Entries by Math

What exactly is JQuery? Is it safe?

JQuery has been in use since 2006, yet many programmers still find it challenging to use. However, JQuery is an excellent library of JavaScript actions that can be easily used by any programmer. It allows you to perform dynamic actions on website elements with just a few lines of code. Here are some key facts […]

How fast does my website load?

You can easily find out whether the slow loading of your website is due to your internet connection or the website itself using the website http://tools.pingdom.com/ (free at the time of writing). After entering your website address, you will see global information, the number of requests, the load time, and the page size displayed clearly […]

WordPress installation issues

As passionate WordPress programmers, we are well aware that installations do not always go smoothly. While WordPress itself is reliable, external factors can sometimes require adjustments or manual settings. Here are some common installation issues and their solutions: WordPress Installation Problem #1 The wp-config.php file cannot be written to. Solution: Copy the wp-config-sample.php file and […]

A WordPress webshop with WooCommerce

WooCommerce is indeed one of the most popular and widely used webshop plugins for WordPress, and it has gained its reputation for being a powerful and versatile solution for creating online stores. Here are some key points about WooCommerce: What is WooCommerce? WooCommerce is a webshop plugin for WordPress that is available for free. It […]

Antivirus for WordPress

Whether antivirus for WordPress is necessary depends on your specific setup. If you are using WordPress without many plugins and have a unique theme that is not widely used, then antivirus for WordPress may not be essential. WordPress itself is a stable and reasonably secure system to build your website on. However, it is important […]

The ease of habits

I make use of people’s habits when hacking a site. For example, I exploit their tendency to use easy-to-remember usernames and passwords. People often use their first or last names, maybe followed by a birthdate, and sometimes add a few numbers. We dislike complicated passwords because there are already so many we have to remember. […]

Dé WordPress Hack Check

Wil je weten of je WordPress website gehackt is? Of je WordPress website op dit moment hack-vrij is of malware bevat? Of hackers nu toegang hebben tot je website, tot je admin? Dan ben je bij ons aan het juiste adres! Wij zijn al jarenlang full-time actief als beveiliger en onderzoeker van WordPress websites. De […]

Updates, implemented immediately?

Updates are important. We won’t deny that! But… You want to avoid problems in general. What are the chances of getting hacked due to an outdated plugin, and how likely is it that a new plugin conflicts with other plugins or with WordPress itself, causing errors that make your website non-functional? The chances are higher […]

An error 500 in WordPress … now what?

WordPress is essentially “foolproof.” You can set up a WordPress website as a beginner and play around with it freely. You can create posts, install themes, customize settings in WordPress, and more. WordPress is designed to keep working no matter what you do with it. The admin panel is separate from the website and the […]

Goofballs and Malware

The internet is anonymous, and as a customer told me last week: ”The internet is full of weirdos and malware.” Types of individuals we deal with: Regarding hacks and malware, we encounter a wide range of individuals, but of course, we never get to know the person behind it since every “weirdo” has the intelligence […]