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Does being Open Source make WordPress Secure?
WordPress is an Open Source CMS, meaning both: vulnerabilities AND their patches are all visible to the WordPress community. So how does this make WordPress secure? If you studied in a more orthodox school, you might have dreaded tests, (at least I did.) So when I first heard of the concept of Open Book tests,…
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Does a PC Antivirus Warning Mean that Your WordPress Site Has Malware?
When you run a WordPress website, it can be distressing and even annoying when visitors suggest that you might be hacked, based on their PC’s antivirus notifications. Here is why and how this happens. One of the most harrowing experiences for any WordPress website owner, is that of getting hacked, especially when they don’t even…
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Understanding and Getting Rid of the WordPress Pharma Hack
Hacks catch WordPress site owners by surprise since they are carried out discreetly to exploit websites’ resources. The Pharma hack makes use of your website’s search rankings. Do you know how to get rid of it? Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been covering some of the ill-effects of being hacked, and how to…
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10 Signs You’ve Been Hacked
WordPress hacks always feel personal, especially when you discover your website had been compromised for a while. This is why it’s important to recognize a hack from the first signs. Cybersecurity is one of the biggest threats to anyone who has an online presence nowadays. This is because hackers keep hacking for a number of…
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A Review of HostGator WordPress Backup: Are they any good?
Many people rely on web hosts for their WordPress backup. Is this a good practice, and are HostGator backups any good? We believe secure backups which are completely independent of your web host is a must for all who host websites. Otherwise, you may find that your backups are lost along with your website. In…
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How XML-RPC can affect WordPress Security
XML-RPC is a WordPress API that allows WordPress site-owners functionality, while on-the-go. But how does it affect WordPress sites’ security? What is XML-RPC, and why is it such a big deal? The ‘XML-RPC’ is an API that enables developers create WordPress ‘apps’ (like clients, plugins and themes), that allow you to make remote HTTP requests…
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WordPress Sitemaps and their Importance
One of the most powerful ways to make your website more search engine friendly, is to use a sitemap. But what are sitemaps, and how do you create one for your site? What is a site map, and why is it important? Search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo crawl through the contents of a…
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WordPress Backup To Dropbox: Pros, Cons & What You Need to Know
Making WordPress Backup to Dropbox seems like an attractive option due to ease of use & low cost. However, is it the best practice & will restores be as easy as backups? There are generally two ways you can make a WordPress backup to Dropbox. The first way requires two processes to be completed. You…
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An In-depth Review of NinjaFirewall Against Common WordPress Attacks
“Why do hackers hack websites?”, is one of the more philosophical questions of anyone with a website. Whatever the size of your WordPress site, protecting it from the common attacks against websites is definitely a concern. Figuring out the best security option, (especially making the decision between a WordPress firewall and an antivirus) for your…
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Can a products plus services business plan be good for a small WordPress agency? Insights from Rahul Bansal, the founder of rtCamp
The correct answer to this question, for any WordPress agency, is that, it depends. Running an agency which delivers quality products and services can be daunting. While many are looking for the answers to be able to balance both, very few agencies actually can manage both successfully. A good example in the Indian WordPress community…
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