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In 2026, small WordPress websites will be the focus of automated attacks more than ever before. This is because cybercriminals have long since moved on from targeting only large companies or well-known brands – instead, they are primarily targeting poorly maintained websites with outdated plugins, insecure passwords or a lack of security measures. Small business websites, blogs and agency projects in particular are considered easy targets. The problem is that many website owners still believe their site is too small or not interesting enough for hackers. In reality, however, most attacks are fully automated. Bots scan the web round the clock for security vulnerabilities in WordPress, themes and plugins. If a vulnerability is found, the attack often takes place within […]

Following the landmark release of WordPress 7.0 in May 2026, the Core Team is following up straight away. WordPress 7.1 will be officially released on 19 August 2026. Whilst version 7.0 focused primarily on advancing technological foundations such as the native WP AI Client, WordPress 7.1 is now dedicated to refining the workflow and addressing long-standing pain points within the community. The focus is on native responsive styling, asynchronous teamwork and major upgrades to client-side media handling. However, it is a surprising last-minute U-turn that has caused the biggest stir in the developer community: the planned phasing out of the Classic block was officially called off on 7 July 2026. In this guide, we’ll show you all the new features […]

Even a delay in loading time of just 100 milliseconds – that is, 0.1 seconds – can reduce the conversion rate by up to 7 per cent. For your WooCommerce shop, this means fewer sales, lower turnover and dissatisfied customers. Many shop owners view WooCommerce loading times as a purely technical issue. But in reality, it’s about your business, your visibility on Google and the user experience on your website. Speed determines whether visitors stay or leave, whether they add products to their basket or switch to a competitor. In this guide, you’ll find out why slow loading speeds directly cost you revenue, how much WooCommerce performance affects your ROI, and why professional WooCommerce hosting is a key factor in […]

The Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSG) has been in force since 2025. Anyone in the WordPress bubble who is still hoping that this issue will pass them by unnoticed not only risks legal trouble, but may also be missing out on revenue. Accessibility isn’t just a tedious compliance project that ruins your design. If approached correctly, it can be a powerful driver of your Google ranking, your conversion rate and – for agencies – a profitable business model. Digital barriers in everyday WordPress use When we talk about accessibility, many people immediately think of those who are completely blind. But that is far too narrow a view. It affects over 15 per cent of the population – including older people, those […]

WordPress is not accessible ‘out of the box’. Whilst the core team does its utmost to ensure the CMS complies with modern WCAG standards, as soon as you install your own theme, use a page builder or add plugins, the foundations often crumble. The Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSG) has been in force since mid-2025. An accessible – or at least largely accessible – website is no longer an optional quality feature, but a legal requirement for many web projects. The 4 pillars of accessibility Accessibility isn’t achieved simply by installing a single plugin. It is the result of the interplay of four levels: How a screen reader reads your website A screen reader is a programme that reads out the […]

In addition to brute force attacks, SQL injections are always on the list of the biggest threats to WordPress websites. These are relatively simple manipulations of your website’s database. This allows you to access sensitive data or set up admin accounts yourself and manipulate a website at will. We show how the attack works and why it is so dangerous. In March 2008, 134 million credit card details were obtained from the American company Heartland Payment Systems, including by a true mastermind. This attack is based on a relatively easy-to-execute hack called SQL injection. In this attack, access is gained to the database of a website and therefore to all the data on a website. In fact, SQL injections are […]

Imagine it’s Monday morning, 8 o’clock. The phone rings because a customer’s online shop has been down since the last update. The conversion rate is zero and the shop is unavailable. The cause is quickly found: A plugin update has triggered a conflict because the last WordPress maintenance was not carried out properly. This scenario is no exception. For agencies that manage multiple WordPress websites, incorrect or irregular WordPress maintenance and upkeep is one of the biggest hidden risks. It costs time, nerves and revenue. The most important facts in brief What is WordPress maintenance? WordPress maintenance includes all regular measures that keep a WordPress website secure, fast and stable. This includes updates to WordPress core, plugins and themes, regular […]

You’ve just uploaded a great photo, but your website feels like it’s taking forever to load? You’re not alone. Non-optimised images are one of the most common performance killers on WordPress websites. The good news is that the problem can be solved quickly and easily with the right plugin, without any prior technical knowledge. What are WordPress plugins for image editing and optimisation? WordPress plugins are extensions that can be integrated into the content management system (CMS) and have been specially developed for use within WordPress. They enable all users to edit, optimise and manage images within the CMS. Other image editing programmes, such as Adobe Photoshop, Figma or GIMP, are separate applications that can be installed on the user’s […]

In 2026, the search for a free WordPress theme often resembles a digital obstacle course. The directory on WordPress.org is bursting at the seams, but behind the pretty thumbnails often lurk slow loading times, legacy code or “free versions” that are so heavily clipped that they are barely usable without an expensive Pro upgrade. But they still exist: the real gems that offer you a design and performance for €0 that you used to have to dig deep into your pockets for. We’ve cut our way through the theme jungle and selected the 9 best free themes in our experience that will keep your website fast and stable – with full alignment to modern standards. This is how we tested: […]

Are you looking for a theme foundation for your customer projects that not only looks good today, but will still be maintainable and performant in two years’ time? In this guide, we have compiled what we consider to be the 15 best WordPress themes (+4 bonus classics) and report from our own experience on features, pricing models, technical performance, scalability, management and design efficiency. The feature power packs These themes use the familiar Customiser, but are deeply integrated with the block editor. They offer the perfect balance of familiar control and modern performance. Ideal for quick work without in-depth technical tinkering. 1. Kadence: The all-round champion Our test winner is Kadence. The theme offers a great symbiosis of high-end performance, […]

If your WordPress website is slow, this is rarely due to a lack of plugins. Good WordPress performance is the result of a clean WordPress architecture in which all technical components are interlinked. It is precisely this interplay that determines whether your website runs stably, loads quickly and remains reliable even when heavily used. In this article, you will find out which components make up a robust WordPress architecture and why only the combination of server technology, caching and support ensures consistently fast and reliable performance. Why certain websites particularly benefit from a clean architecture Not every website has the same performance requirements. Projects with a lot of content, users and functions in particular benefit from a well thought-out WordPress […]

The data protection landscape remains in flux. What was compliant yesterday may pose a legal risk tomorrow. For WordPress agencies and developers, this means that vigilance is a must. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) continues to form the foundation of European data protection law. However, its interpretation and enforcement by authorities and courts are constantly evolving. At the same time, new technologies such as AI are raising additional questions about data processing. In this article, we look at six current data protection regulations for websites in 2026 and show you how specialised tools such as iubenda can help you to implement these requirements efficiently and operate your website in compliance with the GDPR. The most important data protection requirements […]