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WordPress maintenance tips, security guides, and performance optimization articles.
WooCommerce Bot Attacks: The 3-Step Defense That Actually Works
68% of European websites lack bot protection. Most WooCommerce stores have the tools to stop attacks—WooCommerce Store API protection, CAPTCHA plugins, and rate limiting. Learn the exact configuration I use.
WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities: What 333 Weekly Exploits Mean for Your Sites
WordPress plugin vulnerabilities jumped to 333 per week in January 2026. Here's what agencies managing client sites need to know about monitoring, triage, and response.
UpdatesPHP 8.3 Deprecated Functions: Stop Broken Sites Before Migration
PHP 8.1 is dead. Deprecated functions are breaking WordPress sites as hosts force upgrades. Here's the 3-step audit that catches 95% of issues.
TipsWordPress Staging: Catch Updates Before Production Breaks
Test plugin updates, PHP upgrades, and theme changes safely before they hit production. Staging costs $15-25/month. Production failures cost $500-2,000 in emergency time.
SecurityWordPress Multisite Security: Hardening Shared User Environments
Multisite security for agencies: database isolation, super admin controls, and multi-tenant hardening to reduce client blast radius and protect margins.
UpdatesWordPress Plugin Subscription vs Lifetime: The Hidden Costs
Lifetime plugin licenses seem cheaper upfront, but updates stop by year 3 and security patches disappear. Subscriptions cost more but guarantee compatibility.
SecuritySSL Certificate Expiration: The Renewal System That Breaks Silently
Auto-renewal keeps WordPress sites secure, but misconfigured CAA records and firewall rules cause silent failures. Verify quarterly. Recovery takes 15 minutes once you know what to do.
SecurityWordPress Theme Security: 6% of Vulns, 10% Ignored
80 theme vulnerabilities disclosed in a single week (Jan 2026). Audit monthly, skip nulled themes, and treat updates like security patches—here's the checklist.
TipsWordPress Alternatives: When to Stay vs. Switch
Honest comparison of WordPress alternatives for SMBs. Real migration costs, platform trade-offs, and when switching actually makes sense.
TipsWordPress AI Agents: What MCP Means for Site Management
WordPress AI agents using MCP Adapter and the Abilities API can automate bulk updates, compliance reporting, and client management at scale. Here's what agencies need to know.