By default word press is a very secure platform as it comes with lot of security updates as well.
Every plugin in WordPress repository is tested before adding. This way the chances of vulnerable plugin are very less. Most of the premium themes have great code as well and they are secure either.
However still we need to do few things to make the website secure from hackers and spammers.
Following are the few steps you can do to keep the site safe.
Keep Your logins Safe
WordPress Admin panel logins are the most confidential details for the WordPress website. Keep your logins always in safe hands. Do not give away the logins to anyone whom you do not trust. Also you need to secure the cpanel logins either. They are the main logins as well and giving them away isn’t a good practice at all.
Use Authentic WordPress Themes
Always try to use themes from renowned WordPress authors or companies with good names in the market. Do not use unknown theme or nulled theme. These kind of themes generally contains virus or backdoors which can be used to access your site once its built. Hackers then insert malware codes which can be used for various purposes.
Use Authentic Plugin
Plugins are essential part of any WordPress website. We need them to enhance the website functionality or customizing it our way. Always use plugins from WordPress repository or download from famous or authentic websites to make sure they are clean.
Some hackers use spam plugins to get access to the website and eventually they hack the website as the plugin works as backdoor. Always use the official WordPress plugin directory to download plugin of trusted sites for the plugins.
Add SSL to your website
Keep your website secured with SSL certificate. SSL comes with hosting normally now a days else you can purchase SSL from hundreds of SSL certificates companies from the internet. WordPress works with every SSL certificate and it’s easy to install SSL as well. you need to integrate and then activate it from the Cpanel first them you need to add SSL plugin into WordPress admin panel and then run the site on Secure HTTPS link. Once the SSL is successfully configured. You will see the padlock appear on the browser in the start of your website url. Now a days google do not ranks a site well into searches if its not SSL secured so SSL is basic requirement for any website.
Keep your website update
Here comes the major step! To keep your WordPress website secure. Make sure to keep the plugins and theme updated to the latest version. Old versions of plugins or themes are very easy to hack. Hackers normally gains access to your sites if there’s any outdated plugin installed on your site or any outdated theme as the old versions have loop holes that are sweet dish for hackers. For monthly updates you can also contact us as we provide complete in detailed updates for the sites and also keep the backup for you incase you need it as taking a backup of WordPress site is always a good practice.