Entries by Math

Restoring WordPress after a failed update

If a WordPress update fails and certain plugins stop working, you can follow these steps to restore your WordPress site: Restoring WordPress after a failed update – 4 steps! First, create a backup of your current state (before anything else goes wrong!) Download an older release of WordPress (the last version that was working properly) […]

10 reasons why you’ll be happy with WordPress

Here are some reasons why WordPress is a popular choice: The active community where you can ask questions and get help The vast number of plugins available The wide variety of free and premium themes The availability of a Dutch admin panel Good visibility in Google search results The ability to upload images and videos […]

Using WordPress for business

WordPress is an excellent platform for representing your business online. Here are some reasons why WordPress is a great choice for business use: Easy to use Can be managed by multiple users through the admin panel Transformable into a powerful marketing machine with plugins Free to use Performs well in Google search results Once you […]

Making your WordPress website faster

Here are some tips on how to make your WordPress website faster: Use fewer plugins: Every plugin adds its own CSS, jQuery, and PHP/HTML code to your website, which can slow down loading times. Choose a good hosting provider: Invest in a hosting provider in the mid-price range (30-75 euros per year). These providers often […]

Plugins? Don’t!

That plugins are vulnerabilities for hackers, we have known for a long time. Right? And that plugins are constantly being hacked is well-known among WordPress users. No? Then, this is a wake-up call… 5 Popular Plugins Often Hacked WP Super Cache Hacked 10 times in 2 years! All in one SEO pack Hacked 5 times […]

Update plugins or not update plugins?

Updating plugins… you can do it with one click, but if your website encounters a conflict with other plugins, the theme, or WordPress, you can’t undo it with one click! What to Do If a Plugin Update Causes an Error You can find the old release of that plugin and replace the latest plugin with […]

Recognizing a WordPress virus

A WordPress virus is not a familiar term to most people. However, this term is used to refer to unwanted files on the server. Definition of the word Virus: an infection, a self-replicating bacterium in the computer world, referring to unwanted files within a system. In other words, you have an “infection,” and there are […]

Displaying your WordPress website in multiple languages

Showing your website in multiple languages is important if you have an international business. While the Netherlands has much to offer in the business world, you may want to expand your company’s reach to broader markets like the English or American market. At the time of writing, the Netherlands has 16.8 million inhabitants, whereas the […]

What is a Brute Force attack (WordPress basics)?

A Brute Force attack can be translated to “een aanval met brute kracht” in Dutch. In this type of attack, the attacker uses sheer force rather than clever tactics. A Brute Force attack on WordPress is often executed on the login page. If you don’t have proper security measures in place, an attack can continue […]

Securing WordPress properly

To properly secure WordPress, you need to address multiple points. Choose a unique username and a long password Explanation: The username should be unique, not something common like your first name or website name. The password should be at least 8 characters long and can include a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. […]