WordPress Search Plugins Compared by Use Case

Hiding the Classic block from the inserter in WordPress 7.1

Trong WordPress 7.1, khối Classic (core/freeform) sẽ bị ẩn khỏi trình chèn block theo mặc định nhưng vẫn hoạt động bình thường với các block đã tồn tại. Nhà phát triển có thể khôi phục chức năng này thông qua bộ lọc wp_classic_block_supports_inserter hoặc plugin nhỏ, nhằm từng bước đưa khối Classic trở thành tùy chọn và tối ưu hóa việc tải TinyMCE khi cần thiết.

Những lập trình viên phát triển plugin hoặc theme WordPress nên đọc để hiểu cách điều khiển và tương thích với thay đổi mới về Classic block, đặc biệt khi cần bảo tồn tính năng cũ hoặc xây dựng plugin hỗ trợ tính năng này trong tương lai.

SocGholish Takedown Highlights Malicious TDS Threats

An international law enforcement operation (Operation Endgame) seized 106 servers and numerous domains tied to SocGholish, a JavaScript malware framework used as an initial-access broker for ransomware groups including Evil Corp. The action also remediated nearly 15,000 compromised WordPress websites. SocGholish relies on traffic distribution systems (TDSs) to redirect users from legitimate sites to fake browser update pages, filtering out researchers and bots while targeting domain-joined enterprise systems for deeper intrusion. The FBI issued guidance urging organizations to change default JavaScript file associations, monitor endpoints for suspicious script execution, keep CMS platforms updated, and audit administrator accounts to defend against TDS-based attacks.

9 Link Building Methods That Actually Work for WordPress Sites

A beginner-friendly guide covering 9 link building strategies for WordPress sites, including internal linking, broken link building, guest posting, resource page outreach, creating linkable assets, using Connectively (HARO), relationship building, competitor backlink analysis, and reclaiming unlinked brand mentions. Also covers how to evaluate backlink quality, what to avoid (black hat SEO), and a 30-day action plan to get started.

UnderDefense: 85% fewer incidents after QRadar to Elastic migration

A SaaS digital safety company migrated from a noisy legacy QRadar SIEM to Elastic Security on AWS, supported by managed security partner UnderDefense. The migration included a full log ingestion audit, 100+ custom detection rules mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, and 25 Kibana dashboards for analysts, IT, and executives. Results: 85% reduction in security incident volume, 61% faster mean time to respond, audit-ready log retention via Elastic frozen-tier snapshots, and a two-person team now capable of proactive threat hunting instead of reactive alert triage.

Discover LightSync Pro: Bridge Your Creative Tools To WordPress

LightSync Pro is a WordPress plugin that connects creative tools like Lightroom, Canva, Figma, Dropbox, and Shutterstock directly to the WordPress media library. It eliminates the manual export-upload workflow by syncing assets directly, converting them to AVIF/WebP/JPEG and compressing them on import. A key security feature routes credentials through a separate broker so API keys never touch the WordPress database. The sync is non-destructive — re-syncing updates the existing file in place, preserving attachment IDs and avoiding broken references. An MCP integration allows media imports to be driven via AI assistants like Claude. Pricing includes a free tier on the WordPress plugin repository, a Pro+ plan at $199/year, and an Agency plan at $699/year.

How Headless WordPress Works with Next.js

A comprehensive guide to building headless WordPress sites with Next.js as the frontend. Covers how the two systems communicate via REST API or WPGraphQL, the trade-offs between SSG, SSR, and ISR rendering strategies (with ISR recommended for most CMS-driven sites), and the operational challenges of running a split architecture. Also discusses content modeling with ACF, editorial preview workflows, hosting options (split vs. consolidated platforms like WP Engine), and popular starter templates like Faust.js and next-wp.