Do you want to keep your WordPress website running flawlessly, securely, and performing at its best? Just like you’d maintain a new house, regular upkeep is essential so that your WordPress site stays in great condition. In this video, we'll dive deep into the key website maintenance tasks you need to complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly, covering critical areas like security measures, backups, and WordPress updates. Follow these maintenance steps to ensure your site remains protected, performs optimally, and continues to run without unexpected interruptions.
We’ll share tips on how to optimize your site’s speed for a great user experience, which is key to keeping visitors happy and improving your SEO rankings!
We’ll also cover the functional aspects of your site like checking for broken links, testing forms, and making usability audits. Plus, we’ll walk you through key SEO tasks like keyword analysis and internal linking to help your site rank higher and connect with the right audience.
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00:00 Intro
01:00 Why Maintaining a Website Is Essential?
01:41 How to Maintain a WordPress Website? A Complete Checklist!
02:01 Weekly Tasks
02:11 Ensure Regular Backups
02:55 Check for WordPress Core, Themes, and Plugins Updates
03:55 Check for Broken Links and Error Pages
04:47 Optimize Your Database
05:52 Respond to Comments and Form Entries
06:45 Check Your WordPress Logs
07:38 Monthly Tasks
07:49 Change WordPress Admin Password
08:59 Test Browser Compatibility
09:28 Test Forms and Site Features
10:40 Analyze Website Speed
11:30 Quarterly Tasks
11:40 Optimize Your Images
12:30 Delete Unused Themes and Plugins
13:21 Audit and Update Your Content
14:26 Perform an SEO Audit
19:03 Usability Audit
20:17 When to hire a professional?
20:48 Closing Words
Resources:
SEO Basics - Fundamental Guide for Beginners: https://www.siteground.com/kb/seo-general-guide?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=academy&utm_content=maintain_website
Technical SEO Audit: 9 Steps Checklist To Boost Rankings: https://www.siteground.com/kb/technical-seo-audit?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=academy&utm_content=maintain_website
New: Premium Backup for Ultimate Peace of Mind: https://www.siteground.com/blog/new-service-premium-backup?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=academy&utm_content=maintain_website
404 Not Found: What is it and How to fix it? https://www.siteground.com/kb/error-404?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=academy&utm_content=maintain_website
How to submit your website to Google Search Console: https://www.siteground.com/kb/submit-website-to-google?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=academy&utm_content=maintain_website
How to Fix WordPress Posts Returning HTTP 404 Error | Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/9aFOMl3GQdU?si=uT8yZ_3QmI4wQdVn
How to Speed up Your WordPress Website Like a Pro | Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/pjq1mcaBJrM?si=tWF5lsuOrKm2IdmO
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Free Security Optimizer Plugin:
https://www.siteground.com/wordpress-plugins/siteground-security?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=academy&utm_content=maintain_website
Free Speed Optimizer Plugin: https://www.siteground.com/wordpress-plugins/siteground-optimizer?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=academy&utm_content=maintain_website
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