purely.website Insights
Do you need WHOIS privacy protection?
We’ve covered most parts of what a domain name is, the difference between a registry, registrar and registrant and what the WHOIS database is, but in this Insight we are going to discuss WHOIS protection for your domain names for individuals in the EU, UK or Worldwide and whether it can still be necessary. (more…)
Does WordPress outshine website builder platforms?
In the world of website creation there are a lot of decisions to make and many platforms to choose from. Website builder solutions like Squarespace and Wix have simplified the process for many however these platforms come with many hidden limitations and put restrictions that may hinder you and your website long term. In this insight we'll explore the pros and cons of using such a solution versus hosting with purely.website. (more…)
purely.website 2023 Changelog #5
Continuing our ongoing series we're excited to share the latest updates and enhancements at purely.website. (more…)
A guide to registering domain names on behalf of clients
A cautionary guide as to why website designers should register clients' domain names in the client's name rather than their own name. Numerous times over the years of offering domain services, we’ve seen website designers and developers registering their clients’ domain names in their own name rather than the clients name; inevitably, this can lead to various problems. (more…)
A Phishing Scam Targeting WordPress Users
CVE-2023-45124 On December 1, 2023, the team over at Wordfence discovered a phishing email campaign targeting WordPress users. The phishing email claims to be from the WordPress development team and warns of a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability on the user's site with an identifier of CVE-2023-45124. This is a fake CVE, as there is no known vulnerability with this identifier. (more…)
