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Top Ten WordPress Security Checklist for WordPress Websites

WordPress Security Checklist


This is a simple checklist for WordPress owners. WordPress is among the most popular site platforms due to it's simplicity, nevertheless it has its complications, and it is due to its recognition that hackers utilize this platform to try and inject their malware and malicious scripts. WordPress Protection is becoming essential today to safeguard not only your site however your brand reputation.

Unknown Infections


Frequently WordPress owners are unaware that their site has been hacked. Because your website has been hacked it generally does not always mean you will notice a strange picture when you gain access to your website or content change. Hackers would hack your site and would inject a mailbot within your Wordpress. They do that so that they can still information from your visitors or spam from your IP address etc.

Use the checklist for the foundations of great WordPress Security


1. Clean and remove spyware, malware and infections from your Personal computer before getting into the backend of your WordPress website.
2. Backup your site before you perform any updates.
3. Never make use of 'admin' as a username.
4. Always make use of a strong password.
5. Stay Updated - Make sure your WordPress is always updated. Also, make sure your WordPress Plugins are also updated.
6. Limit Login Efforts - Ensure you decrease the login attempts right down to around 3 efforts.
7. Remove undesirable WordPress Themes - When themes remain on your Wordpress website you may be exposed to Hackers. make use of these to get entry.
8. Springtime Clean - Your WordPress website may have additional folders on the main server. Just delete them. You don't want them there.
9. Your hosting company - Be sure you are using a webhost that specialises in WordPress. WordPress servers want special focus on security.
10. Use Double Authentication - Use an extra layer of security.

Summary


Whilst the checklist above isn't an exhaustive list, it really is the foundation of your Wordpress security. However, for serious Wordpress owners you may want to consider a Wordpress Maintenance service such as the one we offer. Learn more

Also learn more about Wordpress.

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