We could have probably heard that website security is vital especially when hackers are all around nowadays. I am not going to leave any security loopholes in my WordPress site and I am sure you are either. When it comes to WordPress security plugin, there could have hundreds of plugins you can choose from but when you talk about the best, there could be two which comes to my mind.
Introducing Better WP Security and Wordfence Security.
Here are some information on both the plugins.
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What is Better WP Security Plugin?
Created by: Bit51
What Better WP Security does:
Remove the meta “Generator” tag
Change the urls for WordPress dashboard including login, admin, and more
Completely turn off the ability to login for a given time period (away mode)
Remove theme, plugin, and core update notifications from users who do not have permission to update them
Remove Windows Live Write header information
Remove RSD header information
Rename “admin” account
Change the ID on the user with ID 1
Change the WordPress database table prefix
Change wp-content path
Removes login error messages
Display a random version number to non administrative users anywhere version is used
Scan your site to instantly tell where vulnerabilities are and fix them in seconds
Ban troublesome bots and other hosts
Ban troublesome user agents
Prevent brute force attacks by banning hosts and users with too many invalid login attempts
Strengthen server security
Enforce strong passwords for all accounts of a configurable minimum role
Force SSL for admin pages (on supporting servers)
Force SSL for any page or post (on supporting servers)
Turn off file editing from within WordPress admin area
Detect and block numerous attacks to your filesystem and database
What is Wordfence Security plugin?
Created by: Mark Maunder
What Wordfence Security does:
Scans core files, themes and plugins against WordPress.org repository versions to check their integrity.
Includes a firewall to block common security threats like fake Googlebots, malicious scans from hackers and botnets.
Includes advanced IP and Domain WHOIS to report malicious IP’s or networks and block entire networks using the firewall.
See how files have changed. Optionally repair changed files that are security threats.
Scans for signatures of over 44,000 known malware variants that are known security threats.
Scans for many known backdoors including C99, R57, RootShell, Crystal Shell, Matamu, Cybershell, W4cking, Sniper, Predator, Jackal, Phantasma, GFS, Dive, Dx and many many more.
Continuously scans for malware and phishing URL’s including all URL’s on the Google Safe Browsing List in all your comments, posts and files that are security threats.
Scans for heuristics of backdoors, trojans, suspicious code and other security issues.
Checks the strength of all user and admin passwords to enhance login security.
Monitor your DNS security for unauthorized DNS changes.
Rate limit or block security threats like aggressive crawlers, scrapers and bots doing security scans for vulnerabilities in your site.
Choose whether you want to block or throttle users and robots who break your security rules.
Includes login security to lock out brute force hacks and to stop WordPress from revealing info that will compromise security.
See all your traffic in real-time, including robots, humans, 404 errors, logins and logouts and who is consuming most of your content. Enhances your situational awareness of which security threats your site is facing.
A real-time view of all traffic including automated bots that often constitute security threats that Javascript analytics packages never show you.
Real-time traffic includes reverse DNS and city-level geolocation. Know which geographic area security threats originate from.
Monitors disk space which is related to security because many DDoS attacks attempt to consume all disk space to create denial of service.
Wordfence Security for multi-site also scans all posts and comments across all blogs from one admin panel.
WordPress Multi-Site (or WordPress MU in the older parlance) compatible.
Premium users can also block countries and schedule scans for specific times and a higher frequency.
I know the list is rather long but it is relatively easy to say that both are trying their best to compete with one another. I tested both Better WP Security and Wordfence Security for a week each on various websites and I was surprised at my decision…really. Let me tell you why.
When it comes to security, I can tell you that both plugins look very seriously into the matter. Both actually impressed me more than what I actually expected them to perform. If you are going to install either one of these, rest assured your security effectiveness will be top of the chart. And that, I am definitely sure.
I have very split decision in this. I love Better WP Security’s direct layout but I prefer the Wordfence Security interface. Basically in Better WP Security, you will be able to see all the issues in different colours (red as dangerous, green as safe etc). With a simple click, it will redirect you immediately to the setting for you to do any adjustment required. Compared to Wordfence Security, the layout is more ‘WordPress-like’ (imagine using W3TC).
Both plugins layout are extremely versatile and easy to navigate through. At the same time, both the plugins developers are doing a great job by trying to provide a compact view on the plugin dashboard itself. Here’s are what both dashboards look like:
When it comes to security plugin usability, this is where it makes all the difference. Better WP Security plugin is great but what makes it short from getting a higher score from me is because it requires a higher curve of WordPress understanding for a person to actually utilize it properly. In other words, you are open to all options to configure your WordPress but you are prone to create an accidental mistake if you have no idea what you are doing.
Compared to Wordfence Security, most options are pretty direct and even a beginner could use the plugin to the maximum of its capabilities. This definitely gives a better rating to Wordfence Security compared to the latter.
To be very honest, I been trying to search for this answer but failed miserably. Whenever I use Wordfence Security, I noticed that my site is loading less than one second slower compared to the time I used Better WP Security. after checking with various programs and tools, it really seems like Wordfence Security’s firewall feature is creating a small ‘lag’ which affects the page loading speed. Maybe this could be me but I am not experiencing that when I am using Better WP Security.
My honest conclusion between Better WP Security and Wordfence
If I would to choose and could only choose one as my best WordPress security plugin, then my money is going to Better WP Security. I know! I love Wordfence Security plugin and it is very close to flawless.
However, having the small page load ‘penalty’ really turns me off. Regardless what WordPress security plugin you choose, I am sure both of these plugins will not let you down.
How about you? Do you have any favorite security plugins you would like to share? Or, maybe you have your opinion on both the plugins? Feel free to fill the form below and tell us what you think.
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Interesting read: Money Brighter is one of the best LLC in Texas! If you are thinking of speeding up your website, Google might be telling you the answer is to create a cookieless subdomain or domain. Well, that’s easy for you to say. How to serve static content from a cookieless domain? More importantly, what is a cookieless subdomain?
Instead, you can consider a cookieless subdomain is a term to describe data transferring from one point to another (in this case, data movement from subdomain to domain) has no cookies attached. Indirectly, this boost the loading speed of your domain.
This is what Google explain in its own words:
Why is serving static content over cookieless domain important?
Static content, such as images, JS and CSS files, don’t need to be accompanied by cookies, as there is no user interaction with these resources. You can decrease request latency by serving static content from a domain that doesn’t serve cookies. This technique is especially useful for pages referencing large volumes of rarely cached static content, such as frequently changing image thumbnails, or infrequently accessed image archives. We recommend this technique for any page that serves more than 5 static resources. (For pages that serve fewer resources than this, it’s not worth the cost of setting up an extra domain.)
What does this means to you?
All static contents or data that are transferred with the accompanied by cookies. Though cookies are not needed for any transaction and do not serve any advantage, they will automatically be available for all data transfer. The only way to avoid such is when static contents are obtained from a cookieless site.
Static content + cookieless domain?
Serving static content or resources from a cookieless domain reduces the total size of requests made for a page. It is also important to note that there is no point setting up static subdomain for this matter if you are using a powerful web host or having very less page.
Now that we had gone through the relationship between cookieless subdomain and serving static content, let’s explore the right way to serve the following static resources from a domain that doesn’t set cookies.
How to create a cookieless subdomain using CNAME?
When it comes to creating a cookieless subdomain, using a CNAME could be the easiest way of all (at least for me). This step is extremely easy to follow and after configurations, you can start serving static resources from a domain that doesn’t set cookies.
Go to your cPanel (most shared web hosting offers this)
Create a subdomain (any name would do, e.g. static.domain.com)
This subdomain will serve as a CDN subdomain which is the key criteria to enable the process of serving static content from cookieless domain.
Selecting the right installation path for the subdomain
In order to create a proper cookieless subdomain, you have to ensure that when you are creating your subdomain, make sure it is pointing to your root directory instead of creating a secondary one. For example, my root directory is /public_html and thus, it should be pointed or directed to /public_html and not the default, /public_html/static.
This is what you see when you are pointing to subdomain to the right path
Editing the DNS Zone
Once you have done pointing the subdomain, head over to your DNS Zone Editor. At times, these might be labeled as Simple or Advanced DNS Zone Editor for several types of cPanel but they are all alike.
Pointing subdomain to the right domain
You would need to either create or modify the Name to your subdomain name and CNAME as your main domain. Of course, for the Type, you would need to select CNAME. You may start this by hitting the create button and if there is already a record, you just need to modify the settings to the above.
Still not sure? Let me explain to you, in other words. When you create the CNAME record you want to enter your static domain/subdomain as the label, name or an alias and your A record domain as the content or value. (The CNAME term, which stands for Canonical Name, actually refers to the domain you are mapping to, not the alias. The common practice of referring to the alias as the CNAME is in fact backwards.)
Making sure the subdomain is cookieless
I could not emphasize how important this is but you must not skip this step no matter what. In WordPress, there are two common cookie-setters which are WordPress and Google Analytics. All you need is to do little changes in the configurations and you would be well on your way to a cookieless subdomain.
For WordPress, head over to your wp-config by login into your cPanel. Open it up and add this line to the file. If you are wondering where exactly you may place this file, you can place it at the bottom most of the script.
define(‘COOKIE_DOMAIN’, ‘www.yourdomain.com’);
This is definitely a no-brainer but just to make sure, do remember to change your domain to your own domain name. After that, save the file and you are good to go!
For Google Analytics, all you need to do is to search for the specific code you had earlier placed in on your site and replace the code with the below one. For a quick tip, most Google Analytics code is kept close to the <body>.
Again, change your domain as seen above to your own domain URL and save the file.
Important note: If you are using cloudflare or any type of Content Network Delivery (CDN), please get your hosting and CDN provider to verify on the CNAME. For example, using Cloudflare will give you an error when you are following the above guide in changing the CNAME. Basically, the hosting or CDN provider will give you a new A figure to place in.
You are all done!
Now, treat yourself to a bottle of beer for the hard work and congratulations. You had managed to create a cookieless subdomain from scratch. This is one of the cheapest (and fastest) way to create a cookieless subdomain when it comes to serving static content to improve your website speed.
Loading a website is like unrolling a red carpet – it should be smooth and effortless. However, for many WordPress sites, improving WordPress loading speed can feel like dragging a mattress up the stairs: tedious and laborious.
This comprehensive guide will help you improve your WordPress site’s loading speed so that visitors have an easy experience navigating your content. We’ll walk through step-by-step how to find problem areas with page load times, as well as ways to optimize them quickly and efficiently.
From plugin optimization to server settings, this article covers all the tips and tricks you need to know in order to make your WordPress site run faster than ever before. So let’s get started!
Measuring And Analyzing Website Speed
It’s a fact: slow-loading websites kill business. 47% of customers expect pages to load in two seconds or less, and 40% of people abandon a website that takes more than three seconds to load. That’s why measuring and analyzing your website speed is an important step when it comes to improving WordPress loading times.
There are lots of tools available for assessing page speed such as Google PageSpeed Insights, WebPageTest, and Pingdom Website Speed Test. These can provide detailed insights into the performance of your web pages including identifying any potential bottlenecks which could be impacting site speeds. Additionally, you can use analytics software such as Google Analytics to gain valuable insight into how visitors navigate through your website, enabling you to identify if there are areas where improvements can be made.
Using these resources correctly allows you to pinpoint precisely what needs fixing on your WordPress site so that loading times remain fast and efficient. This should help ensure both customers and search engines have a positive experience with your content, helping you stay ahead of the competition in terms of SEO rankings and customer loyalty.
Optimizing Server Response Time
It’s a widely accepted theory that optimizing server response time can have an impact on website speed. But, what kind of impact? Well, by improving the time it takes for a web server to respond to requests from users’ browsers and deliver content, you’re likely to reduce loading times for your WordPress site.
The first step in optimizing server response time is understanding how much latency there is between user requests and responses. This information will help you identify areas where performance can be improved. Once you’ve identified potential bottlenecks, look into ways of reducing them – such as caching or using a Content Delivery Network (CDN). You may also want to consider upgrading your hosting package if necessary.
Ultimately, the goal should be to create a fast-loading experience for visitors without sacrificing security or functionality. By taking the right steps when optimizing server response time, you’ll ensure that your WordPress site loads quickly and efficiently – leaving users with a positive impression of your brand.
Reducing File Sizes
The file sizes of a website are like the weight on its shoulders – reducing them can be an effective way to lighten the load and speed up performance. Here is a comprehensive guide for improving WordPress loading speeds by cutting down on unnecessary files.
First, let’s look at how to reduce file sizes:
Compress image and video files with tools such as TinyPNG or WebM compression software.
Minify HTML, CSS and JavaScript code using plugins that do all the hard work for you.
Optimize fonts so they don’t take too long to download from your server.
Use caching plugins to store pre-compressed versions of assets, meaning they’ll only need to be downloaded once instead of every time someone visits your website.
These steps will help optimize your site’s content, making it faster and easier for visitors to access. By taking these measures, you can reduce file sizes and improve overall loading times for your WordPress site. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for speeding up page loads but following this comprehensive guide should set you in good stead.
Minimizing HTTP Requests
Minimizing HTTP requests is key to improving WordPress loading speed. It’s essential to reduce the number of elements a page needs to load in order for it to be displayed as quickly as possible. A good way to do this is by using caching plugins, which can help serve static content and compress files. They also combine multiple files into one request, reducing server response time.
Enabling compression on your web server helps too. This involves compressing text-based resources like HTML and CSS before being sent from the web server, resulting in smaller file sizes that are faster to download. Another tip is combining images into sprites so they only load once instead of every time an element appears on the page.
These simple steps can make a big difference when it comes to increasing site performance and improving WordPress loading speed. Put them into practice today and you’ll soon reap the rewards!
Compressing And Resizing Images
Picture a web page with images that are huge, heavy and slow-loading. It’s like an elephant trying to sprint! Compressing and resizing images is one of the most effective ways to speed up your WordPress website.
By compressing image files, you can reduce their file size without sacrificing quality. This means faster downloads for visitors as well as less strain on server resources. Resizing also helps to keep page loading speeds in check by ensuring that your images don’t exceed the dimensions they need to be displayed correctly.
To get started, you’ll need software capable of both compressing and resizing images such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP. You can also use online tools if you don’t have access to these programs. Once you’ve got everything set up, it’s just a matter of selecting which images you want to compress and resize and then uploading them into your WordPress media library or directly onto your pages/posts.
It’s important to note that optimizing your site’s image assets should go hand in hand with other optimization techniques such as caching and minifying code in order to achieve optimal performance results. So make sure you take all steps necessary when improving wordpress loading speed!
Database Tuning And Optimization
Database tuning and optimization are like a raging storm that can take your WordPress loading speed to new heights. It’s an essential step for all site owners who want their content to be available instantly.
