Posting from Microsoft Word & Security Plugins

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    tomitechnologies · Member ·

    I posted directly from Microsoft Word, to my WordPress site, up until October of last year. I found this to be the most convenient way of writing articles, as I get to write it, edit it, review it, and save the document locally on my own PC. Then, once it is ready, I post it. It usually comes out looking pretty nice on the other side, as long as I use simple formatting and avoid tables. Tables can work but may require editing documents after they’ve already been posted. The same applies to photos, but to a more limited extent.

    Question for Linux users: How do you post your documents? Are you aware of similar posting methods using Linux based word processors?

    I took a little break from writing, and now I am back. Since then, I added some new plugins for security. There were over 1000 if not 2000 fake accounts. My site is quite unknown, I am basically just using it to get more familiar with building and maintaining a website. My goal is to eventually provide products/services that people find valuable. If I am getting attacks with basically 0 popularity, what would happen if/when the stakes were higher? I felt very insecure about this.

    I added some security plugins because it appeared that Wordfence wasn’t doing the full job. That was a few weeks ago. One of them was Advanced Google reCAPTCHA. As a result, it prevented logging in and posting the document from Microsoft Word’s side.

    This was the original purpose of this post. I’ve solved the problem as detailed below, and decided to write more of an educational style post, while still asking questions to hopefully get a little better.

    I had to go into the Advanced Google reCAPTCHA settings and change 2 things:

    1. Captcha -> Where To Show -> Login Form (disable)
    2. Login Protection -> Basic -> Login Protection (disable)

    I was thinking that leaving these off sort of defeats the point, but the Registration Form still has the captcha, which I believe is of primary importance (as long as no spam accounts have already been created). Among Wordfence, Advanced Google reCAPTCHA, and Jetpack, I also had Anti-Spam by CleanTalk, which I’ve subsequently deactivated as it appears to be a paid plugin with an obscure free trial. I also used LoginPress, but I’ve deactivate that as well as I think it’s services are covered by the other plugins.

    The idea is to only keep plugins active which I need, and to use as few plugins as possible – which means utilizing plugs which tend towards offering multiple services, rather than multiple plugins for those same services. Unfortunately, Wordfence did not cover all the grounds despite it’s expansive security settings.

    What do you think about my approach? Do you have a better setup? Please feel free to let me know if you think you have an approach that’s simpler and/or maintains higher levels of op-sec.

    Cheers,

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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    helper-heroponriki · Member ·

    Hello!

    Thank you for reaching out to the free support forums for websites hosted on WordPress.com. While your site is not hosted with us, we’re here to guide you in the right direction for assistance.

    Since you’re using the open-source version of the WordPress platform, which operates differently from what we provide on WordPress.com, you can find guidance at the community forums here:

    https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/

    The community members in the open-source forum are well-versed in these matters and are in the best position to offer support or opinions.

    I hope this information helps guide you in the right direction. Feel free to ask if you have any further questions or need more assistance.

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