It’ s important to keep your WordPress site’ s PHP version updated because it directly impacts your site’ s security, performance, and compatibility. Ignoring PHP updates leaves your site vulnerable to security threats, slows it down, and can lead to compatibility issues with the latest WordPress core, themes, and plugins. In…
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What is Instagram Map, and How to Turn It Off?
Meta rolled out some new features on August 6th, 2025, and one of them was the Instagram Map. This feature is similar to what Snapchat offers, where you can share your exact location in real time. While this might be nice for close friends, it might not be…
#WordPressWednesday August 6, 2025
This first week of August WordPress news roundup has some great tutorials, plugin recommendations, and more. #WordPressWednesday is a curated list of most recent week’ s articles published from around the WordPress Community. This is just a look into what’ s going on, plugin news, theme news, WordPress development and…
How to Combat XML-RPC Attacks On WordPress
WordPress is the world’ s most popular content management system, powering over 40% of all websites on the internet. Its massive popularity and open-source nature, however, make it a frequent target for cyberattacks. While many security threats are well-known, one of the most overlooked yet dangerous vulnerabilities lies in…
#MondayMotivation: Success is not final…
I decided to start a series based on inspirational and motivational quotes, that will be posted on Mondays, called #MondayMotivation. I will post a shareable image, the quote, and add some thoughts. It’ s a series that doesn’ t necessarily mean the post will be long. My goal really isn’ t…
Got Any Abandoned WordPress Plugins Installed? Here’s Your Heads Up
A WordPress site is kind of a living entity that requires regular care and attention. From the core software to the themes and plugins that provide its functionality, every component plays a crucial role in its security, performance, and overall health. While we often focus on the importance…
9 Tips to Get Out of Being Overwhelmed with Social Media
Social media has become an undeniable force over the years. It offers incredible opportunities for connection, learning, and entertainment. Yet, for many, the constant influx of information, notifications, and curated realities can lead to a feeling of being utterly overwhelmed. The endless scroll, the fear of missing out…
Dear WordPress: How can we get the younger generations into WordPress?
How can we get the younger generations into WordPress? This is a perfectly valid question, and I’ ve heard or read from several people in the community that they are concerned with this. However, there’ s some good solutions for this, but it all boils down to one umbrella topic: …
11 Reasons a Site Owner Will Not Approve Your Guest Post
I love to receive guest posts. However receiving and publishing them are two different things. While I am pretty welcoming about allowing people to register in order to submit a guest post for review, nearly half of the articles submitted have been rejected. So, I decided to put…
Ask Nile: Why is there a URL field in the WordPress comment form?
For some of you, it’ s possible that you still allow comments on your blog, but wonder why there’ s a URL field for your visitors to fill out. Some of the comments you moderate, probably have strange links to scammy looking websites too. So, in this Ask Nile post, …
How to Plan a Website in 8 Steps for Businesses and Blogs
In today’ s digital age, having a well-designed website is essential for businesses and bloggers alike. Your website is often the first point of contact for potential customers or readers, making it crucial to get it right. However, creating a successful website requires careful planning and execution. In this…
25 Tips on How to Choose Your Domain Name
Your domain name serves as your online storefront and the initial point of contact for prospective customers in the broad world of the internet. It forms the basis of your online persona and affects everything from search engine rankings to brand impression. Selecting the ideal domain name needs…