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Wow today has been a busy day. This is the third article for today. Now that we are finally done upgrading all of our websites, we can finally write about it. WordPress 3.4.2 was released today. It is labeled as a maintenance and security release… Read More »

If you have read our guide on how to choose the best WordPress hosting, then you probably know that Bluehost is one of our recommended WordPress hosting providers. But it’s not just us. They are officially recommended by WordPress as well. Recently while browsing through… Read More »

Allowing users to have weak passwords is like leaving your front door wide open. It’s an invitation for thieves and hackers to break in. Users will often choose the same short and insecure password everywhere. Unless you enforce strong passwords on your WordPress site, you… Read More »

Have you ever seen the ‘Error establishing a database connection’ error page on your WordPress site? This error message can be displayed for various reasons, but it’s unattractive and may confuse your visitors. At WPBeginner, we’ve found that creating a custom database error page is… Read More »

About a month or so ago, we started seeing a huge number of failed attempts of reaching WPBeginner’s login page and wp-admin page. We got extremely cautious about that. From password protecting the wp-admin directory to adding two-step verification process, we tried to do everything… Read More »

As a WordPress blog owner, we know how important it is to display your blog post meta data. It displays important info about your blog posts, like the publication date, author’s name, categories, and tags. At times, you may want to customize this meta data… Read More »

One of our readers has asked if it’s possible to allow commenters to upload files, add YouTube links, embed a Tweet, or share images in the comment section. The answer is yes, and it’s actually a great way to make your comment section more engaging… Read More »

Do you want to add Google Authenticator 2-step verification to your WordPress site? Passwords alone aren’t enough to ward off hackers and unauthorized users. Luckily, using Google Authenticator 2-step verification can add an extra layer of security to your website. In this article, we will… Read More »

If you’ve ever scrolled to the bottom of one of our articles, you’ve probably noticed our ‘Popular on WPBeginner Right Now!’ widget. This feature has been a hit with our readers, helping them discover our most valuable content and encouraging them to explore more of… Read More »

Have you noticed how text looks when visitors highlight it on your website? We sometimes have to update the text selection color on the websites we work on to match the brand colors, and many users have asked how to do this. The good news… Read More »