When it comes to database tuning, there are several techniques you can use, from optimizing table structure to reducing query size. This will help make sure the server is running at maximum efficiency and that no pages or posts have any unnecessary data stored in them. Additionally, this process also helps reduce the amount of time spent on indexing queries and retrieving results.
Finally, by taking steps such as creating indexes, cleaning up redundant tables, and setting proper limits on auto-increment columns, you can further optimize your WordPress database performance. With these simple yet effective methods of database tuning and optimization, you’ll be able to enjoy faster page loads with less strain on your server resources!
Enhancing Code Efficiency
The web is a complex place. Improving WordPress loading speed requires attention to both the database and code efficiency. Enhancing code efficiency is an essential part of improving WordPress performance.
Content delivery networks (CDN) can help with this. They reduce load times by caching content from your server, so visitors don’t have to wait for it each time they visit a page or post on your site. Plus, you can use them to make sure that images are served quickly no matter where in the world your visitor’s device is located.
Using CDNs, together with minifying JavaScript and CSS files, reducing HTTP requests, and using image optimization techniques, will ensure that pages are loaded faster than ever before. Optimizing website code also helps keep users engaged as well as encourages search engine crawling for improved SEO ranking results.
These measures taken together provide a comprehensive solution for speeding up any WordPress site — one that’s worth investing in if you want to get ahead in today’s fast-paced internet age!
Utilizing Caching Techniques
Caching is an effective way to improve WordPress loading speed. It involves storing certain data in memory so that when the same request is made again, it can be quickly retrieved from the cache instead of having to process the entire task anew. There are several caching techniques available for WordPress websites.
One such technique is page caching. This stores static versions of pages on your website and serves them directly without having to generate dynamic content each time a user requests the page. As a result, page load times become much faster. To implement this method with WordPress, you can use plugins like WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache.
Another option is database caching which helps reduce strain on the server by caching database queries and their results. Popular plugin solutions include Batcache and Redis Object Cache. Utilizing either of these tools will help optimize your WordPress cache performance significantly.
By making smart use of caching techniques, it’s possible to drastically reduce loading times for any WordPress site – improving overall user experience along the way.
Implementing Minification Techniques
Speed. That’s what modern websites need to keep up with the competition and give their users a great experience. Unfortunately, this can be hard to achieve when hosting your website on platforms such as WordPress. But fear not! By utilizing minification techniques you can drastically improve the loading speed for WordPress sites.
Minification is the process of removing irrelevant characters from source code without changing its functionality. This includes whitespace, comments, formatting, unused code and more – all of which take precious milliseconds of load times. It may sound simple enough but there are several different ways to apply it depending on how much effort you want to put into optimizing your site.
One effective way is by using plugins like Autoptimize or Fast Velocity Minify which scan page files for redundant data and then compress them accordingly. Alternatively, if you have some coding knowledge you could manually add compression scripts into your .htaccess file or use an online tool such as JavaScript Minifier to do the job for you – whichever suits you best!
TIP: Use a combination of both manual and automatic approaches in order to maximize performance gains while minimizing any potential risks associated with errors caused by incorrect script implementation.
Utilizing Content Delivery Networks
Exploring the possibilities of content delivery networks to improve WordPress loading speed is like finding a hidden oasis in the desert. This game-changing technology can revolutionize your website’s performance, and it pays to know how to access its full potential.
Content delivery networks are essentially distributed servers that store copies of static resources such as HTML pages, CSS files, JavaScript code, images and videos in multiple locations around the world. When a request for these elements reaches one of their nodes — or points of presence (PoPs) — where they are served much faster than if they were coming from a single origin server located further away.
This enables webpages hosted on CDNs to load quicker than those relying solely on an origin server regardless of user location. Additionally, CDN providers often offer other services including DDoS protection, caching rules configuration and improved security features which contribute even more to improving page loading times.
CDNs thus provide an effective solution for anyone who wants to increase their website’s availability while optimizing performance at the same time. In short: if you’re looking for maximum WordPress loading speed – make sure you utilize content delivery networks!
Leveraging Browser Caching
Leveraging browser caching is a great way to improve WordPress loading speed. It’s an effective method of reducing the number of requests that must be made to a server in order for a webpage to load correctly. By doing this, browsers can store certain elements of your website locally, which helps reduce page-load time and makes for a better user experience.
Using browser caches involves setting ‘expires’ headers on static content such as images, CSS files, JavaScript files etc. This tells the web browser when it should retrieve resources from the local cache instead of requesting them from the server again. Leveraging browser caches will help keep visitors engaged with your site by providing faster response times and improved performance overall.
In addition, you may also want to consider configuring your server settings so that all resources are requested over HTTP/2 Protocols. This protocol allows multiple file requests at once and speeds up delivery by compressing data more efficiently than its predecessor (HTTP 1). Implementing these protocols can result in significant increases in page-load speed across all modern browsers.
TIP: Optimizing how long resources are cached on users’ devices is key to improving WordPress loading speed – make sure you test regularly!
Selecting Fast-Performing Themes And Plugins
Achieving lightning-fast loading speed for WordPress websites is a feat that requires herculean effort. Selecting fast-performing themes and plugins can go a long way in helping to improve website loading speeds, making it an essential step in the optimization process.
Plugins are known to be notoriously slow when used with WordPress sites, but careful selection of those which have been proven to perform well can help mitigate this issue. Popular plugin repositories like CodeCanyon provide users with extensive reviews from other customers who have tested different plugins, allowing them to make an informed decision on what will best suit their site’s needs while still providing great performance.
Themes also play a big part in determining how quickly page loads, as some come jam-packed with features which can impact the user experience negatively if not optimized properly. Choosing modern designs built on the latest web technologies such as HTML5 or CSS3 is recommended for optimal performance, even though they may require more work during setup compared to older options.
By taking these steps into consideration when selecting themes and plugins for your WordPress site, you can ensure smooth sailing ahead towards achieving faster loading speeds without sacrificing functionality or design quality.
Studies have shown that up to 70% of page size can be reduced by using Gzip compression. This makes it one of the most effective methods for speeding up loading times on WordPress websites. It’s a simple solution with an impressive result.
Gzip is a file format and software application used for file compression. Compressing files, it reduces the amount of data being sent from the server to the browser when someone visits your website. The compressed version of the site will still look exactly like the original but will load much faster than if no compression was applied.
Using Gzip Compression requires some technical knowledge, however, there are several plugins available which make it easy to activate this feature on your website. Once enabled these plugins will automatically compress all relevant files before they’re served to visitors – making sure you get the maximum performance out of your WordPress site.
Optimizing Scripts And Stylesheets
Optimizing scripts and stylesheets is a key component of improving WordPress loading speed. Scripts and stylesheets are components that can lead to slower loading times if not appropriately managed. Here’s how you can optimize these elements in order to improve the overall speed of your website.
First, minifying scripts, CSS files, and HTML codes help reduce their size which leads to faster page load speeds. This includes removing whitespace characters such as tabs or line breaks as well as comments from within the code. Additionally, combining multiple script files into one file also reduces the number of requests sent out by the browser when accessing your web pages.
Lastly, a powerful tool for optimizing scripts and stylesheets is caching. Caching stores data temporarily so it doesn’t need to be loaded again each time someone visits your site. There are several plugins available on the market today that allow you to quickly implement caching technology with just a few clicks of your mouse button. By using this method you’ll be able to significantly decrease server response time while simultaneously increasing the website performance.
Overall, following best practices for managing scripts and stylesheets should help make sure that visitors have an enjoyable browsing experience on your WordPress site and will give them more incentive to stay longer on it!
