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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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5 Tips for a More Secure WordPress Website

5 Tips for a More Secure WordPress Website

WordPress

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

WordPress

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

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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.

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

A dive into the web-related issues that keep the Grumpy Designer up at night. Make a cup of coffee and join us on this nerve-wracking journey.

Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now

Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now

Web Design / WordPress

We discuss the balance between increased web security and user convenience, analyzing how this impacts everyday online interactions.

The Risks of Not Logging Out of WordPress

The Risks of Not Logging Out of WordPress

WordPress

Learn why logging out of WordPress is crucial for security. A report reveals 60% of hacks stem from stolen session cookies. Simple steps can prevent this risk.

The Growing Difficulty of Trusting Modern Software

The Growing Difficulty of Trusting Modern Software

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

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.

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.

The Grumpy Designer Takes on WordPress Malware

The Grumpy Designer Takes on WordPress Malware

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