First backup your site, test updates in a staging environment, update plugins one at a time, and immediately check site functionality after each update.
Use reliable backup plugins like UpdraftPlus or BackupBuddy, schedule automated backups, and store copies both locally and in cloud storage for redundancy.
Install security plugins, use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, keep software updated, limit login attempts, and regularly scan for malware.
Install a caching plugin like WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache, enable browser caching, utilize CDN, and configure page and database caching.
Optimize images, minimize plugins, use a caching solution, enable GZIP compression, clean database regularly, and choose quality hosting.
Scan for malware, restore from clean backup, change all passwords, update WordPress core, themes and plugins, then implement stronger security measures.
Set appropriate user roles, implement strong password policies, regularly audit user activities, and remove inactive accounts for better security.
Update core WordPress weekly, plugins and themes monthly, perform daily backups, and maintain regular security scans and maintenance.
Regularly clean post revisions, remove spam comments, optimize tables, delete unused plugins/themes data, and schedule automated maintenance.
Regular updates, security monitoring, performance optimization, backup management, uptime monitoring, and periodic content audits.
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