{"id":25158,"date":"2026-01-30T12:59:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/?p=25158"},"modified":"2026-01-30T12:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:59:55","slug":"how-to-secure-your-wordpress-website","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-secure-your-wordpress-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Secure Your WordPress Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Keeping your WordPress website secure is one of the most important steps you can take as a website owner. While WordPress is secure by design, outdated software, weak passwords, and unverified plugins can create vulnerabilities. The good news? You can dramatically improve your site\u2019s security with just a few proactive measures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide walks you through the most important steps to protect your website even if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;not technical.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-45-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34327\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-why-website-security-matters\">Why Website Security Matters&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-essential-steps-to-secure-your-wordpress-website\">Essential Steps to Secure Your WordPress Website&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1-keep-wordpress-themes-and-plugins-updated\">1. Keep&nbsp;WordPress,&nbsp;Themes, and&nbsp;Plugins&nbsp;Updated&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-2-use-strong-passwords-amp-enable-two-factor-authentication-2fa\">2. Use Strong Passwords and Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-3-install-a-security-plugin\">3. Install a Security Plugin&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-4-limit-login-attempts\">4. Limit Login Attempts&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-5-disable-file-editing-in-wordpress\">5. Disable File Editing in WordPress&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-6-use-an-ssl-certificate-https\">6. Use&nbsp;an&nbsp;SSL&nbsp;Certificate (HTTPS)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-7-perform-regular-backups\">7. Perform Regular Backups&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-8-remove-unused-themes-and-plugins\">8. Remove Unused Themes and Plugins&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-9-change-the-default-wordpress-database-prefix\">9. Change the Default WordPress Database Prefix&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-10-harden-your-wp-config-php-file\">10. Harden Your wp-config.php&nbsp;File&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-11-limit-user-permissions\">11. Limit User Permissions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-our-scope-of-support\">Our Scope of Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-additional-resources\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-why-website-security-matters\"><strong>Why Website Security Matters<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attacks on websites are usually automated. Bots scan the internet looking for outdated software, weak passwords, or unsecured plugins \u2014 not specific people. Securing your website reduces the risk of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-malware-infections\">Malware infections\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-redirect-hacks\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-clean-malware-redirects-hacked\/\">Redirect hacks<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-stolen-data\">Stolen data\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-website-downtime\">Website downtime\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-compromised-emails\">Compromised emails\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-seo-damage\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/seo-understanding-search-engine-optimization\/\">SEO<\/a> <\/strong>damage\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A secure website protects your brand, reputation, and visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-essential-steps-to-secure-your-wordpress-website\"><strong>Essential Steps to Secure Your WordPress Website<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a summary of the most important ways to keep your website safe. Each section includes a link to a full step-by-step guide in our Knowledge Base.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1-keep-wordpress-themes-and-plugins-updated\"><strong>1. Keep<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=update+wordpress&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress<\/strong><\/a><strong>,&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=themes&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Themes<\/strong><\/a><strong>, and&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=plugins&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Plugins<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;Updated<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Updates often include critical security patches. Outdated versions are the&nbsp;number one way that&nbsp;websites&nbsp;get&nbsp;hacked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-2-use-strong-passwords-amp-enable-two-factor-authentication-2fa\"><strong>2. Use Strong Passwords and Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weak or repeated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=wordpress+password&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>passwords<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;make it easy for attackers to break in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-use-long-unique-passwords\">Use long, unique passwords\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-include-uppercase-lowercase-numbers-and-symbols\">Include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-enable-2fa-for-all-admin-users\">Enable<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/two-factor-authentication-2fa\/\">2FA<\/a> <\/strong>for all admin users\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-3-install-a-security-plugin\"><strong>3. Install a Security Plugin<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=security+plugin&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>security<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;plugin provides:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-firewall-protection\">Firewall\u00a0protection\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-malware-scanning\">Malware scanning\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-login-attempt-limits\">Login\u00a0attempt\u00a0limits\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-file-change-alerts\">File change alerts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common examples include<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sucuri.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sucuri<\/strong><\/a>,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wordfence<\/strong><\/a>, and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/better-wp-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>iThemes&nbsp;Security<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-4-limit-login-attempts\"><strong>4. Limit Login Attempts<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevent<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortinet.com\/resources\/cyberglossary\/brute-force-attack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>brute-force attacks<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;by limiting the number of failed login attempts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most security plugins include this feature automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-5-disable-file-editing-in-wordpress\"><strong>5. Disable File Editing in WordPress<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This prevents attackers from&nbsp;modifying&nbsp;theme and plugin files if they gain access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add this line to your&nbsp;<strong>wp-config.php<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT',&nbsp;true );&nbsp;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-6-use-an-ssl-certificate-https\"><strong>6. Use&nbsp;an<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=SSL&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SSL<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Certificate (HTTPS)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HTTPS encrypts all data between your website and visitors. This protects passwords, checkout pages, and login details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is highly recommended to&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;a<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-security\/ssl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Paid&nbsp;SSL&nbsp;Certificate<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>hosting packages<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;with 1-grid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-7-perform-regular-backups\"><strong>7. Perform Regular Backups<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Backups are your safety net. If anything