WordPress is already a very secure platform but it is also the target to a lot of attacks because of its popularity. Security has been covered in great detail by the resources below, but here’s our top recommendations. Secure passwords! Secure passwords should be over 8 characters and include numbers and symbols. We know it’s
When you setup your new WordPress site, there are a couple of things that will help make things more secure. You can do them later too, but it’ll require a bit more work. First, use a different table prefix from the default ‘wp_’. It’s easy to change this is from the setup screen, but a
Boring! I know. But you’ll regret not having them at some point. Plus it’s pretty easy to get backups, either one-off or scheduled. You also want to make sure you store them offsite. Offsite is more important than scheduled if you don’t make changes often. But you should make sure to run a backup after
When a new site signs up we do a number of things to make sure it’s backed up, updated, secure, and running smoothly. We think our WP management service is a great value, but we also think these are things every WordPress site should do. So for the do-it-yourselfers out there, here’s how we do
Nothing is more frustrating than pulling up your WordPress website to find a blank page. The first thing that comes to mind is that someone is hacking your website. However, a serious issue such as that isn’t always the case. Often times, a blank website is the result of a corrupted plugin that is currently active.
With any business website, there are certain things you want to prioritize, such as making sure the load times are quick and that the website is completely secure. Following helpful ways to maximize WordPress security will help you avoid security-related problems. Stick with Reputable Themes and Plugins Although there are plenty of attractive themes and unique
