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WordPress 6.9 will be released on 2 December and we’ll show you what this version has to offer. In future, you will be able to leave notes on blocks and share them with other team members. Blocks can now optionally be hidden from visitors, while they can still be edited in the backend. And developers should find the new Abilities API exciting: It is intended as a centralised register for functions. I explain what this will be used for in the future in this article. Better collaboration through “Notes” The WordPress team has committed to “collaboration” for the current phase of the Gutenberg project. And that’s a good thing, because WordPress is often used in teams and the CMS has […]

You probably know the situation: You open a website and suddenly the message “SSL error” or “This connection is not secure” appears. At first, you wonder whether your internet connection is going haywire. It’s even more unpleasant if it’s your own website. This quickly gives the impression that your website is not secure. As a result, visitors quickly lose confidence and may cancel their visit. In this article, we’ll show you what’s behind SSL errors, how to recognise and fix them and how to permanently protect your website from such problems. What is behind an SSL error? Typical error messages range from “An SSL error has occurred” to messages such as “Connection not private” or “Security certificate expired”. Problems like […]

Generic web hosting, WordPress hosting or managed hosting – there are many different options for hosting WordPress projects. But what really suits your needs, what do you need to look out for and what is actually the best WordPress host? In our comprehensive WordPress hosting comparison, you will find tips and explanations on important selection criteria such as performance, security and support. We also show you transparently and concisely what is important when choosing a WordPress hosting provider. This will help you keep an overview and find the provider that really suits you. Many comparisons emphasise the wrong criteria If you look at various hosting comparisons on the Internet, the following criteria are often used: These criteria can be displayed […]

Almost everyone knows how to reach the login barrier to the WordPress admin area by default. Since more than 34 per cent of all websites run on WordPress, it is easy for hackers to find and attack the login areas of these websites. This is precisely why such attacks, such as brute force attacks, are among the most common attacks on WordPress websites. Hiding the WP admin area seems to be a simple protective measure. Today I’ll show you how useful this technique is and how you can implement it with plugins such as WPS Hide Login. Brute force attacks are probably the most common type of attack on WordPress websites. The security provider Wordfence alone measured almost 1 billion […]

Many people think that a website is finished after the launch. The truth is different: Without regular WordPress maintenance, the risk of security vulnerabilities, downtime and loss of revenue increases dramatically. In the first half of 2025 alone, 6,700 new security vulnerabilities were reported in WordPress plugins, themes and core. A professional WordPress maintenance contract protects your website from these risks. In this article, you will find out which services are included, how agencies calculate fair prices and why maintenance contracts are a win-win solution for both sides. Why WordPress maintenance contracts are indispensable A WordPress website is never “finished”. Without regular maintenance, security vulnerabilities arise, loading times deteriorate and downtime costs revenue. A professional WordPress maintenance contract ensures security, […]

Anyone who manages many WordPress projects knows how quickly the daily routine consists of updates, backups, support requests and reporting. A centralised platform with automated processes saves time and reduces errors. This article shows you how to manage multiple WordPress sites, what tools are available and how you can impress your customers. As an agency or freelancer, success quickly grows into a logistics task. One project becomes ten, ten become twenty. In practice, managing multiple WordPress sites means dozens of logins, different hosting environments, manual updates and the constant pressure to keep track of everything. WordPress Multisite is often cited as a solution, but is only suitable for connected projects. Agencies, on the other hand, need tools that map independent […]

The energy consumption of websites is constantly growing: Internet use causes tens of millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases every year. This makes the question of whether you can do something to protect the environment by choosing a web host superfluous. Because sustainable web hosting can make an important difference here. But how can you recognise a truly environmentally friendly provider and how can you avoid greenwashing? In this article, we answer all your questions about sustainable web hosting. Why it pays to take a closer look at sustainable web hosting A look at some current figures quickly shows why a sustainable provider makes a difference. For example, it is estimated that internet use in Germany generates around 22 million […]

