FeralRobots (@FeralRobots@mastodon.social)
Marketing hype email of the moment, #HumanMade trying to tell me that #WordPress blocks are the intermodal shipping containers of our age and OH FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S HOLY NO THEY ARE NOT!
There is just no level at which that analogy works to begin with & if it did it would be VERY BAD.
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mikehindleuk (@mikehindleuk@mastodon.social)
20i win Best Web Host for 3rd year in a row at the PC Pro Awards 🏆
Very well deserved, plus it's green hosting 🌱
https://www.20i.com/blog/20i-named-best-web-host-at-the-pc-pro-awards-2025/
#wordpress #webdev #webdevelppment #webdesign #tech
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wpbot (@wpbot@wptoots.social)
WordPress Training: Learn or Teach WordPress in an Easy Way https://wordpress.tv/2025/11/17/wordpress-training-learn-or-teach-wordpress-in-an-easy-way/ #WordPress #wpmisc
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wpbot (@wpbot@wptoots.social)
Usando WordPress como Framework con ACF PRO https://wordpress.tv/2025/11/17/usando-wordpress-como-framework-con-acf-pro/ #WordPress #wpmisc
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danimrich (@danimrich@mastodon.social)
Seufz. #WordPress und die LaTeX-Integration.
Am Blog selbst funktioniert sie zufriedenstellend, wenn man davon absieht, dass die Grundlinie nicht eingehalten wird.
Im ActivityPub-Plugin (und somit auf 
) fehlen alle in LaTeX gesetzten Teile komplett. Im Newsletter werden die Formeln als Bilder nachgeladen, aber an der falschen Stelle gesetzt.
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informatik (@informatik@www.henning-uhle.eu)
Ein Informatiker, der nebenher ein wenig Musik macht und außerdem bloggt, erzählt euch was zu Musik beim Bloggen. Eine ganz großartige Idee. Dabei war das nicht mal meine Idee, sondern die vom Martin. Da ich sowohl zum Musikhören und -machen, als auch zum Bloggen etwas beitragen kann, habe ich mir gedacht, ich schreibe hier auch mal was dazu. Jaja, der Uhle wieder, als ob es nichts wichtigeres gibt. Doch, gibt es, aber das ist auch ein schönes Thema.
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https://www.henning-uhle.eu/informatik/wordpress-und-bloggen/musik-beim-bloggen-eine-gute-idee
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HughWRoberts (@HughWRoberts@toot.wales)
This post outlines various scams affecting bloggers, including voicemail scams and email phishing claims that appear to come from WordPress.
Don't become a victim of a scam or fined for downloading copyrighted material.
#MondayBlogs #Scams #WordPress #BloggingTips #Scammers #Blogging
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2025 (@2025@hughsviewsandnews.com)
The Latest Blogging and Publishing Scams You Need to Be Aware Of Now
Let me begin with a new scam that is unrelated to blogging or publishing. It’s a scam that comes via a voicemail message on mobile phones.
I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve had the same call and message saying, ‘Please add my number to WhatsApp.’ Each time, the number the scammer uses is slightly different, but it’s always the voice of the same woman.
Thanks to Apple’s advanced AI, my phone now does a great job at identifying spam calls and sends them straight to voicemail. It doesn’t even ring. The spammers’ numbers then show in my call list, which I mark as ‘Spam – Delete and send details to Apple.’ I should add that since I enabled AI on my phone, the number of spam calls I receive has dropped significantly.
The latest Blogging scams
Recently, I encountered a concerning blogging email scam. It purportedly originated from WordPress, claiming that my payment details were incorrect in my account and included a link for me to click to rectify them.
I immediately recognised the email as fraudulent because the email failed to address me by name. All it said was ‘Dear WordPress User,’ But what alarmed me was that the same scammer went on to also send me the same email through the ‘Contact Hugh‘ form on my blog, neglecting to begin the message with ‘Dear Hugh.’ It’s important to note that I request anyone using the form to begin their message with ‘Dear Hugh,’ as this practice helps identify potential spam, particularly from automated spam bots.
I don’t know how the scammer obtained my email address, but it must have appeared on a list with some connection to WordPress. This is likely how they discovered I had a WordPress blog, although nowhere on my blog do I provide an email address. Anyone wanting to contact me must go via the ‘Contact Hugh’ form.
Although this was an easy scam for me to spot, I still feel bad for any blogger who falls for it. If you are unsure whether an email from WordPress is genuine, always log in to your WordPress account to verify any details. Never click on any uninvited links and never give an email address anywhere on your blog.
