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Security Maintenance for WordPress Websites
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Security Maintenance for WordPress Websites

 

Why Are Websites Hacked?

 

Unfortunately there's a whole lot of hacking going on out there whether it's websites, emails, computers, devices, etc. 

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.

Read more from Wordfence, a leading WordPress security company.

 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.

Info from WPBeginner

Option 1: Premium Maintenance Services 

 

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

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

Premium Maintenance through Maintainn:

Features

 

  • Weekly Updates (core, themes, plugins) 
  • 24/7 Security Monitoring 
  • Backups 
  • Add-on hours available
Fees
 
  • Setup fee: $100 (Seven Blocks Design for 1 hour)
  • Monthly: $49 (Maintainn)
  • Additional Seven Blocks Design security maintenance support, if needed, is $50/hour (50% off standard rate) 

Option 2: Minimal 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. Seven Blocks Design offers individual site updating sessions. 

Note: The less frequently your site is updated, the more risks you are taking for potential hacking. Costs to fix a hacked site can potentially be much larger than preventative fees. 

Per-Session Maintenance through Seven Blocks Design:

Features

 

  • One-off WordPress Updates (core, themes, plugins) 
  • Backups
Fees
 
  • Per-Session fee: $100 for 1 hour
  • If there are issues, can return to a backup or proceed with extra support 
  • Additional Seven Blocks Design security maintenance support, if needed, is $80/hour (20% off standard rate)
Schedule a call to discuss the best course of action for your site or for more information. 
BOOK A CALL
Or email me with your choice.
I WANT PREMIUM MAINTENANCE
I WANT MINIMAL (PER SESSION) MAINTENANCE
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