taking an active interest.

How to Explain WordPress Maintenance to Clients in Simple Terms

How to Explain WordPress Maintenance to Clients in Simple Terms

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Insights on effectively communicating WordPress maintenance needs to clients and building trust.

How to Educate Clients on WordPress Security Best Practices

How to Educate Clients on WordPress Security Best Practices

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We discuss being proactive when it comes to teaching clients about security best practices. Some things are universal, while others are a bit more specific to WordPress itself.

8 Best Free Security WordPress Plugins in 2026

8 Best Free Security WordPress Plugins in 2026

WordPress

Keep your WordPress site secure! A collection of easy-to-use WordPress plugins that will harden your website and provide you with an extra layer of security and protection.

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

Freelance / Web Design / WordPress

Security’s impact on website maintenance demands its inclusion in our pricing. We examine the challenges and the resulting surge in costs.

Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now

Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now

Web Design / WordPress