What Is ‘Error Establishing a Database Connection’ & How To Fix It in WordPress
Rianna MacLeod Experiencing the ‘Error Establishing a Database Connection‘ on your WordPress website? This common error indicates that your site is unable to connect to its database,…
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What is Secure Shell (SSH) & How to Use It: Security & Best Practices
Kaushal Bhavsar Navigating your WordPress site’s dashboard can provide you with significant control over your website’s functionality and appearance. Yet it won’t offer a direct interaction or…
How to Fix “Not Secure” Warnings and SSL Issues in WordPress (8 Steps)
Puja Srivastava If you own a WordPress website and ever encountered the “Not Secure” warning, you might have worried that visitors would perceive your site as spam…
How to Quickly Find & Fix Mixed Content Issues (SSL/HTTPS)
With the web’s increased emphasis on security, all sites should operate on HTTPS. Installing an SSL certificate allows you to make that transition with your…
Why WordPress Gets Hacked
A question we frequently get from new users as they’re onboarding is: why does WordPress get hacked? Of course, this question makes sense in this…
How to Recognize & Avoid Phishing Emails: A Cautionary Tale
Matt Morrow We’ve all received spam and phishing emails — our inboxes are often full of them. They let us know that our package is being delivered…
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…
How to Harden WordPress With WP-Config & Avoid Data Exposure
Luke Leal What is wp-config.php? The wp-config.php file is a powerful core WordPress file that is vital for running your website. It contains important configuration settings for…
New WooCommerce Security Best Practices Guide
WooCommerce is a widely used e-commerce platform, powering nearly 6 million online stores worldwide. Its popularity makes it a prime target for cybercriminals looking to…