Tag Archives: wordpress plugin

WordPress 7.1 Broke WP Rocket: The Fatal Error and the Plugin Problem

Fatal TypeError reported to WP Rocket plugin, occuring from WordPress 7.1 alpha upgrade

WordPress 7.1 was released on August 19, 2026. Soon afterward, websites running WP Rocket began experiencing a fatal PHP error that could take the entire website offline, including the WordPress administration area.

WP Rocket released a fix the next day.

But the incident has become more than a story about one plugin needing an update. The problem had been publicly reported on GitHub to WP Rocket on July 6, while WordPress 7.1 was still in development. The report included

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How to Automatically Share Your WordPress Blog Posts to Instagram

WordPress, automatically post to Instagram

Sharing your blog posts on Instagram is a great way to increase reach and engagement - but manually posting every article can be time-consuming. With this custom WordPress plugin, you can automatically share posts to Instagram manually with a button, or automatically with daily posts. Plus, it works even if your posts don’t have images!

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through setting up the plugin, configuring settings, and making sure every post has a valid image.

Step

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Why would someone say that the Yoast plugin has gone “woke”?

Yoast Plugin for WordPress, review stating it went far left and gone woke

Via “Ask David”:

“I am looking for a website builder with SEO built-in, so we’re choosing UltimateWB. But I came across a review for a popular WordPress SEO plugin, Yoast SEO, and the reviewer says they’re cancelling their Yoast Premium subscription because Yoast went far left and is ‘putting out on the internet offensive content,’ promoting ‘woke crap.’ I couldn’t find anything about this online. Any idea why? P.S. To me, being ‘woke’ means being respectful of others

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Compare and Find the Best Classified Ads Website Builder: UltimateWB vs ClassiPress vs Yclas

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The classified ads website space has come a long way. Years ago, platforms like GeoCore and osClass were some of the go-to options. But as the internet evolved - with mobile-first design, faster load times, and user-friendly features becoming the standard - many of those early tools either were discontinued or fell behind. Today, the focus has shifted to modern solutions that are flexible, easy to use, and scalable - built for growth.

In this post, we’re comparing three

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Review of Elementor for WordPress and Why UltimateWB is a Better Option

Elementor, WordPress

"Should I use Elementor for WordPress?"

Elementor is a widely-used page builder for WordPress, known for its flexibility and extensive customization options. However, despite its popularity, there are several reasons why UltimateWB might be a more suitable choice for many users.

Elementor: Features and Challenges

Features:

  1. Drag-and-Drop Editor: Elementor’s user-friendly drag-and-drop interface makes it accessible for users without coding knowledge.
  2. Template Library: A vast array of pre-designed templates and blocks helps users quickly build pages.
  3. Responsive Design Tools
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Popular WordPress Plugin Targeted by Hackers: Millions of Sites at Risk

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WordPress website owners beware! Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in a widely used plugin that could allow hackers to completely take over websites.

The targeted plugin, WP-Automatic, is designed to automate content import and publishing from various sources. According to Patchstack, a WordPress security firm, the vulnerability is a type of SQL injection (SQLi) flaw. SQLi attacks exploit weaknesses in how a website interacts with its database, potentially allowing unauthorized access and control.

The severity of the situation

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I am using UltimateWB with the integrated WordPress blog. Is there a plugin for WordPress that will take your posts and automatically post from certain categories onto Facebook, Twitter, and other social media?


Yes, there are a number of WordPress plugins that will automatically post your posts from certain categories to Facebook and Twitter, and other social networks. Some popular options include:

  • Social Media Auto Publish: This plugin allows you to automatically post your WordPress posts to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and Instagram. You can also choose to post only certain categories or tags, and you can customize the message that is posted to each social media platform.
  • WP Twitter Auto Publish: This
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What’s the best WordPress plugin to create multi-step appointment forms?

I have found them to be buggy (check out the reviews). If you’re open to switching from WordPress, you can create multi-step appointment forms with UltimateWB and the built-in forms app.

Got a techy/website question? Whether it’s about UltimateWB or another website builder, web hosting, or other aspects of websites, just send in your question in the “Ask David!” form. We will email you when the answer is posted on the UltimateWB “Ask David!” section.

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