{"id":2939,"date":"2017-11-01T11:22:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T15:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpup.co\/?p=2939"},"modified":"2017-11-01T11:22:08","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T15:22:08","slug":"the-9-steps-you-must-take-to-update-and-protect-your-wordpress-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpup.co\/the-9-steps-you-must-take-to-update-and-protect-your-wordpress-site\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Steps You Must Take to Update and Protect Your WordPress Site"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it\u2019s a sophisticated technology, WordPress needs routine maintenance to function properly. Like a car without oil, a WP site without updated plugins, themes, and core software can grind to a halt. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-site experience will slow and visitors will suffer if you overlook updates. You\u2019ll also be vulnerable to cyber-attacks, as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.co\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj7rueCyIzWAhUF7GMKHRKrDuIQFggmMAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wpbeginner.com%2Fbeginners-guide%2Fultimate-guide-to-upgrade-wordpress-for-beginners-infograph%2F&amp;usg=AFQjCNFdSU9umPaKGZMsyjuhcE4WkTlDzQ\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83% of hacked WordPress sites are not properly updated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s best to spend time upfront and ensure everything is secure and running smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we\u2019ll discuss every step needed to update your WordPress site. From backups to theme and plugin updates, we\u2019ll detail the entire process that keeps your WP operational and airtight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the 9 steps to update and protect your WordPress site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1 Backup WordPress Files<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2941 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-02_2359.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-02_2359-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-02_2359-500x303.png 500w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-02_2359.png 611w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backing up your files simply means duplicating them on a server. In case the update doesn\u2019t go as planned, store all your files to ensure you can return to a properly functioning site no matter what. Your web hosts or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress concierge service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will facilitate your site backup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various file types make up your WordPress site. There are six total elements that you\u2019ll need to backup to ensure a functioning site:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Core Installation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these are the foundation of WordPress software at download<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Plugins:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software designed for a specific function on your WP site<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Themes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software that adds functions and customizable appearances to your WP site<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Files and Images:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uploaded content used on the site and in the admin section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>JavaScript and PHP scripts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> code for backend or frontend of site<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Static Web Pages and Additional Files:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anything else attached to your WP site<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important (and much easier) to backup the entire site. If something isn\u2019t right you won\u2019t have to search for what\u2019s missing after restoring the site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous plugins like Updraft or BackupBuddy will help you backup your WP site. However, these only \u00a0backup your data on a site-wide basis and don\u2019t reach a server. Backup plugins weigh down your server as well, potentially slowing down your website experience, especially for larger sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To guarantee absolute security and lossless restoration, backup to a server.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2 Backup WordPress Database and Content<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2942 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0004.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0004-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0004-500x309.png 500w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0004.png 611w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, it\u2019s not enough to just backup your files. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also need to duplicate your MySQL database in order to preserve all your website information. The MySQL database holds key data like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog posts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Categories and tags<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll want to backup your files and your database together, otherwise you\u2019ll get just see an empty theme after your update. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s look at a handful of ways to backup your site without a plugin:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Automatic WordPress Backups<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress hosts and WordPress concierge services offer routine server-level backups automatically. Ask that your files be stored on a separate server than your website, as only this can protect against hacks and down servers. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better backup providers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are used to storing data online and offer additional security features, such as uplink monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Manual Backups<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2944 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0007.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0007-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0007-500x315.png 500w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0007.png 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because manual backups store data off-site, they\u2019re effective for safeguarding and replicating files. Here are a few ways to perform manual backups:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Via host: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your web host\u2019s server account section will provide multiple ways to backup your data, from website files to home directly to MySQL database. If you choose to backup your site components separately, don\u2019t overlook anything. The cPanel backup option will store a copy of your entire account, including all files and the entire database. <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>phpMyAdmin: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessible through your server portal, this backs up the entire site directly from the live database.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>FTP backup: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.guyrutenberg.com\/2010\/02\/28\/improved-ftp-backup-for-wordpress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">requires<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using an embedded code script to backup all files and the database into an FTP server. <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>#3 Turn Off Caching<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to turn off any caching plugins you\u2019ve installed during the update. Caching will affect how the backend of the website behaves and impact site performance. Best to turn it off for now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#4 Update Your WordPress Core <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2945 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0009.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0009-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0009-500x221.png 500w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0009.png 611w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/update-wordpress-safely\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once all your files and data are replicated and stored on a remote server, it\u2019s time to update the core of your WordPress site. Minor updates to WordPress\u2019s core software are automatic, but updates to the core, themes, and plugins are not. