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WordPress maintenance checklist

• [Daily] - Check if your website is loading and live. Use Pingdom to automate checking

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• [Daily] - Check if your website is NOT loading slow. Test with gtmetrix.com

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• [Weekly] - Check for broken links. Use Rank Math SEO to find 404 and broken links automatically.

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• [Weekly] - Upgrade WordPress plugins and Themes. Automate this process if possible.

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• [Weekly] - Daily backup of your WordPress website. Use WP Reset or All-in-one Backup.

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• [Weekly] - Optimize Database Tables. Use Nitropack(https://www.trafficsalad.com/nitropack-review) to automate.

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• [Weekly] - Check image size optimization. I use ShortPixel. (https://www.trafficsalad.com/shortpixel-review)

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• [Weekly] - Spam comment cleanup

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• [One-time] - Disable Pingbacks

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• [One-time] - Choose a secure WordPress password and email

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• [One-time] - Increase memory limit to at least 128MB via wp-config.php

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• [One-time] - Remove non-active users and administrators

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• [IMPORTANT] - Sign up for our Clicks and Rankings newsletter at https://www.trafficsalad.com/newsletter

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