"Free" pirated copies of premium WordPress themes and plugins often carry backdoors, malware and hidden spam links. Here's what researchers found inside them, the warning signs that your site already has one, and the steps to take if it does.
Stock photos are giving way to cinematic hero video, real photography and bold text-led hero sections. We look at how designers use each trend, why it works, and why it matters for Southeast Alaska businesses.
Bots are trying to log into WordPress sites all the time. Wordfence blocked more than 55 billion password attacks in 2024. Here's how brute force and credential stuffing differ. We also explain how to layer login limits, unique passwords, two-factor authentication, XML-RPC controls and a firewall to stop them.
Three styles show up across modern websites and apps: dark mode, frosted-glass panels and soft organic shapes. We look at how designers use each one and why it caught on. We also cover what to watch for, from Purdue's battery findings and Apple's Liquid Glass to keeping blobs from cluttering a page.
Self-hosted sites rarely fail from dramatic hacks. Instead, routine work stops happening: plugin updates, server patches, login cleanup, certificate renewals and offsite backups. We walk through each gap with steps you can take today. We also cover a risk specific to Southeast Alaska, where a subsea cable outage can cut off a server in your back office.
Motion now shapes how websites feel to use. We look at three connected trends: scroll-driven animation, micro-interactions, and motion that respects user preferences. For each, we cover how it works, why it has caught on, and how designers are using it with purpose.
Most WordPress vulnerabilities are in plugins and themes, not core, and an abandoned plugin will never get the fix it needs. Your dashboard may not even warn you when one is pulled. This article covers why add-ons carry the risk, why paid and nulled plugins aren't safe by default, and how to audit and harden your own site step by step.
Modular tile layouts and huge headlines are showing up on product pages, portfolios and brand sites. We explain what bento grids and oversized typography are, where they came from, why they work, and how to use them without losing clarity.
In today's digital age, having a professional website for your business is essential. A website is often the first point of contact between your business and potential customers, and it can be a powerful tool [...]
