Author: Robin Labadie (LRob)
Prod: the 6 critical points you've (still) forgotten
You've been working on this site for weeks. The code is clean, the staging is validated, the client is hot. It's time to put it into production. And then... you rush headlong into it, forgetting basic things that will cost you hours of debugging at 10pm. At LRob, we regularly welcome sites undergoing migration - WordPress, PrestaShop, PHP of all kinds - and we always see the same mistakes coming back. Here's the checklist we wish we'd given you before. 1. DNS TTL: you should have thought of that 48 hours ago If you're migrating to...
New LRob 2026 server standards: 100+ updated steps
15 phases, 100+ steps, 900 lines of procedure: LRob has written down its entire server installation process. Here's a look at the new 2026 standards and what they mean for customers.
LRob - Age Gate, a professional WordPress age verification plugin
LRob presents LRob - Age Gate v1.0.0, a new WordPress plugin dedicated to age verification on sites containing restricted content - be it alcohol, gambling, cannabis products or adult content. The result of LRob's experience in secure WordPress hosting and WordPress webmastering, this plugin illustrates a clear desire to offer tools that are both professional, accessible and elegant, capable of meeting the concrete needs of modern site creators. 👉 Discover the project on GitHub: LRob age verification WordPress plugin - Age Gate 🎯 A plugin...
LRob - La Carte: the ideal WordPress plugin for displaying a restaurant or bar menu
There are plenty of WordPress plugins for displaying a restaurant menu... but none of them ticked all the boxes: simplicity, Gutenberg compatibility, elegant display and clear structure for complex menus.To meet this need, we created LRob - La Carte, a plugin designed for restaurants, bars and brasseries, carefully developed by LRob, a WordPress specialist. 🍽️ A plugin born of a real need It all started with a customer project: Le Charbon, a bar in Orléans, where the team wanted a modern, fast and easy-to-manage website. Problem: no “menu” plugin offered a fluid experience...
Creating a WordPress website in 2025: 16 pitfalls and tips for getting started
Getting started on the web is exciting, but fraught with pitfalls. Performance, security, data sovereignty, choice of agency: so many criteria that determine the success (or failure) of your project. In this article, LRob, a web host specializing in WordPress, shares 15 mistakes to avoid and practical advice for laying a solid foundation for your online business.
Drama WordPress vs WP Engine: first round won in court
The beginning of a victory for WordPress and Automattic: the federal court has dismissed WP Engine's most serious charges - antitrust, monopoly and extortion. A decisive step that strengthens Matt Mullenweg's position and confirms the solidity of the WordPress ecosystem, even if the court case is not yet over.
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Discover Hetzner Cloud with €20 in free credits. High-performance VPS (Intel, AMD, ARM64), outsourced storage from €3.20/month and 100 % green energy. Test without obligation with LRob.
Linux servers: how to keep your servers up to date like a pro
Linux updates: risk or security? At LRob, we've chosen peace of mind. Find out how we maintain a clean fleet with simple, proven solutions.
WordPress Gutenberg animations: take care with accessibility!
Adding animations has become easy for WordPress Gutenberg, but beware: they must be deactivatable and follow the visitor's system guidelines.
Guide: Free IP reputation monitoring with Uptime Kuma and AbuseIPDB
Automatically check whether your IPs are blacklisted? Here's how, with free tools that can save you a lot of trouble!
ACF: CVE-2025-54940: why 6.4.3 is still a must-have update (even if the CVSS score is moderate)
An HTM injection flaw affects Advanced Custom Fields up to version 6.4.2. Moderate risk, but must be corrected quickly to avoid degradations, phishing or XSS.
💥 GiveWP data leak: over 100,000 WordPress sites affected
A vulnerability in the plugin GiveWP exposes donor names and emails on thousands of WordPress sites. No login required. Find out what happened, why it's controversial... and most importantly, how to protect yourself.
LRob doubles the PHP memory_limit on all its web hosting offers
Good news for LRob users: the PHP memory_limit has been doubled on all hosting packages, with no price increase as of today. This change significantly improves the stability of websites, especially those using visual builders like Elementor.👉 See LRob hosting packages New caps in effect: In this article, LRob explains what PHP memory_limit is, why this update was necessary, and how it improves your web experience, whether you're a current customer or a future user. What is PHP memory_limit? PHP memory_limit is a PHP directive that defines...
LRob joins the France Num activator network
Great news: LRob is officially a France Num activator! 🎉 France Num is the national initiative for the digital transformation of VSEs and SMEs. Its aim? To help French companies take full advantage of digital technology to grow, become more efficient and better meet their customers' expectations. Being a France Num activator is more than just a label: it's a commitment. It means that LRob is recognized as a trusted player in supporting companies in their digital transition. Why LRob? With LRob, there are no vague promises or impersonal services, and you benefit from a French web host...
The best WordPress hosting specialist
As the owner of one or more WordPress sites, you need to know just how much a practical, high-performance, reliable and secure web hosting solution can revolutionize your approach. Or, perhaps you really can't imagine how much you can revolutionize your WordPress management, thanks to wordpress hosting with 24/7 support. So how do you determine the best WordPress hosting provider? Let's be honest, as a WordPress hosting specialist, we're not at all objective. But we do have arguments about security, ease of management, speed and support that clearly deserve to be heard. Elements so...
WooCommerce 10.0 released: What's new? Features, theme, changelog
July 7, 2025 marks the official release of WooCommerce 10.0, a major version whose watchwords are simplification and customization. This update also brings significant improvements in accessibility, customization and performance. Best of all, it also comes with a new native theme dedicated to WooCommerce stores, designed to take full advantage of WordPress block themes. To sum up, WooCommerce 10.0 brings: 👉 Here's a simple, effective summary of the new features you need to remember! And if your hosting isn't fast and secure yet, now's the time to choose web hosting...
The best free, open-source password manager in 2025 (KeePass)
Secure your passwords with an open-source, self-hosted solution Managing your passwords is a real headache! We all know that the security of our personal data depends on our passwords, but frankly, who hasn't made a mistake when managing them? Let's take a look at how to avoid the most common pitfalls and find the ideal solution for keeping your passwords safe. Common password management mistakes Two simple questions to see where you stand with your password management: No...
France VS air conditioning: cultural and political differences in the face of heatwaves
France suffocates in heatwaves but still shuns air conditioning. Cultural taboo or real ecological issue? We untangle the real from the fake.