Introducing Four New Starter Sites for Charities on GeneratePress

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GeneratePress launched four new Starter Sites for charities and nonprofits: Charity, Youth, Rescue, and Conserve. Designed for ease of use, these templates help organizations create professional, fast, and accessible websites to amplify their missions. Each site is fully customizable, mobile-responsive, donation-ready, and built for performance. Easy installation guides are provided to set up the templates on WordPress. GeneratePress emphasizes a user-friendly experience, allowing nonprofits to maintain high website performance without needing coding skills.

https://generatepress.com/starter-sites-for-charities/

Recently Disclosed SureTriggers Critical Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation

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On May 2, 2025, a critical vulnerability in the OttoKit: All-in-One Automation Platform (formerly SureTriggers) plugin was added to the Wordfence vulnerability database, allowing unauthenticated attackers and those with a valid application password to gain admin access. Exploitation began the same day, with mass attacks starting May 4, resulting in over 2,400 blocked attempts. Users are advised to update to the patched version 1.0.83 if not already applied. Indicators of compromised sites include suspicious admin account creation patterns. Wordfence customers received protection immediately, while free users will get it by June 1, 2025.

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2025/05/recently-disclosed-suretriggers-critical-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-under-active-exploitation/

WordPress Security Research Series: Setting Up Your Research Lab

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Part 3 of the WordPress Security Research Beginner Series outlines setting up an effective research lab for WordPress vulnerability testing. It emphasizes the importance of a flexible, low-maintenance environment and reviews setup options like Docker, WP Engine’s Local, and Devbox. Each platform has pros and cons regarding isolation, resource consumption, and configuration flexibility. Configuration advice for wp-config.php, PHP settings, and nuances in PHP and MySQL versions is provided to ensure accurate testing of vulnerabilities. Researchers are encouraged to participate in the Wordfence Bug Bounty Program, which offers significant rewards for reported vulnerabilities.

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2025/05/wordpress-security-research-series-setting-up-your-research-lab/

Using Perfmatters and GeneratePress Together for Lightning-Fast WordPress Sites

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Speed is crucial for WordPress sites to reduce bounce rates and improve SEO. Combining the lightweight GeneratePress theme with the Perfmatters optimization plugin enhances site performance. GeneratePress offers minimal code and excellent mobile scores, while Perfmatters optimizes scripts and reduces load times. Key benefits include improved speed, control over scripts, seamless integration, and database optimization. Follow setup steps to configure both tools effectively. Together, they create fast, user-friendly, SEO-optimized websites.

https://generatepress.com/using-perfmatters-and-generatepress-together/

How to Add Custom Fonts to WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Adding custom fonts to WordPress enhances branding and website appearance, offering various methods: using the Font Library, Customizer, plugins, or coding in a child theme. Understanding font formats is crucial; WOFF and WOFF2 are recommended for compatibility. Each method has pros and cons regarding ease and customization. Optimizing font performance, ensuring accessibility, and addressing common issues like slow-loading fonts are essential for a better user experience. Jetpack AI Assistant can streamline content creation and optimize workflows for a more efficient design process.

https://jetpack.com/resources/how-to-add-font-to-wordpress/

How to Use WordPress Reusable Blocks Effectively

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  • WordPress reusable blocks (now “synced patterns”) enable site-wide content updates from a single edit.
  • Useful for standard content (CTAs, bios) but limited for complex data or logic.
  • ACF Blocks offer advanced customization with fields and dynamic data handling.
  • Users can manage, edit, and organize their patterns easily within WordPress.
  • Export and import patterns via WordPress tools or plugins for multi-site management.
  • ACF Blocks enhance flexibility for complex content without requiring extensive coding knowledge.

https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/wordpress-reusable-block/

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