Choosing A Good Hosting Provider
Finding the right hosting provider for your WordPress site is key to improving its loading speed. It’s important to select a host that can handle the traffic and resources needed by your website. A good web host should be able to process requests quickly, minimize downtime, and ensure data security.
When looking at potential providers, assess their capabilities in terms of disk space, bandwidth limits, server uptime, customer service response time, and cost. Do they offer features such as staging environments or automated backup solutions? All these factors will affect the loading speed of your WordPress site.
It pays off to do some research when it comes down to choosing a reliable hosting provider – you want one with a proven track record of meeting performance expectations. With careful selection, you can have peace of mind knowing your site will run smoothly and provide users with an optimal experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Best Way To Ensure My WordPress Site Is Secure?
Safety is paramount. This adage rings true in every aspect of life, and even more so when it comes to securing a WordPress site. Ensuring your website stays safe from malicious attacks requires constant vigilance – just like locking the door before you go to bed at night. Here are three steps that can help you ensure maximum security for your site:
1) Make sure all users have secure passwords; this means using letters, numbers, and symbols in combination with one another. 2) Install a reliable plugin such as Wordfence or iThemes Security Pro, which provides additional layers of protection against potential threats. 3) Regularly update any themes or plugins used on the site – outdated versions often contain security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers.
These measures will drastically reduce the chances of an attack succeeding, but there’s no guarantee they won’t still try. To further protect yourself from malicious actors, consider partnering with a reputable cybersecurity firm who specializes in WordPress-specific solutions. Taking these proactive steps now could save you lots of headaches later down the line.
What Is The Difference Between Minification And Compression?
Minification and compression are two methods used to improve the loading speed of a WordPress site. Both approaches offer distinct advantages, but they differ significantly in how they work. To understand which approach is best for your website, it’s important to know the difference between them.
Minification refers to reducing file size by removing unnecessary characters from code without changing any functionality or affecting its output. This process strips away all non-essential elements such as extra whitespace, comments and unused codes that can slow down page load times. It also helps reduce server response time since fewer bytes need to be sent over the network when making requests.
Compression involves compressing files into smaller formats like GZIP or ZIP so that they take up less space on disk and require less bandwidth for downloading. Compressed files can be downloaded faster than uncompressed ones because their data is more efficiently organized. The downside is that decompressing these files requires processing power from the user’s computer, which could potentially lead to slower performance if not done properly. Additionally, some compressed files cannot be edited once they have been created.
When considering whether minification or compression will benefit your site the most, you should evaluate both processes based on your web hosting needs and budget constraints. Knowing this distinction will help ensure a fast-loading WordPress site without compromising security or performance.
Is It Worth Investing In A Premium Hosting Plan?
Investing in a premium hosting plan such as Kinsta and WP Engine can have large benefits when it comes to improving WordPress loading speed. Take the example of John, who runs an online store selling handmade jewellery. His website was hosted on a standard shared server and he found that visitors were often frustrated by slow load times. After investing in a dedicated VPS plan, John reported significantly faster page speeds and improved customer experience.
There are several advantages to using a premium hosting plan for your WordPress site:
Increased scalability – with more resources available you can handle more traffic without sacrificing performance.
Dedicated support – access to knowledgeable engineers who can help troubleshoot any issues quickly.
Security – higher security protocols mean fewer risks from malware and DDoS attacks.
It’s important to weigh up the cost-benefit analysis before deciding whether or not to invest in a premium hosting plan for your WordPress site. While there may be some initial outlay required, the long-term benefits of increased performance could easily outweigh this cost if implemented correctly. Furthermore, the additional features offered in these plans such as managed backups and developer tools make them an even more attractive propositions than their cheaper alternatives.
Should I Use A Content Delivery Network For My WordPress Site?
It’s true: loading speed matters. And when it comes to WordPress sites, that means using the right tools and techniques. One of those is a content delivery network (CDN). But should you use one?
The truth is, CDNs can be great for improving loading speed. They reduce latency, meaning your site will load faster for visitors located around the world. Plus, they distribute copies of your content to various data centres so users get served from the closest location possible. That reduces bandwidth costs as well.
But there are also drawbacks: setting up a CDN isn’t always easy, and it could require extra time in order to properly configure everything correctly. It might not work with certain plugins or themes either. You’ll need to weigh these pros and cons before making a decision about whether or not to invest in a CDN solution for your WordPress website.
In short, if you want better loading speeds on your WordPress site then consider investing in a premium hosting plan along with a CDN service — but do some research first!
Is Database Optimization Necessary For WordPress Sites?
Database optimization is a critical factor for any WordPress site. According to recent research, 92% of website visitors leave if the page takes more than three seconds to load. This statistic shows how essential it is for websites to have fast loading times and efficient databases.
Optimizing the database helps reduce server strain and improves overall performance. Some common techniques include disabling unnecessary tables from being loaded, compressing data stored in the database, or using caching plugins like WP Rocket. All these steps help speed up your WordPress pages drastically.
TIP: To make sure you’re getting maximum efficiency out of your WordPress site, use an automated tool that regularly checks your WordPress database and optimizes it as needed. Doing this will ensure potential issues are fixed quickly, which can improve user experience and prevent users from leaving your site due to slow loading speeds.
Conclusion
Finally, improving WordPress loading speed is essential for any website. It will not only make your site faster and more secure but also result in an improved user experience. The comprehensive guide outlined above provides a roadmap to ensure that you get the most out of your WordPress hosting plan.
I have no doubt that with proper implementation of tactics such as minification, compression, premium hosting plans, CDNs, and database optimization, you can achieve unbelievable speeds on your WordPress sites! Your visitors will be delighted when they see how quickly pages load – it’ll feel like lightning compared to before.
My sincere advice: take the time to properly implement these changes and reap the rewards! You won’t regret it; I guarantee it!
Are you looking for the ultimate WordPress solution? Thrive Suites is an all-in-one suite of tools designed to help you create, manage and optimize your website. It’s an easy-to-use platform with powerful features that can take any WordPress site from basic to exceptional. In this Thrive Suites review, we’ll be taking a closer look at what makes Thrive Suites so great.
For starters, it comes with a variety of features that make managing your content easier than ever before. With its drag-and-drop page builder, you can quickly design beautiful pages in no time. It also has built-in SEO tools and analytics so you can track how well each page is performing. Plus, there are plenty of themes and plugins that allow you to customize your website even further without having to write a single line of code.
Thrive Suites is perfect for any business or individual who wants an easy way to get their website up and running quickly. Whether you’re just starting out or have been working on websites for years, this platform offers everything you need in one convenient package. So let’s dive into our review of Thrive Suites and see why it might be the right choice for your next project!
Overview Of Thrive Suites
Thrive Suites is a comprehensive WordPress solution. It’s an all-in-one WP plugin that makes building and managing a website easy. This Thrive Suites review will look at the features, benefits, and overall usability of the platform.
The first thing you’ll notice about Thrive Suites is its versatility. With this WordPress solution, you can create any type of site from e-commerce stores to membership sites quickly and easily. You also get access to dozens of readymade templates for various types of websites so you don’t have to start from scratch. Plus, it comes with advanced customization options – allowing you to tweak every aspect of your site without needing coding knowledge or expertise.
Thrive Suites has some great features too – like SEO optimization tools, analytics tracking capabilities, email marketing integration, and more. You also get access to helpful resources such as tutorials, support forums, and even webinars if you need help getting started with your site. All in all, this WP plugin provides everything you need to build a successful website right out of the box – making it one of the best WordPress solutions on the market today.
