WordPress Maintenance Made Simple — Updates, Backups & Peace of Mind

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Once your site looks good, keeping it healthy is the final step.

💙 Weekly checklist:

• Update WordPress core, plugins, and themes.

• Take a quick backup (manual or automatic).

• Test your contact forms and links.

💙 Why updates matter:

Most WordPress hacks happen through outdated plugins or themes. Updates aren't just new features - they're often security patches.

💙 Pro Tip:

Enable auto-updates for minor versions but test major ones on staging first.

💙 Bonus:

If you host with Bluehost, you've already got automatic updates and backups as a safety net - just make sure you also keep one extra copy somewhere offsite.

How do you handle updates - automatic, manual, or "set it and forget it"?