Wordpress Security - how to protect your WP site

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Published 3rd July 2013 |
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Thought this might be the best place to add it as it deals with website security and I know many use self hosted wordpress sites on their sites or blogs.

The post also comes from Moz (still need to get used to calling it that lols), but gives you some really good info about how hackers work, and how you can keep your WP site safe.

you can read the post here.

If you work in online marketing, the chances are good that you've worked on, are working on, or will at some point work on a WordPress site. If you work with wordpress.org in any capacity, this post is for you (much of this post doesn't apply to *.wordpress.com hosted sites).


Thanks,
Dreamraven
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Thought this might be the best place to add it as it deals with website security and I know many use self hosted wordpress sites on their sites or blogs.

The post also comes from Moz (still need to get used to calling it that lols), but gives you some really good info about how hackers work, and how you can keep your WP site safe.

you can read the post here.

Thanks for that Dreamraven, some useful info

skylight

You're welcome skylight. With internet security being like it is these days, and so many sites being hacked, I thought it would be a good idea to add some info about how a wordpress site can be protected as they seem to be the most susceptible these days.

Have you been able to implement any of these ideas? would love some feedback

Thanks,
Dreamraven

That Moz article is full of really helpful information.

Two simple key issues that anyone with a Wordpress site should remember however:

1. Ensure that you have a comprehensive enough password. Never have the Username "Admin"

2. Always keep your plugins up to date. Wordpress plugins are particularly vulnerable to attack. If you are not using a plugin, deactivate it or better still, delete it.

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