Security Maintenance for WordPress Websites

Why Are Websites Hacked?

Most people assume that if there isn’t any juicy data to steal, like credit card numbers, that hacking their site is a worthless exercise. Unfortunately that isn’t correct. A hacked site can be monetized in various malicious ways such as run malicious software, host content, and more.

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 How Can You Prevent Your Site From Being Hacked?     

There are many ways WordPress can be secure, including having good hosting, good login practices, using security plugins, and more: See Wordfence's Wordpress Security Checklist. 
 

But much of it is in updating WordPress core, plugins, and themes. While some updates may be to add new features, updates frequently address security issues. If your site isn’t updated, it may have vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.

Premium Maintenance Services 

The more current and up-to-date your site is with updates, the more secure your site is. The preferred option is to have regular maintenance updates.

There are companies that focus on maintenance: https://winningwp.com/best-wordpress-maintenance-and-support-services/. One of the most affordable options is through Maintainn. (If you prefer another company, we can review that.)   

Minimum Maintenance Services 

While constant maintenance is optimal and what we truly recommend, it’s better that occasional maintenance is done than no maintenance at all if budgetary constraints are a factor. 

(However, the less frequently your site is updated, the more risks you are taking for potential hacking.)