The 3-2-1 Backup Rule for Websites (and Why Your Host's Backup Isn't Enough)
Three copies, two kinds of storage, one offsite — the 3-2-1 rule exists because single backups fail exactly when you need them. Here's how to apply it to a website.
Website Security
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Magecart attacks copy card numbers straight from your checkout page while every order completes normally. Learn how the code gets in, why owners never notice, and how to catch it.
Hardening WordPress: 9 Settings Most Store Owners Never Change
WordPress defaults are built for an easy install, not a safe one — and attackers know every default by heart. Nine concrete settings to change, from usernames to XML-RPC.
Your SSL Certificate Expired — Here's What Your Customers Just Saw
An expired SSL certificate replaces your homepage with a browser warning that most visitors will never click past. Here's what they saw, what it cost, and how to make sure it never recurs.
Getting Your Store Ready for Peak Season: A Security and Trust Pre-Flight
High-traffic season multiplies revenue — and attack attempts, fraud, and the cost of anything breaking. The pre-season checklist to run six weeks out.
The Hidden Risk in Your Plugins: Managing Third-Party Code on Your Store
Every plugin, app, and script on your store is someone else's code running with your customers' trust. How to audit what you have and shrink the risk without losing functionality.
Hacked? Your First 24 Hours: A Calm Incident Response Plan
The first day after discovering a hack determines how bad it gets. A step-by-step plan for containing the damage without making the classic mistakes.
Account Takeovers Start With Your Team: Passwords and 2FA for Small Staff
Most business account takeovers need no hacking at all — just a reused password from an old breach. The 30-minute setup that closes the door for good.
Choosing an E-Commerce Platform: The Security Questions to Ask First
Store platforms compete on themes and features, but the security differences are what you'll live with. Seven questions to ask before you commit.
The Website Security Maintenance Schedule Every Owner Should Keep
Security isn't a project — it's a routine. A realistic weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedule that keeps a small business website safe in under an hour a month.