Author: Robin Labadie (LRob)

  • Web greenwashing: How can you be truly green?

    Web greenwashing: How can you be truly green?

    Everyone is launching their own eco-friendly website. While this won't save the planet, it's still useful to raise awareness. It can only be a step in the right direction. But the goal is to maximize efforts. And if optimizing websites from the visitor's perspective (the «customer» side)

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  • Is freelance web design a job for the hyperactive?

    Is freelance web design a job for the hyperactive?

    Don't you have to be a little crazy and hyperactive to be a freelance web designer? 🤯🤯 No typical week and new challenges all the time! 😱 It seems to me that the variety of tasks and constant adaptation can't suit everyone... What's more, as a freelancer, you add

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  • Optimize the management of your WordPress sites: 10 Practical Tips

    Optimize the management of your WordPress sites: 10 Practical Tips

    Are you wasting time maintaining your WordPress sites? 🥵 Here are 10 key points for managing hundreds of them super efficiently! 😎👇 1. Centralize your sites Group your sites on just one or a few servers, but make sure each site remains isolated at the system level to stay secure. That'll be good.

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  • DNS essentials - In 2 minutes

    DNS essentials - In 2 minutes

    Every web user must understand these points! By understanding DNS, you will have FREEDOM with your websites and domain names! 👇 Learn the essentials in two intense and effective minutes instead of a boring three-hour class. 🤯 What is the DNS system? 📄 The Domain Name System is

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  • I had an internal OVH bug corrected on .fr domains

    I had an internal OVH bug corrected on .fr domains

    Recently, I discovered a new problem at OVH: anyone who had registered a .fr domain name with OVH was affected by a new restriction. Here is the story of a two-week journey that, for once, ended in success. Article from this LinkedIn post. The problem Technically ▶️ OVH was blocking

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  • [TUTO] Backing up Plesk hosting on your home NAS

    [TUTO] Backing up Plesk hosting on your home NAS

    Data loss can have disastrous consequences. That's why it's essential for every business and individual to manage and secure their data. The best way to do this is to back it up on your own premises. As a Plesk host, LRob offers robust solutions to automate backups and guarantee

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  • Hosting in Germany with Hetzner: Eco-responsibility, Interconnection and Privacy

    Hosting in Germany with Hetzner: Eco-responsibility, Interconnection and Privacy

    In the world of web hosting, environmental and privacy concerns are paramount. Certain preconceived notions can hinder the choice of a hosting provider, particularly in Germany. This article aims to dispel these prejudices by highlighting the excellence of Hetzner, my German hosting partner, in terms of environmental responsibility, interconnection, and privacy. It is on this basis

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  • Why does WordPress dominate the web?

    Why does WordPress dominate the web?

    When a product stands out from the crowd to the point where it blows away the competition, like WordPress, it's often due to a marketing strike force, and sometimes by luck. But WordPress is far from having stolen its place, and here's why.

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  • New year, new era: Welcome to Portail LRob! 🎉

    New year, new era: Welcome to Portail LRob! 🎉

    The new year brings with it a sense of renewal, and I am delighted to announce an innovation that will revolutionize your experience with us: the launch of the LRob Portal. This platform is your new point of contact for simplified and efficient management of all your subscriptions and support needs. Order with Ease Subscription

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  • Emails: 6 preventive tips to never receive spam

    Emails: 6 preventive tips to never receive spam

    Who wants to spend their days sorting through hundreds of spam emails? Risking viruses, phishing scams, or harassment? Not you? Here are six ways to protect yourself from this waste of time. I've been using all these tips for five years now.

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  • Your WordPress site is vulnerable

    Your WordPress site is vulnerable

    Many people wonder how WordPress can be vulnerable to attacks despite its popularity and support. Others are completely unaware of the risk. Analysis. What is a vulnerability? WordPress is programmed using the PHP language. PHP code allows for «dynamic» websites. This means that the content is generated on each page by a PHP program.

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  • How can I check if my WordPress site has been hacked? Warning signs to be aware of

    How can I check if my WordPress site has been hacked? Warning signs to be aware of

    It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between a malfunction and hacking. However, there are signs that indicate your site has been compromised. Today, we'll look at the eight most common signs of WordPress site hacking. ❌ Warning: if in doubt, it's best not to log in to

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  • WordPress site attacks: Why and how do hackers operate?

    WordPress site attacks: Why and how do hackers operate?

    Why do hackers attack WordPress sites? What do they gain? And why are they targeting everyone? All the answers and ways to protect your site.

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  • New infrastructure: lrob.net and other server changes

    New infrastructure: lrob.net and other server changes

    Some of you already know this: In October 2022, I will be leaving HaiSoft to pursue new adventures at a web agency. I will still be a sysadmin and WordPress specialist, but now in the position of hosting manager. In addition, a few months ago, I launched my freelance WordPress webmaster business. I have decided to officially accompany it with

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