The WPForms plugin for WordPress exposes websites to a vulnerability that allows attackers to update subscriptions and issue refunds. This flaw enables attackers to modify data they normally should not have access to. Missing Capability Check The vulnerability is due to a missing capability check in a function within the plugin called wpforms_is_admin_page, which means … Read more
An analysis of 140,000 sites hosted on managed WordPress host Kinsta revealed the WordPress plugins that users judge to be the best. These findings highlight how publishers prioritize performance, SEO, and user experience. 10. Schema.org Structured Data – Schema Pro – 1.75% Adding structured data is critical for SEO and in general for making it … Read more
A flaw in a WordPress anti-spam plugin with over 200,000 installations allows rogue plugins to be installed on affected websites. Security researchers rated the vulnerability 9.8 out of 10, reflecting the high level of severity determined by security researchers. Screenshot Of CleanTalk Vulnerability Severity Rating CleanTalk Anti-Spam WordPress Plugin Vulnerability A highly rated anti-spam firewall … Read more
Wordfence issued an advisory on a vulnerability patched in the popular Happy Addons for Elementor plugin, installed on over 400,000 websites. The security flaw could allow attackers to upload malicious scripts that execute when browsers visit affected pages. Happy Addons for Elementor The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin extends the Elementor page builder with dozens … Read more
Thankfully, every so often, a tool comes along that makes the complex world of search engine optimization a bit more manageable. Social bookmarking sites are one of these tools that can be your new best friend in the SEO landscape. Why are they so crucial? Simple: They’re powerhouses for building links, which are vital for … Read more
Promoting a local business can be challenging these days. Whether it’s because of oversaturation or complicated search engine algorithms, it’s all too easy to feel like no one will find your business in the local search results. It’s even more frustrating when you offer great products and services, but customers just can’t seem to find … Read more
In a recent Google Search Central YouTube video, Martin Splitt from the Google Search team shared three SEO tips for multilingual websites. The video focuses on three aspects of website internationalization: Website structure Hreflang attributes Language selection Here’s what Splitt advises when managing these three components. 1. Website Structure Splitt discussed three ways to structure … Read more
New data from BrightEdge shows significant changes to Google AI Overviews, prioritizing topic-specific sites and a stronger focus on ecommerce ahead of the year-end shopping season. Google Core Update And AIO An interesting insight from the data is that there is more overlap between AIO and Google’s organic search results, that there is more agreement … Read more
Another vulnerability was discovered in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin—an Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation that could lead to a total site takeover. Unfortunately, updating to the latest version of the plugin may not be enough to resolve the issue. LiteSpeed Cache Plugin The LiteSpeed Cache Plugin is a website performance optimization plugin that has over 6 … Read more
A critical vulnerability was discovered in the WPML WordPress plugin, affecting over a million installations. The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to perform remote code execution, potentially leading to a total site takeover. It is listed as rated 9.9 out of 10 by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) organization. WPML Plugin Vulnerability The plugin … Read more
In the enterprise ecommerce space, staying ahead of the competition on Google can be challenging. With so much at stake, it’s key to ensure that your site is performing at its best and capturing as much market share as possible. But how can you make sure your ecommerce platform is fully optimized to reach its … Read more
One of the most important elements of search engine optimization, often overlooked, is how easily search engines can discover and understand your website. This process, known as crawling and indexing, is fundamental to your site’s visibility in search results. Without being crawled your pages cannot be indexed, and if they are not indexed they won’t … Read more
This week’s Ask An SEO question comes from Mike in New York, who asks: “I have been creating affiliate blogs and niche websites throughout my 10 year career. Had some great successes and setbacks to share. But now I feel tired of it with Google also specifically targeting more of these types of websites in … Read more
In a recent episode of Google’s “Search Off The Record” podcast, Zoe Clifford from the rendering team joined Martin Splitt and John Mueller from Search Relations to discuss how Google handles JavaScript-heavy websites. Google affirms that it renders all websites in its search results, even if those sites rely on JavaScript. Rendering Process Explained In … Read more
A recent study by the digital marketing agency Amsive documented a notable change in Google’s search results rankings over the last year. The study found that Google is surfacing more ecommerce websites and sites featuring user-generated content while reducing the visibility of product review and affiliate marketing sites. Here’s a look at the findings and … Read more
This week’s Ask an SEO question comes from Sanjay in Coimbatore, who asks: “What are the things I need to analyze in our competitors site for SEO?” Sanjay, thank you for asking this question. The most important thing to keep in mind when analyzing a competitor or multiple competitors’ SEO techniques is to never do … Read more
Last month WordPress released a way to create or test WordPress sites on the desktop but the app was limited to Apple Mac devices. This month WordPress announces that WordPress Studio is now available for Microsoft Windows. According to WordPress, Microsoft Windows users account for over 25% of WordPress developers. But it’s possible that non-developers … Read more
In the rapidly evolving world of construction, the adoption of new technologies has become crucial to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Among the most impactful of these technologies is Artificial Intelligence (AI), fundamentally reshaping practices across the board. One particular innovation making waves is the Reality Capture Software, a type of AI that allows for precise … Read more
