WordPress is a popular and versatile platform for building blogs, e-commerce sites, and more. However, with its widespread use comes the risk of security vulnerabilities and potential attacks. One crucial aspect of WordPress security is the use of security keys and salts. In this article, we'll explore why it's essential to change WordPress salts regularly to safeguard your website against … [Read more...]
What Are WordPress Salts
WordPress salts, also known as security keys or secret keys, are cryptographic strings used to improve the security of user authentication and data encryption in WordPress websites. These randomly generated strings, named salts are stored in the WordPress configuration file (wp-config.php) and serve as additional layers of protection against various types of cyber attacks, such as brute-force … [Read more...]
Laravel vs WordPress: Platform for Your Web Development
In the realm of web development, choosing the right platform is crucial for building successful websites and applications. Two popular options that often come up in discussions are Laravel and WordPress. While both are powerful tools for creating websites and/or web apps, they serve different purposes and cater to different types of projects. In this in-depth comparison, we'll explore the … [Read more...]
How to Develop a Simple WordPress Plugin with ChatGPT (GPT 3.5/4)
WordPress plugins extend the functionality of a WordPress site, allowing users to add custom features and enhance their websites in various ways. In our earlier articles, we have explained about the trending topics such as What is Generative Programming, How GPT-engineer Works to Generate Code and so on. Normally, we develop WordPress plugins using some sort of templates or boilerplate, for … [Read more...]
Configure WordPress on Ubuntu 22.04 to Send Emails
To follow this guide, you need configure msmtp by following our previous guide. After following this guide, WordPress PHP and installation will be able to send you email. Check Whether PHP Can Send Emails Using mSMTP We need to test whether the php mail() function is working or not. Create a php script like the one below on your server, edit the required fields and save it … [Read more...]
How To Install MariaDB on Ubuntu 22.04 (for WordPress)
MariaDB is a free, relational, open-source database management system created through a fork from MySQL. You can read our guide MySQL Vs MariaDB for WordPress for comparison. The project was initiated by MySQL's former lead developer, Michael Widenius, who also developed the Aria storage engine on which MariaDB was originally built (the software layer that contains the basic functionality of the … [Read more...]
Rewrite Engine Basics
A rewrite engine makes it possible to rewrite requests addressed to a web server internally or to forward them externally. For the Apache web server, the software module mod_rewrite does this job. Other web servers such as Microsoft IIS, Nginx, Lighttpd or Hiawatha web servers offer similar functions. This functionality was created in order to be able to provide an addressing scheme to the … [Read more...]
Let’s Block the AI Crawlers Using robots.txt File
AI web crawlers such as GPTBot, CCBot, and AI bots from Google now crawl our websites and collect data for their need. The question arises, should we block these AI bots in our robots.txt file to protect our content? The short answer is yes. If you examine the list from here - originality.ai/ai-bot-blocking then you'll realize that a lot of websites already blocking them. As we know, robots.txt … [Read more...]
Basic of eCommerce Platforms
Electronic commerce, also known as e-commerce, refers to purchases and sales carried out via the Internet (or other forms of remote data transmission). Early manifestations of e-commerce were found in the online portals of the 1980s, especially in the form of the Electronic Mall at Compuserve. Buyers and sellers conclude sales contracts online; often the business is largely automated. In a … [Read more...]
Updated Ping Sites For WordPress Blogs in 2023
In blogging, a ping is an XML remote procedure call (a form of a message) by which a blog informs one or more servers that its content has been published or modified. Ping was first used by Dave Winer on weblogs.com in 2001 and that standard is used still today. Open ping servers allow all kind of web services to subscribe to the list of blogs that have recently pinged them. Search engines can … [Read more...]
WordPress Optimisation: Maximising Speed and Performance
Ensuring that your WordPress website runs both swiftly and smoothly is not just a preference—it's a necessity. In the current digital age, a lightning-fast user experience forms the cornerstone of online business, playing a pivotal role in maintaining visitors' engagement and ensuring their return. Moreover, website performance isn't just about end-users; it is also integral to the digital … [Read more...]