FAIR and Patchstack Joining Forces at CloudFest USA Hackathon to Build New Security Integration

It can be easy to think that choosing the cheapest option is the smartest business decision.

"5 Hidden Costs of DIY WordPress Design vs. Hiring an Agency"

Watch out for the hidden pitfalls...

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Why WordPress Backups Fail (and How to Make Sure Yours Don’t) | EncodeDotHost You’ve done the responsible thing. You installed a backup plugin, set it to run automatically, and now you have a folder full of website backup...

You’ve done the responsible thing. You installed a backup plugin, set it to run automatically, and now you have a folder full of website backup files. You're protected, right? Maybe not.
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Why WordPress Sites Get Hacked (And How to Protect Yours) | EncodeDotHost Imagine waking up to find your professional business website replaced with a malicious advert, or worse, a warning from Google saying This site...

Imagine waking up to find your professional business website replaced with a malicious advert, or worse, a warning from Google saying "This site may be hacked." For thousands of website owners, this isn't a bad dream; it's a reality.

Find out how we help...

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Watch Me Explain WordPress Blocks & Use Telex AI to Vibe-Code Custom Blocks YouTube video by Elliott Richmond

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The Best SEO Strategies for Local Businesses in 2025?

Nearly half of all Google searches are from people looking for local information. When someone in your town searches "best coffee near me" are you the one they find?
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Very true. 30–60 min/month..... when you know what you are doing. When you don't... ?

EDH Bad Bots is an intelligent bot detection and blocking system that protects your #WordPress site from unwanted crawlers and malicious bots.
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What Does Professional #WordPress Maintenance & Management Really Cost Each Month?

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You wouldn't buy a brand-new car and never change the oil? Your website is a valuable business asset, & just like any other asset, it requires regular maintenance to perform at its best.

The Ultimate SEO Plugin Showdown: Yoast vs. Rank Math vs. SEOPress (2025 Review) | EncodeDotHost Choosing an SEO plugin is one of the first, and most important, decisions you'll make for your WordPress website. It's the powerful tool that...

Choosing an SEO plugin is one of the first, and most important, decisions you'll make for your WordPress website. It's the powerful tool that helps you speak Google's language, guiding you to optimise your content, so more customers can find you
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Tim Berners-Lee: The internet needs compassion – and I have a solution We need to regulate the most addictive algorithms, writes Tim Berners-Lee

"The internet needs compassion - and I have a solution."

🙏 to @standard.co.uk.web.brid.gy for this extract from my new memoir 'This Is for Everyone' 📖

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WordPress vs. Laravel: Which Is Better for Small Business Websites in 2025? | EncodeDotHost When you're building a new website for your business, one of the first and most important decisions you'll face is choosing the right technology....

Building a new website for your business? One of the first & most important decisions you'll face is choosing the right technology. This often boils down to a head-to-head between two of the most popular platforms: #WordPress and #Laravel. But which one is right for you?
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7 Common WordPress Maintenance Mistakes That Can Break Your Site | EncodeDotHost Congratulations on your WordPress website! It's a powerful tool, but like any asset, it needs a little TLC to stay in top shape. We often see...

Congratulations on your new WordPress website! It's a powerful tool, but like any asset, it needs a little TLC to stay in top shape. Read our thoughts here 👇
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Silhouettes of three people in front of a weathered British flag, with the headline: Misrepresentations around human rights and immigration fuelling calls to quit ECHR, Oxford report finds

NEW: An Oxford report warns that misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights.

The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.

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Unlike traditional blocking methods that rely on user agent strings (which can be easily spoofed), this plugin uses a honeypot technique to identify and block bots that don’t respect your site’s robots.txt directives.

EDH Bad Bots is an intelligent bot detection and blocking system that protects your #WordPress site from unwanted crawlers and malicious bots.
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WordPress Security, Understanding Real-World Vulnerabilities, Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup Join us for a deep dive into how WordPress sites get compromised and more importantly, how to prevent it! This is a 2-hour **round table discussion** focused on **real-wor

If you're anywhere near #Cheltenham tomorrow (20th Aug 2025) and you want to learn more about #WordPress Security, Understanding Real-World Vulnerabilities, then why not come and visit us, free to attend and you're welcome to join in the discussion...

