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Best WooCommerce Extensions to Boost Sales & Workflow (2025)

WooCommerce is a solid foundation for any online store, but revealing its true potential takes some impressive extensions. Extensions add all sorts of abilities and features to your store—some save time, some increase sales, and others just make things better. That’s why WooCommerce is great, but the extensions that made our list make it exceptional. …

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Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (February 17, 2025 to February 23, 2025)

📢 Did you know Wordfence runs a Bug Bounty Program for all WordPress plugins and themes at no cost to vendors? Researchers can earn up to $31,200 per vulnerability, for all in-scope vulnerabilities submitted to our Bug Bounty Program! Find a vulnerability, submit the details directly to us, and we handle all the rest. Last …Read More

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How To Ensure The Best Image Size For Mobile Phone Website Speed

You’re on your phone, ready to purchase that product you’ve been eyeing, and the website just….loads. Suddenly, you’re tapping impatiently, wondering if your internet is broken or the site is cursed. And let’s be honest, you probably just bounce. You’re not alone. Did you know that 53% of mobile users will abandon a page if …

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bbPress 2.6.12 is out!

bbPress 2.6.12 is a minor release that fixes 1 security issue and 1 small bug. The security issue was responsibly disclosed via the WordPress HackerOne bounty program. It does not appear to be actively exploited, and specifically targets: single-site WordPress installations, newer than 5.3.0, with the “Membership” setting set to “Anyone can register”, and with …

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Divi 5 Sneak Peek! Advanced Units Including CSS Functions

I’m here to give you a sneak peek at a feature coming soon to Divi 5. With Divi 5’s foundation complete, we’re now focused on aggressive feature development, with new features in the works as part of the Divi 5 feature swap. Every time we finish a feature, we start working on a new one, …

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New Starter Site for Wineries (Quick Install)

Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi Quick Sites provides everything you need to launch your dream website instantly. You can choose …

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How to Create Stripe Donation Forms on a WordPress Website

Whether you work for a non-profit organization or a charity, or you’re simply running a fundraiser for a particular cause, you know that having a donation form on your website is a must. And if your website happens to run on WordPress, then today’s your lucky day because I’m going to show you one of the easiest available ways to add it.

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How to Redesign Your WordPress Site (& Keep Your SEO)

Website redesigns can be both exciting and challenging for businesses. There is no small amount of high hope for the redesign, yet this is a monumental undertaking. A redesign can solve your existing problems by giving you a chance to strip a site down and build it back up again. Take it from someone who’s …

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How to Check Website Traffic in 2025 (Top Free & Paid Tools)

Any website owner’s dream is to make their site a popular destination that people naturally find. Not only is this possible, but you have (multiple) reliable ways of determining how and where that traffic is coming from. Now, there are free ways of measuring and monitoring website traffic. These are reliable enough, especially for those …

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Shaping Tomorrow at WordCamp Asia 2025

Over 1,400 attendees from 71 countries gathered at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, and nearly 15,000 more joined online, for WordCamp Asia 2025. It’s the people. It’s the friendships and the stories. Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder The flagship WordPress event started with a dedicated Contributor Day, followed by two days of engaging talks, …

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Will AI Replace WordPress Developers?

When a client asks you for “just a small change” to their WordPress site, it feels different now because AI can often help speed up the process. Across forums, Slack channels, and dev meetups, there’s talk about AI changing how we build websites. Some developers are already neck-deep in this new territory, while others side-eye …

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Fastest Way To Build A Website (2025 Guide)

Having a website is no longer optional — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a small business owner, individual, or a freelancer, your website is often the first impression you make on potential customers, clients, or visitors. For some, the thought of building a website can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re short on time or lack …

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Introducing Divi AI For Divi 5

Today, we are excited to release Divi AI for Divi 5. Our full suite of AI tools, including website, layout, section, module, text, image, and code generation, has been added to Divi 5. When mastered, it can significantly improve your efficiency, and it feels like having a helpful designer, copywriter, developer, and photographer at your …

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WPML 4.7.1 – Bug Fix Release (Check Before Updating!)

We just released WPML 4.7.1, an update that fixes several bugs. However, if your site has 29 or more languages, you should wait for WPML 4.7.2, which we plan to release soon. What’s Included in WPML 4.7.1 This update includes fixes for: WPML 4.7.1 Is a Limited Rollout We are gradually releasing WPML 4.7.1 to …

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How To Design A Hero Section For Your Website (2025 Guide)

Your website only has a few seconds to make a good impression, so having a strong hero section should be a top priority. It’s like the storefront window of your online business, and it needs to grab their attention quickly and encourage them to keep scrolling. In this post, we’ll dive into the specifics of …

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Designing the evolution of the Woo brand identity

As our CMO, Tamara Niesen, mentioned in her post, our brand is a critical asset for our business and the entire Woo ecosystem. It raises the standards for everyone who works together in building, innovating, and powering the WooCommerce stores that reach millions of buyers.  Our new brand is a representation of our maturity and …

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New Starter Site for Virtual Events (Quick Install)

Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi Quick Sites provides everything you need to launch your dream website instantly. You can choose …

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Creative SVG File Upload to Local File Inclusion Vulnerability Affecting 90,000 Sites Patched in Jupiter X Core WordPress Plugin

On January 6th, 2025, we received a submission for an SVG Upload to Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Jupiter X Core, a WordPress plugin with more than 90,000 active installations. This vulnerability makes it possible for an authenticated attacker, with contributor privileges or higher, to upload SVG files to a vulnerable site with malicious content and then include it, and achieve remote code execution.

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BuddyPress Multilingual 1.8.0 – Translate Profile Content

BuddyPress Multilingual 1.8.0 makes it possible to translate new content in BuddyBoss and BuddyPress user profiles. With BuddyPress Multilingual 1.8.0, you can now translate the following types of content via WPML → Translation Management: Type of Content Section in Translation Management Profile types BuddyPress Profile Type Group types BuddyBoss Group Type Custom profile fields Other …

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What is a WordPress Theme & How to Pick The Right One

Your website’s design affects everything—first impressions, user experience, and even conversions. A WordPress theme controls your site’s layout, styling, and functionality, making it a critical choice. But is a theme really necessary?  If so, how do you find the right one? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about WordPress themes—why …