Category Archives: Website Security

The Best CAPTCHA for Your Website Forms: Code vs. Question & Answer

If you’ve ever filled out a website form, you’ve probably run into a CAPTCHA. That little test to prove you’re human and not a spam bot can be as simple as typing a distorted code or answering a question. UltimateWB, … Continue reading

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How to Check if Your Website is Showing Up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, or Other AI Answers

AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini are quickly becoming the go-to search method for many users. Instead of typing queries into Google, people are getting instant answers directly from AI – sometimes with source links, sometimes without. If … Continue reading

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Why Avoiding Third-Party Plugins Makes Your Website Faster, Safer, and Easier to Manage

Many website builders – like WordPress, Shopify, and Wix – rely heavily on third-party plugins to add features and functionality. While plugins can be useful, they often come with trade-offs in speed, security, and maintenance – challenges that can frustrate … Continue reading

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What is the significance of web hosting in SEO?

Web hosting is the backbone of your online presence, and it plays a critical role in your SEO strategy. While it’s not a direct ranking factor, it significantly influences factors that do impact your search engine rankings.   Here’s how … Continue reading

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How to Block Unwanted Visitors? Use .htaccess for IP Blocking on Your Website

Ever felt the need to restrict access to your website from certain visitors? Maybe you’ve been targeted by spammers or bots, or perhaps you want to limit access for security reasons. In such cases, IP blocking with your website’s .htaccess … Continue reading

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Do WordPress plugins sometimes leave stuff on your website after uninstalling the plugin?

Yes, WordPress plugins can sometimes leave leftover data on your website after uninstalling them. It is another drawback to using WordPress plugins, besides security issues. (And it’s not just WordPress, but also other open source platforms like Magento, Drupal, and … Continue reading

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What are the most common WordPress vulnerabilities?

WordPress, although widely used, is not particularly easy or user-friendly and can be susceptible to various security vulnerabilities. Here are some of the most common ones: Weak Passwords and Login Credentials: This tops the list because it applies not just … Continue reading

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What are the latest requirements for a healthcare website?

Healthcare websites are an important tool for providing information and services to patients and healthcare providers. To be effective, healthcare websites must comply with the latest regulations, use secure technologies, and be accessible to all users. Let’s discuss the latest … Continue reading

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Wix does not allow you to add SSL to your websites

With Google pushing for all websites to be hosted with SSL, to protect personal data and increase website security, Wix still does not allow you to add SSL to your website.  It is currently a feature request their customers are … Continue reading

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Facebook App for ‘Be Like Bill’ Meme Could Pose Security Risk To Your Computer

The “Be Like Bill” meme has been going viral through Facebook recently.  They are pretty funny but by adding this Bobla Facebook app to create your own story/share it on Facebook, you could be unexpectedly also be exposing yourself to … Continue reading

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