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The Environmental Impact of Owning a Website & How Green Web Hosting Makes a Difference | EncodeDotHost In today’s digital age, almost every business needs a website to stay competitive, communicate with customers, and showcase their services....

Choosing green web hosting isn’t just about lowering your business’s environmental impact—it’s about aligning your values with a future that prioritises sustainability.

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Using Seasonal Keywords to Target Holiday Shoppers: Top 5 Tips Learn how to use seasonal keywords to target holiday shoppers. Drive traffic, boost conversions, and maximise holiday success with tips from Encode.

Learn how to use seasonal keywords to target holiday shoppers. Drive traffic, boost conversions, and maximise holiday success with tips from Encode.

The Importance of SSL Certificates for Secure Browsing Learn why SSL certificates are essential for secure browsing. Protect data, build trust, and improve SEO with expert tips from Encode.

Learn why SSL certificates are essential for secure browsing. Protect data, build trust, and improve SEO with expert tips from Encode.

Learn the importance of user experience in web design. Discover tips to create intuitive, engaging websites with expert insights from Encode.

Uncommon and Powerful WP-CLI Use Cases WP-CLI is a command-line interface for WordPress that allows you to manage your WordPress installations without using a web browser. While many...

WP-CLI is a command-line interface for WordPress that allows you to manage your WordPress installations without using a web browser. Here are some "out-of-the-ordinary" examples:

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How to Track SEO Performance During the Summer Learn how to track SEO performance during the summer. Discover tools and strategies to monitor traffic, keywords, and ROI with tips from Encode.

Learn how to track SEO performance during the summer. Discover tools and strategies to monitor traffic, keywords, and ROI with tips from Encode.

What to Look for in a Web Hosting Provider During Peak Season Discover what to look for in a web hosting provider during peak season. Learn about scalability, speed, and security with tips from Encode.

Discover what to look for in a web hosting provider during peak season. Learn about scalability, speed, and security with tips from Encode.

Image Optimisation Tips: How to Improve Load Times This Summer Learn how to optimise images for faster load times this summer. Discover expert tips for compression, lazy loading, and mobile optimisation with Encode.

Learn how to optimise images for faster load times this summer. Discover expert tips for compression, lazy loading, and mobile optimisation with Encode.

Accessibility. Backup. Secure. Sleep Easy, Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup **Accessibility** (1st session) The HTML anchor feature in WordPress allows users to create internal page links, but it can unintentionally create accessibility barriers. T

The #Cheltenham #WordPress Meetup is happening tonight and it’s not too late to grab your spot.

Real people. Real conversations. Some brilliant talks, including one from Andrew Nevins on accessibility.

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The Power of Long-Tail Keywords for Summer Marketing Learn how to use long-tail keywords to boost your summer marketing. Discover tips for driving targeted traffic and improving conversions with Encode.

Learn how to use long-tail keywords to boost your summer marketing. Discover tips for driving targeted traffic and improving conversions with Encode.

Summer Website Design Tips: Keeping It Light and Fresh Discover tips for fresh summer website design. Learn how to use colours, visuals, and layouts to engage users and enhance your site with Encode’s expertise.

Discover tips for fresh summer website design. Learn how to use colours, visuals, and layouts to engage users and enhance your site with Encode’s expertise.

How Seasonal SEO Can Boost Your Summer Campaigns Discover how seasonal SEO can enhance your summer campaigns. Learn strategies to optimise your website and boost traffic with tips from Encode.

Discover how seasonal SEO can enhance your summer campaigns. Learn strategies to optimise your website and boost traffic with tips from Encode.

Short vs. Long Domain Names: Pros and Cons for Your Business Learn the pros and cons of short vs. long domain names. Discover how to choose the right domain length for your brand with tips from Encode.

Learn the pros and cons of short vs. long domain names. Discover how to choose the right domain length for your brand with tips from Encode.