Wordpress websites contain code from many different authors who continually update and improve their product. Themes (the site building blocks), plugins (think “apps”), WordPress (the actual framework in which it’s built), and PHP (your host’s programming code), are all created by different people. It must be regularly updated for all the code to work together and create a seamless experience for your viewer.
Houses deteriorate when unoccupied because neglect allows minor problems to escalate into significant issues, like decay and pests. This also applies to websites. My job, after creating your website, is to keep it in good order.
Updating WordPress, themes, plugins, and PHP helps to patch security vulnerabilities that may have been discovered. Hackers constantly search for weaknesses in websites, and outdated software becomes an easy target. By staying up-to-date, you reduce the risk of your website being compromised or hacked.
Don’t trouble yourself with taking time to update your website with updated information, articles, photos, and more. We complete content updates on an as-needed basis for our hourly rate but billed down to the minute to keep your costs very low.
