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Over the last couple of years I’ve spent way too much time trying and removing different search solutions for MainWP’s websites. Years. For search. We run multiple properties: the MainWP website, a discourse community forum, blog, knowledgebase, API specific docs and the MainWP Developer website. Each one critical for our users. Each one generating support tickets when people couldn’t find what they needed. And somehow, in 2025, making search actually work across all of them, at a price that made Continue reading the post...

Take a look at some of the highlights that defined 2024 As we celebrate 11 years of MainWP, we thought it would be an ideal time to reflect on 2024, with its hits, misses, and everything in between. 2024 was a milestone in MainWP’s journey, marked by several transformative updates, community engagement, and continuous innovations. From celebrating a decade of MainWP to launching major version updates and expanding our knowledge resources, every month brought new opportunities to enhance how users Continue reading the post...

Maintaining an optimized database is crucial for the performance of any WordPress site, especially when running an e-commerce store with WooCommerce. One of the tables that can contribute to database bloat over time is the woocommerce_sessions table. This table stores user session data, such as cart contents and other temporary information, but it can accumulate expired session data if not regularly cleaned. In this article, we’ll optimize the woocommerce_sessions table to ensure your store runs smoothly. 1. Backup Your Database Continue reading the post...

What businesses need to know Due to recent fines and lawsuits, many businesses have chosen to implement a cookie consent banner on their website, asking website visitors whether they would like to be tracked through tools such as Google Analytics, Google AdWords, and Meta Pixel. While this banner may be required by laws in certain states or countries, some states that have no such requirement have been taking note of the fact that the layout and implementation of these banners Continue reading the post...

We’re really excited to announce the release of MainWP v5.2. This significant release includes several fixes, updates, and additions. These include the new Kinsta integration, ignored updates for specific plugin or theme versions, and an option to schedule automatic updates at a specific time. However, what we all feel is the most exciting addition is our new MainWP REST API v2 update! This new API version is part of the Core MainWP Dashboard plugin and will allow you to connect Continue reading the post...

In the bustling world of e-commerce, effective communication with customers is paramount. However, despite the best intentions, WooCommerce administrators often need help finding their carefully crafted emails languishing in the dreaded spam folder. This diminishes the effectiveness of their marketing efforts and risks alienating valuable customers. In response to this pressing issue, this comprehensive guide to empower administrators to safeguard their WooCommerce emails from spam filters. Understanding the Common Causes The journey begins with a deep dive into the common Continue reading the post...

In the digital age, where online accounts hold many sensitive information, password security is a crucial defense against unauthorized access. However, the rise of sophisticated hacking techniques, such as rainbow table attacks, poses a significant threat to this security. Understanding the workings of rainbow table attacks and implementing effective preventive measures is paramount in safeguarding user data. At its core, a rainbow table attack exploits the vulnerability of hashed passwords stored in databases. Hashing, a common method for password encryption, Continue reading the post...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, managing communication across multiple WordPress sites can be a major task. The constant influx of emails, coupled with the need for reliable delivery, often leaves site owners in a bind. This challenge is magnified by the sheer number of plugins each WordPress site juggles. With that said, we’re excited to share some fantastic news that promises address this issue. MainWP is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Post SMTP, culminating in the launch of Continue reading the post...

If you’ve used WordPress, you’re likely familiar with its built-in email function, wp_mail. However, if you’ve managed multiple WordPress sites, you’re probably familiar with the fact that the wp_mail function is not reliable for sending emails. Fortunately, you can easily counter this issue by installing a WordPress SMTP plugin such as Post SMTP that lets you connect with all major third-party email service providers (like Gmail, Microsoft 365, Amazon SES, Sendgrid, etc.) for reliable email delivery. The benefits of using Continue reading the post...

If you own a WordPress website, you know how important email communication is to your online success. Whether it’s order confirmations, password resets, or any other type of email, you want to make sure that your messages reach your recipients’ inboxes and not their spam folders. However, WordPress’s default mail functionality is unreliable, which often results in low deliverability rates, bounced emails, and spam complaints. In turn, this can hurt your reputation, your customer satisfaction, and your conversions. That’s why Continue reading the post...