Tag Archives: website security

Can one hacked website lead to others being compromised on Shared Hosting?

Short answer: Yes – if you’re on traditional shared hosting, a hacked website on the same server can put yours at risk too. That’s a big reason why we don’t do shared hosting here at UltimateWB. 🔓 The Problem with … 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 →

Posted in Compare Website Builders, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Design, Website Security | Tagged bloat, easy updates, fast website, hacked, plugin vulnerabilities, plugins, search engine optimization, security risks, seo, Shopify, third party plugins, third-party plugins, user experience, web performance, website builder, website maintenance, website management, website security, website speed, Wix, WordPress, wordpress vulnerabilities | Leave a comment

The Hidden SEO Power of Your Web Hosting Provider

When most people think about search engine optimization (SEO), they focus on keywords, content, and backlinks. But there’s a lesser-known factor that can quietly make or break your rankings: your web hosting provider. Yes – your hosting provider plays a … 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 →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Security | Tagged .htaccess, block access, block emails, block unwanted visitors, block users, cpanel, file manager, ip blocking, member registration, members app, security, web hosting, web hosting control panel, website security | Leave a comment

Lost Your Website? Here’s How to Restore It

Losing access to your website can be a stressful experience. Whether it’s due to accidental deletion, a server glitch, or malicious activity, the good news is that recovery is often possible. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how … Continue reading →

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What is the safest way to develop an online shop from scratch with real transactions?

Typically “from scratch” means to write the code from scratch. It could also mean to build it in a way that is customizable and not from a template, As a web developer, my go-to is UltimateWB. It has a built-in … Continue reading →

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What are the most important things to consider when setting up security for your website?

Keep your website builder/platform upgraded, have SSL on your web hosting, have strong passwords. I also like to avoid using third party plugins – you can do that easily without being a coder by using UltimateWB. UltimateWB has a lot … Continue reading →

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PhotoShelter, Zenfolio, Squarespace et al. lack photo and download security

You’re a photographer, artist, or designer. You want to create a website showcasing your work. Perhaps you want to sell digital photo downloads and add some income to your business. What you don’t want is your images being copied/pasted elsewhere … Continue reading →

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How to reduce your website spam with a Contact Form vs Posted Email Address

Spiders are not just the lovable daddy long legs like on “Honey I shrunk the Kids”, or the creepy crawlers that give you the puffed up eye lid morning present. On the internet, they are used to “scrape” emails off … Continue reading →

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