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Why maintenance is critical

Security, performance and peace of mind: why failing to update your website can pose a major risk to your business.

Web developer and founder of 2Cafés

You have invested time and money in the creating your WordPress site. It presents your business and lets people contact you. After launch, updates, backups and checks remain necessary.

The real risks of obsolete plugins

WordPress, themes and plugins can present vulnerabilities. An old version or an abandoned component requires a check: the patches available and the possibility of replacing the component are part of the follow-up.

When a security patch is published, the update must be evaluated and applied quickly, with appropriate backup and controls. If you don't install it quickly, your site becomes more exposed to automated attacks. Robots constantly scan the web looking for unupdated sites.

An unmaintained site increases the risk of intrusion, update error and data loss.

Performance: the other major issue

Some updates also improve performance, but the result must be measured. A slow page can discourage visitors. Google uses Core Web Vitals among its ranking signals; speed alone does not determine the position of a page.

  • Optimization of PHP code
  • Better cache management
  • Compatibility with latest server versions

A clear framework for not managing the technique on a daily basis

Managing the maintenance of your site itself requires time, technical skills (what if an update "breaks" the site?) and a constant watch. It's time you don't spend developing your business.

With the offer 2Cafés, maintenance, backups, security and support are framed in a clear package. Your site remains tracked without you having to manage the technique on a daily basis.