Rianna MacLeod
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Mastering WordPress File Permissions: A Guide for All Levels
File permissions might seem like a small part of managing a WordPress site, but they play a key role in your website’s security and functionality.…
Troubleshooting ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR: How to Fix the SSL Protocol Error in 6 Steps
Marc Kranat As a website owner (and frequent website visitor), you might have encountered the notorious ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR at least once.
How to Scan a Website for Vulnerabilities
Even the most diligent site owners should consider when they had their last website security check. As our own research indicates, infections resulting from known…
How to Harden WordPress: A Basic Overview
Ben Martin Out-of-the-box security configurations tend to not be very secure. This is usually true for all software and WordPress is no exception. Best practices suggest you…
What is php.ini? Where It’s Located, How to Edit & Common Directives
The php.ini file, a critical configuration file containing your web server’s PHP settings, is integral to the functioning of your website. Each time PHP initiates,…
New Guide on Secure VPS Configuration
One of the most common problems that we observe among many of our clients is the persistent threat of cross contamination – that is, malware…
Why Your IP Address is Blocked & How to Fix It
Imagine this scenario: You’re sipping a delightful cup of tea (I’m English) while catching up on the latest news when suddenly – wham! You find…
How to Update, Install & Remove WordPress Plugins & Themes With WP-CLI
WordPress, like other open-source content management systems, allows you to enhance your website’s appearance and functionality through custom code and third-party components like plugins and…
How to Secure Your Online Store: A Ecommerce Security Primer
Victor Santoyo Welcome to another installment in helping website owners secure their digital assets, this time with a focus on the world of ecommerce. If you’re an…
What is XML-RPC? Security Risks & How to Disable
XML-RPC is a protocol designed for WordPress to standardize communication between different systems, allowing external applications (such as other blogging platforms and desktop clients) to…
WP-CLI: How to Connect to WordPress via SSH
The WordPress admin dashboard, though intuitive and feature-rich, can be time-consuming to explore. If you’re looking for a more direct approach to website management, consider…