An essential requirement for any website is having the ability to restore it to a known working point if something goes wrong. To achieve this an appropriate website backup strategy must be implemented.
There are many reasons why a website may need to the updated - something may break, some content becomes outdated, images need replacing, additional pages or content needs to be added. Because many business websites are created using WordPress along with integrated themes and plugins, there is a need to regularly consider updates to these software products.
All websites are hosted somewhere and there are a multitude of hosting options available. Where and how you decide to host your website will depend on factors like budget, website complexity and performance requirements.
Unfortunately, websites are often subject to malicious attacks. There are many security measures that should be considered to reduce unwanted activity on your website.
To have a clear understanding of how your website is being accessed - particularly unwanted activity - the associated logs provided by for the website server should be regularly monitored. Each event is time-stamped and can identify information such as:
Google Analytics - the industry standard for website analytics - can help discover how your website is being used and performing. This powerful platform gives you the tools needed to answer many questions about your website, such as:
