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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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How to Explain WordPress Maintenance to Clients in Simple Terms

How to Explain WordPress Maintenance to Clients in Simple Terms

Freelance / WordPress

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

6 Best Plugins for Adding Two-Factor Authentication to WordPress

6 Best Plugins for Adding Two-Factor Authentication to WordPress

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We explore what two-factor authentication actually is and take a look at a few WordPress plugins that will help you add this feature with minimal effort.

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

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We take a look at what custom user roles are in WordPress, why you’d want to use them, and a few different techniques for creating them.

A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress

A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress

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Learn how to escape PHP data in WordPress to prevent security vulnerabilities. This quick guide helps developers write safer, more secure code.

Tips for Hosting Your Client’s WordPress Website

Tips for Hosting Your Client’s WordPress Website

Freelance / WordPress

A practical guide to hosting WordPress sites for clients. Learn how to stay secure, stay in control, and avoid common hosting mistakes.

A Simple Guide to WordPress Hosting for Beginners

A Simple Guide to WordPress Hosting for Beginners

WordPress

New to WordPress? This plain guide breaks down hosting types, pricing, and how to choose without overthinking it.

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 2025

8 Best Free Security WordPress Plugins in 2025

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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.

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.

5 Common WordPress Myths Debunked

5 Common WordPress Myths Debunked

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We take a look at some of the most common myths floating around the world of WordPress and attempt to uncover the truth.

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

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Maintaining a legacy WordPress website takes a keen eye and attention to detail. Here are some tips to make sure your old site runs as well as it can.

Building WordPress Websites That Better Respect User Privacy

Building WordPress Websites That Better Respect User Privacy

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In recent years, privacy has become one of the most important topics in our society. With the rise of services that use and sell user data, serious discussions have been…

5 Tips for a More Secure WordPress Website

5 Tips for a More Secure WordPress Website

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Web security has grown into one of the most important issues we face – right up there with design and development. And those of us who use an open source…

Hacked: What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Compromised

Hacked: What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Compromised

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It’s perfectly normal to feel scared or frustrated when your WordPress site has been compromised. Take a breath, and follow this guide for dealing with a hacked WordPress website.

The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

WordPress

It takes a whole lot of talent and skill to create a functioning WordPress plugin. Most of us will probably never fully grasp the amount of work and dedication that…

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

WordPress

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

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…

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Freelance / Web Design
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