Tag: WordPress Plugins

  • 7 basic but must have plugins for your WordPress website

    7 basic but must have plugins for your WordPress website

    One of the most popular things about WordPress is the ability to install plugins. But with so many plugins available, it’s hard to know what to choose. Here are some of my favourite basic WordPress plugins, that I recommend installing on your website. 1. Akismet and FV Antispam I talked about fighting spam with these…

  • Essential security tips for WordPress users to avoid being hacked

    Essential security tips for WordPress users to avoid being hacked

    One thing you have to think about when you go self-hosted with WordPress is security. It’s better to be safe than sorry and decrease the risk of being hacked, after all the time and resources that goes into building a site. Hacks are typically done at random by bots that scan for non-secure sites. Here…

  • How to fight spam comments on WordPress

    How to fight spam comments on WordPress

    Spam is probably one of the worst things about running a blog. It’s a tough situation because you want to make it difficult for spammers but easy for your readers to comment. It’s best to avoid things like word verification or CAPTCHA. They are pretty difficult to read and can be time consuming. I previously…