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Jetpack is a powerful WordPress plugin and service offering security, performance, and site management tools. To enhance security, it provides automated backups, malware scanning, brute force attack protection, and downtime monitoring. Performance features include a CDN for images, lazy loading, and fast video hosting. Jetpack offers SEO tools, social media auto-sharing, and newsletter subscriptions for marketing.  If you use the Jetpack plugin and service on your site but want to disable all of the AI features, you can use a Continue reading the post...

WordPress 6.8, which is scheduled to be released on the 15th April 2025, focuses on refining the platform with numerous enhancements to improve user experience, accessibility, and developer capabilities. This update introduces a more streamlined design experience, expanded style controls, and enhanced typography options. Additionally, new “Write” and “Design” modes provide users greater flexibility when editing content. Enhanced Design Experience The “Zoom Out” editing approach in WordPress 6.8 allows users to view and edit their content within the broader context Continue reading the post...

Plugins are one of WordPress’s greatest strengths, allowing site owners to add features without touching code. From SEO tools to security add-ons, there’s practically a plugin for everything. But not all plugins are created equal — and some are downright dangerous. We’re talking about abandoned plugins. What is an Abandoned Plugin? An abandoned plugin is no longer being updated or maintained by its developer. This means no new features, no bug fixes, and worst of all, no security patches. As Continue reading the post...

Transients in WooCommerce are a method used by WordPress to temporarily store data in the database or cache to improve the performance of the website. These transients can be related to various aspects of the store, such as product data, inventory, pricing, or shipping information. However, as time passes or when there are changes in the store (such as product updates or price changes), outdated or “stale” transients can accumulate. This can lead to issues such as incorrect data being 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...

Protecting your WordPress database is essential for safeguarding your website’s integrity and security. Since the database stores critical information such as posts, pages, user details, and site settings, it becomes a primary target for cyber threats. By implementing strong security measures, you can minimize the risk of unauthorized access and prevent potential data breaches. 1. Modify the Default Administrator Username WordPress assigns ‘admin’ as the default administrator username, which is widely known and often targeted by attackers. Changing this default Continue reading the post...

Forcing WordPress to regenerate thumbnails is essential when you update your site’s image dimensions or switch to a new theme with different thumbnail sizes. WordPress creates multiple thumbnail sizes upon image upload based on your site’s settings and theme requirements. However, existing images don’t automatically change to these changes. Regenerating thumbnails ensures consistency, preventing stretched or improperly cropped images that can negatively impact your site’s aesthetics and user experience. It also provides compatibility with features like responsive design and custom Continue reading the post...

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home; your WordPress website deserves a refresh too. Over time, your Media Library can become cluttered with unused images, duplicate files, and outdated assets. Cleaning it up can enhance site performance, save storage space, and simplify content management. Here’s a step-by-step guide to declutter your WordPress Media Library effectively. 1. Audit Your Media Library Begin by assessing your Media Library. Navigate to the WordPress dashboard and click on “Media.” Look for unused or outdated Continue reading the post...

The autoload column in WordPress’s wp_options table determines if an option is automatically loaded during site initialization. Options with autoload set to yes are preloaded into memory, which is ideal for frequently used data like site settings or theme configurations, reducing database queries. Conversely, options with autoload set to no are retrieved only when explicitly requested. While autoloading essential data improves performance, excessive or large autoloaded options can increase memory usage and slow down page loads. To optimize performance, limit Continue reading the post...

Self-pings, or self-trackbacks, are notifications generated when you link to your posts within your WordPress site. While these can be helpful to navigation tools, they can clutter the comments section and create unnecessary distractions. Disabling self-pings is simple using one of the existing plugins there; disabling them can enhance your WordPress site. To prevent your WordPress site from self-pinging, install the No Self Ping plugin on all connected child sites in your MainWP dashboard. The plugin has a limited set Continue reading the post...