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WordPress security for small business
You run a business, not a server. These articles explain WordPress security for small business owners in plain English: the real risks, what to do first, and what it costs.
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How to Choose the Best WordPress Security Plugin
There is no single best WordPress security plugin for everyone. Here is how to judge one on what it does, what it hides, and how it behaves on your own site.
Read articleIs WordPress Secure? An Honest Answer for Business Owners
WordPress core is well looked after. The risk lives in plugins, passwords, old software and cheap hosting. Here is what is true, what is myth, and what to do this week.
Read articleHow to Run a WordPress Security Audit in One Afternoon
You do not need a developer to audit your site. Work through users, plugins, updates, sign-in, backups, HTTPS, malware and logs in one afternoon, with a checklist to keep.
Read articleWooCommerce Security Checklist for Store Owners
You do not need to be technical to protect a shop. Work through this WooCommerce security checklist: payments, staff access, customer accounts, card testing, backups and updates.
Read articleWordPress Phishing Emails: How to Spot Them and What to Do
Fake hosting notices, fake security patches, fake password resets and fake copyright claims all target WordPress owners. Here is how to spot them and what to do if you already clicked.
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WordPress security for small business: questions
Is WordPress secure enough for a small business?
Yes, when it is kept up to date and protected. Most hacked WordPress sites run old plugins, weak passwords or no protection at all.
How much does WordPress security cost a small business?
It can start at nothing. Stack Guard Free covers the essentials, and Pro is $95 a year for one site if you want automatic scans and alerts.
Can I check my own WordPress site's security?
Yes. Start with the free security check on this site, then follow a simple audit: users, plugins, updates, sign-in, backups and HTTPS.