Have you ever had a hard time finding an article or item while searching on someone else’s WordPress site? Maybe the results weren’t what you were looking for, or maybe the results were being displayed in some bizarre order. Search on WordPress is a notoriously difficult problem, especially for older sites with years of content. In this episode of Press This, we talk with Jared Hutchinson and Luke Patterson, from WP Engine, about the new Smart Search plugin for WordPress. We’ll talk about how their plugin solves these problems and what they’ve learned about search in the process.
WordPress Security Statistics: How Secure Is WordPress Really?
Is WordPress really safe? That’s probably a question on the minds of many new users, especially when they hear that it’s an open source project. So, are there any statistics about WordPress security that can provide an answer? As a matter of fact, there are, and in this post, we have tried to compile as many meaningful numbers on this topic as possible. Below, we’ll examine industry reports and statistics regarding the security of WordPress core, themes and plugins, login information, and hosting environments. In the end, we want you to not only have a good idea about the safety […]
Press This: WordPress Horror Stories
On this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Marketing Manager, Sr. Josh Dailey joins the show as we dive into WooSesh 2023 and its “State of the Woo” presentation. This year’s State of the Woo offered great insights into the current stats, new features, and big trends in WooCommerce. Over 4.4 million stores are powered by WooCommerce, so the growth has been tremendous, but now Woo is encouraging those users to start getting more active in the Woo community. Check out this episode to learn more about the push to get more Woo users involved in testing the product and providing feedback.
7 WordPress Security Myths: Completely Busted and Debunked
Despite being the most popular content management system in the world, myths about the security of the WordPress platform continue to circulate. Due to its open-source nature, inexperienced users might view it as less secure than a commercial product. Plus, they may be unnerved by reports of WordPress security problems in the news. Myth #1: Security is the Job of Your Hosting Provider As a beginner or first-time website owner, you might think that keeping your website secure is the domain of the people you pay to keep it online. And that is true in a way; your web hosting […]
Press This: State of Woo 2023
On this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Marketing Manager, Sr. Josh Dailey joins the show as we dive into WooSesh 2023 and its “State of the Woo” presentation. This year’s State of the Woo offered great insights into the current stats, new features, and big trends in WooCommerce. Over 4.4 million stores are powered by WooCommerce, so the growth has been tremendous, but now Woo is encouraging those users to start getting more active in the Woo community. Check out this episode to learn more about the push to get more Woo users involved in testing the product and providing feedback.
Jetpack AI Assistant: How to Use It in WordPress (+Review)
It seems like half the articles I write these days are about artificial intelligence. This one is no exception as I am about to try out and review Jetpack AI Assistant, a new generative AI tool recently unveiled by WordPress.com. It promises to bring ChatGPT-like features to WordPress and help you write blog posts, headlines, and calls to action. It can also improve your writing, change its tone, and even provide translations — all more quickly than doing it manually. Jetpack AI Assistant is available to all WordPress.com users but, as the name suggests, you can also use it on […]
Press This: Understanding the Fediverse
On this episode of Press This, we delve into the fascinating world of the Fediverse with our special guest, Matthias Pfefferle, the creator of the ActivityPub plugin. Learn how ActivityPub works and what makes federated websites different than traditional social media sites. Matthias walks us through the pros and cons of federated media and teaches us how WordPress users can connect their sites to the Fediverse to expand their audience and enable easy commenting. If you’ve been curious about IndieWeb and the decentralized web, this episode is for you!
HTTP/3 and WordPress: Understanding and Using HTTP/3
Are you ready to learn more about the new Internet protocol HTTP/3 and WordPress? Good, because that is exactly what we will talk about in this article. The new standard HTTP protocol will bring some changes and innovations to how data is transmitted online. Therefore, its widespread adaption will have consequences for everything connected to the Internet, including websites built with WordPress. To prepare you for the coming of HTTP/3, we will talk about what exactly it is, how it come to be, what is new and different about it, and HTTP/3’s benefits and downsides. After that, we examine how […]
Press This: Are Your WordPress Plugins GPL-compatible?
In this episode of Press This, we explore the critical topic of GPL compatibility for WordPress plugins with Jeffrey Paul, Director of Open Source at 10up. Discover how a GitHub Action can ensure your plugins remain open-source compliant while streamlining your development process. If you’re a WordPress developer or contributor, this episode is a must-listen for staying in the GPL’s good graces and maintaining the spirit of open source.
12 Tactics for WordPress Speed Optimization Without Plugins
Why attempt speed optimization of your WordPress website without plugins? A sluggish website is more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s a significant roadblock when you’re trying to build online success. In fact, according to a 2022 study by Portent, in the first five seconds of loading a page, every additional second reduces website conversion rates by an average of 4.5%. While WordPress performance plugins might seem like the go-to solution to address this problem, they’re not always your best bet. Sure, they offer quick fixes, but they can also introduce a host of additional issues, from security vulnerabilities to code bloat. […]
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