As a small business owner or webshop owner, the security of your website is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, WordPress websites are particularly vulnerable to security breaches, and it is estimated that as many as 30,000 WordPress websites are hacked every day. A hacked website can have serious consequences for your business, including loss of customer trust, damage to your brand reputation, and financial losses. Not to mention your time and it’ll probably ruining your day pretty much.

That’s why it is so important to take proactive steps to secure your WordPress website and prevent security problems from occurring. In this blog post, we will discuss the top five tips for securing your WordPress website.

1. Use strong passwords: It may seem obvious, but using strong passwords is one of the easiest and most effective ways to secure your WordPress website. Avoid using common words or phrases, and make sure to use a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.
2. Keep your website and plugins up-to-date. Outdated software is one of the most common vulnerabilities exploited by hackers. Many updates have to do with security. Make sure to regularly update your WordPress software and any plugins you have installed. Do however check for potential conflicts between plugins as some changed code may cause conflict between plugins that are not updated yet.
3. Use a security plugin: There are many security plugins available for WordPress that can help protect your website from common attacks. Some popular options include Wordfence, iThemes Security, and Sucuri Security.
4. Use two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your login process by requiring a second form of identification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your username and password.
5. Limit login attempts: Limiting the number of login attempts can help prevent brute force attacks, in which hackers try to guess your password by trying multiple combinations. You can use a plugin like Limit Login Attempts Reloaded to set limits on the number of login attempts allowed.

Using these tips will decrese your changes of being targeted by bots and hackers and the likes. We wish you a hack-free and peaceful 2023.