Upgrade all plugins to their latest version to maintain stability.
1 – Keep an eye on the plugins that are in use and keep all of the plugins (whichever is possible) up-to-date by clicking the update button near the plugin IF it is showing there and if any update for the plugin is available. Refer to the screenshot below for example:

To do so:
Click on Plugins → Installed Plugins from the menu on the left side
You should be seeing the list of all plugins that are currently installed (Active + Inactive) on your WordPress website. Click on the update button of the plugins.
Note: Please beware that it is sometimes risky to manually update plugins without any professional Web Developer’s presence if you don’t have an idea of what you are doing exactly. Because updates bring some improvements/changes to the existing feature/functionality/design to what the plugin was offering initially so there are chances that you might see your sight distorted or not loading correctly. If such an issue persists, please reach out to any professional website developer and discuss the issue with him/her to resolve it properly.
Also, only the plugins which can be upgraded without having to buy their premium version will be updated, not all free versioned plugins provide automatic updates!
Keep your website safe and secured:
- Do not share the admin panel credentials of your website with people you don’t trust
- Make it a habit of changing the admin panel’s password once every week or in two weeks.
- There are lots of plugins available in the market for free to help you keep your site secured to some extent from virus attacks and malware, namely: Wordfence, WPShield, etc.
- Install any plugin (WPShield is recommended) from these and scan your site for viruses or malware or any such potential issues at least twice a week
- Remove any unneeded website extensions
- Spam: Disable comments until and unless you want people to be allowed to comment on your posts
- You can disable comments sitewide by going into Settings » Discussion from the left sidebar of your WordPress admin panel. On this page, you need to uncheck the option that says “Allow people to post comments on new articles” and then click on the Save Changes button to store your settings.
Refer screenshot below:

- Remove any inactive website administrators
– You can do that by going into Users → All users from the left navigation menu in the admin panel
– Delete any user that you want to. Refer screenshot below


Website Backups:
- Backup the files using plugins such as BackUpBuddy or BackUpWPPro that make your website work! One good plugin is https://wordpress.org/plugins/all-in-one-wp-migration/
- Backup File/database
Keep the latest stable version of the site’s backup in a safe, secured, and reachable place like your Google Drive or Dropbox so that whenever there is a need to restore the site back to its working state after a hack attack or virus issue, or whenever site becomes unstable, it is easier to restore the site from those backup files
Functionality:
Test any important functionality (i.e. working contact/signup forms, newsletter subscribe forms, etc.) to make sure everything is secure and working properly.
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Server:
Choosing a good server is very critical while hosting a website. When building a WordPress site, choosing the right web host is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make. Your web host is the foundation of your site, impacting its speed, security, and overall performance.
1. Speed and Performance:
A fast website keeps visitors happy and improves your search engine rankings. The best web hosts offer optimized servers, content delivery networks (CDNs), and caching mechanisms to ensure your site loads quickly.
2. Security Matters:
Cyber threats are ever-present, so selecting a web host with robust security features is vital. Look for hosts that offer SSL certificates, regular backups, malware scanning, and firewall protection to keep your site and data safe. Cloudways is one of the better server options out there which can be preferred. It offers automated backups of the sites based on varied/configurable schedules, and its support has been outstanding. It also has built-in malware scanners to prevent the site from being hijacked or attacked.
3. Uptime and Reliability:
Downtime can harm your reputation and cost you visitors. Choose a web host with a strong uptime guarantee (99.9% or higher) to ensure your site stays online 24/7.
4. Scalability and Support:
As your website grows, so do its hosting needs. A good host offers scalable plans and 24/7 support, so you’re never left in the dark if issues arise.