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WordPress 5.4.2 is now available, upgrade today!

Chris Grant (he/him) June 11, 2020 0 Comments

WordPress 5.4.2 is now available (release date 10th June 2020) to be installed and fixes a small mix of bugs and security issues (see release notes) - so we recommend installing it as soon as you can to keep your site running at its best. For O'Brien Media customers with support agreements, WordPress 5.4.2 will be installed as part of your monthly maintenance service, you don't need to take any...

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Is your website’s front door wide open to WordPress hackers?

Chris Grant (he/him) May 08, 2020 0 Comments

It is frustrating to find out that your WordPress site has been hacked, recently one of our customers asked us why do hackers target WordPress? The answer is usually, in part at least, due to the very reason that WordPress is such a popular content management system for websites, its active developer community and the volume of free plugins and free themes available to customise your site without...

Why you shouldn’t keep inactive WordPress plugins installed

Andy Smart April 08, 2020 0 Comments

Plugins extend your site’s functionality with things like contact forms, eCommerce and much more. Being so critical to your website means they have deep access to the inner workings of your site, so it’s vital to keep them up to date to ensure your site stays secure, safe for your visitors, and online and accessible. Inactive plugins are tempting targets for attackers, including hackers who...

Say hello to more and better with WordPress 5.4

Andy Smart April 01, 2020 0 Comments

Every major WordPress release adds more to the block editor. More ways to make posts and pages come alive with your best images. More ways to bring your visitors in, and keep them engaged, with the richness of embedded media from the web’s top services. More ways to make your vision real, and put blocks in the perfect place - even if a particular kind of block is new to you. More efficient...

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4 tips for managing WordPress plugins in 2020

Chris Grant (he/him) January 22, 2020 0 Comments

Updating your WordPress plugins is most easily achieved from the Plugins tab in the WordPress dashboard. From there you can see which plugins have updates available, after which it’s a matter of hitting Update now to install the new versions. Minimise the number of plugins you have. Always remove plugins if you aren’t using them anymore. Keep your attack surface area as small as you can....

Google Site Kit integrates Google tools into your WordPress dashboard

Chris Grant (he/him) November 30, 2019 0 Comments

Google Site Kit is an official plugin from Google that helps you integrate data and features from multiple Google tools into your WordPress dashboard. Google Site Kit was in closed beta for a long time. But as of November 2019, it’s now publicly available to all WordPress users and listed for free at WordPress.org. What is Google Site Kit for WordPress? Google Site Kit helps you connect your...

WordPress 5.3 introduces WordPress’ most refined user experience with the improved block editor

Chris Grant (he/him) November 13, 2019 0 Comments

With the release of WordPress 5.3 the software sees expansion and refinement of the block editor introduced in WordPress 5.0 with new blocks, more intuitive interactions and improved accessibility. New features in the editor increase design freedoms and provide additional layout options and style variations to allow designers complete control over the look of a site. This release also introduces...

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WordPress 5.2.4 Release Addresses Several Security Issues

Chris Grant (he/him) October 18, 2019 0 Comments

The core WordPress team released version 5.2.4 of WordPress on October 14th 2019. The release addresses six security issues that were all privately reported through WordPress’ responsible disclosure procedure. Like any security release, users should update immediately to the latest version to keep their sites secure. All major branches of WordPress from version 3.7 to 5.2 received the new...

How do I switch from Wix, Squarespace or a website builder to WordPress?

Chris Grant (he/him) October 13, 2019 0 Comments

The short answer is, if you've outgrown the features or functionality of your current website builder services, such as Wix.com or Squarespace (or any number of services provided by website hosting companies) then you're going to need help making the move.Move from Wix.com or switch from SquarespaceWe've helped businesses of all sizes move from Wix.com, switch from Squarespace, and a whole host...

Do you want to recruit staff via your website and ditch agency fees?

Chris Grant (he/him) October 07, 2019 0 Comments

Whether it's a single role, or recruiting staff for a new office, if you've got a WordPress website we can get your WordPress website set up so that you can recruit staff without having to pay listing or agency fees - just a single license fee for the WordPress plugin and until the end of October (2019) we'll install the plugin for free if you're an O'Brien Media website design or website hosting...

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