2024 WordPress continues to be superior to other content management systems (CMSs) due to its adaptability, user-friendliness, and huge plugin library. Because it is an open-source platform, it is regularly updated and developed by a community of developers from all over the world as they work together. This is why WordPress is able to maintain its position at the forefront of web development trends and technological advancements.

Can you create a professional Website or Blog yourself?

Probably not BUT you will be able to Edit it Yourself and keep it Updated. We will train you to do this!

It’s not an update you can do yourself; it’s the responsibility of your Host. It could crash your site! Call your Host and ask what version your website is using AND if it’s really old do they have a back-up of your site in case it crashes! There should be no extra charge for this; again, it’s the responsibility of your Host!

Does your WordPress website’s Host automatically SAVE your website? Sometimes it costs a bit more for this but it’s definitely worth it. Contact your Host to be sure. This could save you a lot of time ($) if there is a problem.

Here’s an issue one client had yesterday – they saw this when they tried to edit a page. I was able to fix it but don’t let this happen to you!

Your website can easily crash or get hacked if you don’t keep it updated!

It’s Quick, Free and Simple – really!

In a recent WordPress update they added Auto-Updates for all plugins etc. I DON’T recommend this. Here’s why and how you should SHUT OFF Auto-Updates.

WordPress: Some Hosts update WordPress automatically. They’ll notify you if they do. If your Host does do this automatically be sure to check your site right away to see if all is good.

Themes: You need to keep the Theme that is Active updated. It’s also good to keep 1 other Theme updated as a backup. The rule below of doing just 1 update a day doesn’t apply to Themes though. Some Themes have a few parts to their update. For example, the Avada Theme will often have several parts to update: Avada Builder, Avada Core and Patches. These updates should be done all at once – on the same day.

1. Check your site to make sure it’s working as it should right now!
2. Ideally, you have a Back-up plan with your Host but I suggest doing a Mini-backup as well. In the Dashboard go to Tools/Export/All Content/Download Export File/Save. This could save you a lot of time ($) if there is a problem.
3. If you don’t edit your website often be sure to check the Dashboard every 2 weeks to see if updates need to be done. AND only do 1 update a day. Set whatever calendar you’re using to send you an email or text reminder to do this on the 1st and 15th of each month.
   
4. Plugins: You only need to update the Plugins you are using – if they are not ‘activated’ don’t bother updating them.
5. After updating anything click around your website to make sure all is well. Mishaps usually occur when plugins conflict with one another but sometimes it takes a few hours to show – this is why I suggest doing just 1 update a day!
6. If you have more than 1 update to do when you come back the next day to do another update first click around your site a bit to make sure all is well before updating anything else.

Contact us if you have any questions or would like us to keep it updated for you – normally it takes just 1/2 hour a month.

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Overall the latest version of WordPress is great EXCEPT for the Auto Updates that is now the default. While it is very important to keep WordPress, your Theme and all of your Plugins updated it’s best to do them individually and only 1 a day! Why? Because otherwise, one Update could conflict with another Update and if you don’t do them individually you won’t know which one is causing the issue. Here is my suggestion on how to keep up with your Updates – it’s Free, Quick and Simple: Updates

Here’s how you can Turn off Auto Updates: Dashboard: Go to Settings.

If you’re still getting WordPress updates added automatically call your Host.

Or Contact me if you need help.