What’s Causing February’s “Google Quake”?
Unusual search volatility as SEOs spot signs of an unconfirmed update Over the past week,…
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How can adding Cloudflare help my website?
Cloudflare is a powerful service that sits between your website and its visitors. It helps…
No risk of complexity preventing web marketing success
All websites should be easy to use, with visitors able to find the information and…
Beyond login screens: why access control really matters for your website
When people think about website security, they often think about login screens, passwords, and maybe…
Shadow directories: a quiet way to hijack WordPress permalinks
We’re seeing a crafty SEO-spam tactic against WordPress sites: attackers create shadow directories that mimic…
WordPress vulnerability & patch roundup – January 2026
Automated attacks love known weaknesses. January saw a steady flow of WordPress plugin vulnerabilities –…
Fake “Java Update” pop-up hidden inside a malicious WordPress plugin
A new social-engineering tactic is targeting WordPress sites with a convincing “Java Update” pop-up. It…
Malware intercepts Googlebot with IP-verified conditional logic
Some attackers now hide spam content from people — and show it only to search…
Google sees spam, you see your site: cloaked SEO spam explained
Some attacks don’t vandalise your pages. Instead, they quietly turn your website into a mouthpiece…
Designing for Safety: Andy Access Posters for IPAF
Our design skills are being used to improve access platform safety around the world. IPAF…