How to Use the .htaccess File (With Practical Examples)
A clear, practical guide to Apache .htaccess: enable it, create it, and use real examples for HTTPS, redirects, rewrites, password protection, error pages and troubleshooting.
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Notes on coding, design & the web
PHP, JavaScript, CSS, performance, AI-assisted builds, security, Git, WordPress and building websites that last — written for people who build and buy sites.
- Code-firstNot only CMS tips
- Plain EnglishNo conference waffle
- UK studioReal project lessons
WordPress Security Checklist for UK Small Businesses (2026)
A practical WordPress security checklist for UK small businesses: updates, logins, plugins, backups, firewalls, file permissions and what to do after a scare — without the scare tactics.
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Security basics every small business site needs
HTTPS is table stakes. The short list that actually reduces “we got hacked” Mondays: updates, backups, least privilege, forms, headers and host hygiene.
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