WordPress tips, plugins, updates, and best practices for getting the most from your WordPress hosting.
Most UK websites don't need a cookie banner at all. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 came into force on 5 February 2026 with new low-risk-cookie exemptions and PECR penalties up to £17.5m. Here's when consent is legally required, when you can skip it, and what to do instead of annoying your visitors with popups.
WordPress 7.0 ships on 20 May 2026 with the AI Client, DataViews admin redesign, block-level Notes and visual revisions. Real-time collaboration was pulled on 8 May. Full feature guide with the confirmed schedule, hosting requirements, and preparation checklist.
The safe WordPress 6.9 upgrade process from backup to verification. Pre-upgrade checklist, three update methods, post-upgrade testing, troubleshooting common issues, and speed optimisation tips.
WordPress 6.9 launched with block-level commenting, a universal command palette, the new Abilities API, and measurable performance gains. Here's the full feature breakdown and a safe upgrade checklist.
Testing Manus AI against real WordPress hosting workflows: site builds, content planning, theme development, maintenance, and client reporting. What works, what doesn't, and where AI agents fit.
