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WordPress Security Guide 2026: 20+ Steps to Protect Your Site

Learn how to secure your WordPress site in 2026 with our comprehensive checklist. Expert tips on plugins, hardening, backups, and when to hire professionals.

By Bartosz Nowak

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WordPress Page Speed Optimization: 20 Expert Tips to Boost Your Site Performance

By MichaƂ GwĂłĆșdĆș

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What are web development agency red flags? Osom Studio’s essential checklist for evaluating your agency

By Robert Cnotalski

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When a WordPress contract goes badly wrong


By Maciej Nowak

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The Rule of Thumb: GDPR, Plugins, and Understanding Your Data – Interview with Helmut Januschka

On this episode of Osom to Know, our host Maciej Nowak is joined by guest Helmut Januschka, Head of Software Engineering @krone_at Austrian biggest private news publisher, is an expert in website protection and security. He understands the risks that businesses face when their websites are targeted by bots, leading to potential loss of business. A common issue he addresses is the inundation of spam emails through contact forms, which can overwhelm a company’s back office and cause them to miss genuine support cases.

By Maciej Nowak

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No Server Space Needed: Test Plugins and Themes with Playground – Interview with Adam ZieliƄski

On this episode of Osom To Know, we dive into the world of WordPress development with our guest, Adam ZieliƄski. Adam shares his experiences and insights on various topics, starting with the innovative iOS application called Block Nodes, which allows users to write notes using Gutenberg and syncs the content across devices. We also discuss the concept of playground for test environments, where users can run a temporary WordPress in their browser to test plugins or themes, eliminating the need for server space.

By Maciej Nowak

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Building the Perfect CMS with WP VIP CTO – Interview with Brian Alvey

On this episode of Osom to Know, we have Brian Alvey, who is currently working at WordPress VIP as a CTO. Brian discusses his experiences in building websites without a CMS in the 90s, and later realizing the benefits of dynamic websites with a database. He talks about building his own CMS using different technologies and how he moved to WordPress VIP. Brian sheds light on how WordPress VIP builds tools for improvement in search, security, analytics, and digital asset management for enterprise-level clients.

By Maciej Nowak

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Why Compliance is the Achilles Heel that Could Kill Growing Businesses – Interview with Mario Peshev

On this episode of Osom To Know, Maciej interviews Mario Peshev, a business advisor who has identified 38 top business challenges and discusses the importance of compliance in growing companies. They also touch on the current financial crisis at Silicon Valley Bank and the need for diversification and risk management. Our guest shares his experience in scaling WordPress agencies and the challenges of hiring and paying developers.

By Maciej Nowak

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Can remote work have an impact on the culture of a company? Delve into Osom’s culture assessment and trace our path.

A great part of our team has never visited our headquarters. They just don’t have to. We hire online, onboard online, and collaborate with people who are separated by hundreds of kilometers. Since 2020, we have been a remote-first company. Although we had previous experience working in a hybrid model, the transition into a fully distributed team was no walk in the park. We had to enhance the way we think about communication, management, and building relationships among our Osom crew. Remote work has become the backbone of our organizational culture.

By Karolina Szor

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How to Make Multilingual WordPress Website SEO-Friendly

Want to make your WordPress website SEO friendly for multiple languages? Look no further than our ultimate guide. Learn why multilingual SEO is important, how to choose the right solution, and how to implement site structure and navigation.

By Ɓukasz Kaczmarek

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Mapping your marketing efforts – interview with James Baldacchino

Discover how to develop a successful marketing strategy for WordPress products with Ellipsis’ James Baldacchino on the Osom To Know podcast. Stay tuned and subscribe now!

By Maciej Nowak

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Discover WPCS, the world’s first multi-tenant WP cloud solution – intreview with Wijnand van Leeuwen

Discover the innovative and powerful WPCS platform, the world’s first multi-tenant WordPress cloud solution. If you are an agency or individual selling or managing multiple WordPress installations, WPCS offers a comprehensive solution to help you scale your business and streamline your operations.

By Maciej Nowak

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Take the Stress Out of Website Building: Get the Benefits of Osom’s User-Centered Workshops

Is building the new website giving you sleepless nights? Take a deep breath and check out what you can gain from Osom Workshops!

By Ewelina Paul

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Don’t Get Hacked: Expert Tips for Online Security – Interview with Val Vesa

This episode it’s a must-watch for anyone who uses the internet! Don’t be shy about inviting your siblings or parents to join you in front of the computer, phone or tablet screen to listen in. Our guest, Val Vesa, the Community Manager at Cloudflare, shares valuable advice on online security that you shouldn’t ignore, even if you think you’re already surfing the net safely.

By Maciej Nowak

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What makes a good website in 2025? Boost your business’s online visibility

How do you know if your website is good? Our list will help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your WordPress website and help you make changes to achieve your business goals! Don’t miss out – read it now.

By Ɓukasz Kaczmarek

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Building Enterprise-Level WordPress Projects and the Power of Community: A Conversation with Noel Tock from Human Made

Join Maciej Nowak and Noel Tock, partner at Human Made, in this insightful episode of Osom to Know, a WordPress podcast. Learn about WordPress, enterprise-level product development, and the power of community in tech. Watch now!

By Maciej Nowak