Keep your website up-to-date!

Software needs updating. All software. Including the software that powers your website.

WordPress is an ever-evolving piece of software, which is always acquiring:

• New features
• Added functionality
• Bug fixes
• Security fixes

It's always recommended you install WordPress Core, plugin and theme updates when they become available.

Why upgrade your WordPress website?

• Fix bugs and security loopholes
• It keeps your website secure
• It helps ensure compatibility with new plugins
• You get to use the latest features

What do you need to upgrade?

• WordPress Core (the actual WordPress software)
• Your plugins
• Your theme, which may often also include:
  • Parent theme
  • Child theme

Before doing any kind of upgrade, make sure you have a recent backup. Backups will enable you to roll back changes if you uncover a plugin conflict or something which doesn’t work right with the upgrade.

Are you keeping your WordPress website up-to-date?

From experience I have found that clients tend not to update their WordPress site for the following reasons:

• Fear of breaking something
• Forgetting or not finding the time
• Lack of knowledge on how to perform updates
• Unaware of importance and potential repercussions
• Focus is on business, not website

I understand. But it’s not a reason not to do them. 🙂

Remember, when updates are neglected, WordPress websites can become vulnerable.

Over to you…

Do you have a WordPress website? Do you struggle with maintenance, security and updates?

If you’d like a helping hand in managing your WordPress website, I offer ongoing support. More information on my WordPress Care Plans can be found here.