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wp2shell: is your WordPress site at risk? Fix it now

wp2shell is a serious WordPress security hole. See if your version is affected, check it in 1 minute and fix it with simple steps. No tech skills needed.

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WordPress site hacked? What to do, step by step

Think your WordPress site was hacked? Spot the warning signs, protect your data and get back online with calm, simple steps in the right order.

12 min

Keep your WordPress site safe: a 10 minute checklist

Most hacked sites were not updated. This 10 minute checklist keeps WordPress safe: updates, backups, strong logins and removing what you do not use.

10 min

Why your business emails go to spam, and how to fix it

Customers say your email lands in spam? Learn the simple reasons and the three DNS records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) that help your mail reach the inbox.

10 min

Set up your business email on your phone in 5 minutes

Read your business email on iPhone or Android. Get your settings ready, add the account and test it, in simple steps with no technical words.

5 min

Get the padlock: make your website load on HTTPS

Browsers warn visitors about sites without HTTPS. Learn what the padlock means, how to check yours and how to fix the usual problems in simple steps.

8 min

WordPress says memory exhausted? Fix it in minutes

Seeing 'Allowed memory size exhausted' or 'file too big' in WordPress? Learn why it happens and the simple settings that fix it for most sites.

8 min

Moving your website to a new host: a simple checklist

Switching web hosts does not have to cause downtime. Follow this plain checklist for files, database, email and domain settings so nothing gets lost.

15 min

Tips

Make your website faster: six changes that matter

Six real changes that speed up a small business website: smaller images, fewer plugins, current PHP, caching, a lighter theme and a speed test.

5 min

Why your business should use email on its own domain

Email like info@yourbusiness.com looks trusted, is easier to remember and belongs to you. Learn how to start in a few minutes.

5 min

A simple checklist before you launch a business website

Check these ten things before you tell the world about your new website: HTTPS, forms, mobile, email, backups, updates and contact details.

5 min

A 15 minute monthly routine to keep your website safe

A short monthly routine for a small business site: updates, backup, admin list, passwords and a test, plus what to hand to a care service.

5 min

How to choose a good domain name

Pick a short, clear domain name for your business: easy to say, easy to spell, with the right ending, and checked before you buy.

5 min