Image generated using WordPress AIHowever, more concerning was news of a blogging scam that involved using royalty-free platforms, such as Pixabay. Author, writer and blogger Jacqueline Lambert left a comment on my recent post, Where To Legally Source Amazing Images For Your Blog Posts.’ outlining how she was almost scammed by a company after using a royalty-free image from Pixabay on one of her posts.
I strongly encourage you to read Jacqueline’s insightful post ‘Bloggers Beware The Copyright Trolls – Even If You Use Royalty-Free Images‘ to glean valuable lessons from her experience. It is imperative to remain vigilant and not become a target of such scams that specifically seek to exploit bloggers.
I would also like to reiterate that downloading and publishing copyrighted images or photographs on your blog is strictly prohibited. Always verify that such materials are free for use. This also applies to reblogging blog posts from other bloggers that contain images or photos. If you share copyrighted images from another blogger’s post, you could be fined.
A plea to you – yes, you!
Despite my recent post addressing copyright infringement, I continue to observe bloggers (you know who you are) using images and photos in their posts without proper attribution regarding their sources. They probably believe that nobody will come after them for downloading and using copyrighted images, but I know of two bloggers who have been fined for doing so. Never believe that it will never happen to you.
Even if the images and photos are your own, I recommend that you indicate in your post that they are your property. If you don’t believe me, read Jacqueline’s post. As she elaborates, numerous companies are employing image recognition technology to scan the internet for unauthorised use of images and photographs, especially in blogging posts. Some bloggers have even been threatened with legal action and fines for using their own pictures.
The latest publishing scam
My thanks again to Jacqueline, who recently published a guest post by author Peter Barber about a publishing scam he fell for. Titled ‘Publish and Be Damned: How I Got Scammed, Learned My Lesson, and Came Out Fighting‘, Peter details how he fell head-over-heels for a scam many authors will probably encounter at some point in their writing lives. I urge you to read his post and learn from it because it could happen to you.
Are you aware of any current scams related to blogging or publishing? Please share details in the comments section. Have you ever fallen victim to a blogging or publishing scam? If so, what happened?
The featured image on this blog post is taken from Pixabay. AI checked spelling and grammar mistakes.
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#Blogging #BloggingScams #Copyright #Phishing #Pixabay #Publishing #RoyalFreeImages #Scammers #Scams #WordPress #WordPressHelp
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p (@p@pxlfd.searxng.noho.st)
Running Tips: Panico da stop influenzale!
Corriamo o ci alleniamo con una nostra routine settimanale, che sia corsa piuttosto che pesi o, altro, è un ottima cosa ma se ciammalliamo o per impegni dobbiamo saltare uno o due allenamenti o una settimana? Risposta: assolutamente nulla!
Nel periodo autunno-inverno è normale ammalarsi,anche se chi pratica attività ha un sistema immunitario un po' più pronto e reattivo, ma non immune dall’ammalarsi. Se ci dobbiamo fermare per malattia teniamo presente che per avere delle perdite fisiche significative ci vogliono 3 settimane, periodo in cui i mitocontri calano di numero e il VO2Max cala di circa il 7%. Ma se stiamo fermi 10/15 giorni per influenza non c'è nulla di cui preoccuparsi. E' meglio rientrare in forma che rientrare con qualche acciacco che potrebbe peggiorare e quindi trascinare la convalescienza, e tenere una settimana per riadattamento. L’essenziale è ascoltare il corpo, e nel dubbio informarci. Perchè probabilmente quello che stiamo passando lo ha già vissuto qualcuno o si trovano degli studi.
Nella corsa non ci sono segreti, solo costanza e gradualità.
Run Hard Ride Smart
#dirtyrunbrigate #corsa #run #running #runningpigro #ultrarunning #bike #blog #change #pintarest #pixelfld #wordpress #sport #music #wcft
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techygeekshome (@techygeekshome@techhub.social)
Controlled Draft Publisher Now Live on WordPress.org | #News #WordPress #wpplugins
https://techygeekshome.info/controlled-draft-publisher/?fsp_sid=18736
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ajguides (@ajguides@mastodon.social)
Controlled Draft Publisher Now Live on WordPress.org | #News #WordPress #wpplugins
https://techygeekshome.info/controlled-draft-publisher/?fsp_sid=18735
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henrisequeira (@henrisequeira@mastodon.social)
Publier sur les réseaux sociaux peut s’avérer chronophage. Beaucoup ont recours à l’IA pour générer dues contenus. Cependant il existe une approche plus traditionnelle, avec laquelle vous gardez la main sur votre plume. Cette solution consiste a utiliser WordPress comme un hub de publication et utiliser un plugin qui va rediriger vos publications vers vos réseaux.
Lire l'article : https://shorturl.at/L6Sdr
#reseauxsociaux #productivité #wordpress #IA #intelligenceartificielle
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