Even small changes in WordPress can have a big impact. A new plugin, a theme update or an adjustment to the code can mean that your website suddenly stops working properly. A WordPress staging site offers you a safe test environment in which you can safely try out updates, designs and new functions before they become visible to your visitors. In this article, you will find out why a WordPress test environment is so important, how to set up WordPress staging and which tools will help you. This will help you avoid downtime and ensure that your website always runs stably and professionally. What is a WordPress staging site? A WordPress staging site is an exact copy of your live […]

While web hosting used to be a rather interchangeable service, it has now become an important part of the foundation of successful projects. This is also evident when looking at current trends and developments in 2026. In this article, I present the three most important points that will matter this year. Trend 1: Performance is more than loading time Website performance is more important than ever. On the one hand, it determines the user experience and therefore fundamentally the success or failure of a project. There is a clear correlation between this factor and the question of how many leads or orders a website can collect. On the other hand, performance is increasingly perceived as a sign of quality, which […]

2025 was an exciting year for Raidboxes! In addition to Raidboxes 2.0 and new product features, we have further developed our team, our working methods and our service – with over 40,000 support conversations and 3,000 website migrations. In this recap, you can expect our most important product launches, a change in management, impressions from the Partner Lab event, learnings from our webinars, insights into our growth and an outlook on our mission for 2026. Raidboxes Product News: Launches & Releases New Raidboxes 2.0 infrastructure (launched in 2024) With our new Raidboxes 2.0 infrastructure, we laid the foundation last year for noticeably better performance and enhanced security. Almost all boxes are now running on the new servers, which in some […]

Many WordPress websites start small and grow faster than planned. New content, increasing visitor numbers and marketing campaigns generate more traffic. This is precisely when the weaknesses of classic hosting packages become apparent. Loading times increase, the website reacts slowly or collapses completely during traffic peaks. Scalable WordPress hosting solves precisely these problems because resources can be flexibly adapted and performance remains stable. In this article, you’ll find out why scalability is crucial to your success and how to find hosting that can keep pace with your growth. We’ll also show you which hosting solution is suitable for professional WordPress projects and how you can recognise whether a host really offers scalable infrastructure. What does scalable WordPress hosting mean? Scalable […]

Many website operators know the uneasy feeling when their website suddenly says “maintenance mode active”. At this moment, visitors are locked out, orders are lost and the user experience suffers. So that you can carry out updates, plugin installations or design adjustments without your audience seeing an error message, we explain everything about WordPress maintenance mode here. We also show you an alternative with staging that allows you to completely avoid downtime. Maintenance Mode vs. Coming Soon Page Maintenance mode is often confused with a Coming Soon page. While maintenance mode takes an existing website offline for a short time, a coming soon page is used to announce an upcoming launch or relaunch. Maintenance mode is intended for temporary downtimes, […]

Good hosting is the basis for smooth processes, satisfied customers and successful projects. If you manage multiple websites, coordinate projects and acquire new customers at the same time, you need a system that thinks for you and has your back. In this article, you’ll find out what really matters when it comes to WordPress hosting for agencies: which features make your everyday life noticeably easier, how you can achieve security and performance without additional effort and which tools enable real growth. 1. Specific hosting requirements for agencies If you work with several clients every day, manage projects and develop new websites, it quickly becomes clear that classic web hosting is not enough for the professional day-to-day work of an agency. […]

Is your website loading slower than usual? Your changes are not visible in the design? Then you should clear the WordPress cache. In this article, you’ll find out why WordPress caching is important for loading times, user-friendliness and SEO, how you can clear the cache manually step by step via FTP or WP CLI and which caching plugins make your work easier. We’ll also show you how to differentiate between the browser cache and the website cache. What is the WordPress cache and why should you clear it? Caching takes place on different levels: Advantages of caching: Reasons for emptying the cache: By regularly clearing the WordPress cache, you ensure that visitors always see the latest version and that no […]

Do you want to make your WordPress website more secure or improve loading times? Then the htaccess file is your key. It gives you full control over important settings, from redirects to security. In this article, you will learn what the htaccess file is, why it is important for WordPress and how to find or create it. We’ll show you step by step how to create the WordPress htaccess file, edit it securely and use helpful snippets to secure and speed up your website. Want to get started right away? Jump to the sections Find file, Create file or Best practices. What is the .htaccess file? Essential tasks of the .htaccess file: Important tasks of the htaccess file: Important: The […]