Key Takeaways Zero Trust reduces risk for WordPress agencies by validating every user, device, plugin, and connected tool, rather than trusting access by default. It closes security gaps by enforcing MFA, eliminating shared passwords, and limiting each user’s access to what they need. Zero Trust is an ongoing process that involves access control, plugin reviews, […]

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Cloudways is introducing a 30-day free trial* of the Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise add-on. This trial, which automatically converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled, gives you full access to its performance and security capabilities on your applications. You can enable it, observe how it behaves on real traffic, and decide if it fits your workflow […]

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Key Takeaways Choosing the best WordPress podcast plugin depends on whether you want to publish episodes or display an existing RSS feed. Before you select a plugin, be sure to check for RSS feed control, hosting support, player design, analytics, compatibility, updates, and room to grow. A good setup uses dedicated podcast hosting for audio […]

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Key Takeaways Ecommerce ROI tells you if your business is actually making a profit after costs, not just generating sales. To calculate ROI accurately, include key costs like ads, product costs, shipping, returns, tools, support, and payment processing fees. To get a higher ROI in ecommerce, lower CAC and returns while raising AOV, CVR, and […]

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We’re excited to be heading to WordCamp Europe 2026, happening June 4–6 in Kraków, Poland at the ICE Kraków Congress Centre. This year feels extra special as we’re proud to continue our support as a sponsor, standing alongside the WordPress community that has played such an important role in our journey. WordCamp Europe is one […]

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Key Takeaways WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” is the first major release of 2026 and the start of Gutenberg Phase 3. Native AI is now built into WordPress core, with OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude supported out of the box. The WordPress admin dashboard gets its first visual overhaul since 2013, powered by DataViews. Real-Time Collaboration […]

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Key Takeaways Filament liberates you from writing front-end code for admin interfaces It quickly creates CRUD screens, SaaS dashboards, CMS, and internal tools Get rapid CRUD scaffolding, a rich form builder with over 30 field types, filterable tables, and built-in role-based access. It has high customizability, an active plugin ecosystem, and a multi-panel architecture at […]

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Maurice van Dijk has spent more than 15 years in the world of web development. Through that time, he noticed something that most agencies were getting wrong. Clients didn’t need more technical jargon. They needed real solutions. That observation became the foundation for everything he would build next. In the Netherlands, Maurice leads Get Stuff […]

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Key Takeaways Auth.js handles the complex backend security out of the box, saving you from writing password hashing and session logic from scratch. Using JWTs for Next.js authentication keeps your app fast because the server doesn’t have to query a database for every single page load. Next.js splits code into server and client components, so […]

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