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AWS, DevOps, WordPress & E-commerce Guides
Fixes I'd tell you over a call.
Practical, step-by-step guides from real client work: cutting cloud bills, hardening servers, rescuing hacked WordPress sites, upgrading stores and tuning databases. Written so you can do it yourself — or know exactly what to ask for if you'd rather hand it over.
AWS & Cloud guides
Cost, architecture and day-two operations on AWS.
Reduce AWS Bill: 10 Fixes in Priority OrderHow to reduce your AWS bill in the right order: rightsizing, Savings Plans, Graviton, gp3, S3 lifecycle, NAT and logs. Real commands and current prices.NAT Gateway Cost: How to Find and Cut the ChargesNAT Gateway cost explained: hourly and per-GB charges, how to find the traffic with Flow Logs, and fixes like free S3 endpoints, IPv6 and NAT instances.
Servers & DevOps guides
Linux, Docker, Cloudflare, DNS, hardening, migration and CI/CD.
Cloudflare DNS Setup: Settings I Use When Moving a SiteCloudflare DNS setup done safely: audit your zone, handle DNSSEC, choose proxied vs DNS only, use Full (strict) SSL and keep email flowing after the switch.SPF, DKIM and DMARC Setup: Records That Actually WorkSPF DKIM DMARC setup with real records for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, the 10-lookup SPF limit, and a safe DMARC rollout to stop emails going to spam.Migrate a Website to a New Host Without DowntimeHow to migrate a website to a new host without downtime: lower DNS TTL, sync, test via hosts file, cut over, keep a rollback, and protect your SEO rankings.Linux Server Hardening Checklist (With Commands)A practical Linux server hardening checklist for Ubuntu and Debian: SSH keys only, ufw, fail2ban, auto updates, auditd, permissions and backups. With commands.GitHub Actions Deploy to Server: SSH, Zero DowntimeGitHub Actions deploy to server over SSH: a working workflow YAML, environment secrets and approvals, atomic symlink releases, one-click rollback and OIDC.Docker Compose in Production: A Practical SetupDocker Compose in production done right: multi-stage builds, healthchecks, restart policies, secrets, backups, Caddy TLS, log and memory limits. Full example.Cloudflare 522 Error: How to Find and Fix the CauseCloudflare 522 error means your origin never answered. A step-by-step diagnosis: firewall, Cloudflare IP ranges, ports, SSL mode, and testing with curl.
WordPress guides
Builds, rescues, hardening and performance work.
After a WordPress Hack: Updates and Wordfence SetupWordfence setup after a WordPress hack: confirm the site is clean, update safely, enable Extended Protection, learning mode, 2FA, brute force limits and alerts.WordPress Site Hacked? What to Do in the First HourWordPress site hacked? The steps I follow: contain it, find backdoors, verify core checksums, clean the database, rotate credentials and clear Google warnings.WordPress Security Checklist: 14 Steps I Use on Every SiteA practical WordPress security checklist from an engineer who cleans hacked sites: updates, 2FA, roles, file editing, XML-RPC, WAF, backups and monitoring.There Has Been a Critical Error on This Website? Fix It"There has been a critical error on this website" means PHP hit a fatal error. Here is how I find the exact cause in debug.log and get the site back fast.Speed Up a WordPress Site: What Actually Moves the NeedleHow to speed up a WordPress site and pass Core Web Vitals: measure field data, fix hosting and caching, optimize images, audit plugins, and improve LCP and INP.
E-commerce guides
Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce and OpenCart builds, upgrades and fixes.
OpenCart Hacked? Clean, Upgrade and Secure Your StoreOpenCart hacked? How I remove card skimmers and backdoors, check OCMOD modifications and the database, patch the store and lock it down so it stays clean.Magento Hacked? Remove the Skimmer, Patch and HardenMagento hacked? The process I follow: contain the store, find card skimmers in config, CMS and files, rotate the crypt key after CosmicSting, patch and harden.Shopify vs WooCommerce: An Honest Developer ComparisonShopify vs WooCommerce compared by a developer who builds both: real cost model, hosting, apps, SEO, checkout, scaling, lock-in and who should pick which.OpenCart 4 Upgrade: Moving from OpenCart 3 SafelyOpenCart 4 upgrade guide: why going from 3 to 4 is really a migration, how to audit extensions, move data, keep SEO URLs and test checkout before going live.Magento 2 Upgrade Guide: Upgrade to 2.4.x Step by StepA step-by-step Magento 2 upgrade guide: pre-upgrade audit, PHP and OpenSearch compatibility, the exact Composer commands, testing and a real rollback plan.BigCommerce vs Shopify: Which Is Better for Your Store?BigCommerce vs Shopify compared by a developer who builds on both: transaction fees, built-in features vs apps, B2B, multi-storefront, headless and SEO.
Development guides
Applications, APIs and databases, built to be maintained.
Laravel Security Best Practices: A Practical ChecklistLaravel security best practices with real code: APP_DEBUG and .env, mass assignment, policies against IDOR, SQL injection, uploads, Sanctum and deployment.PostgreSQL Slow Query Fixes: Find and Tune ThemPostgreSQL slow query guide: find the worst queries with pg_stat_statements, read EXPLAIN ANALYZE, pick the right index and fix ORM, stats and bloat problems.MongoDB vs PostgreSQL: An Honest ComparisonMongoDB vs PostgreSQL compared honestly: data model, transactions, JSONB, scaling, queries and operations, plus a decision guide for which one fits your app.GraphQL vs REST: Which API Style to ChooseGraphQL vs REST compared by an engineer who builds both: caching, over-fetching, N+1, versioning, security limits, tooling, and when REST is the better choice.
AI & Automation guides
Assistants, integrations and workflow automation.
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