If you are in business and own a website then you will be aware that it can be time consuming to keep this website updated as well as ensuring that it is compliant with GDPR regulations and meeting online security requirements so that it does not get compromised or suffer poor search engine ranking results.
Many websites are now designed with WordPress and use this CMS (Content Management System) for addition of content and displaying data. This data will be laid out via a responsive templating system so that it displays correctly for a variety of devices such as smart phones, tablets and computers. WordPress has huge advantages in terms of being user-friendly for both content writers and end users. However it also has drawbacks. One of these drawbacks is that it is often targeted by malicious users via software known as bots to leave spam comments on feedback forms and sometimes if the website is not secured to gain access to the CMS database (where the content is stored) and effectively gain control of the website. The website may then be used for such things as stealing information from users or advertising other products or services on a hidden part of the website.
For this reason it is important to keep WordPress updated with the latest version (there are numerous WordPress updates per year) and also to keep any plugins (WordPress add-ons) also updated. To monitor traffic for any spikes that might indicate malicious use and to ensure that usernames and passwords for administrators and other users are as secure as possible. There are also additional plug-ins and other measures that can be taken if a website has been targeted previously to add extra security in this case.
For websites that don’t use WordPress it will still be important to keep software up to date (any scripting languages such as PHP may also need to be kept updated to the latest stable release) and to ensure that other software is also using latest stable versions and that SSL certificates are renewed when needed.
Webmanager.ie offers some web management plans which will take care of updating software, security of user details, SSL checks and renewals, traffic reporting and general website maintenance. For more details view Website Management Plans