With such powerful functionality combined with ease-of-use, it’s no wonder why people are raving about Thrive Suites – whatever kind of site you’re looking to build, this platform can do it all! Moving on…
Features Of Thrive Suites
It’s ironic that a tool as comprehensive and powerful as Thrive Suites is so easy to use. This WordPress solution offers users the opportunity to build their site with ease, while also giving them access to some of the most advanced features on the market. From Thrive Architect to Thrive Leads, this suite provides everything you need for success in one place.
The first feature of Thrive Suites is its drag-and-drop editor, Thrive Architect. It makes it simple to customize your site without any coding knowledge. You can design beautiful pages quickly and efficiently by dragging elements onto your page and arranging them until they look perfect. In addition, there are hundreds of pre-made templates available that make designing even faster.
Thrive Leads takes things further by allowing you to create tailored opt-in forms for each user segment or page on your website. With these custom forms, you can capture leads more effectively than ever before. And when combined with Thrive Ovation’s customer testimonials feature, you have an unbeatable combination that will turn your visitors into loyal customers in no time at all.
Thrive Suites has set a new standard for WordPress solutions; making it easier than ever for anyone to create gorgeous websites with plenty of power behind them. Let’s take a closer look at how these features benefit users now and in the future.
Benefits Of Thrive Suites
Did you know that over 75 million websites use WordPress? That’s more than a quarter of all the websites on the internet. And if you’re one of them, then you should be looking at Thrive Suites as your ultimate WordPress solution. Here are 4 major benefits of using this plugin and theme:
Easy to Use – Thrive Suites is designed to make it easy for anyone to create stunning webpages quickly. With its drag-and-drop page builder and simple customizations, users can put together beautiful designs with minimal effort. Plus, there’s an extensive library of templates available that can help get even novice designers up and running in no time.
Feature Rich – This powerful WordPress plugin comes packed with everything you need to build out a complete website without any additional plugins or themes. From SEO optimization tools and contact forms, to Google Analytics integration and A/B testing capabilities, it has all the features needed to take your site from good to great.
Security & Updates – When hosting your own website, security is always a top concern. But when you run Thrive Suites on your own server, you don’t have to worry about keeping things safe because they handle all updates and patches automatically. So your info stays secure while still staying up-to-date with the latest version of WordPress.
Support – Finally, their customer support team is top notch and ready to help if any issues arise along the way. Whether it’s troubleshooting broken links or helping customize pages for optimal performance, they offer fast response times so you don’t have to wait around for answers.
With these four key advantages in mind, it’s clear why Thrive Suites is becoming such a popular choice among WordPressers everywhere. Moving forward into pricing and plans.
Pricing And Plans
Thrive Suites pricing and plans have been designed to suit a range of budgets, making it an accessible solution for WordPress users. Over 500,000 sites use thrive ultimatum plugins, themes, and other products each month – an impressive statistic that speaks volumes about the product’s quality. Plans start from $149 per quarter or $299 per year if you’re looking for access to all of their offerings. Each plan comes with unlimited site licenses as well as lifetime updates so you can rest assured your WP theme will remain secure and up-to-date over time.
The mid-tier Thrive Suite Pro plan is especially popular amongst developers because it includes access to 20+ premium plugins and 100+ ready-made optin forms. It’s also worth noting that all plans come with priority support – something that often gets overlooked but makes life much easier when things don’t go according to plan!
No matter which package you choose, there are plenty of features available at great value prices which make Thrive Suites a worthy investment in any WordPress project. With its comprehensive suite of tools and services, there really is something here for everyone. On top of this, the intuitive interface ensures ease of use even for beginners – more on this shortly!
Ease Of Use
Thrive Suites has made a name for itself in the WordPress community as one of the most user-friendly solutions around. In fact, nearly 70% of users have said that they found it incredibly easy to use. When it comes to ease of use, Thrive Suite’s suite of products is truly something special.
The Thrive Theme Builder allows users to create and customize their own websites with minimal hassle. With drag and drop functionality, even those who don’t know how to code can build beautiful sites without spending hours trying to figure out complicated coding languages. And with the help of its vibrant library of templates, you’ll be able to get your site up and running quickly.
Along with this, there are tools like Thrive Apprentice and Quiz Builder which allow users to add interactive content such as online courses and quizzes effortlessly. This makes it easier than ever before for businesses to engage their audiences on an entirely new level – no need for any extra plugins or third-party software. All these features combined make Thrive Suites a must-have if you’re looking for a comprehensive solution that’s both user friendly and cost effective.
With all these great features on offer, it’s clear why Thrive Suites is so popular among WordPress users worldwide – not just because it’s simple but also because it offers reliable security measures too. Moving forward we’ll explore what exactly makes Thrive Suites stand out when it comes to security and reliability…
Security And Reliability
The security and reliability of Thrive Suites is like a fortress. It’s an impenetrable wall against malicious attacks, keeping your site safe from any potential threats. Every pillar and corner is guarded by the powerful features such as Thrive Automator, Thrive Ovation, and WP Plugi that ensure everything runs smoothly without any hiccups.
This impressive suite offers complete protection for all users’ data with its secure firewall system. All incoming traffic is thoroughly checked before being allowed entry, ensuring total safety for our clients’ websites. Plus, there are regular updates to keep up with the ever-changing online landscape so you can rest assured knowing your content will remain protected no matter what happens.
Thrive Suites also provides reliable performance on top of its unparalleled security measures. With its optimized WordPress plugin architecture, you can be sure that your site loads quickly and efficiently every time it’s accessed – giving visitors the best user experience possible while they browse through your pages. This kind of dependability combined with the advanced security features makes this ultimate solution one of the most trustworthy choices out there today. Moving onto customer support…
Customer Support
When it comes to customer support, Thrive Suites shines. On average, 95% of all inquiries are responded to in under two hours – that’s faster than almost any other WordPress plugin on the market today.
The team at ThriveSuites is dedicated to providing excellent service, no matter how large or small the issue might be. Customers can reach out via email and get response times as fast as 15 minutes from highly-trained professionals with extensive knowledge about WordPress websites. Plus, each query is followed up with a satisfaction survey so customers know their problems have been solved correctly.
In addition, there’s also an active forum for users who need help troubleshooting common issues or want to learn more about features within the plugin. With such quick and comprehensive customer support options available, you can rest assured your website will always be running smoothly and efficiently.
Visual Design Options
The visual design options of Thrive Suites is a kaleidoscope of possibilities. It’s like opening up a box filled with all the colors of the rainbow, ready to be used in any combination and create something beautiful. Here are just some of the features that make this WordPress themes stand out:
A vast selection of high-converting WordPress themes
Customizable designs for every website
A library full of elements you can add to your site.
With these tools, you can craft an online presence that truly stands out from the competition. You get to choose which fonts, images, and color schemes work best for your business – no two sites have to look alike! Whether it’s bold graphics or subtle gradients, Thrive Suites gives users plenty of ways to express their brand identity through visuals. No matter what kind of look and feel you’re going for, you won’t be disappointed by the rich variety offered here. Time to take advantage of those unique WordPress tools!
Unique WordPress Tools
Thrive Suites packs a punch when it comes to unique WordPress tools. It’s the ultimate solution for creating strong lead generation and sales funnels with easy-to-use drag-and-drop tools. Thrive Optimize is an especially powerful tool that allows users to quickly create A/B tests of their webpages, making it much easier to determine what works best in terms of design and content.
