Defender had already implemented Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in WordPress for hardened security… now we’ve added Biometrics, too! It has become increasingly apparent that relying strictly on usernames and passwords for logins no longer offers the highest levels of security. WPMU DEV’s solution to addressing this is through the use of the WebAuthn standard, which bypasses vulnerabilities by providing a protocol …
Full Site Editing Is the Future of WordPress. Can You FSE It?
Full Site Editing (FSE) is the next step in the evolution of WordPress Gutenberg. Here is what this means for web developers and how to access free FSE templates with WPMU DEV hosting. Full Site Editing, or FSE, released with WordPress version 5.9, promises to transform WordPress website design forever. We say “promise” because at this time, FSE is still …
We Tried Ahrefs Skyscraper SEO Link Building Strategy A LOT… And Here Are The Results!
Can the Skyscraper link building strategy help get your business to the top, or is it just another SEO tall tale? We decided to find out… Here at WPMU DEV, if we’re going to write about something that can improve your business, we don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk. So, when we heard about the skyscraper technique, …
WordPress Security Expert Stories & 40 New Security Tips from Our Members!
We recently interviewed four WPMU DEV members, who provide professional WordPress security services, about keeping WordPress secure. Here’s what they said… Earlier this month we published a series of tutorials on WordPress security, ran a discussion on our members’ forum about WordPress security issues, and put out a request to interview WordPress security experts about…well, you guessed it…WordPress security! We …
Put the Smackdown on Spammers: 12 Top-Rated WordPress Antispam Plugins
If you have a WordPress site, there’s a good chance you welcome giving your users the option to comment on a blog, register for information, send you an email, or something else. It’s great to have folks communicate with you, but this also opens the door to (gulp!) spam. Unfortunately, spam comes with the territory, as the WordPress CMS is …
DDoS Protection Guide – How to Help Protect Your WordPress Site From Attacks
A DDoS attack on your WordPress site can grind it to a halt and, over time, make it inaccessible to your users. They’re a common attack that wreaks havoc on vulnerable WordPress sites. The good news? DDoS attacks can be prevented if you know how to stop them. As you’ll see, it’s not that difficult, especially with the help of …
Pwned Password Protection, Force Password Change, and More Available With Defender
Our free plugin, Defender, beefs up your WordPress site’s security with Pwned password protection, force password change, and other enhanced features! Defender will secure your site against password leak attacks and block logins from users entering known compromised passwords that exist in Pwned database breach records. You can choose the user roles for who you want to enable password checks …
Need Directions? Here’s How to Add Maps to WordPress
There are many reasons why you might want to add a map to your WordPress site. Do you have a shop and want to display your location? Or maybe you’re into real estate and need to show your latest listings. Whatever the reason, adding a map to WordPress is easy to do. Like a good map, we’ll guide you through …
How to Easily Capture Email Addresses for Lead Generation Using Forminator…for Free!
Capturing email addresses for lead generation is as easy as ever and can be done for free with our five-star rated WordPress plugin, Forminator. Whether you have a service-based business, an eCommerce site, are selling information – anything that brings in an income from the internet – lead generation is a term that needs to be a part of your …
How to Build a Single-Product Sales Page with Blocks
In today’s edition of our Building with Blocks series, we’re going to explore one example of building a single-product sales page. There is by no means one approach for building something like this. This particular example aims to demonstrate a fast way to start selling a single product online, while using free plugins and themes available on WordPress.org. Here’s what …