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Articles by Brian Jackson

Brian has a huge passion for WordPress, has been using it for over a decade, and even develops a couple of premium plugins. Brian enjoys blogging, movies, and hiking. Connect with Brian on Twitter.

Why Premium DNS is No Longer Optional

Due to the uprise of DDoS attacks companies should be rethinking their DNS. This includes using a premium DNS provider and implementing a failover…
Reading time
9 min read
Updated date
July 12, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Domain Name System
Topic
WordPress Security

An Overview of TLS 1.3 – Faster and More Secure

TLS 1.3 is a new encryption protocol update that is both faster (reducing HTTPS overhead) and more secure than TLS 1.2. Click here to learn more.
Reading time
5 min read
Updated date
March 18, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Security

The Importance of WordPress Two-Factor Authentication

Check out how you can better secure your websites using WordPress two-factor authentication; on both your MyKinsta dashboard and WordPress install.
Reading time
7 min read
Updated date
March 10, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Security

How to Install WordPress Plugins

Wondering how to install WordPress plugins? Check out our in-depth tutorial on how to install them via the dashboard, via SFTP, and with WP-CLI.
Reading time
4 min read
Updated date
March 12, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Plugins
Topic
WordPress Tips

How to Disable Embeds in WordPress

WordPress is now an oEmbed provider in version 4.4. Find out how to disable embeds in WordPress and prevent an unnecessary JavaScript file from loa…
Reading time
4 min read
Updated date
May 19, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Tips

How to Disable Emojis in WordPress

Every optimization helps! Check out this tutorial on how to disable emojis in WordPress and prevent an unnecessary JavaScript file from loading.
Reading time
4 min read
Updated date
May 19, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Tips

How to Remove Query Strings from Static Resources in WordPress

Not every server or CDN can cache query strings. Follow this tutorial on how to remove query strings from static resources in WordPress and improve…
Reading time
4 min read
Updated date
June 8, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Tips

How To Set Up WordPress Multisite Domain Mapping

Multisite is great for managing multiple WordPress sites from a single installation. Check out our guide on how to setup WordPress multisite domain…
Reading time
8 min read
Updated date
June 11, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Tips

WordPress disable RSS feed

Not everyone wants to utilize the blog function on their WordPress site. Follow this quick and easy tutorial to disable WordPress RSS feeds.
Reading time
4 min read
Updated date
June 22, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Tips

How to Redirect HTTP to HTTPS in WordPress

More and more people are migrating to HTTPS due to better security, SEO, and performance. Follow our tutorial on how to redirect HTTP to HTTPS in W…
Reading time
4 min read
Updated date
March 18, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Security
Topic
WordPress Tips

How Do I View My Access and WordPress Error Logs?

Logs can be very helpful when troubleshooting and debugging issues. Click here to find out how to view your access and WordPress error logs with Ki…
Reading time
5 min read
Updated date
June 1, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development
Topic
WordPress Issues

How to install and configure Cloudflare on your WordPress site

Check out this tutorial on how to install Cloudflare on your WordPress site, along with the official WordPress plugin to utilize built-in features.
Reading time
6 min read
Updated date
March 20, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Cloudflare