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9 Effective Tips to Shut Down Spam in WordPress for Good

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Development

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July 29, 2020

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Spam is a plague for many WordPress sites. While it’s not nearly as bad as it used to be, every WordPress user can testify to how annoying comment spam can be. And not just comment spam — spam in your forums, in your email and forms, everywhere! But it’s not just irritating for you. Web spam can have far-reaching consequences: reducing engagement by driving users away from your comments and forums, hurting your reputation, and even damaging your SEO. You need to do something about it fast. But if you have a spam problem, you’re probably hundreds of fake comments […]

How to Begin Your Journey Developing Headless WordPress Sites

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Development

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July 23, 2020

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As a WordPress developer, keeping up with the latest web technologies can be exhausting. While pivoting to headless WordPress development can alleviate many issues, figuring out how to get started may feel overwhelming.  At WP Buffs, we recognize the difference it can make to have comprehensive WordPress resources to guide you. Learning how to develop headless WordPress sites is a lot easier and ultimately more effective when you have the right tools and knowledge on hand.  After chatting with my friend Scott Bolinger over at AppPresser, I’ve gained some helpful insight that can make getting started with headless WordPress sites […]

SSH Beginner’s Guide for WordPress Users and Everyone Else

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Development, Security

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July 22, 2020

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Running a WordPress site often involves a lot of time-consuming maintenance tasks. Updating WordPress, deleting or adding files, checking the database; for every little thing you have to go log in to the WordPress dashboard. In this beginner’s guide to SSH, you will learn how the secure shell access can make your life a lot easier. SSH allows you to securely and remotely access your server through the command line. What used to take minutes of clicking around in the back end you can now do in seconds just by typing in a simple command. Ready to try it for […]

5 Ways to Keep Your Business Data Secure in 2020

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Security

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July 9, 2020

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Data privacy is an issue that has come to the forefront of consumers’ minds in recent years.  After data breaches from Cambridge Analytica, Equifax, LinkedIn, Target, and a handful of other global companies, consumers are becoming more conscious about how much of their data is collected, stored, and used. Businesses don’t have any excuse not to take this time to improve their data security efforts. Newly-passed laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) add new requirements for businesses that are storing customer data. In addition, consumers are expecting companies to step up […]

3 Best Practices for Selecting Secure WordPress Plugins

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Plugins

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July 7, 2020

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Like most WordPress users, you probably rely heavily on plugins to power some of your website’s most critical tasks. However, it’s important to understand that not all plugins are equally ‘safe’ to use. Knowing how to spot secure WordPress plugins is key to minimizing vulnerabilities attackers can exploit. Fortunately, there are several qualities that can tip you off to whether a plugin is safe to use. In this article, we’re going to walk you through the best practices for selecting secure WordPress plugins. Before we get started, let’s talk about plugin vulnerabilities in general! Why Plugins Can Make Your WordPress […]

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