After eight years of battling digital threats and securing over 4,500 hacked websites, I’ve witnessed the evolution of malware from simple script kiddies to sophisticated AI-powered attacks. Today’s threat landscape is more complex than ever, but the fundamentals of website security remain surprisingly consistent—with some critical modern twists. The New Reality of Website Threats The […]

Website speed and Core Web Vitals are more critical than ever for SEO and user experience. One of the most common issues site owners face is a slow Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) — and often, the culprit is a large hero/banner image above the fold. In this post, we’ll show you how to fix it […]

When you’re managing hundreds of WordPress sites like I do, one thing becomes clear: Wordfence can leave behind serious database bloat, especially in large installations. Recently, I ran into a brutal case — I couldn’t delete a single table, even from phpMyAdmin or the MySQL CLI. That table? wp_wffilemods. The Symptoms I disabled Wordfence, then […]

Introduction to Mesh Gradients and Animation Mesh gradients are modern, organic background effects that blend multiple colors into a soft, flowing gradient. Unlike linear or radial gradients, mesh gradients offer a more natural and abstract appearance—something increasingly popular in brand websites like Stripe. Adding animation to mesh gradients enhances the visual engagement of a site. […]

If you’re running a WordPress site, you may occasionally encounter database errors, one of the most common being a “crashed” database table. Recently, I faced a frustrating issue where my WordPress website displayed multiple errors related to a “crashed” wp_postmeta table. These errors prevented me from loading certain pages, accessing posts, and performing basic site […]

How to Add Meta Pixel to a Next.js 13 App (App Directory) Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel) lets you track events like page views, button clicks, and purchases — crucial for running ads and remarketing on Facebook/Instagram. Steps to Integrate Meta Pixel: 1. Get Your Pixel ID Head to Meta Business Manager → Events Manager […]

If you’re running a WordPress site, security is one of your top priorities. You’ve probably heard about hackers trying to inject malicious code into your website, or worse—taking full control. Well, here’s a secret weapon that most site owners don’t know about, and it only takes seconds to activate! We’re talking about the DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT and […]

If you are working on your WordPress website using the Avada theme with the Live Builder editor, you may encounter an issue where Wordfence blocks saving files or pages, resulting in a frustrating 403 error. This issue typically occurs because the firewall in Wordfence mistakenly flags the admin-ajax.php file as suspicious, causing it to be […]

Are you facing an issue where product thumbnails are not clickable, and clicking on them doesn’t open the product page in WooCommerce? This is a common problem that can be caused by theme conflicts, missing WooCommerce functions, or incorrect customization. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to fix it. Common Causes of […]