Using an outdated version of WordPress core, plugins, or themes puts your site at risk. PHP is no different. While WordPress technically works with some older versions of PHP, you’re sacrificing performance and compatibility, while opening yourself up to security vulnerabilities by using these. For safety and stability, always aim to use the WordPress recommended versions of PHP. In this …
MySQL and WordPress: Understanding How Databases Work
WordPress uses MySQL, an open source database management system, to store and retrieve all of your website’s information, from the content of your posts and pages to your comments, usernames and passwords. If you need to visualize it, think of your site’s database as a filing cabinet and MySQL as the company that made it. MySQL is a popular choice …
Hacked? How to Get Back Into the WordPress Admin
So your website has been hacked and you can’t log in, no matter what username and password combination you try. Fortunately, you’re not completely screwed – your database offers a convenient backdoor to help you regain access. If you find that your site has been hacked, or you’ve simply forgotten your password and the admin email for your account is …