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How to Block WordPress Referrer Spam in Google Analytics
Do you want to block WordPress referrer spam in Google Analytics?
Referrer spam sends misleading data to your website to pollute your website’s analytics reports with spam links.
In this article, we’ll show you […]
WordPress 6.0.2 Security and Maintenance Release
WordPress 6.0.2 is now available!
This security and maintenance release features 12 bug fixes on Core, 5 bug fixes for the Block Editor, and 3 security fixes. Because this is a […]
Fraudulent Business Profiles in the Spotlight as Google Updates Verification Requirements and Trust Signals
Reports of a new Google Business Profile (GBP) verification label are currently circulating within the local SEO community. Select GBPs have received the new ‘confirmed’ label from Google to show that the […]
How to Switch to Google Analytics 4 in WordPress (The RIGHT Way)
Are you looking to switch to the latest Google Analytics version?
Google is now recommending website owners to move to the new Google Analytics 4 because they will be sunsetting the previous Universal […]
Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability In Download Manager Plugin
On May 30, 2022, Security Researcher Rafie Muhammad reported a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability to us that they discovered in Download Manager, a WordPress plugin installed on over 100,000 […]
How to Preview Your WordPress Website Before Going Live
Do you want to preview your WordPress website before going live?
Previewing your website before publishing it allows you to catch any errors, design issues, missing items, and spelling or grammar mistakes.
In this […]
Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Elementor
On March 29, 2022, the Wordfence Threat Intelligence team initiated the disclosure process for a critical vulnerability in the Elementor plugin that allowed any authenticated user to upload arbitrary PHP code. Elementor […]
Increase In Malware Sightings on GoDaddy Managed Hosting
Today, March 15, 2022, The Wordfence Incident Response team alerted our Threat Intelligence team to an increase in infected websites hosted on GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress service, which includes MediaTemple, tsoHost, 123Reg, Domain […]
How to Regenerate Your Permalinks in WordPress
Do you need to regenerate or flush your WordPress permalinks?
If you are not able to view your website content, then neither can your visitors. Broken links and 404 errors can damage the […]
How to Add Nofollow Links in WordPress Navigation Menus
Do you need to add nofollow links in your WordPress navigation menus?
Many website owners prefer to add a nofollow tag to external links, but beginners may find this tricky when adding a […]
Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability Patched in a WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin
On November 11, 2021 the Wordfence Threat Intelligence team initiated the responsible disclosure process for a vulnerability we discovered in “Photoswipe Masonry Gallery”, a WordPress plugin that is installed on over 10,000 […]
WordPress 5.9.1 Maintenance Release
WordPress 5.9.1 is now available!
This maintenance release features 82 bug fixes in both Core and the block editor.
WordPress 5.9.1 is a short-cycle maintenance release. The next major release will be version 6.0.
You can […]
