Author: Robin Labadie (LRob)
Choosing the best WordPress host: 10 criteria
Choosing a hosting provider for WordPress is a crucial decision that affects the performance, security and management of your sites. Whether you're deploying new sites or changing hosters, we're going to cover the really important criteria to avoid disappointment. Here's my opinion, both biased and relevant, in [...]
WordPress.org vs WordPress.com: What's the real difference?
WordPress.org or WordPress.com? Find out the real difference and why hosting WordPress.org with LRob is the pro choice for performance and freedom.
A critical flaw in ASUS routers: thousands of devices compromised in a stealth campaign
Since March 2025, a very discreet hacking campaign has been targeting ASUS routers exposed on the Internet. Cybersecurity firm GreyNoise recently revealed that thousands of these devices had been infected without leaving any visible traces. The level of sophistication of the attacks suggests a highly experienced, even state-run group. The aim seems to be to [...]
WordPress goes AI: a dedicated team is created
On May 27, 2025, WordPress announced the creation of a team dedicated to artificial intelligence. Objective: to innovate, collaborate and integrate AI into the WordPress ecosystem in an open and responsible way.
Dependent on Google or Microsoft? A complete guide to regaining digital sovereignty in 2025
Take back control of your data in 2025: European hosting, alternatives to GAFAM, digital sovereignty with Nextcloud.
Should we still be using WordPress builders in 2025?
WordPress builders go against the grain of the CMS. Heavy and expensive, do they still make sense in 2025?
How to create your own website with WordPress (Beginner's Guide 2025)
Would you like to create your own website, without the help of an agency or developer? Good news: it's perfectly possible, even without any technical knowledge. In this 100 % beginners' guide, LRob, a specialized WordPress host, explains how to make your website yourself, step by step. The tutorial is clear and easy to [...]
What is my public IP address? (IPv4 / IPv6 + unlocking)
Find out your current IP address Would you like to know what your public IP address is? Whether for technical or security reasons, or to resolve blocked access to a site, this page allows you to: ✅ View your IPv4 address✅ View your IPv6 address (if available)✅ View host names (reverse [...]
The posts April 1, 2025 by LRob
For the first time, LRob played the April 1st game. And for a first, I went all out! No less than 7 LinkedIn posts were planned throughout the day. With a logical sequence and cross-references between posts. For those who missed them, here they are, in [...]
WordPress: should automatic updates be enabled?
WordPress updates guarantee the security, performance and compatibility of your site. Are automatic updates a good way to save time?
Interview Realtime Register - CloudFest 2025
LRob could offer domain name registration in addition to its famous web hosting... and so could you! 🚀 At CloudFest 2025, we were lucky enough to meet the Realtime Register team for an impromptu interview, full of insights. A great encounter at the heart of CloudFest CloudFest, like every year, was [...]
Interview CloudLinux OS - CloudFest 2025
Georgi, from CloudLinux OS, agreed to show us their impressive software ecosystem! 🎙️ More than an OS: a complete universe for secure hosting Thanks to CloudFest, I discovered that CloudLinux is much more than just an operating system optimized for hosting. It's also the publisher of the renowned Imunify security suite, which we [...]
Watercooling workstations - Alphacool - CloudFest 2025
Liquid cooling for your professional workstation? Alphacool says yes! Here's my look at what's new from the German brand at CloudFest 2025. With the rise of AI, 3D rendering, virtualization and audiovisual creation applications, "heavy" PCs need a cooling system that is as efficient as [...].
Interview Hetzner - CloudFest 2025
Hetzner: Eco-responsibility at an ultra-competitive price Can saving energy make you competitive? Hetzner's answer: yes! The server supplier has been providing exemplary service to host LRob's ultra-powerful web servers for years. And I had to find out more about their magic recipe... and [...].
CloudFest 2025 - Recap by LRob
CloudFest is as much a trade show for cloud players as it is a festival. Every year, it makes a lasting impression. This year 2025 was once again rich in professional encounters and thrills! Between games, roller coasters, dinners, concerts, and professional meetings with some of the nicest partners [...].
World Data Backup Day 2025 - Web data and collaborative clouds
You don't want to know how much it would cost you to lose your business or personal data. And yet it's a very real risk - one that affects individuals and businesses alike every day, often through negligence, forgetfulness or a false sense of security. To mark World Backup Day, we'd like to take this opportunity to [...].
Domain names: 10 rules for choosing the right one in 2025
A domain name is essential for the creation of your website and personalized emails. A good choice of domain name can be the key to your success and should therefore be taken very seriously. LRob will soon be offering domain name registration. In the meantime, we can help you choose the right [...]
Web host performance in 2025: test of 10 offers
How do you choose among the many shared web hosting offers? Follow this guide and test the performance of the best-known hosting providers.
