Yesterday, a post by Denis Sinegubko addressed the dangers of downloading plugins from unofficial sites. Sinegubko explained how “patched” malicious premium plugins work, what they do, and how some websites build their entire business around these stolen plugins. There are people that—due to lack of knowledge—download free plugins from untrusted sites. But, more often than not, people download pirated software to avoid paying the premium costs. While this, quite obviously, leaves them with the benefit of a free premium plugin, their site is nonetheless left vulnerable to a variety of attacks. Sinegubko said: Why would someone spend their time to steal […]
Episode 38: Boone in the Hat
Show Notes Host Boone Gorges is a plugin developer for WordPress. He’s also a lead developer for BuddyPress, and an overseer in the development of the CUNY Academic Commons, Anthologize, and Participad. You can find him on twitter @Boone and on his website. What they’re sippin’ on Boone – Brooklyn Lager Dre – Water Brad – Johnny Walker Black Interview Education sector Boone started out on a track in academia—teaching, studying philosophy, attending graduate school. Boone began utilizing blogs, and WordPress.com in particular, to assign writing assignments in the classes he was teaching. He began to realize the important relationships between a free, […]
iThemes Security (Formerly Better WP Security) Is Now Available
Security is an ongoing concern for the millions of users, developers, and enthusiasts who make up the WordPress space. And in recent times people are growing more concerned. Over the past year or so, there has been a heightened number of attacks on WordPress-specific sites. So—as a result—WordPress security developers have been forced to up their game. In the realm of WordPress security, plugins are a viable option for providing protection to WordPress websites and blogs. The #1 WordPress security plugin is Better WP Security. With over 1.7 million downloads—it offers extended protection and customer support to its users. Additionally, […]
New WordPress-Powered Sites at Penn State University
Recently on WP Think Tank, Matt Mullenweg addressed the growing prevalence of WordPress as a preferred platform for universities. A clear example of this trend has been illustrated in a recent news article from Penn State University. With a headline reading “WordPress-powered Sites at Penn State to replace Blogs service in spring,” the influence and universality of WordPress has again been illustrated. The post addresses the user-friendly interface, and the vast selection of themes, as 2 of the contributing factors for the switch. Additionally, the popularity of WordPress as a platform is another reason for the change. Penn State has started […]
WordPress for iOS Version 4.0 Has Arrived
Yesterday, WordPress for iOS version 4.0 was released. This is the 2nd update so far in 2014—as version 3.9 kicked off the new year in January. The app gives you easy, on-the-go access to your WordPress website—all from the convenience of your iOS mobile device. The only requirement is that your site must be running on version 3.5 or higher. This open-source app not only allows you to efficiently monitor your WordPress websites and blogs—but it also allows you to create and edit posts, add media, and view stats. While version 3.9 provided a facelift—based off iOS 7—for the layout and design of WordPress for […]
Release of 3.9 Approaches: Beta 2 Is Available for Testing
Get ready, it’s time for round 2! WordPress 3.9 Beta 2 has been announced, and your help is needed to help make the release date. While there have been over 100 issues identified and resolved since the announcement of Beta 1, there are still bugs to be worked out before 3.9 is released. So—with a release date projected for April—further testing is necessary to identify the errors highlighted in the Beta 1 announcement. To report a bug you should use the same process used for Beta 1. If you encounter a bug, report it in the Alpha/Beta area in the support forums. Alternatively, you can post […]
Episode 037: Long Live the King
Show Notes Host Alex King is a designer, developer, and CTO of Crowd Favorite. He got his start using B2, and quickly moved into helping develop WordPress when it was in its infancy. During his time helping develop WordPress, he has been responsible for such tools as the share icon and JavaScript quicktags. You can contact him on Twitter @alexkingorg or visit his website. What They’re Sippin’ On Brad- Homebrew IPA Dre- Canada Dry Alex- H2O Pressing Topics WordPress.com relaunched its developer site WordPress has updated its developer site with a new look, but also new features. This update helps third party developers find […]
WordPress’s Portability Problem
Many WordPress users have encountered—at least once or twice—the tedious process of moving content from one server to another. A recent post by web developer Eric Mann shed light on this issue when he emphasized how WordPress drastically lacks portability. To export, import, and backup content, WordPress uses a particular format called WXR. The fallacy of this feature lies in its inability to import enough content to effectively recreate your site on a new server. Meta information, media attachments, and site settings are just a few important elements that are lost in the transfer. Additionally, as your website becomes larger […]
Upcoming WordPress Workshops in San Francisco
Are you a new WordPress user? Are you interested in learning the coding language behind WordPress? Do you want to build your own WordPress blog, or improve your WordPress site? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you should check out the WordPress workshops scheduled for the weekend of March 29 and 30, in San Francisco. The event is hosted by WordPress Open Studio, and is open to the public! There will be 2 workshops held—the first on March 29 and the second on March 30—for beginner and intermediate WordPress users, respectively. WordPress 101 Hands-on Workshop (Beginner) Saturday, March 29 […]
A Walk Through the Evolution of Sidekick
Many WordPress users struggle with the day-to-day how-tos of website development. In fact, WordPress has evolved to be so dynamic that many users don’t even realize what their website or blog is capable of. Or, even if you do know that a certain function is possible, the (often times) daunting task of learning how to do it may seem taxing. If you’ve experienced this, don’t worry; you’re not alone. But, today there are options to help bridge the gap in your WordPress knowledge. There are tools that provide you with the guidance necessary to perform basic, intermediate, and advanced WordPress tasks. […]
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