WordPress 5.8.1 Security and Maintenance Release
WordPress 5.8.1 is now available! This security and maintenance release features 60 bug fixes in addition to 3 security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. All versions since WordPress 5.4...
The Month in WordPress: August 2021
I really believe in WordPress’ mission to democratize publishing. And I, for one, will never stop learning about what gives people more access to the software, and what makes the software more usable, and especially how we can combine usability...
VMworld 2021 – Why Multi-Cloud Matters for Cloud Providers
Just in a few short weeks, we will be kicking off our next VMworld event in digital form. In this post, I’d like to discuss why it’s important to attend this year’s event, especially for our VMware partner and cloud...
An Update on the Classic Editor Plugin
Before the release of WordPress 5.0 in 2018, the Classic Editor plugin was published to help ease the transition to the new block editor. At the time, we promised to support the plugin through 2021 and adjust if needed as...
WP Briefing: Episode 15: A Very WordPress Blooper
Ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes of WP Briefing? Listen in on this episode for a little levity and Josepha’s bloopers. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice...
WordPress Vulnerability Report: August 2021, Part 3
Vulnerable plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress websites get hacked. The weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report powered by WPScan covers recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities, and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes...
What is an IP Address? 12 Things to Know
If you hope for a snail mail letter to arrive at the location you intend, you make sure to include the recipient’s exact address, including the house and street number, city, zip code, and country. This is how the USPS...
Pursuing Success: 4 Knows to Face the Scary Places
Do you know the secrets to pursuing success? Have you dared to dream big and then been too afraid to take the steps to live your dream? Are you sitting on the edge and hoping your possibilities will just come...
How to Find Your Value Proposition: 6 Tips for Writing a Killer One
Have you taken the time to find your value proposition? If someone were to ask you to sum up your company’s competitive advantage in 10 seconds, would you succeed? If not, you may need to work on your value proposition....
reCAPTCHA for WordPress: A 3 Step Guide for WordPress Users
If you’ve been a WordPress site owner for any period of time, no doubt you already know the importance of WordPress security. WordPress reCAPTCHA is a key component to the security of your WordPress site. A security breach may result...
WordPress Vulnerability Report: August 2021, Part 2
Vulnerable plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress websites get hacked. The weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report powered by WPScan covers recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities, and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes...
How to Change the Main Shared IP Address on cPanel®
cPanel & WHM’s main shared IP address is used by new shared hosting accounts created on a server. This allows web hosts to create new accounts easily and automates the otherwise complex and time-consuming domain and web server configuration process....