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 […]
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 […]
WordPress Careers on the Rise: VentureBeat Seeks WordPress Developer
The world of WordPress is growing . . . Yesterday, VentureBeat—a technology news website, focusing on disruptive technology—released a post advertising a position for a WordPress web developer. This is exciting news for the entire WordPress community because it’s an obvious reminder of the growth of WordPress, and its overall impact in the world of online publishing. Additionally, it illuminates how employers are not only seeking web developers with PHP and JavaScript experience, but they’re also seeking employees who can easily navigate the WordPress landscape. The demand for WordPress web developers isn’t entirely surprising given that over 20% of websites are powered […]
Over 160,000 WordPress Sites Exploited by Attackers
WordPress users beware, hackers are using brute force to target WordPress sites. Attackers are exploiting WordPress pingback—a feature that allows sites to cross-reference blog posts—to launch a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on WordPress websites! In a recent post on the Sucuri blog, CTO Daniel Cid indicated that all WordPress sites that have pingback enabled can be used as zombies in the attack. This was exemplified when security researchers discovered that over 160,000 legitimate WordPress sites—all using the pingback feature—were being used as pawns to run a large HTTP based—layer 7, or the application layer—attack on a well-known WordPress site. Dan […]
Calling All WordPress Users: WordPress 3.9 Beta 1 Needs Your Help
Yesterday, the first beta of WordPress 3.9 was announced, and is now available for testing. With a scheduled release date of mid-April, testers are needed to further refine the new software. As testers, you have the opportunity to contribute to the development of 3.9 and–more broadly–to the WordPress community. To contribute, simply install the WordPress Beta Tester, or download the zip file for beta. If you encounter a bug, you can report it in the Alpha/Beta area in the support forums. Alternatively, you can post an in-depth bug report of the issue you’ve encountered. Many bugs have already been reported, so make […]
ManageWP’s Recent Updates
Today, it’s not uncommon for users to have multiple WordPress sites. In fact, some users are managing dozens of them! Updating and monitoring these sites can be a tedious—and potentially confusing—task. So it’s no surprise that there’s a growing trend in WordPress-specific management sites, like InfiniteWP, iControlWP, and WPRemote. These solutions function through a centralized console that enables sites to be easily managed, updated, and backed-up—all from one location. By tactfully managing WordPress sites, users can save a great deal of time, and invest more in building content and making money. ManageWP, one of the leading WordPress multisite management tools, has recently […]
New Domain Names are Coming! Here’s What You Need to Know
The internet—and the domain name system (DNS) in particular—is currently undergoing one of its biggest upheavals since the early 80s. Many readers are probably aware of some of these changes, but in this post I’m going to delve a little deeper into what’s new and what you need to know. You’ll soon have clients coming to you asking about these new names, or perhaps colleagues in marketing or product development that are looking for a new domain for a product launch. So, read on for the crash course! A Little Background The organization ICANN is responsible for the worldwide DNS […]
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