Automattic
Automattic cuts back support for WordPress.org, citing legal disputes and community criticism. This shift to focus on for-profit projects raises concerns about transparency, governance, and WordPress’s future. Discover the implications of this controversial decision on the open-source ecosystem.
WordPress
Matt Mullenweg criticized WP Engine’s cancellation policy, but WordPress.com has a similar 30-day notice rule. This article explores the Reddit post that sparked the debate, community reactions, and tips for avoiding cancellation pitfalls with hosting providers.
WordPress
Discover a critical WordPress Popular Posts plugin vulnerability affecting 100k+ sites. Learn how attackers exploit shortcodes and how to protect your site by updating to version 7.2.0. Stay informed about plugin security best practices and safeguard your WordPress website today.
Learn how HTTP status codes impact SEO and how to use them effectively. This ultimate guide covers key codes like 200, 301, 404, and more, helping you optimize your site’s performance, improve crawlability, and protect your search engine rankings.
Learn the essentials of HTTP headers for SEO in this ultimate guide. Discover how to optimize response codes, caching, redirects, and more to improve search engine visibility, speed, and security. Perfect for webmasters, developers, and SEO professionals looking to boost site performance.
Optimize your website’s crawl efficiency with this complete guide to robots.txt. Learn best practices, common mistakes, and how to control search engine access to boost SEO and enhance site visibility.
Crawlability refers to the ability of search engine bots to access and navigate through a website's pages, gathering information to determine its relevance and ranking in search results.
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A high-severity vulnerability in the popular WordPress plugin UpdraftPlus affects 3+ million sites, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit PHP Object Injection. Learn how to protect your site by updating to version 1.24.12 and ensuring your WordPress plugins and themes are secure.
Joost de Valk, Yoast co-founder, calls for WordPress governance reform, proposing a diverse board to replace Matt Mullenweg's sole control. Highlighting centralization and inclusivity issues, his call sparks debate on the platform’s transparency and democracy.
Learn how to optimize your website's crawl budget with tips from Google's "Crawling December" series. Discover why hosting resources on separate hostnames, reducing unnecessary assets, and managing caching efficiently can improve crawling, rendering, and indexing for better search performance.
Discover the critical vulnerability in the CleanTalk Anti-Spam WordPress plugin, affecting 200k+ sites. Learn how attackers exploit reverse DNS spoofing for unauthorized access and how to secure your site with updates and proactive measures. Stay protected with these essential tips!
Explore the legal battle between WP Engine and Automattic over trademark enforcement, fair use, and open-source governance. Judge Martínez-Olguín leans toward granting an injunction while urging clarity. Learn about the $32M demand, legal strategies, and implications for the WordPress community.
Discover YouTube's latest updates: longer Shorts, AI tools like Transform and DreamScreen, image-enhanced Quiz posts, expanded Brand Connect, and content authenticity with C2PA labels. Explore new ways to create, engage, and monetize while ensuring transparency and quality.
Track WhatsApp ad performance with Google's new "conversation started" metric. Measure customer engagement, optimize campaigns, and strengthen relationships in WhatsApp-dominant regions. A game-changer for personalized marketing in Search and Performance Max campaigns.
The DOJ and Google face off in a pivotal antitrust case over digital ad dominance. The DOJ claims Google controls 91% of ad markets, while Google argues it's just 10%. A decision could reshape digital advertising, impacting publishers, advertisers, and small businesses. Key ruling expected soon.
The DOJ proposes Google divest Chrome and possibly Android to curb alleged monopolies in search and advertising. Learn about the case's implications for tech innovation, competition, and user privacy as Google pushes back against these sweeping antitrust measures.
Wix introduces an AI-powered tool to streamline website planning and visualization, enabling users to create sitemaps and wireframes in minutes. With real-time collaboration, customizable options, and content suggestions, this innovation accelerates site creation for agencies and enterprises alike.
WP Engine intensifies its legal battle against Automattic, citing the controversial WP Engine Tracker website as evidence of customer poaching and data risks. Alleging anti-competitive practices and breaches of federal law, this dispute could reshape the WordPress hosting landscape.
Over 400,000 WordPress sites are at risk due to a vulnerability in the Happy Addons for Elementor plugin. Learn how to protect your site from stored XSS attacks by updating to the latest version and following essential security tips to keep your website secure and user data safe.
