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Quick Wins You Can Do Right Now
While you wait for our monthly reminders, here are 5 maintenance tasks you should do today.
Update Everything
Log into your WordPress dashboard and update any plugins or themes showing "Update Available".
⏱️ Takes 5 minutes
Test Your Forms
Fill out your contact form right now and make sure you receive the email. Broken forms = lost customers.
⏱️ Takes 2 minutes
Check Your Backups
Verify your backup plugin ran recently and that you can actually restore from it. Many backups fail silently.
⏱️ Takes 10 minutes
Speed Test
Visit PageSpeed Insights and test your homepage. Look for red scores that need fixing.
⏱️ Takes 3 minutes
Delete Unused Stuff
Remove old user accounts, unused plugins, and draft posts you've abandoned. Less clutter = better security and performance. Check for admin accounts you don't recognise—that's a security red flag.
⏱️ Takes 15 minutes | 🔒 Critical security task
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Common Maintenance Questions
How often should I update WordPress?
Core updates: within 48 hours of release (security patches). Plugin updates: weekly. Always backup first—updates can occasionally break things.
What happens if I don't maintain my website?
Security vulnerabilities pile up, performance degrades, and eventually something breaks. Unmaintained sites are prime targets for hackers—30,000+ WordPress sites get hacked daily.
Can I do maintenance myself or should I hire someone?
If you're tech-savvy and have 2-3 hours per month, you can handle basic maintenance. But most business owners find their time is better spent on their business. Our £50/month plan costs less than 2 hours of your time.
How do I know if my site has been hacked?
Warning signs: unexpected redirects, new admin users you didn't create, slow performance, Google warning "This site may be hacked," or your host suspends your account.