Tag Archives: plugin vulnerabilities

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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Subdomain vs Subfolder: What’s Better for SEO and Your Website Setup?

Deciding between subfolders and subdomains for your website structure When expanding your website, you might face a classic web architecture question:Should I create a subdomain (e.g., blog.example.com) or a subfolder (e.g., example.com/blog)? In the past, many SEO experts recommended subfolders … 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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Is WooCommerce Safe? Drawbacks and Security Risks You Should Know

One of the biggest questions store owners ask: Is WooCommerce really safe for running an online store? WooCommerce is a powerful and flexible e-commerce plugin for WordPress that makes it easy to launch and manage an online store. Its popularity … Continue reading

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