Businesses now rely on online advertising instead of traditional methods, presenting both advantages and disadvantages.
https://elementor.com/blog/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-online-marketing/
All previous human blocks are cleared; follow community and directory guidelines moving forward. Pre-existing blocks are now bugs to be fixed.
đź”’ Wordfence released its 2024 WordPress security report. An Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability was found in the Greenshift plugin (versions 11.4-11.4.5), allowing authenticated users to upload malicious files, posing a remote code execution risk. Discovered by researcher mikemyers, it was quickly reported, prompting prompt patches on April 15 and 17, 2025. Users should update to version 11.4.6. Wordfence protects all users against this exploit.
Change your WordPress admin username to enhance security, thwart brute force attacks, and protect privacy. Common usernames (like “admin”) are vulnerable, so use unique names. You can't edit usernames directly; instead, create a new admin user, use a plugin, or modify the database via phpMyAdmin. Optimize security further with strong passwords, regular updates, and a security plugin like Jetpack for features like backups and malware protection. Always document changes and check access post-update. Changing usernames won’t affect SEO or content.
https://jetpack.com/resources/how-to-change-wordpress-admin-username/
Overwhelmed by data and numbers.
https://ninjatables.com/data-visualization-use-cases-and-examples/
Website owners need to prevent spam form submissions without affecting legitimate inquiries. Modern solutions like Akismet, which uses AI for background spam filtering, excel in minimizing user friction compared to CAPTCHAs, which frustrate users and are increasingly bypassed by bots. Other methods like honeypots, session cookies, and email verification have limitations and can burden users. Akismet is highlighted as the best anti-spam tool, offering seamless integration and a high detection accuracy of 99.99%, thereby improving user experience and form completion rates.
https://jetpack.com/resources/prevent-spam-form-submissions/
Alpha release; install only on test/staging sites. Download from your account. Features: pagination for Dashboard. Fix: corrected load_plugin_textdomain call.
Wordfence released its 2024 WordPress security report, highlighting 340 vulnerabilities from 303 plugins and 8 themes last week, contributed by 67 researchers. They emphasize the importance of reviewing these vulnerabilities for site protection and offer free tools like the Wordfence CLI Vulnerability Scanner and APIs for ongoing security monitoring. A total of 79 vulnerabilities were patched, while 261 remained unpatched. Most vulnerabilities were of medium (264) and high severity (49), with notable types being Cross-site Scripting (121) and CSRF (86). The report also recognizes contributors who aided WordPress security efforts.
Astra WordPress theme introduces a dark mode feature with the Color Switcher, allowing visitors to toggle between light and dark modes for enhanced accessibility and user experience. The update includes customization options for toggle placement and color palettes, benefiting website owners, developers, and accessibility advocates. Users can update Astra to implement this feature, promoting engagement and comfort on their sites.
GeneratePress introduces two new blog Starter Sites: Archive and Headline. Archive offers a minimalist and customizable wireframe, while Headline presents a visually striking template with preloaded images. Both sites ensure fast loading, SEO optimization, and are built with GenerateBlocks for easy customization. They save time in launching professional blogs, supporting responsive design and intuitive navigation. To get started, install through the Site Library in GeneratePress. Overall, GeneratePress simplifies creating high-performing WordPress sites suited for diverse content.
https://generatepress.com/two-new-blog-starter-sites-for-generatepress/
