1. Backups Are Not Just a Good Idea, They’re a Must-Have
You’ve heard it before: ‘Backup your site daily’ and ‘Don’t rely on auto-backup plugins.’ It’s time to put those warnings into practice.
WordPress offers several built-in backups methods, but you can never have too many. Consider using third-party solutions like WP-DB-Man or UpdraftPlus for added security.
2. Be Ridiculously Picky with Your Plugins
Over 50,000 plugins are available in the WordPress repository alone. That’s a lot of options. But having too many can be detrimental to performance and security.
Only install plugins that serve specific purposes on your site. Regularly review and update them – don’t get left behind with outdated plugins causing headaches.
3. Trust-Building Through User Experience
A smooth user experience is the foundation of trust-building for any business. Your website reflects who you are, so it’s crucial to represent your brand accurately and authentically.
Keep your design consistent across pages and ensure that every visitor has an easy navigation and simple way to find what they need quickly. Regularly test your site using tools like SiteSpeed.net or Pingdom to identify performance issues.
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