3 Best Practices for Keeping Your WordPress Website Secure

Dec 3, 2024 | Web Design & Maintenance

At Strategy 3, we know a secure WordPress website is essential for protecting your business and customers. Here are three quick and effective ways to keep your site safe and secure.

1. Keep Your Site Updated
Regular updates to WordPress core, themes, and plugins are critical for security. Updates patch vulnerabilities and improve functionality. Make it a habit to apply updates regularly and use trusted, well-maintained tools to reduce risks.

2. Strengthen User Accounts
Your user accounts are a key part of your site’s security. Use strong, unique passwords, and avoid usernames like “admin.” Only grant admin access to those who need it and enable two-factor authentication for added protection.

3. Regular Backups
Backing up your website ensures you can quickly recover if something goes wrong. Schedule regular backups and store them securely offsite. This practice minimizes downtime and protects your valuable data.

Securing your WordPress website doesn’t have to be a challenge. At Strategy 3, we can manage and maintain your site, utilizing all best practices to keep it safe and performing at its best. Contact us today to learn how we can help!

Ryan Riveness

Ryan Riveness

Lead Website Designer & Developer

Ryan has been Strategy 3’s lead web developer for over nine years, specializing in WordPress design, hosting, and keeping client sites healthy and current.

(253) 720-6497 | ryan@strategy3degrees.com
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