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WordPress8 September 2026

Elementor Pro Sites Are Being Hacked: What to Check Right Now

A critical Elementor Pro vulnerability is being actively exploited to hack WordPress sites. Here's what it does, how to check if you've been hit, and what to do.

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WordPress5 September 2026

Millions of WordPress Sites Still Vulnerable: What CVE-2026-19949 Means for You

A backup plugin on over 5 million WordPress sites has a serious SQL injection flaw. Update to version 7.110 now, and check the rest of your plugins while you're at it.

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WordPress28 August 2026

The WordPress Redesign Checklist: 25 Things to Get Right for Leads, Speed and SEO

A redesign can quietly tank your traffic and leads if you skip the boring bits. Here's a 25-point WordPress redesign checklist that keeps your rankings, speed and conversions intact when the new site goes live.

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WordPress24 August 2026

Custom WordPress Theme vs Page Builder: Which One Should You Actually Use?

A custom theme gives you full design freedom and faster load times but needs real skill to build. A page builder is easier and safer for beginners. Here's how to pick.

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WordPress18 August 2026

Two WordPress Security Alerts You Can't Ignore: A Full Takeover Bug and 12 Core Fixes

A 9.8-rated WooCommerce Social Login flaw lets attackers log in as your admin, and WordPress core 7.0.3 fixes 12 more vulnerabilities. Here's what to check and update today.

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Website Maintenance20 July 2026

Why a WordPress Agency Beats a One-Man Band for Your Business Website

Hiring a part-time 'web guy' feels cheap and flexible until deadlines stretch, your developer vanishes and your site stalls. Here's why a WordPress agency is the safer bet for a growing business.

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Website Maintenance13 July 2026

10 Things to Do Right After Your Website Launches

Going live is the start, not the finish. Here are the 10 things to do right after your website launch so it stays fast, safe and findable.

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WordPress28 June 2026

Why WordPress Developers Are Pushing Back on a New AI Feature in Core

A proposal to bake an AI-focused Knowledge post type into WordPress core has been met with a thumbs down from developers. Here's what's on the table and why it matters for your site.

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WordPress16 June 2026

Locked Out of WordPress? How to Add an Admin User via SQL

If you're locked out of WordPress and the lost password feature isn't helping, adding a new admin user directly via SQL is a reliable way back in. Here's exactly how to do it safely.

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WordPress10 June 2026

WordPress Migration Broke Your Styles? How to Fix File Permissions

If your WordPress site looks broken after a migration, no styles, no working scripts, the culprit is often file permissions. Here's what they are, why they go wrong, and how to reset them safely.

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