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Is Custom PHP More Secure Than WordPress? The Myth Debunked
Your developer says custom PHP is safer. The data disagrees. Compare security, maintenance costs, and what CEOs should actually ask.
My WordPress Site Was Hacked: Fix the Google Warning That Won't Go Away
Your site is clean but Google still shows a hacked site warning? Here's the Google Search Console clearance workflow that gets the warning removed in 24-72 hours.
SecurityWordPress Hack Recovery: Restore Google Rankings in 7-14 Days
Your site's malware-free but Google still shows warnings. Follow the proven Search Console recovery workflow that gets sites re-ranked. Step-by-step guide included.
SecurityWordPress Slack Webhook Security: Detect & Rotate Exposed Credentials
Slack webhooks are production credentials. Learn to audit WordPress form plugins for exposed URLs, rotate compromised webhooks immediately, and secure storage with constants.
SecurityWordPress Malware Persistence: Why Cleanups Fail & How to Stop It
WordPress malware persistence mechanisms cause reinfections. Learn hidden admin accounts, database backdoors, mu-plugins, and weak credentials—plus the systematic checklist that stops them.
SecurityWordPress Plugin Security Prioritization: The 3-Tier System
661 vulnerabilities in one week. A three-tier prioritization framework that automates 70% of updates and focuses your time on the exploits that actually matter.
SecurityWooCommerce Bot Attacks: The 3-Step Defense That Actually Works
Over 60% of websites in North America and Europe 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.
SecurityWordPress 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.