Step-by-step bbPress tutorial for 2026. Install, configure, theme, secure, and launch a real WordPress forum — based on setting up bbPress on 50+ client sites.
I ran wpForo in production for 8 months before migrating off it. Here are the 7 wpForo alternatives that actually work in 2026 — tested honestly with real deployment experience.
The litellm PyPI compromise shows how supply chain attacks are getting more sophisticated. AI helps both attackers and defenders. Here’s what WordPress developers need to know.
Learn how to profile WordPress performance using Xdebug profiler, cachegrind analysis, and Query Monitor to find and fix the actual bottlenecks slowing your site.
Seven concrete security checks you can run on any WordPress site in under 5 minutes: SSL certificate status, security headers, exposed sensitive files, PHP version, external JavaScript sources, user roles, and file permissions.
Set up reliable WordPress email delivery using SMTP via wp-config.php constants and an mu-plugin. Configure Postmark, Amazon SES, or Mailgun with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for inbox delivery.
Free image hosting can save time or quietly destroy your site reliability. Here is the practical split between casual image links and serious image infrastructure.