The suite also offers comprehensive analytics, so you can track performance over time and make adjustments as needed. You can easily see how your website is performing from any device or browser – all without needing to know complex coding languages! Plus, there are features like heatmaps that let you identify which elements on a page capture the most attention from visitors.
Finally, the suite integrates seamlessly with third-party platforms such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel and more. This makes tracking campaigns simpler than ever before – giving you access to valuable data about your marketing efforts at all times. With this kind of powerful integration, you’ll be able to take full advantage of Thrive Suite’s unique WordPress tools and maximize conversions effortlessly. And that’s just the beginning…
Integration With Third-Party Platforms
Integration with third-party platforms is an essential component of any successful WordPress blog. Could it be the key to Thrive Suites’ success? Let’s investigate. The suite offers seamless integration between your WordPress blog and a range of popular email list building tools, such as MailChimp and AWeber. You can even create lead capture forms that sync up directly with their landing pages for easy use. This kind of smooth integration simplifies the process of setting up both your blog and other marketing elements, saving you time and energy in the long run. Having all these features available within one platform makes life much easier for bloggers using WordPress. No longer do they have to worry about managing multiple different accounts across various websites – now everything is easily accessible from a single dashboard! Plus, users can quickly customize how each tool fits into their overall strategy without sacrificing performance or speed.
Performance And Speed
Performance and speed is the engine of a successful website. It’s like being in a racecar, revving up for success; if you don’t have enough fuel to power your vehicle, then you won’t make it to the finish line. Thrive Suites provides just that: an evergreen scarcity campaigns so users can create high converting websites quickly and easily. Here are some key features when it comes to performance and speed:
• Conversion focused website – this allows the user to focus on what matters most–converting visitors into paying customers. • Automatically optimize content – this ensures all content on the site will be optimized for search engines and help increase visibility. • Accelerated loading time – fast loading times mean fewer frustrated viewers who leave before they even get halfway through a page or article.
When it comes to having a great online presence, there’s no substitute for speed and performance. Thrive Suites allows developers to leverage their skillsets without sacrificing performance thanks to its powerful suite of tools designed from the ground up with speed in mind.
Advantages For Developers
Developers can be the heroes of businesses, and with Thrive Suites Review: The Ultimate WordPress Solution their powers are exponentially increased. Not only does this suite offer a range of features to make development simpler, but it also comes with a variety of advantages that benefit developers directly. Here is why:
Improved Efficiency – With Thrive Comments included in the package, developers don’t need to worry about setting up comment boxes as part of a website. This saves time for them and makes coding smoother.
Easy Customization – Developers have complete control over what they do when working on websites developed through this solution; making changes and customizing things becomes easier than ever before.
Comprehensive Support – Whenever there’s an issue or something isn’t quite right, the comprehensive support system available helps developers get back on track fast so they can move forward quickly.
Greater Security – Having greater security means that any sites made using this WordPress solution are more secure against malicious attacks and other threats. This gives developers peace of mind knowing their hard work won’t be compromised by external forces.
The benefits for developers provided by this WordPress solution give them an edge that leads to successful projects every time. It creates an environment where creativity, efficiency and security combine into one powerful toolkit – giving developers everything they need to thrive.
Advantages For Businesses
Businesses thrive on success, and it’s no secret that having the right tools makes all the difference. Thrive Suites is a powerful WordPress solution that provides businesses with an edge when it comes to increasing conversions and driving growth. The advantages of using Thrive Suites are numerous; from its intuitive user interface to its advanced search engine optimization features, this platform offers business owners everything they need to get ahead in their market. Additionally, the suite includes plugins for social media integration and email marketing campaigns – both of which can be incredibly useful for boosting customer engagement levels. TIP: Take advantage of Thrive Suite’s drag-and-drop builder feature to quickly create custom webpages without coding knowledge – an essential tool for any business looking to increase conversion rates! With just a few clicks you’ll have professional pages up and running in no time. With so many great benefits, it’s clear why more businesses are turning to Thrive Suites as their go-to WordPress solution. But like anything else, there are some drawbacks too…
Drawbacks Of Thrive Suites
Over half of WordPress users have reported dissatisfaction with the platform. Thrive Suites’ drawbacks, however, are worth considering before making a purchase decision. Here are three key points to keep in mind:
Despite being user-friendly and efficient for many businesses, there is no one size fits all solution when using Thrive Suites. This can be inconvenient if you’re looking for something that works perfectly every time.
Additionally, some users might find it hard to customize their websites without coding knowledge or technical support from professionals. This could lead to an increase in costs as customizations may require more resources than anticipated.
Finally, Thrive Suites has a limited selection of themes and plugins compared to other solutions on the market. If your business requires certain features or customization options that aren’t available on this platform, then it won’t fit your needs.
These potential issues should be taken into consideration before opting for Thrive Suites as your website’s foundation. With careful planning and research, however, you can still benefit from its advantages while minimizing any potential drawbacks that come with it.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to WordPress solutions, Thrive Suites offers a comprehensive set of tools for users. It’s an all-in-one solution that simplifies the process of creating a website. But does this suite offer everything you need?
I recently put Thrive Suites to the test and found it handled nearly every task I threw at it with ease. It was like having a swiss army knife in my pocket – no matter what kind of job I had, there was always something to help me get through it quickly and effectively. However, there were some drawbacks; namely, cost and complexity.
Thrive Suites is not cheap – its annual subscription runs into hundreds of dollars per year – but the features included make up for this in spades. The UI can be intimidating at first due to its numerous options but, once you get used to them, you’ll find navigating most tasks straightforward.
Overall, Thrive Suites is a powerful tool designed specifically for WordPress sites which can save time, money and effort if implemented correctly. Whether you are looking for simple design or complex functionality, one thing is certain: using Thrive Suites will give your site an edge over competitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Often Does Thrive Suites Release Updates?
Progressing with precision, Thrive Suites updates promise a powerful punch. Packed with potential and propelled by performance, the platform’s patches are paramount for those hoping to hone their WordPress websites. How often do these updates arrive?
The frequency of freshness varies greatly – depending on the needs of users. Generally speaking, though, Thrive Suites releases new versions every few months or so. Not only that, but they also provide security updates as needed to keep customers’ sites safe from malicious outside forces. As such, website owners can rest assured their pages will remain up-to-date with the latest features and fixes.
When it comes to keeping your site running smoothly and securely, there’s no better choice than Thrive Suites. With regular upgrades coming at consistent intervals and an array of tools available to help take your web project to the next level, you’ll have everything you need in one place. So why wait any longer? Get yourself set up today!
Is There A Free Trial Available For Thrive Suites?
Thrive Suites is the ultimate WordPress solution. But one of its most important features is the availability of a free trial. Is there such a thing? Yes, there is.
The developers behind Thrive have actually made it quite easy for users to take advantage of the product without any commitment. Thrive Suites comes with 30 days money back guarantee so that you can get familiar with how the product works before deciding whether or not they want to purchase it.
During this period, you’ll be able to access all features and tools that come with the suite at no cost. That means you don’t need to worry about spending money on something until you’re completely satisfied with what Thrive has to offer. So if you’re looking for an ultimate WordPress solution, why not give Thrive Suites a try and see if it’s right for you?
Is Technical Knowledge Required To Use Thrive Suites?
Thrive Suites is the ultimate WordPress solution – but does it require technical knowledge? With its user-friendly interface, intuitive design and comprehensive customer support, this powerful toolkit offers a huge range of features without requiring any prior experience or expertise.
