WordPress To Drop Security Updates for Versions 3.7 Through 4.0 by December, 2022 – WP Tavern

WordPress’ Security Team announced it will be dropping support for versions 3.7 through 4.0 on December 1, 2022. To give some context for how old these versions are, in 2013, WordPress 3.7 introduced automatic background updates and 3.8 updated the admin with a new design based on the MP6 plugin.

WordPress’ official policy is that the security team only provides support for the most recent version, but as a courtesy has extended backporting security fixes to older versions that are able to receive automatic updates.

“Until now, these courtesy backports have included all…


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How to create members-only content on WordPress

Jack Wallen introduces you to a plugin that makes it easy to monetize content with WordPress.

Image: Andreas Prott/Adobe Stock

WordPress is one of the most widely-used website-building frameworks on the market, and with good reason. Although WordPress was originally designed for nothing more than blogging, it has since become a platform that can meet just about any need.

Case in point: membership content. Using WordPress and a simple plugin, you can create members-only content for your site. With the help of the Paid…


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WordPress security survey results 2022

We recently ran a survey to get a better understanding of the state of WordPress security. The survey was open to everyone and included several WordPress security-related questions. This report details our findings.

Why this survey?

WordPress security is an essential topic on the minds of many administrators and website owners. Due to its open and iterative nature, it is not always easy to understand whether your efforts go far enough or whether there are areas that require further attention and development. This is especially true when juggling multiple things at once – as is often the…


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Americaneagle.com Earns WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner Status

DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Americaneagle.com, a global digital agency and experienced WordPress developer, is proud to announce that it has earned WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner status, WordPress VIP’s highest level of partnership status. As a Gold Agency Partner, WordPress VIP recognizes Americaneagle.com as one of the top design and development agencies in the world.

WordPress VIP is an agile content platform and ecosystem built on an open-source framework. Together, with WordPress VIP’s advanced content, commerce, and analytics solutions, Americaneagle.com…


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Americaneagle.com Earns WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner Status

DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Americaneagle.com, a global digital agency and experienced WordPress developer, is proud to announce that it has earned WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner status, WordPress VIP’s highest level of partnership status. As a Gold Agency Partner, WordPress VIP recognizes Americaneagle.com as one of the top design and development agencies in the world.

WordPress VIP is an agile content platform and ecosystem built on an open-source framework. Together, with WordPress VIP’s advanced content, commerce, and analytics solutions, Americaneagle.com…


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Web developers to benefit from new WordPress dashboard plugin created by Northamptonshire firm

onefoursix’s new custom WordPress dashboard plugin WP Panel enables developer customisation of the content management system which is used to host and build millions of websites around the world.

It enables developers to white-label the WordPress dashboard and provides core developer tools such as Google Analytics integration and a User Level Menu Manager.

As a result, users see a vastly improved branded dashboard with features such as their Google Analytics data, recent leads, sales data from WooCommerce and a more manageable and relevant WordPress menu.

Dave Williams with members of the…

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WordPress: Security update available

WordPress provides a security update that closes three vulnerabilities. It should be installed urgently, otherwise websites can be easily compromised.

Three security holes closed

More detailed information about the three closed security holes is not yet available. All that is known is that one vulnerability affects the Link API, which can be targeted with SQL attacks, while the other two allow…


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5 Tips for picking the best WordPress host

Picking a WordPress host is like getting a car. The handling, interior, and even price tags vary. Some hosts are like Ferrari, while others are like Toyota. You may want the Ferrari, but you can’t afford it. A Toyota may fit your budget, but it may not meet your demands. Before settling on a specific host, you need to know the recommended WordPress hosting that will work for you. 

The 5 tips for picking the best WordPress host include the loading speed for your website, the available WordPress support from the host, and their WordPress expertise. You also need to consider security…


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WordPress 6.0.2 Patches Vulnerability That Could Impact Millions of Legacy Sites

The WordPress team this week announced the release of version 6.0.2 of the content management system (CMS), with patches for three security bugs, including a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability.

Identified in the WordPress Link functionality, previously known as ‘Bookmarks’, the issue only impacts older installations, as the capability is disabled by default on new installations.

However, the functionality might still be enabled on millions of legacy WordPress sites even if they are running newer versions of the CMS, the Wordfence team at WordPress security company Defiant…


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