Minimizing DNS Propagation Issues With a Reverse Proxy
Migrating servers is a complex process that involves many moving parts. One of the most challenging aspects of server migration is dealing with DNS propagation. When you update your DNS…
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In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we dive into the game-changing FAIR 1.0 decentralized package manager, explore the key data from the ACF Annual Survey, see how one developer… Read more
Mike Davey
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Protecting Your WordPress Media: Private Files, Signed URLs, and Access Control
The WordPress media library serves us well for public content, but what about premium assets, private documents, or confidential client data? The default setup makes every uploaded file publicly accessible…
Mike Davey
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Delicious Brain Bytes: WordPress 6.9, ACF PRO 6.5, and Unleash the Wapuu
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into WordPress 6.9, round up the latest industry surveys, figure out how to make Postgres much slower, and much more! WordPress… Read more
Mike Davey
Aug 21, 2025
Using Cloud Storage for WordPress User-Generated Content
User-generated content is the proverbial double-edged sword. While it’s a powerful engine for engagement, it’s also a significant technical liability. User uploads are often unpredictable, unoptimized, and can consume server…
Mike Davey
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Preparing Your WordPress Site for High-Traffic: Media Optimization Strategies
Many successful WordPress sites eventually hit an architectural bottleneck. As traffic scales, the web server struggles to handle the dual responsibilities of running the PHP application and serving a library…
Mike Davey
Aug 7, 2025
Moving WordPress to a New Domain: A Step-by-Step Guide Without Breaking Links
Relocating a WordPress website to a new domain is a frequent task for developers, but it often comes with the risk of broken links and lost content. Ensuring a seamless…
Mike Davey
Jul 31, 2025
The Power of Partial Migrations: Syncing Only What You Need
Managing WordPress sites across different environments often requires moving data and files. A partial migration involves selectively transferring only specific components of your WordPress installation. Instead of cloning an entire…
Mike Davey
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Merging WordPress Sites: Consolidating Multiple Installs into a Multisite Network
WordPress Multisite is a powerful tool, highly useful for things like client sites managed by an agency, school or university departments, or large corporate structures where many related sites are…
Mike Davey
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Delicious Brain Bytes: WordPress Set for Another Major Release in 2025
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into recent and upcoming WordCamps, discuss the upcoming release of WordPress 6.9, and much more! WordCamp Wrap-Up: Europe Recap, US on… Read more
Mike Davey