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A wealth of information about WordPress security, including best practices, plugins, and common issues. This curated collection of articles can help protect your sites from potential security threats.

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How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

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Freelance Design / WordPress

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

The 10 Best Free Security Plugins for WordPress

The 10 Best Free Security Plugins for WordPress

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WordPress

A collection of powerful WordPress plugins that will harden your website and provide you with an extra layer of security and protection.

5 Common WordPress Myths Debunked

5 Common WordPress Myths Debunked

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WordPress

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

Why It’s Getting Harder to Trust the Software We Use

Why It’s Getting Harder to Trust the Software We Use

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Web Design / WordPress

As web designers, we put trust into many apps (particularly open-source), and many have third-party dependencies. It can be a huge risk.

The Web Has an Outdated Software Problem

The Web Has an Outdated Software Problem

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Web Design

On the web, things don’t go away so much as they fade into the background. As quickly as new tech arrives, the old continues to lumber along in the shadows.

The Grumpy Designer Takes on WordPress Malware

The Grumpy Designer Takes on WordPress Malware

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WordPress

While some professions fade over time, there will always be a need for web designers. Why? Because with each passing year, the job becomes more complex. New responsibilities arrive that…

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

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Web Design

While no longer having to support IE is a reason to celebrate, what will we do without our favorite nemesis? Who or what could replace it?

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

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Freelance Design / WordPress

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

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

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WordPress

This isn’t exactly a Coke vs Pepsi type of rivalry. In terms of market share, it’s more like an ant (Wix) flicking a spec of dirt on Godzilla (WordPress).

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

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WordPress

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.

How to Add Two-Factor Authentication to WordPress

How to Add Two-Factor Authentication to WordPress

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WordPress

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.

Building WordPress Websites That Better Respect User Privacy

Building WordPress Websites That Better Respect User Privacy

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WordPress
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