Who’s responsibility is it to handle the WordPress security, backups and updates for my website?
In the UK, these tasks are usually handled by:
- WordPress maintenance agencies
- Managed hosting providers
- Website care package companies
They typically manage:
- Security monitoring
- Automated backups
- Core and plugin updates
- Malware removal
- Firewall protection
Key areas of difference:
The areas of difference are between the stuff that sits on your website and everything else. For instance:
On your site would include stuff like:
- Core and plugin updates
- Text and images
- Website theme
Everything else would include :
- Automated backups
- Firewall protection
- Malware removal
General WordPress security guidance:
???? For most small businesses, outsourcing this ensures your site is protected 24/7 without technical effort. In the case of Red Design’s hosting… Who handles WordPress security, backups and updates on my website? We do. Hosting comes with automatic backups, antivirus, SSL and more. And if you want us to look after Plugin updates, we do that. If you would like us to manage your monthly content updates, we do that too.
