Technical articles on WordPress development, enterprise WordPress, performance, architecture, security, and scale by Mehul Gohil.
If you’ve ever scheduled a post in WordPress, updated plugins automatically, or used a backup plugin like UpdraftPlus, you’ve interacted with WP-Cron. But what many developers and site owners don’t realize is that WP-Cron isn’t a true cron job, it’s…
Patchstack recorded 11,334 WordPress vulnerabilities in 2025 with a median exploitation window of 5 hours. Here is how developers and agencies managing client sites should structure their security workflow.
Modern WordPress development demands more than just enqueueing static CSS and JavaScript files. With the rise of block-based editing, React-driven interfaces, and performance-first coding practices, developers need a robust workflow to manage their frontend assets effectively by simplifying, modernizing, and…
WordPress powers over 43% of the web, making it a massive target for hackers and bots. While security plugins are a popular choice to defend against threats, relying solely on them isn’t the most robust or professional strategy. For developers,…
If you’ve ever wondered how WordPress plugins and themes seem to magically add features or modify site behavior without touching the core code, the answer lies in hooks. WordPress hooks are like well-placed doors that developers can walk through to…
If your WordPress website is slow, unstable, difficult to scale, or failing to convert traffic into leads, the issue is rarely WordPress itself. In most cases, the real problem lies in how WordPress was implemented. Before going deeper, here is…
If you’re planning a new WordPress website or improving your existing one, you’ve probably heard the terms “WordPress design” and “WordPress development.”These are often used together, but they’re actually different skills—and each plays a unique role in making your website…
With the release of WordPress 6.5, the development landscape for Gutenberg blocks entered a new era thanks to the introduction of the Interactivity API. This powerful, lightweight JavaScript library enables developers to add sophisticated interactive behaviors to blocks with minimal…
Until recently, connecting dynamic data like custom fields or post meta to Gutenberg blocks required workarounds: custom templates, block variations, or injecting server-rendered content. That complexity is now history. Starting in WordPress 6.5 (March 2024), the Block Bindings API was…
You invested in a beautiful WordPress website — Congratulations! But just like a car or a business location, your website needs regular care to keep running smoothly and growing your business. Many people wonder, “Is ongoing website maintenance really necessary?…
A hands-on Rocket.net review based on real usage. Edge-first architecture with Cloudflare Enterprise on every plan, current 2026 pricing from $25/month, and an honest take on who it suits.
Tired of worrying about site speed, updates, or surprise downtime? Discover how Managed WordPress Hosting can simplify your workflow and boost your website’s security, performance, and growth. As a website owner, you can understand the importance of a reliable hosting…
Creating a custom WordPress plugin can significantly enhance your website’s functionality, allowing you to tailor features to your specific needs. This guide will walk you through the process of developing a simple WordPress plugin from scratch. Why Build a Custom WordPress…
Trackbacks are a way for websites to notify each other when they link to content on your site. While it sounds beneficial, it often leads to a flood of spammy links and low-quality trackbacks that add little to your content.…
WordPress Command Line Interface (WP-CLI) is a powerful tool that streamlines the management of a WordPress site, offering efficient ways to perform various tasks, including user management.
