Version 4.2.4 of the Akismet WordPress Plugin is Now Available

Version 4.2.4 of the Akismet plugin for WordPress is now available. This update contains the following improvements:

  • Improved translator instructions for comment history.
  • Bumped the “Tested up to” tag to WP 6.0.

To upgrade, visit the Updates page of your WordPress dashboard and follow the instructions. If you need to download the plugin zip file directly, links to all versions are available in the WordPress plugins directory.

Version 4.2.3 of the Akismet WordPress Plugin is Now Available

Version 4.2.3 of the Akismet plugin for WordPress is now available. This update contains the following improvements:

  • Improved compatibility with Fluent Forms
  • Fixed missing translation domains for better localization
  • Improved accessibility of the config page.

To upgrade, visit the Updates page of your WordPress dashboard and follow the instructions. If you need to download the plugin zip file directly, links to all versions are available in the WordPress plugins directory.

WordPress Comment Blocklist: The Ultimate Guide

A lively comment section is great for visitor engagement and can even increase your position in search engines rankings. But spambots, internet trolls, and scammers can derail the discussion.

Fortunately, there are ways to automatically filter out unwanted comments. With the right tools and safety measures, you can reap the benefits of WordPress comments — without any of the drawbacks. 

In this post, we’ll take a close look at WordPress comment blocklists and why they’re important. We’ll then show you how to build a complete comment-blocking system in five steps. 

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The Pros and Cons of Enabling Comments on Your WordPress Website

For many bloggers, having comments is the best part of their blog ownership experience. They enjoy interacting with readers, getting real-time feedback, and seeing their community grow. However, while there are a lot of benefits to enabling comments on your WordPress website, you might run into a few problems along the way. 

If you’re on the fence about enabling comments, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll cover the pros and cons and discuss how you can protect your site from unwanted spam. 

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How to Enable or Disable User Registration in WordPress

WordPress offers a built-in user management and registration system. That means you can allow visitors to register on your website to receive updates, make purchases, or submit comments. User registration is disabled by default, so you may need to turn it on.

Fortunately, enabling user registration in WordPress is simple. Once you complete the process, you can share a registration link with visitors so they can sign up at any time. WordPress will take care of the rest. This includes saving user data, assigning roles, and submitting email confirmations.

In this article, we’ll talk about when it makes sense to offer users the option to sign up on your website. Then we’ll show you how to enable and disable user registration. 

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How to Create a Custom WordPress User Registration Form

Converting visitors into registered users is a big win for any website. If you’re going to build a loyal community, a quick and easy user registration form is essential.

Fortunately, there are various ways to create a custom WordPress user registration form. With the right tool, you should have no problems capturing leads, building your mailing list, and reaping the many other benefits of user registrations.

In this post, we’ll discuss why registration forms play a huge role in running a successful website. We’ll then cover four ways to create an effective form.

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What is SEO Spam? How to Protect Your WordPress Site

Depending on your overall search engine optimization (SEO) strategy, getting your website to the top of search results can take months or even years. Unfortunately, some people don’t want to go through that effort, so they turn to SEO spam — which is never a good idea.

What’s more, if you fall victim to questionable black hat SEO tactics from third parties, your own site’s rankings can suffer. Protecting yourself from these attacks can help ensure that you aren’t unfairly penalized by search engines.

In this article, we’ll talk about how SEO spam works. Then we’ll show you how to find out if your WordPress website is under assault. Finally, we’ll show you how to take measures to safeguard your site against these threats. 

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The WordPress Comment System Explained: All You Need to Know

Comments are the lifeblood of many websites. They help you build a community around your brand, encourage discussion and engagement, provide valuable feedback, and even improve your search engine rankings. Whether you have a blog, service-based business, eCommerce store, or any other type of website, comments can be invaluable.

So let’s take a step back and explore the WordPress comment system and look at how to manage comments on your WordPress site.

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