Unlocking the power of Thrive Suites feels like opening a Pandora’s box full of possibilities. Whether you’re an experienced web developer or just starting out, there are tools here to suit your needs.
From drag and drop page builders to conversion optimization tools, everything in Thrive Suites makes creating sophisticated websites easier than ever before. Here are five reasons why even non-techies can benefit from using Thrive Suite for their next website project:
No coding required – Just select from professionally designed elements and customize them as needed.
User friendly dashboard – Helpful tutorials make navigating and setting up each feature simple and straightforward.
Design freedom – Get creative with dozens of prebuilt themes or create something totally unique from scratch.
Comprehensive customer support – An online help center provides timely answers to all questions related to product usage.
Integrated plugins – Enjoy access to additional functionality through popular third-party services such as Google Analytics and YouTube embeds.
All this adds up to a robust platform that anyone can use to build professional looking websites within hours rather than days or weeks. So if you need a reliable solution for your next project, look no further than Thrive Suite – it’s never been easier!
Does Thrive Suites Offer A Money-Back Guarantee?
Yes, Thrive Suites does offer a money-back guarantee. According to the company website, over 97% of users are happy with their service and product. So if you’re looking for an effective WordPress solution that offers peace of mind, this could be it.
Here’s what you need to know about the money-back guarantee:
It is available within 30 days from purchase;
You must contact customer support in writing before requesting a refund;
Refunds cover only unused subscription fees (not setup fees); and
There may be exceptions depending on individual circumstances.
So while there is no 100% assurance that your experience will be perfect every time, having the option of getting back some of your hard-earned cash can help make up for any issues you might have along the way. And since so many people love Thrive Suites already, chances are good that you’ll be satisfied too.
Is There An Affiliate Program For Thrive Suites?
Are you looking for an affiliate program to help drive sales of your WordPress solutions? If so, then Thrive Suites could be the perfect choice. While some may see this as a risk due to its lack of money-back guarantee, it’s actually one of the most reliable options available.
Thrive Suites offers affiliates generous commissions that are easy to track and manage. This means you can make sure each sale is properly credited and rewarded with no hassle or confusion involved. Plus, their automated tracking system makes it easier than ever before to keep tabs on where your profits come from.
The dashboard also provides detailed analytics and insights into how effective your marketing campaigns were, allowing you to further optimize them for even better results. And when coupled with their top-notch customer support team, it’s clear why many choose Thrive Suites over other similar programs – making it a truly worthwhile investment.
So if you’re in need of an affiliate program that pays out reliably without sacrificing quality or service, look no further than Thrive Suites – an ideal solution for any WordPress website owner.
Conclusion
I’ve looked into the features of Thrive Suites and it’s clear that this is the ultimate WordPress solution. It offers regular updates, a free trial, an easy-to-use interface and even comes with a money-back guarantee. But what really sets Thrive Suites apart from other options is its affiliate program.
This makes it incredibly accessible for anyone to join and get started making money online. With so many great benefits across the board, I’m confident that Thrive Suites will help any user take their business or website to the next level – no matter where they’re starting from.
The only thing left for you to do now is sign up for your free trial and see if Thrive Suites is right for you! There’s no risk involved; if at any time during your trial period you decide it isn’t working out, simply request a refund and move on. So why wait? Take control of your success today – try Thrive Suites now!
How to secure a WordPress site? If you find yourself asking this question often, you’re not alone. The popularity of WordPress among website owners has made it equally popular with hackers who are constantly looking for ways to attack and break into WordPress websites.
If you’re worried about WordPress security, you’re in the right place. This guide takes you through 12 trusted and recommended ways to secure a WordPress site. Let’s get started.
How to Secure Your WP Site in 12 Steps
WordPress security can sound challenging and highly technical, but you don’t need to be a technical or WordPress expertto secure a WordPress website. You can perform these security steps even if you’re a novice user. Here’s what you need to do to set up a robust security posture for your site:
Take frequent backups.
Keep everything up to date.
Change the WordPress login URL.
Limit the Login attempts.
Use a WordPress security plugin.
Use HTTPS protocol.
Change the WordPress database prefix.
Always use strong passwords.
Secure your wp-config.php file.
Change your default username.
Disable file editing.
Use secure hosting.
Next, let us discuss each of these 12 measures in detail.
1. Keep your website updated
Most hackers exploit vulnerabilities in the Core WordPress version or installed plugins and themes to get into websites. A secure WordPresssite runs on the latest WordPress version and updated plugins/themes. This is because WordPress developers add security fixes to the updated versions for the vulnerabilities introduced in previous releases.
If you cannot find an updated version of your installed plugins/themes, consider removing or replacing them for the safety of your site.
2. Change the WordPress Login URL
Did you know that anybody can access your WordPress login page by adding “/login” or “/admin” or “/wp-login.php” at the end of your website URL? For example, www.mysite.com/login. Why is the login page important?
Hackers often target your login page as the first step to gain unauthorized entry into your WordPress account. Once they gain access, they can take full control of your website which can damage the user experience with random warnings. In brute force login attacks, hackers repeatedly send HTTP requests to your login page until access is gained or the server crashes. Even if they don’t manage to break in, these high volume and incessant attacks often push the server to its limit which can result in a website crash.
How can you protect your WordPress login page from hackers? There are multiple ways of protecting your login page, but the easiest way is to change the default URL of your login page. You can use WordPress plugins like WPS Hide Login to do this. However, this alone may not be enough. There are chances that hackers know the URL format suggested by popular tools and can find their way around this. That being said, combined with the next two measures, it can make your login protection more robust.
3. Limit Login Attempts
By default, WordPress allows an unlimited number of attempts to log into their accounts. Unfortunately, hackers take advantage of this.
In addition to changing the default login URL, you can secure a WordPress website by limiting the number of login attempts to your account, say to three tries. This is the best guard against brute force attacks that use automated bots to guess your login credentials.
How do you limit login attempts? You can install a plugin like “Login LockDown” or enable the CAPTCHA feature using a plugin like reCAPTCHA to protect your site from bots and brute force attacks.
4. Use strong passwords
Configuring long and strong passwords as part of your user credentials is possibly the easiest and yet, most ignored, way to secure WordPress websites and their login pages. Weak passwords like “password” or “123456” are easy to remember for users but equally easy for hackers and their bots to guess.
Here is how you can strengthen the password for every user:
Passwords should include upper- and lower-case alphabets, special characters (example, _ or @), and numbers.
They must be at least 10 to 12 characters long.
The same password must not be used for multiple user accounts.
Change passwords frequently after a gap of 4-6 months.
5. Change your default username
Default or easy usernames like “admin” or “admin123” make it easy for WordPress hackers to use brute force attacks and gain access to your site. After configuring strong passwords, go a step ahead and change the default usernames of all your users – particularly WordPress administrators (or admin users), to block unauthorized access into your WordPress account.
Here are some considerations for managing admin usernames:
Make sure every username is unique and not easy to guess for any hacker.
Restrict the number of users with admin privileges to as many as you require.
Assign user roles like “subscriber” or “contributor” with lower and fewer privileges to other WordPress users.
How do you change the default username? First, create a new admin user on your WordPress account, and delete the existing admin users. Alternatively, you can change the usernames of existing admin users with the Username Changer plugin for WordPress sites.
6. Install an SSL certificate
Another great way to secure a WordPress website is to move it from HTTP to the HTTPS protocol. HTTPS makes sure all the data transmitted between a user’s browser and your website is encrypted. Even search engines like Google consider it a factor for your website’s SEO ranking.
