Why It’s Important to Keep Your WordPress Site Updated

Keeping your WordPress site updated is crucial for several reasons:

WordPress is a popular platform, making it a target for hackers.

Updates fix security vulnerabilities and help protect your site from attacks.

Outdated plugins and themes can be exploited by hackers.

Luckily the GoWiz Managed WordPress Package has you covered. You can rest assured your website will stay up and running smoothly.

Updates often include performance improvements, making your site faster.

A slow website can hurt user experience and SEO rankings.

Updates fix glitches or bugs that may cause site malfunctions.

Ignoring updates can lead to compatibility issues over time.

WordPress core updates bring new features and improvements.

Plugin and theme updates add new functionalities and better designs.

Search engines favor secure, fast, and updated websites.

An outdated site can negatively impact your rankings.

Plugins and themes evolve alongside WordPress updates.

Running an old version can lead to incompatibility issues.

Backup your site before updating.

Update WordPress core first, then themes and plugins.

Test updates on a staging site if possible.

Keeping your WordPress updated ensures a smooth, secure, and optimized website. Do you need help with updating yours? 😊

Transfer you website to GoWiz and open a ticket. An agent will help you with your WordPress site.