I built WP Vanguard because I got tired of finding out about security problems the wrong way. Here is the founder story behind the free WordPress security scanner and why it exists.
We are in the middle of converting store.wbcomdesigns.com to Astro. So I am not writing this from a position of theory or fear. I … Read more
What actually goes into a WordPress maintenance retainer — plugin conflicts, server differences, security monitoring, and how I price the work honestly. Real numbers, real inclusions, real exclusions.
A developer and agency perspective on what WordPress open source actually means — GPL freedoms, what the 2024 governance dispute exposed, and why WordPress staying strong matters to the professionals who build on it.
How I use BackstopJS and Playwright screenshots to catch visual bugs before they reach production. A practical guide to visual regression testing for WordPress plugin developers.
After two years of daily use across 100+ WordPress plugins, here is my honest take on the best LLM for WordPress development. I compare Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, and MCP servers with real productivity numbers from my AI assistant WordPress workflow.
Every agency owner has heard 'make it like Facebook.' Here is how I navigate these conversations honestly, what clients actually need, and why WordPress communities work.
After cleaning 17 infected WordPress sites in a single day using our new open-source MCP server, we're sharing the tool, the real-world attack patterns we found, and a complete guide so you can protect your own sites.
Modern WordPress attacks don't just target one vulnerability—they deploy coordinated, multi-vector assaults that compromise your core files, plugins, mu-plugins, admin accounts, and even Google Search Console simultaneously. Learn how to protect your entire WordPress infrastructure.
After building 100+ WordPress plugins, I've watched Gutenberg evolve from controversial newcomer to the foundation of modern WordPress development. With 60% adoption, 145% FSE growth, and AI integration reshaping possibilities, here's what developers and site owners need to know about blocks in 2026.
After attending five WordCamps back-to-back, patterns emerged that deserve honest conversation. This reflection explores how Contributor Day often feels more like pre-networking than focused contribution, and offers constructive suggestions for making it more impactful for experienced developers while keeping it accessible for newcomers.
Discover how WB Member Blog has evolved from a simple frontend posting plugin into a complete community blog monetization platform. Learn about post credits, role-based restrictions, multi-author collaboration, post series, analytics dashboards, and more.