Welcome to the Melapress Show, where we explore everything WordPress, security, and website management. Tune in as we chat with industry experts about the latest trends, tips, and strategies for securing and optimizing your WordPress site. Brought to you by Melapress.com, the creators of powerful plugins for compliance, management, and security.
In Episode 24 of the Melapress Show, Jennifer Aguilera Schumacher from 7South Digital joins Robert Abela to share her lessons learned from years of working on complex WordPress projects. From small business websites to enterprise builds, they discuss the most common pitfalls teams face and the strategies that actually lead to smoother project delivery. Key…
In Episode 23 of the Melapress Show, Navid Ardakanian, creator of AI Workflow Automation, joins Robert Abela to share how he built a WordPress plugin entirely through “vibe coding.” Without being a developer, Navid used AI as his coding partner to create not only the plugin but also its website, licensing system, and checkout. Key…
In Episode 22 of the Melapress Show, Katie Keith, CEO and founder of Barn2, joins Robert Abela to uncover the real-world challenges of running a WooCommerce store. From day-to-day operations to future trends, they discuss what it really takes to build and maintain a resilient online shop. Key topics include: The realities of running a…
In Episode 21 of the Melapress Show, Jakob Trost, CTO at GREYD, joins Robert Abela to uncover what it really takes to build and manage large-scale WordPress systems. From universities to global franchises, they discuss how organizations can scale WordPress to hundreds of sites while balancing global control with local flexibility. Key topics include: The…
In Episode 20 of the Melapress Show, Ian Muscat, co-founder of Have I Been Squatted, joins Robert Abela to uncover the growing threat of domain squatting and its impact on businesses of all sizes. From reputation damage to phishing attacks, they discuss how malicious actors exploit domain lookalikes and how you can protect your brand….
In Episode 19 of the Melapress Show, David Johnson, Brand Bard at StellarWP, joins Robert Abela to explore the tension between modern, AI-assisted coding and the growing wave of compliance, particularly the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). They discuss how vibe coding is reshaping development workflows and how developers can navigate new security expectations. Key…
In Episode 18 of the Melapress Show, Vito Peleg, CEO and Co-Founder of Atarim, joins Robert Abela to discuss the real challenges agencies face when managing client projects. From messy feedback loops and scope creep to pricing models and unresponsive clients, Vito shares actionable strategies to help agencies get it right. Key topics include: Reducing…
In Episode 17 of the Melapress Show, WordPress security expert Tim Nash joins Robert Abela to break down real-world security threats and how to handle them. From post-hack checklists to crucial wp-config.php configurations, Tim shares decades of experience in strengthening WordPress sites and making recovery easier. Key topics include: What to check first after a…
In this live episode, Robert Abela of Melapress talks with Maciek Palmowski, Security Community Manager at Patchstack, about Vulnerability Disclosure Programs (VDPs) and their importance for software security. Key topics include: The significance of VDPs Best practices Impact of upcoming EU regulations Practical advice for developers Get expert insights and stay updated on security practices!…
In this week’s episode, WordPress performance expert Sabrina Zeidan joins Robert Abela to discuss the crucial topic of WordPress website performance. From Google Core Web Vitals to scalability challenges, Sabrina shares valuable insights to help you build faster, more resilient websites. Key topics include: How to measure website performance What Core Web Vitals mean for…
In this live session, Robert Abela hosts Hector de Prada, CEO and co-founder of Modular DS, to discuss WordPress security and management strategies for agencies. They cover automation, AI, client relations, and key security practices. Key topics include: Automation tools and AI integration Managing client access and expectations Essential WordPress security practices Balancing automated and…
In this discussion, Robert Abela and Joel Barbara from Melapress explain the essential role of logs in maintaining a secure and compliant WordPress site. They cover different types of logs, their uses, and why monitoring logs is crucial for efficient site management. Key topics include: Types of logs: Error, activity, and system logs Why logs…
Join Robert and Joel from Melapress as they dive into the critical topic of brute force attacks targeting WordPress websites. Learn how attackers attempt unauthorized access, the risks these attacks pose, and effective techniques to protect your site. Key topics include: What brute force attacks are and how they occur on WordPress Common signs your…
In this live session, Robert Abela from Melapress and experts from Rapyd Cloud dive into the challenges of hosting dynamic, high-traffic websites like eCommerce stores and membership platforms. Key topics include: What makes hosting for eCommerce and membership sites different How to evaluate and test hosting solutions Identifying and fixing common performance bottlenecks Improving site…
Join us for a live session where Robert Abela, CEO of Melapress, talks with Gautam Khorana, COO and co-founder of Seahawk Media, about WordPress agency management. They’ll discuss website security, scalability, and how agencies can grow with top tools and services. With over 1000 clients, Seahawk is a leader in white-labelled services like website cleanup…
