The “WordPress Update Invalid JSON Response Error” can occur when saving a post or page using the new Block Editor (Gutenberg), as well as when uploading media files to your site, particularly if directly uploading to a block. It usually means that there is an issue with the data being sent between the editor and the back-end. When you’re using Gutenberg in […]
Infrastructure
Is Your Website Secure? Why HTTPS is No Longer Optional
The internet has become an integral part of our lives, and we use it to access a vast amount of information on a daily basis. When we browse the web, we are using a protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), which is responsible for transmitting data between web servers and browsers. However, standard HTTP is vulnerable to hackers who can intercept and […]
Effective Strategies for Protecting Your Domain from Spoofing and Email Spam
There are three main email standards to help prevent spoofing and phishing of your organization. These standards also help ensure your outgoing messages aren’t marked as spam. SPF Record Format To turn on SPF for your domain, add a Domain Name System (DNS) TXT record. Basic SPF Example v=spf1 include:yourdomain.com ~all Advanced SPF Example v=spf1 mx ip4:22.21.214.113/16 ip4:102.233.66.21/29 a:domain.com a:anotherdomain.com include:domain.com include:anotherdomain.com […]
How to Configure Amazon SES DKIM on Namecheap DNS
Moving website assets to a new DNS host requires that you configure your domain records, but not all hosting providers are configured the same. Amazon SES DKIM supplied keys may need to be modified to successfully complete authentication when hosting on Namecheap. After completing the easy DKIM setup with Amazon SES, the supplied keys must not include your domain in the record, […]
Domain vs. Website: What’s the difference?
You can think of an internet domain as your street address, while the actual website is your office building where customers visit. After buying a domain, you have purchased the name for your site, but you still need to build and host the website separately. Domain names exist to make a web address easier for humans to access When choosing a domain […]
How to read the parts of a website address (URL)
Anatomy of a Domain Name Explained Domain names are the unique address of a website that a user types into a web browser to visit a resource on the internet. They are made up of several parts that allow someone to identify and confirm exactly which server they are connected to (and how). A complete internet address is called a URL (Uniform […]
How to Disable the PHP mail() Function in CWP (Control WebPanel)
The PHP mail() function is often used for sending emails directly from a server. However, when misused, it can lead to security vulnerabilities, including spam or infected emails being sent from your server. To mitigate this risk, you can disable the PHP mail() function in CWP (Control WebPanel). Doing so forces users to utilize SMTP-based email systems, which are more secure and provide better control over email quotas, such as hourly sending limits. […]
How to Install aaPanel on CentOS: Complete Guide
aaPanel is a user-friendly yet powerful control panel that allows you to manage a web server through a graphical web-based interface (GUI). It provides one-click installation of LNMP (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP) or LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) environments, along with other software essential for web hosting. […]
How to Add DNSSEC Records in BIND/Named for Linux Systems (CWP/HestiaCP/Ubuntu/CentOS)
DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) enhances the security of the Domain Name System by adding cryptographic signatures to DNS records. This guide walks you through generating and enabling DNSSEC on a BIND/Named server in Linux environments such as CWP, HestiaCP, Ubuntu, and CentOS. […]
How to Enable TLS 1.3 in Apache on CWP (Control Web Panel) for CentOS 7/8 or EL7/EL8
This guide explains how to enable TLS 1.3 on Apache when using CWP (Control Web Panel) with a standalone Apache web server. By following this tutorial, you will optimize your server for improved HTTPS performance and security. […]