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This part is easy. Simply find the blue \u201cUpdate Now\u201d button in the admin panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll only want to update after you\u2019re sure your data is safe. Updating themes or plugins can sometimes result in unexpected site issues that require a lot of time to fix. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that an update of any kind will put your site in maintenance mode. Because this disables your site to visitors, best to apply all updates in low-traffic times. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#5 Update WordPress Plugins<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2946 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0011.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0011-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0011-500x329.png 500w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0011.png 611w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.build-your-website.co.uk\/updating-wordpress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updating WordPress plugins keeps your site performing optimally and ensures maximum security. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plugins are continuously improved by the developers that create them and these changes are released in updates. WordPress monitors and informs you when plugin updates are available, as shown above. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To update plugins, enter the \u201cDashboard\u201d panel and click on \u201cUpdates.\u201d Click the blue \u201cUpdate Now\u201d link to install and activate the new plugin version.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to read the \u201cView Details\u201d tab before updating your plugins. Developers put notes in their about plugin functions, which can potentially derail other plugin features and affect overall site performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this happens, you\u2019ll need to deactivate the plugin and replace it. Click the \u201cDeactivate\u201d button to correct any issues with the incompatible plugin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#6 Update WordPress Themes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2947 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0014.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0014-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0014-500x244.png 500w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0014.png 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/premium.wpmudev.org\/blog\/upgrade-wordpress-themes-even-if-they-are-customized\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now update your WordPress site\u2019s theme to access all the latest features and ensure your security is airtight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find any available theme updates, go to the \u201cAppearance\u201d tab in your dashboard and click \u201cThemes.\u201d Here you\u2019ll see notifications of any available updates. To upgrade a theme, click \u201cUpdate Now.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theme updates can be tricky if you\u2019ve made changes to a theme or created a \u201ccustomized theme.\u201d Since you don\u2019t want to lose any changes you\u2019ve made to your site appearance, you\u2019ll need a child theme to preserve these changes during the update process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child theme mimics a parent (original) theme, meaning you can modify your parent theme without losing the copy while keeping your site running simultaneously. This lets you make changes while preserving the original site code and protects any existing customizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re replacing an existing theme, you\u2019ll need to manually upload this new version into your theme directory. Going to the \u201cAppearance\u201d tab, finding \u201cThemes,\u201d then clicking \u201cAdd New\u201d won\u2019t work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, you\u2019ll need to log in and delete the old theme before uploading the new theme to your site. Do this by way of the cPanel or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.build-your-website.co.uk\/uploading-web-pages\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your server. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the standard network function used to communicate data between clients and servers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#7 Turn Caching On Again<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have disabled your caching plugins pre-upgrade, reactive them now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#8 Check If Everything Works<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse around your site to see if everything looks good and functions properly. Are the posts and pages all displaying? How about site loading time? Give everything a once-over to ensure it\u2019s back to perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#9 Backup Your Site Again<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2948 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0016.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"511\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0016-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0016-500x299.png 500w, https:\/\/wpup.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-10-03_0016.png 511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/7-best-wordpress-backup-plugins-compared-pros-and-cons\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that your site is updated, it\u2019s a good idea to store the most up-to-date version of your site on a server again. This will guarantee your site structure and security are under lock and key and prevent any unforeseen issues from disrupting your site operations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To safeguard any updates and content stored on your site, perform a file backup and manual database backup every month. For assistance with routine backups and immediate 30-day archives, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask the WordPress backup professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Enjoy Your Updated WordPress<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf it ain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix it\u201d doesn\u2019t apply to WordPress sites. Because themes, plugins and core software are always being upgraded, WordPress users must be vigilant to ensure proper site functionality. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guarantee your visitors enjoy a fast and flawless experience while simultaneously protecting yourself from cyber attacks by coordinating routine backups. Storing your site data on servers is the only means of protecting your site and ensuring updates run smoothly every time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you\u2019ve got the tools you need to complete the WordPress update process yourself. Or, save yourself time and hand off the routine backups and updates to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wpup.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the WordPress pros<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Resources:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/ultimate-guide-to-upgrade-wordpress-for-beginners-infograph\/?display=wide\"><b>http:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/ultimate-guide-to-upgrade-wordpress-for-beginners-infograph\/?display=wide<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.build-your-website.co.uk\/updating-wordpress\/\"><b>http:\/\/www.build-your-website.co.uk\/updating-wordpress\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.build-your-website.co.uk\/wordpress-backup-restore\/\"><b>http:\/\/www.build-your-website.co.uk\/wordpress-backup-restore\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/skillcrush.com\/2015\/04\/23\/backing-up-wordpress\/\"><b>https:\/\/skillcrush.com\/2015\/04\/23\/backing-up-wordpress\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/premium.wpmudev.org\/blog\/upgrade-wordpress-themes-even-if-they-are-customized\/\"><b>https:\/\/premium.wpmudev.org\/blog\/upgrade-wordpress-themes-even-if-they-are-customized\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/update-wordpress-safely\/\"><b>https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/update-wordpress-safely\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because it\u2019s a sophisticated technology, WordPress needs routine maintenance to function properly. 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