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Understanding the risks of login sharing on WordPress

[ad_1] While it’s a big security no-no, login sharing on WordPress happens more often than one might think. As the term suggests, login sharing is the practice of users sharing their login information with other users. In a recent survey, a whopping 49% of users admitted to sharing their business login details, with younger users (16-24 years) more carefree about sharing their login details than those in the older cohort (55+years). While you might think that this is not happening on your WordPress website, many administrators tend to underestimate the scale of password sharing. Without… [ad_2] More Info

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Ona by DeoThemes Just Raised the Bar for WordPress Block Theme Design – WP Tavern

[ad_1] No sooner than I said the floodgates of block theme development would be open, a couple of more FSE-capable themes landed in the WordPress.org directory. I checked the review system, and three more were queued up. It took mere days for me to find another favorite: Ona by DeoThemes. When the author mentioned it, I checked the source code to ensure it was a 100% block theme. It was hard to believe at first glance. The theme has been approved for the directory, but it has not yet been set live. It should be available soon, but anyone can grab the ZIP file from its ticket if they… [ad_2] More Info

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WordPress’ Gutenberg Demo Page Is Getting a Redesign – WP Tavern

[ad_1] The official Gutenberg demo page on WordPress.org may soon be getting an update that better reflects the editor’s capabilities and showcases the design creativity available through patterns. Automattic-sponsored designers Beatriz Fialho and Kelly Hoffman have submitted a prototype for consideration with explorations of both light and dark modes and three different variations for typography. “Now that Gutenberg has been a part of WordPress for a few years, it makes sense to update it, shifting the message from what used to be the new post editor to the editor that can… [ad_2] More Info

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Rocket.net Launches Managed WordPress Reseller Hosting Solution for Agencies and Creatives | News

[ad_1] WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Rocket.net, the complete Managed WordPress Hosting Platform, announced today that it has launched the world’s easiest and most customizable Managed WordPress Reseller Hosting product for agencies and creatives alike. “In the last 15 years, we’ve learned a lot about how agencies and creatives leverage WordPress within their business,” said Ben Gabler, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Rocket.net…. [ad_2] More Info

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WordPress Takes Steps to Achieve Performance Lead

[ad_1] The new WordPress Performance Team, which includes contributors from Google and Yoast, is meeting to plan the next steps for coordinating efforts for improving WordPress performance. A kickoff meeting is happening on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. What is underway is an energized approach toward solving performance bottlenecks in all areas of WordPress, including plugins and themes. Virtually everything is on the table, with currently 19 categories of focus-areas to improve. The initial meeting is in the WordPress slack group. Those without access are encouraged to participate in the announcement… [ad_2] More Info

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6 Reasons to Use WordPress For a Student Start-Up

[ad_1] Quite a few of the world’s biggest companies began as student start-ups. Think about Facebook and Snapchat, Dell and Google, and many more – you can probably name them off the top of your head. Chances are, you are also eager to follow suit and become a proud founder of the next big thing.  And you are not alone, too. Students around the world are getting more and more engaged in entrepreneurship, inspired by the examples mentioned above. With the world’s best universities becoming the leading business hubs, student start-ups are bound to thrive further. 

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“Vicious” WordPress Plugin Bug Could Erase Your Whole Site – Bestgamingpro

[ad_1] Researchers have aided update a high-severity security flaw in a popular WordPress plugin, which may be exploited to completely wipe and reset any vulnerable WordPress website. The vulnerability is located in the Hashthemes Demo Importer plugins, which claim more than 8,000 active installations and is meant to allow administrators to import demos for WordPress themes with a single click. The vulnerability allows any authenticated intruder, even a subscriber-level user with minimal capabilities, to reset WordPress sites by deleting virtually all of the databases and uploading a… [ad_2] More Info

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WordPress vs. Shopify: The 8 Key Differences

[ad_1] Each business venture out there is looking to build an online appearance after surviving a tragic pandemic. Besides, the growing market and the pandemic have shifted buyers’ focus on purchasing online. In correspondence, you might be looking for an online solution for your eCommerce or online business. The burning question is—what will be the best eCommerce platform for you? Like you, most entrepreneurs coming online often face the dilemma of choosing between WordPress or any other dedicated eCommerce platform like Shopify for their business.

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WordPress Facebook Feed Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 200,000+ Websites

[ad_1] Smash Balloon Social Post Feed, a WordPress plugin, was discovered to have a vulnerability that exposed the websites to allowing an attacker to upload malicious scripts. Security researchers at Jetpack discovered the vulnerability and notified the plugin publishers who patched it and released a fixed version, version 4.0.1. Versions prior to that one are vulnerable. Smash Balloon Social Post Feed Smash Balloon Social Post Feed WordPress plugin takes Facebook feeds and turns them into posts on a WordPress site. The free version of the plugin is designed to display Facebook posts in a way that… [ad_2] More Info

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The WordPress Block Theme Revolution Is Quietly Picking Up Momentum – WP Tavern

[ad_1] It is only a matter of time before the floodgates are flung open. Many of the block themes released in the past year have been little different than your typical starter theme. However, there is a quiet momentum building that might just surprise some folks in a few months. Automattic has put out several block themes. However, its themes tend to fit into a specific mold that caters toward its WordPress.com users. Many of the company’s employees are active in the Gutenberg project, and it has massive resources to throw at theme dev. It can push forward all it wants, and it certainly… [ad_2] More Info

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