Weekly WordPress News: Debunking WordPress Security Myths

This week, iThemes debunks 5 WordPress security myths (like hiding the WordPress version number…that doesn’t do anything!).

Beyond that, beta 3 is out for WordPress 5.1, and we’ve got some great tutorials for you, like how to use the new Elementor Pro Popup Builder to create a popup contact form.

Let’s get to all of this week’s news…

WORDPRESS NEWS AND ARTICLES

• The Top 5 WordPress Security Myths Debunked – iThemes shares some security myths.
• Extreme ownership is the bedrock of success for digital projects – Tom shares his thoughts on “extreme ownership”.
• Creative, Modern Ways To Reach New Relevant Audiences For Your WordPress Plugin/Theme – from the Freemius team.
• Pippin’s Plugins 2018 year in review – Pippin’s year in review posts are always worth a read.
• WordPress Names Josepha Haden New Executive Director, Joost de Valk Marketing and Communications Lead – additions to the WordPress leadership team.
• WordPress 5.1 Beta 3 – the latest beta is out. The release is scheduled for February 21.

TUTORIALS AND HOW-TOS

• How To Create A WordPress Popup Contact Form (Open Contact Form In A Popup) – learn how to create a WordPress popup contact form with plugins.
• How to Test Your WordPress Website for PHP 7.x Compatibility – we’ll have more on WordPress and PHP 7.X soon!
• How to Create a WordPress Custom Dashboard for Yourself or Clients – Kinsta shows you how.
• 11 Practical Tips For A Helpful Contact Page On WordPress – from Caldera Forms.
• The Non-Developers Guide to Git and GitHub – ever wondered what these words mean?

RESOURCES & DEALS

• Maps Marker Pro Review: A Flexible WordPress Mapping Plugin – check out our review of the Maps Marker Pro plugin.
• The Best Hand-Picked WordPress Themes for Hotels – the best themes for hotels.
• Salon Booking Review: WordPress Appointment Booking Plugin for Quick & Simple Reservations – check this out if you need appointment booking functionality.
• Translate Page Builder Framework And Get A Free License – multilingual? If you translate Page Builder Framework, you’ll get a year’s license for free.
• Mental Health with Dan Maby of WP&UP – a new Matt Report.