The patched PHP releases announced October 21 are: PHP branch Patched release 8.2 8.2.35 8.3 8.3.36 8.4 8.4.27 8.5 8.5.12 PHP recommends updating immediately. For older branches or vendor packages, ask your host whether it has applied fixes for CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619. The update must cover the PHP runtime serving your website. How do you […]

Evil robots. We’re so used to the trope that when Star Wars came out in 1977, benign C-3PO and handy R2-D2 felt like a reversal. The synthetic intelligence future is here. Will it doom us all?

The Events Calendar and All-in-One Event Calendar expose an infinite, dynamic URL space that hammers your server. Here’s why the usual fixes miss, and what works.

I used artificial intelligence to write a proposal for this $16,000 project; write a plan; implement that plan; and deploy the application in something like 3 hours.

If you’re a WordPress professional who’s grown tired of Elementor’s bloat, sluggish performance, and endless add-on dependencies, you’re not alone.

In 2026, what’s wrong with your WordPress site? Like it’s a problem with an outdated PHP version. WordPress no longer supports it.

Cross-Reference Guide for Element Naming Conventions in WordPress Builders

We’ve debugged thousands of page builder disasters. We’ve migrated clients from every platform imaginable, and we’ve seen what works and what makes grown adults cry into their keyboards. We have an answer for “What’s the best page builder?”

WordPress isn’t inherently insecure. In fact, it’s one of the most scrutinized and frequently updated platforms on the planet.

Healthcare non-profits struggle with digital challenges: tight budgets, limited IT resources, and the unique demands of serving vulnerable populations while maintaining fundraising capabilities. How does Web321 help hospices, foundations and healthcare non-profits?

We’ve been busy. What have we turned out recently? These are the projects that need something– some oomph– to get them into the spotlight. Something is getting in the way of them finding their way to the right audience.

We manage a lot of client websites and their domain names. We often have to answer the question of why is a website down? Today, it looks like someone had taken over a client’s website. We investigated and discovered that our registrar changed their nameservers to point to ParkLogic. The problem: it looks like our […]

Search engines prioritize semantic understanding over keyword matching, the playbook for B2B website optimization has fundamentally changed.

If you’re creating travel content for the Comox Valley (or anywhere on Vancouver Island), it helps to think like both a visitor and a local. Here are some ideas that will not only boost your SEO but also keep your readers genuinely engaged.

Writing about coming events brings in attention that helps tourism businesses like yours to build visibility, connect with potential guests, and showcase what makes the Cowichan Valley special throughout the year. Here’s a month-by-month guide to blog topics that align with the region’s seasons, events, and traveler mindsets.

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is coming. Whether it be a year or a decade, it’s coming. Our economy and society are working in well-known models. With some minor updates, this is how things will continue to roll until the impacts of artificial intelligence are inescapable. The inescapable moment will come with the general distribution of […]

Here are some links to organizations that Erin found that offer grants that may help you offset the cost of a website build: WEBSITE FUNDING IDEAS https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gaming-grants/documents-forms/guidelines-conditions – Check out Capital Projects, Acquisitions (websites are listed as an eligible expense). Can cover projects starting at $20K which would build you a heck of a website […]

For content managers overseeing large WordPress sites, maintaining an organized media library isn’t just good practice—it’s essential for operational efficiency. As institutions and editorial teams expand their digital footprint, the challenge of keeping thousands of images searchable, properly tagged, and SEO-optimized becomes increasingly complex. This is where WP Descriptor offers a powerful solution that transforms […]

In the fast-paced world of online retail, where countless stores compete for customer attention, even the smallest optimization can make a significant difference to your bottom line. While most e-commerce entrepreneurs focus on pricing strategies, advertising campaigns, and website design, there’s a powerful yet often overlooked element that could dramatically boost your visibility and sales: […]

Concerned about IslandHosting’s sale to Exact Hosting? WP A-Z makes moving simple: easy migration, cPanel access, and WordPress-specific performance boosts.

In today’s digital landscape, where visuals dominate content strategy and user experience, a seemingly minor element continues to play an outsized role in both search engine performance and inclusive web design. Alt text—those concise descriptions attached to images across the web—remains one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools in a digital marketer’s arsenal. For […]

A new website, WP Engine Tracker, shows the number of sites that have left hosting provider WP Engine since its dispute with WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg began in September. Automattic confirmed that it created this site but did not provide further information. The site’s URL is WordPressenginetracker.com. This is notable because Mullenweg and Automattic have […]

If you don’t know what WordPress is or the recent discussions about it, let’s talk. WordPress is a widely used platform that allows people to easily create and manage websites, and lately, there have been some important debates about its future direction that are worth understanding. Let’s break it down step by step so you […]

After years of crafting beautiful websites and building strong client relationships, you’re considering retirement. It’s a significant decision that brings both excitement for the future and concern for the clients you’ve supported over the years. What will happen to them once you step away? How can you ensure they’re in good hands without abandoning them?