In this report, 143 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 86 of these plugins and themes are available now, so run those updates as soon as possible. If you’ re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool may have already warned you and updated these…
Building WordPress Custom Themes From The Ground Up
Key points: Modern WordPress theme development encompasses classic PHP themes, hybrid approaches, and block-based full-site editing. WordPress relies on a structured template hierarchy to determine content display, enabling granular control through templates. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) enhances themes by enabling custom fields, modular blocks, and flexible content layouts, improving…
ACF Chat Fridays: March Open Forum
ACF Chat Fridays serve as a monthly gathering point for the Advanced Custom Fields community, offering an open platform where users, developers, and the ACF team converge to explore the plugin’s evolving ecosystem. These sessions bridge technical deep dives with practical workflows, covering topics like upcoming features, recent…
Defender Pro v5.1 — Taking the “Weak” Out of WordPress Passwords
If you’ re running a WordPress site, you already know security is a constant battle. And let’ s face it—most users are terrible at choosing passwords. That’ s why the latest version of Defender comes with powerful new tools to help you enforce stronger passwords across your entire site. Instead of…
To Boldly Go Where No Newsletter Has Gone Before…
Read to the end to see a pooch who has snuggling down to an art. In today’s edition: Testers Wanted: 6.8 is ready for you to poke, prod and play with. The folks at Wordfence want you to start a bug-hunting streak. Are you ready? Good news! International…
How to Add a Favicon in WordPress: 4 Easy Methods
Looking to add that professional touch to your WordPress site? A favicon might seem small, but it packs a powerful branding punch! That tiny icon appearing in browser tabs and bookmarks helps visitors instantly recognize your site among their open windows. WordPress offers multiple ways to add a…
Episode 41: How Restored316 Uses Kadence to Build a Thriving Design Business
In Episode 41 of The Kadence Beat we sit down with Lauren from Restored316 to talk about her journey into web design and entrepreneurship. She shares how she turned her passion for design into a thriving business, her approach to crafting beautiful and functional themes, and tips for…
How to Put WordPress in Maintenance Mode: 4 Simple Methods
Tired of holding your breath every time you update your WordPress site, hoping visitors don’ t see something broken? We get it! There’ s nothing worse than knowing that potential customers might encounter error messages or half-finished pages during your work. Maintenance mode creates a professional buffer, displaying a friendly…
88 Web Design Terms You Should Know
When you visit a website—whether it’s a sleek online store or a personal blog—every image, button, text box, and interactive section you see is more than just a piece of the whole; it’ s an element with a purpose and a name. Knowing these web design terms not only…
Survey Giveaway Results—Check Your Inbox to See If You Won!
Check your inbox! If you took part in our annual survey, you could be one of the lucky winners. We’ve officially sent out emails to our 10 winners receiving free forever agency memberships and 5 winners getting $2, 000 in hosting credits. If you see a message from us, …
What Is Headless WordPress? Benefits & How It Works
Have you ever wished you could break free from the limits of WordPress themes while still enjoying the ease of its content management system? That’s exactly what headless WordPress offers. Instead of relying on WordPress to handle both content and design, a headless setup separates the backend (where…
Increase Trust: Enable Star Ratings on WooCommerce Products
Almost every shopper (seriously, 99.75% of them) looks for reviews before buying. And when your store has a solid rating system in place, you’ ll see your sales more than double. That’ s not just a number we’ve pulled out of thin air; stores actually report a 108.3% increase in…
Delicious Brain Bytes: DE{CODE} 2025 and ACF’s New Guides
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into DE{CODE} 2025, discuss the release of the first beta for WordPress, and much more! Registration Open for DE{CODE} 2025 DE{CODE} 2025—WP Engine’s sixth annual virtual conference for WordPress professionals—is now open for registration. Building on last year’s record-breaking…
Cascading Redirects: Unmasking a Multi-Site JavaScript Malware Campaign
During a recent website security investigation, we uncovered a malicious JavaScript injection affecting a WordPress website. The infection was responsible for redirecting visitors to unwanted third-party domains, ultimately harming the site’ s reputation and potentially exposing users to further malicious activity. What was discovered? A customer reached out to…
What’s Important About Our WordPress Website Maintenance Agreement?
WordPress powers over 40 percent of websites worldwide. Your WordPress website’ s maintenance agreement is a vital part of protecting this business asset. A poorly maintained site can become vulnerable to hacking, virus infections, and broken functionality. The quality of maintenance solutions varies greatly. Cheaper options might look tempting…
Skip the Setup! WordPress Playground in Your Browser
An Overview of WordPress Playground WordPress Playground is a super cool tool that lets you run an entire WordPress site right in your browser—no need to install PHP, MySQL, or set up a server. It works by using WebAssembly (WASM) to run PHP and WordPress directly in your…
From 3.5 to 1 Second: A Blogger’s Journey to Faster Page Speed and Higher Traffic with WP Rocket
What’ s worse than watching visitors leave your website before even seeing your content? Just ask Nicoletta, a seasoned blogger and SEO expert facing every website owner’ s nightmare: a slow-loading site that affects traffic, engagement, and conversion rate. This customer story isn’ t just about making a website faster. It’ s about…
WordPress Vulnerability Report — March 5, 2025
In this report, 209 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 104 of these plugins and themes are available now, so run those updates as soon as possible. If you’ re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool may have already warned you and updated these…
Boost WordPress Performance, SEO, Security & UX: Site Booster is Here!
Speed and performance are vital for WordPress websites – they influence UX, SERPs, and bounce/conversion rates. Optimizing WordPress speed by removing unused elements or optimizing assets also ensures better resource efficiency and smoother functionality across different networks and devices. To help you achieve those nearly perfect optimization and…
How to hide a category in WooCommerce [+ video]
There are all kinds of reasons to hide a category on your WooCommerce store. You might want to show different products to different customers or incentivize users to create an account on your store. In this article, we’ ll look at what options WooCommerce offers out of the box…
