WordPress

Hypertext Preprocessor, or PHP is a widely used server-side scripting language that is at the forefront of web development. In fact, around 80% of websites – whose programming languages we know – use PHP. The problem is, most of them are still using deprecated versions even though PHP 7 has …

One of the best things about WordPress is its extensive plugin collection. With the right plugins, there are almost no limits to what you can do. However, if you’re new to the platform, you may not really know what these tools are and what they can help you achieve. That’s …

Providing a contact form on your website offers a simple way for people to ask questions, offer feedback, make business inquiries, and more. Without one, users may be left wondering how to get in touch, and you might miss out on making critical connections. Fortunately, there are plenty of WordPress …

WordPress, Joomla and Drupal users recently received some disappointing news as one of the most popular two-factor authentication solutions, Clef, announced that they are shutting down their operations on June 6, 2017. What Is Two-Factor Authentication? Two-factor authentication offers an extra layer of security in addition to the traditional username …

Social media plays a huge role in the day-to-day lives of millions of people. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say these platforms have fundamentally altered the way we behave online and communicate with others. With that in mind, failing to account for social media in your site’s design and …

One of the best things about using WordPress is having access to its vast arsenal of plugins. However, while these tools can help you implement a plethora of features, it can be difficult to choose the right ones for your needs. With the WordPress.org repository alone housing almost 50,000 plugins, …

One of the best things about using WordPress is that there’s a plugin for nearly every feature under the sun. However, this can be a double-edged sword. There are so many plugins available that sifting through them to find the right one can be a seriously time-consuming affair. Thankfully, there …

At A2 Hosting, we take website performance seriously. We also take security seriously, just as our partner Sucuri does. Sucuri is a website security and vulnerability detection solution. Sucuri has recently detected a severe SQL injection vulnerability in the NextGEN Gallery WordPress plugin. The vulnerability in this highly popular image …

A few weeks ago we published a WordPress infographic showing the staggering growth of the platform. One of the key statistics in the infographic is that over 11% off all WordPress sites are hosting their sites in the newly recommended PHP 7 and HTTPS WordPress Hosting environment. A2 Hosting is …

When it comes to running a website, efficiency is key. Even with a robust platform like WordPress, you still need to stay on top of various simple tasks that combine to take up a lot of your time. Learning how to tackle them efficiently is crucial in order to regain …