Website security, in plain English
Practical guides for small-business owners: how to check and fix the things that actually get websites hacked — no jargon, no fear-mongering, no fluff.
What Is a Security Header? The 5 You Need
Plain-English guide to security headers: what they are, the 5 every small site needs (CSP, HSTS, and more), and exact code to add them.
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Fix Chrome's "Deceptive Site Ahead" Warning
Chrome's red 'Deceptive site ahead' screen means Google flagged your site for phishing. Here's exactly what triggers it and how to get it removed fast.
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Is Wix or Squarespace Secure? What They Do & Don't Cover
Wix and Squarespace lock down servers and SSL for you, but weak passwords, bad embeds, and missing DNS records still leave your site exposed. Here's the full picture.
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What Is CSRF? The Attack Using Your Login
CSRF tricks your logged-in browser into changing settings, adding users, or redirecting payouts—no password needed. Here's how it works and how to stop it.
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Is Shopify Secure? What You Still Own
Shopify secures its servers and checkout — but apps, themes, staff logins, and phishing are still on you. Here's the exact line and how to check it.
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WooCommerce Security Checklist for Stores
A do-it-today WooCommerce security checklist: patch discipline, admin lockdown, PCI-safe checkout, and headers to stop plugin-sprawl breaches.
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How to Stop Brute-Force Attacks on WordPress Login
The WordPress login-hardening stack explained: which defenses actually stop brute-force attacks, which are theater, and exact steps to set them up.
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What a Website Security Audit Report Looks Like
See a real, annotated sample security audit report — findings, severity ratings, and plain-English fixes — before you pay for one.
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Sucuri vs Wordfence: Which One Do You Need?
Sucuri vs Wordfence compared plainly: what each firewall actually protects, which one fits your WordPress site, and the gap neither tool checks.
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What Is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)? Plain-English Guide
XSS lets attackers run their own code in your visitors' browsers. Learn how it works, whether your contact form is exposed, and exactly how to fix it.
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What Is a Website Vulnerability? Explained Simply
A plain-English guide to what website vulnerabilities actually are, how vulnerability differs from exploit and risk, and what Critical/High/Medium/Low severity means.
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What Is SQL Injection? How a Form Leaks Data
SQL injection lets one unprotected search box or login field expose your whole customer database. Learn how it works, why size doesn't protect you, and how to fix it.
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Domain Blacklisted? How to Delist and Recover
Blacklisted domain? Here's how to delist from Spamhaus, Barracuda, and Google Safe Browsing — and fix the compromise so you don't get re-listed.
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Why Is My Website Sending Spam Emails? (Fix It)
Your host flagged spam coming from your site? Learn how to confirm it, find the hidden mailer script, remove it, and stop the next suspension.
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Host Suspended Your Site for Malware? Do This
Your web host suspended your site for malware. Here's exactly how to find the infection, clean it, prove it's gone, and get reinstated without it happening again.
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Website Redirecting to Spam? How to Stop It
Site sending visitors to spam pages? Learn the 4 spots redirect hacks hide (.htaccess, injected JS, WP database, DNS) and how to trace and fix each one fast.
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Fix the 'Not Secure' Warning on Your Website
Plain-English fix for the browser 'Not Secure' warning: install an SSL certificate, force HTTPS, and clear mixed-content errors — no developer needed.
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12 Signs Your Website Has Been Hacked
A plain-English checklist of 12 warning signs your website may be hacked—from Google warnings to bounced email—plus how urgent each one is and what to do next.
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