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Get a FREE Event Venue Layout Pack for Divi

Hey Divi Nation! Thanks for joining us for the next installment of our weekly Divi Design Initiative where each week, we give away brand new, free Divi Layout Packs from our design team to you. This time around, Kenny and his team have created a beautiful Event Venue Layout Pack that’ll help you get your …

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PHP Compromised: What WordPress Users Need to Know

Late Sunday night, on March 28, 2021, Nikita Popov, a core PHP committer, released a statement indicating that two malicious commits had been pushed to the php-src git repository. These commits were pushed to create a backdoor that would have effectively allowed attackers to achieve remote code execution through PHP and an HTTP header. Remote …Read More

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How to Get Started with Pinterest Advertising

Pinterest is a popular, visual social media platform that acts as an online “pinboard” where users can save and share images and videos that reflect their interests. Users organize their favorite posts, or Pins, into categorized boards, where they can collect their favorite Pins over time. Pinterest advertising is an effective way to leverage Pinterest …

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How to Add One-Click Gmail Login to Your WordPress Website

Technology can be full of minor headaches and slight inconveniences. Having to re-enter your login details for every platform you use is one of them. Fortunately, technology can also be the solution. By adding one-click Gmail login to your WordPress site, you can streamline your admin experience. In this article, we’ll give you an overview …

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Divi Creator Showcase: Divi Plugins

Hey Divi Nation! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Divi Creator Showcase, where we interview a Divi Creator from our Marketplace–learning all about their story, products, and ongoing journey as part of the Divi Community. Today I am joined by Divi Creator Brad of Divi Plugins. Best known for Divi FilterGrid and …

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How Many WordPress Plugins Are Too Many?

It’s all too common to see WordPress websites with dozens of plugins. During our time, we’ve even seen sites with hundreds of extensions. At some point, you have to ask yourself “How many plugins are too many?”, especially if you’re trying to keep your website running smoothly and loading quickly. In this article, we’re going …

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Episode 110: Active Exploitation Continues on Unpatched Thrive Themes

Attackers continue to exploit recently patched vulnerabilities in Thrive Themes, though not all of them are successful. Two vulnerabilities are patched in the Facebook for WordPress plugin installed on over half a million sites. Google Chrome version 90 will use HTTPS by default, bringing significant improvements to speed and security. A ransomware insurance provider experiences …Read More

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How to Integrate Facebook Login with WordPress

Driving engagement and brand loyalty through your WordPress website can be tricky. One of the best ways to stay connected with users is for them to sign up for accounts with your site. However, many visitors may feel this task is a hassle, especially if it requires them to generate and later remember a new, …

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How to Create a Custom Toggle for Video Transcripts in Divi

Adding a custom toggle for your video transcripts can bring a lot of benefits to your website. In fact, simply including a video transcript for each video on your website can improve user experience, accessibility, and SEO. Users will have the option of reading the content which is a great accessibility feature for those who …

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Two Vulnerabilities Patched in Facebook for WordPress Plugin

On December 22, 2020, our Threat Intelligence team responsibly disclosed a vulnerability in Facebook for WordPress, formerly known as Official Facebook Pixel, a WordPress plugin installed on over 500,000 sites. This flaw made it possible for unauthenticated attackers with access to a site’s secret salts and keys to achieve remote code execution through a deserialization …Read More

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Supercharge Your Media Library with these WordPress Plugins

The WordPress media library is one of those areas that hasn’t had much focus lately. Most WordPress updates add enhancements to the editor while the media library has remained the same. That’s where WordPress media library plugins are helpful. They provide enhancements that make your library more robust and easier to use. In this article, …

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Recently Patched Vulnerability in Thrive Themes Actively Exploited in the Wild

On March 23, 2021, the Wordfence Threat Intelligence Team discovered two recently patched vulnerabilities being actively exploited in Thrive Theme’s “Legacy” Themes and Thrive Theme plugins that were chained together to allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on vulnerable WordPress sites. We estimate that more than 100,000 WordPress sites are using Thrive Theme products …Read More

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How to Safely Update Your WordPress Plugins Every Time

As a WordPress user, you are probably aware of the importance of plugins. Your site’s functionality often relies on having just the right combination of plugins that compliment each other. You also likely see that red-circled number in your dashboard beside Plugins indicating that one or more of the precious creations needs an update. Unless you …

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5 Common multilingual SEO mistakes to avoid

Opening your business to markets in other countries can greatly increase your reach. But it does take time and effort. Learn how to avoid the usual pitfalls and how to build a sound multilingual SEO strategy. We’ve invited authors of the WPML-recommended All in One SEO Plugin plugin to share their 5 top tips for …