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We share 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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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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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

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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…

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

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Freelance Design / 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

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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

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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

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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The Web Has an Outdated Software Problem

The Web Has an Outdated Software Problem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.

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 / 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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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?

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).

Where Two-Factor Authentication Falls Short

Where Two-Factor Authentication Falls Short

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UX Design / Web Design
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