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WordPress maintenance checklist
Don't let your WordPress website FAIL. Follow this checklist to make sure that your WordPress site is in peak condition everytime.
[Daily] - Check if your website is loading and live. Use Pingdom to automate checking
[Daily] - Check if your website is NOT loading slow. Test with gtmetrix.com
[Weekly] - Check for broken links. Use Rank Math SEO to find 404 and broken links automatically.
[Weekly] - Upgrade WordPress plugins and Themes. Automate this process if possible.
[Weekly] - Daily backup of your WordPress website. Use WP Reset or All-in-one Backup.
[Weekly] - Optimize Database Tables. Use Nitropack(https://www.trafficsalad.com/nitropack-review/) to automate.
[Weekly] - Check image size optimization. I use ShortPixel. (https://www.trafficsalad.com/shortpixel-review)
[Weekly] - Spam comment cleanup
[One-time] - Disable Pingbacks
[One-time] - Choose a secure WordPress password and email
[One-time] - Increase memory limit to at least 128MB via wp-config.php
[One-time] - Remove non-active users and administrators
[IMPORTANT] - Sign up for our Clicks and Rankings newsletter at https://www.trafficsalad.com/newsletter/
This creates a private checklist in your account.