Author: Bryan Haines

I’m a web designer and SEO. I’m a creator here on WPBuilt, and partner at Storyteller Media, an SEO and design agency in Nova Scotia, Canada. And I covered online business and SEO for a New York Times property for four years. I manage content and SEO for numerous brands and companies – from local businesses to international brands. I also create at Storyteller Travel and Storyteller Tech. More about me.
Find and Remove Malicious Code (Hacked WP Plugin Scripts)

Find and Remove Malicious Code (Hacked WP Plugin Scripts)

Earlier today I had notifications from Malcare that five of my sites had been hacked. As I dove in, I found two unique scripts had been inserted into these sites. Malcare, String locator, and phpMyAdmin helped me successfully find and remove malicious code from five WordPress sites. Here’s how I did it. Find Malicious Malware…

21 Top WordPress Page Builders Compared (Most Popular List)

21 Top WordPress Page Builders Compared (Most Popular List)

Creating a website used to require significant technical skills, often by a professional web developer. The process involved intricate coding, and without knowledge of languages like CSS and HTML, your options were limited. WordPress page builders have transformed this landscape, making website creation more accessible and efficient. They allow even those with no technical background…

17 Recommended Tools for Elementor: Function, Speed, UX

17 Recommended Tools for Elementor: Function, Speed, UX

One common question we get is about the best tools for the Elementor site builder. While Elementor Pro is a powerful web development tool, there are some tools you should consider for your arsenal. Our recommended tools for Elementor include: WPForms, Happy Addons, WP Rocket, TablePress, OceanWP, RankMath, Malcare, and WP Migrate. These tools help…