Website Design for Australian Small Business (2026)
What a small business website costs in Australia in 2026, with real published prices, plus .com.au rules, GST, hosting, privacy and a hiring checklist.
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Small business websites
What a website costs, what the rules say and how to brief a studio, written for owners who are buying one for the first time.
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PHP Vulnerability 2026: What Website Owners Should Do Now
Two critical PHP flaws were fixed on 21 October 2026. What they are, who is exposed, the PHP versions to update to, and a plain checklist for site owners.
How to Check and Update Your PHP Version on WordPress
Find your WordPress PHP version in Site Health, pick a supported release, test before you switch, and confirm you are past the October 2026 security fixes.
What to Ask Your Web Host About the PHP Security Fix
Questions to send your web host after the 21 October 2026 PHP flaws, why a version number can mislead, and what a good answer looks like.
What Is Remote Code Execution? A Plain Guide for Owners
Remote code execution (RCE) lets a stranger run commands on your server. Learn what it means, why it scores critical, and how it differs from a data leak.
PHP End of Life Dates for 7.4, 8.1 and 8.2: What to Do
PHP 7.4 and 8.1 are end of life, and 8.2 security support ends 31 Dec 2026. See every date from php.net and what to do for your WordPress site.
How to Check Your PHP Version: WordPress, cPanel, CMD
Four ways to check your PHP version, from WordPress Site Health to cPanel, the command line and phpinfo. See what each shows and how to read 8.3.36.
Is Your WordPress Site Hacked? How to Check and Fix It
A calm, ordered guide to checking whether your WordPress site was hacked, what to do first, and when to call a professional. Sources read 22 October 2026.
WordPress Firewall (WAF): Does It Replace PHP Updates?
What a web application firewall does for WordPress, plugin WAF versus network WAF, and why a firewall rule cannot replace the PHP update. Checked 22 Oct 2026.
Cloudflare WAF Free Plan: What You Get and What You Do Not
What Cloudflare's own documentation says the Free plan includes for its WAF, what needs a paid plan, and why it is a layer, not a PHP patch. Read 22 Oct 2026.
Managed WordPress vs Shared Hosting: Who Patches PHP?
Who is responsible for PHP updates on shared hosting, managed WordPress hosting, VPS and cloud, and what to ask. Host pages read 22 October 2026.
Is Webflow Secure, and Does It Run PHP?
An honest answer for site owners who heard about the October 2026 PHP flaws. What Webflow says about hosting, SSL and backups, and what stays your job.