Five Hours
Patchstack puts the median gap between a WordPress vulnerability going public and being mass-exploited at around five hours. Most maintenance plans run monthly. That arithmetic changes what maintenance is for.
Articles
Short, practical reads on websites, SEO, AI and running a business online. We write about what we've actually seen work, in plain English and without the jargon. The latest are below.
How to Tell If Your WordPress Site Was Hit
Updating your site closes the door. It does not tell you whether anybody came through it first. This is the check we run, written so you or your developer can work through it in an afternoon.
This Time It Wasn't a Plugin
The usual advice about WordPress security is to keep your plugins few and keep them updated. This time it did not help, because the flaw was in WordPress itself, and it had been in there long before July made it news. Which versions were exposed, and what to take from it.
The Security Spec That's Actually a WordPress Problem List
Website security specifications tend to look impressive. Detailed requirements. Specific technical measures. Named plugins and configuration steps. It all reads...
Your Data Isn't Really Yours
Every SaaS platform you use holds your data. Customer records, project notes, invoices, email history, documents, task lists. Over time, that data becomes the w...
A Year On: How Does Your Website Stack Up?
It's been about a year since new rules came into force that changed what's legally acceptable on a UK business website. They cover two things: fake reviews and...
Why Hackers Target “Small” Websites
Think your tiny website isn’t worth a hacker’s time? Think again. Here’s the thing—cybercriminals aren’t picky. In fact, small sites are often the first target...
How Hackers Exploit WordPress Gaps
WordPress powers over 40% of the web—and that makes it a prime target for cyberattacks. Why It Matters to SMEs If your business website runs on WordPress—whethe...