by Jim Stitzel | Sep 17, 2024 | General
So, I’ve had hackers all up in my server the last few days. They have kept installing malware and making file changes to my websites I host on my server. And I’ve been going through and running regular scans and fixing the things they’ve mucked up....
by Jim Stitzel | May 17, 2024 | General
A few days ago, I wrote on Facebook that I’d invested a significant amount of time in scraping malware hackers off several websites that I run and operate. I had found, through a Google search, a shell script that someone had developed to scan through your...
by Jim Stitzel | Feb 1, 2014 | Asides
Ok, folks, if you’re going request a WordPress design, your posting needs to be longer than, “Design and some coding and app application.” Seriously, could you be any less specific? Add to that a budget that’s $100 at maximum, and you’re...
by Jim Stitzel | Jan 31, 2014 | General
I think I’m done with third-party commenting systems. They haven’t served me particularly well over the last couple of years. First it was IntenseDebate, acquired a few years by Automattic. I had high hopes for IntenseDebate, since they’d been...
by Jim Stitzel | Jan 27, 2014 | General
One of the plugins I use on all my WordPress-powered sites is Jetpack. It’s chock full of features that provide a richer experience on both the front and back ends. One of my favorite features is Publicize, which allows you to automatically notify the various...