There are a number of ways in which your site could become the victim of a security breach. Unsupported and outdated plugins and themes are one way. Weak password rules and unfettered access to WordPress is another. Hackers could also get in through your hosting server. And on and on the possibilities go. Needless to […] View original post at …
Gutenberg Contributors Discuss the Drawbacks of Using iframes for Meta Boxes
photo credit: Closed square box, variation – (license) A lively and productive discussion regarding Gutenberg’s use of iframes for meta boxes is happening on GitHub. Yesterday, WordPress developer Kevin Hoffman created an issue titled “Are iframes a viable long-term solution for meta boxes?” Gutenberg 1.5 introduced initial support for meta boxes. Hoffman identified several issues with iframes that have been …
Why Branding Experts Need to Step Out of Their Silos
The broader brand community needs to work more closely and more constructively together to help brands explore more effective ways to grow. View original post at Entrepreneur…
7 Free Online Tools to Scan Websites for Security Vulnerabilities
In Q3 of 2016, Sucuri reported that WordPress again led all content management systems with the number of hacked websites. WordPress alone claimed ownership of 74% of all detected infections and vulnerabilities. Ugh. That’s always a huge let-down. With people already looking for reasons not to use WordPress or hearing horror stories about this very […] View original post at …
Bianca Welds Awarded Kim Parsell Travel Scholarship
The WordPress Foundation has awarded Bianca Welds with the Kim Parsell travel scholarship to attend WordCamp US 2017. Welds lives in Jamaica and has been using WordPress since 2005. We featured her on the Tavern in 2015 when she provided insight into the Jamaican WordPress community. Welds will be presenting at WordCamp US on how a couple is using WordPress to …
The Best Ways to Provide Clients with WordPress Training
Sometimes it doesn’t matter how many restrictions you put on the WordPress admin area for your clients. Even if they’re prohibited from causing (too much) harm to their site, that doesn’t mean they won’t be left feeling helpless once you hand over their new and improved site to them. It’s that feeling of helplessness that […] View original post at …
Gutenberg 1.6 Improves Writing Experience, Moves Block Toolbar to the Top of the Editor
The Gutenberg plugin’s Halloween release (version 1.6) includes major updates to the writing experience and many performance improvements. The block toolbar has been relocated to the top of the editor, a suggestion that was mocked up and described in detail in a post on the Yoast SEO blog proposing an alternative approach for Gutenberg. Prior to version 1.6, users could …
Is Your Website GDPR Compliant? How to Get Ready for the General Data Protection Regulations
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is important new legislation in the area of data protection. Developed by the European Union, it’s designed to strengthen individuals’ rights regarding the collection, use and storage of their personal data. The law applies to businesses or organisations in the European Union. Those outside the EU who offer goods […] View original post at …
10 Tips for Creating the Perfect Social Media Content for Your Brand
As a brand, social media is one of your biggest assets. Here’s some advice from the experts at VSCO. View original post at Entrepreneur…