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Notes from real WordPress work

Security, performance and development write-ups — no generic listicles.

Featured · Performance

A Practical Guide to Passing Core Web Vitals on WordPress in 2026

The specific, non-generic checklist I run through on every speed optimization engagement — from LCP image priority to INP-safe JavaScript.

Usman Tayyab··8 min read
Security

5 Signs Your WordPress Site Has Been Hacked (Before You Notice)

Silent indicators most site owners miss until Google flags the site or traffic craters.

May 18, 2026·6 min read
WooCommerce

Why Your WooCommerce Checkout Is Losing Sales — and How to Fix It

Common checkout friction points and the technical fixes that actually move conversion rate.

April 30, 2026·7 min read
Development

When to Build a Custom Plugin Instead of Installing Another One

The tipping point where "just add a plugin" starts costing more than custom code.

April 9, 2026·5 min read
Note for site owner: Only the featured article is fully written (core-web-vitals-2026.html). The other cards are placeholder headlines matching your SEO content plan — see STRATEGY.md for the full topic list and write/publish them using this template.
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