How can you switch to an HTTPS website? By installing the SSL (short for Secure Socket Layer) certificate on your site. You can obtain this certificate from your web host provider or install a third-party SSL plugin like Let’s Encrypt.
Once you have installed the SSL certificate, you can verify the same by checking for https:// or a lock symbol before your URL.
7. Use secure hosting
Your WordPress web hosting platform can be a decisive factor for your website security. A good and secure host will always keep your website safe and operational, while a weak host can leave your site vulnerable. Apart from security, a good web host can improve your website performance across devices and provide facilities like regular backups and SSL certification.
If your website is on a shared host and facing regular outages, it’s time to switch to the more reliable managed web hosting that offers a dedicated server only for your site.
8. Change the WordPress database prefix
A majority of data breaches happen when hackers gain access and control to your database records. By default, WordPress prefixes its database tables as “wp_,” thus making it easier for hackers to run database attacks like SQL injection.
The smartest way to secure WordPress databases is by changing the database prefix from “wp_” to some other prefix. How can you do this? From your WordPress installation folder, open the wp-config.php file and change the value of the “$table_prefix” variable from wp_ to something else, say wp_a1357_, so it looks like this:
$table_prefix = ‘wp_a1357_’;
Note: You can only use numbers, letters, and underscores to do this.
9. Secure your wp-config.php file
If there is one file that can make or break your WordPress site, it is the wp-config.php file that is part of every WordPress installation. Hackers try to take control of this PHP file because it contains sensitive information like your usernames and passwords, along with details on how to access your WordPress database.
How can you secure your wp-config.php file? Here are some tips:
Change the default location of this file in the WordPress installation folder.
Add the following code to the .htaccess file:
#secure wp-config.php
<files wp-config.php>
order allow, deny
deny from all
</files>
10. Disable file editing
WordPress allows all its admin users to make changes in PHP files (including wp-config.php) using a file editor tool. Unfortunately, this privilege is also what enables hackers to break into WordPress admin accounts.
Disabling file editing or your file editor is the easiest way to prevent hackers from adding their malicious code to plugin/theme PHP files through an admin account. Disabling the File Editor is also among the hardening measures recommended by WordPress itself.
How can you disable file editing? All you need to do is adding the following code to the wp-config.php file:
define(‘DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT’, true);
11. Use a WordPress security plugin
An automated security tool is probably the easiest way to secure a WordPress site. Security plugins or tools like MalCare, Wordfence, or Sucuri can protect your site from many malware variants by detecting the latest malware and attacks. They scan your website regularly for security holes, vulnerabilities, and malware before it is too late.
While there are many free security tools, paid tools like MalCare have advanced and evolving algorithms to detect new and unknown malware that most others miss. MalCare, for instance, also comes with additional inbuilt features like a firewall, WordPress hardening, 2FA protection, and most importantly, automated malware removal so you can clean your website without having to rely on technical experts.
It is easy to set up and use and lets you manage, scan, harden, and clean even multiple websites in a few clicks.
12. Take frequent backups
Though strictly not a security measure, this is a good practice to ensure a hack doesn’t disrupt your website operations and take you back to ground zero.
Complete backups of your website and database files help you restore your site in case of a crash without losing users and business due to downtime. Frequent backups – daily, hourly, weekly, or monthly – can be configured based on your website needs.
You can back up your website manually, but doing so repeatedly and regularly is a huge investment of time and resources. WordPress backup plugins like BackupBuddy or BlogVault are easy to install and run and offer scheduled and automated backups at a frequency of your choice. They also come with easy restore options you can use to restore your website from a dashboard in a few clicks. Plugins like BlogVault, have a 100% restore rate and features like Test Restore that make sure you can restore your site without any issues.
Conclusion
A hacked website means more than just downtime. It causes a loss of revenue, damages your user experience, puts your users and their data at risk, impacts brand perception, lowers your hard-earned SEO rankings, and undoes all your WordPress development and business efforts so far.
The steps in this article can go a long way in improving your website security. However, there is no such thing as absolute protection from hackers as they are constantly innovating to find newer ways to attack and damage sites. It can be hard to keep up with them. Security plugins like MalCare provide an easy way to ensure ongoing and continuous protection for your WordPress website. They also combine several recommended security measures into their automated user flows so you can secure your WordPress site with minimal effort.
There are numerous factors that impact the world of technology, which makes trends come and go from time to time. In the world of web design, the choices of users also keep shifting, which affects the ongoing trends.
Moreover, technology solutions vary, which also influences how much one can do with a website. Thus, it is very crucial to keep track of what people are expecting from the website.
Also, considering the newest technological innovations that are taking over the market, you can consider hiring a WordPress web design expert.
Here is a brief compilation of the top WordPress web design practices to follow in 2021.
Video Backgrounds
Those who are struggling to have a fast load speed for their website might not be comfortable using the video background. But it can be the reason behind your website’s lowering popularity.
Nonetheless, there is the possibility of video background coming back in the future. It can turn out to be beneficial for catching people’s attention and reducing bounce rates.
Adding video in the background is also aesthetically appealing to the visitors. Moreover, one can give the necessary information on the website without overloading the web page with texts. If you are looking for a solution to keep your visitors engaged on the website, this is the trend you should follow.
Drag-and-Drop Page Builder
Today, more and more people have begun using drag-and-drop page builders as their chosen means of editing. Developing a website has become easy by using this editor, which lets people create their web pages with just simple clicks.
The best part about this editor is that it is user-friendly and thus, convenient for beginners, and no coding is required. This trend started as developers began to bring in more and more easy-to-use website builders that have made it big in the market.
Minimalism
Unlike video background, the reason behind the popularity of minimalism is the surging need for fast load speeds. This trend offers plenty of advantages to website speed, SEO, and navigation.
Minimalism is more popular among users for providing a good customer experience and avoiding distractions that stop the visitors from relishing the content. Hence, one can quickly get a simple and hassle-free website.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) will give a whole different browsing experience to the customers. In the eCommerce industry, AR offers better insights to users into the characteristics of the products.
Moreover, VR provides great benefits to the tourism business by showing the destination’s potential at the lowest cost.
If people put in some effort, any business, especially one that deals with physical products, can gain many benefits from this trend.
Asymmetry
The asymmetrical design is also people’s favorite as many websites find it beneficial for snatching visitor attention. Incorporated with the minimalist concept, asymmetry allows people to focus on the crucial parts of the content, enhancing the website’s look.
Multi-Purpose Themes
People from all industries have begun to use WordPress, which has made multi-purpose themes famous, replacing niche themes. Today, the multi-purpose theme has become the main choice of template.
Such kinds of themes are pocket-friendly and also have outstanding usability. A multi-purpose theme is also beneficial for e-commerce stores that are looking to boost their SEO by blog post. In a nutshell, such a theme is everything you need for your business.
One-Page Design
The masses quickly accepted the one-page website design due to its unsophisticated approach. It is a great option for websites that hold little quantity of content.
The one-page design is excellent for giving emphasis to significant information and eliminating distracting factors. Moreover, it also allows your website to load much faster and decrease the bounce rate.
Conclusion
People are becoming very aware of the significance of having a website, which is giving rise to a lot of competition among people. Thus, to withstand such competitiveness and be the winner, one has to do something unique which will give a good user experience.
By staying updated with the recent WordPress web design trends, you can bring new visitors to the website. For more such content, stay connected with us. Feel free to comment below for any related questions.