goes wrong, you can<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-restore-or-download-backups-using-acronis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>restore<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;your site quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-we-recommend-enabling-acronis-backups\">We recommend enabling\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-security\/website-backups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Acronis Backups<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-8-remove-unused-themes-and-plugins\"><strong>8. Remove Unused Themes and Plugins<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unused and outdated<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=plugins&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>plugins<\/strong><\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=themes&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>themes<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>are major security risks. If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;not using them,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-enable-disable-or-delete-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>delete<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>them entirely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-9-change-the-default-wordpress-database-prefix\"><strong>9. Change the Default WordPress Database Prefix<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using&nbsp;wp_&nbsp;makes it easier for attackers to predict<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=wordpress+database&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>database<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>structures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-use-a-unique-database-prefix-when-installing-wordpress\">Use a unique database prefix when installing WordPress.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-10-harden-your-wp-config-php-file\"><strong>10. Harden Your wp-config.php&nbsp;File<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can increase security by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-limiting-file-permissions\">Limiting file permissions\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-moving-the-file-outside-the-public-root-if-supported\">Moving the file outside the public root (if supported)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-restricting-write-access\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/albusbit.com\/blog\/windows-permission-differences\/\">Restricting write access<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-11-limit-user-permissions\"><strong>11. Limit User Permissions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only give admin access to users who absolutely need it. Assign correct roles:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-editor\">Editor\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-author\">Author\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-contributor\">Contributor\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-subscriber\">Subscriber\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduce risk by controlling who can access settings, plugins, and themes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-our-scope-of-support\"><strong>Our Scope of Support<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure clarity, transparency, and trust,&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;what 1-grid can and cannot&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with&nbsp;if you get stuck:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-standard-support-included\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Included (Standard Support)<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Can Help With<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosting-side checks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ssl-installation\">SSL installation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-guidance-on-control-panel-password-resets\">Guidance on control panel password resets&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-guidance-on-wordpress-best-practices\">Guidance on WordPress best practices&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-restoring-hosting-level-acronis-backups\">Restoring hosting-level&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-restore-or-download-backups-using-acronis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Acronis backups<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-basic-wordpress-installation-issues\">Basic WordPress installation issues&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Advanced (Paid Support)<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We May Assist With<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced malware cleanup&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-custom-security-hardening\">Custom security hardening&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-file-level-investigations\">File-level investigations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-developer-level-debugging\">Developer-level debugging&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Not Supported<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Cannot Assist With<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editing or cleaning custom-coded themes\/plugins\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running or\u00a0maintaining\u00a0customer-made websites\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing malware injected into custom website content\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebuilding broken\/malformed WordPress sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Is WordPress secure?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-is-wordpress-secure-yes-as-long-as-you-keep-wordpress-themes-and-plugins-updated\">Yes,\u00a0as long as\u00a0you keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Do I need a developer to secure my site?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-do-i-need-a-developer-to-secure-my-site-many-security-steps-are-simple-but-malware-removal-may-require-a-developer\">Many security steps are simple, but malware removal may require a developer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Can 1-grid clean a hacked website?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-can-1-grid-clean-a-hacked-website-we-support-the-hosting-environment-but-file-cleanup-is-the-responsibility-of-your-developer-with-optional-paid-assistance\">We support the hosting environment, but file cleanup is the responsibility of your developer (with optional paid\u00a0assistance).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Is an SSL certificate enough to protect my website?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-is-an-ssl-certificate-enough-to-protect-my-website-no-ssl-protects-data-in-transit-you-still-need-updates-strong-passwords-and-security-plugins\">No, SSL protects data in transit. You still need updates, strong passwords, and security plugins.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. How often should I back up my site?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-how-often-should-i-back-up-my-site-at-least-weekly-or-daily-for-busy-websites\">\u00a0At least weekly, or daily for busy websites.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-additional-resources\"><strong>Additional&nbsp;Resources<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-clean-malware-redirects-hacked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cleaning Malware Redirects on WordPress Sites<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-purchase-an-acronis-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Purchase an Acronis Backup<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-restore-or-download-backups-using-acronis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Restore or Download Backups Using Acronis via cPanel<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/top-10-common-wordpress-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fixing 10 Common WordPress Issues<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/hacked-website-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hacked WordPress Website: What It Means and How to Fix It&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-need-additional-support\"><strong>Need Additional Support?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re&nbsp;Here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping your&nbsp;WordPress website&nbsp;secure&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;have to feel&nbsp;concerning&nbsp;with&nbsp;this&nbsp;easy-to-reference guide. Stuck?&nbsp;Contact our Support Team for&nbsp;clarity and&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>).&nbsp;We&#8217;re&nbsp;ready&nbsp;to see how we can help!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping your WordPress website secure is one of the most important steps you can take as a website owner. While WordPress is secure by design, outdated software, weak passwords, and unverified plugins can create vulnerabilities. The good news? 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