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Update WordPress, themes, and plugins safely
Keep your site secure without breaking your layout.
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Quick answer
Keep your site secure without breaking your layout.
- WordPress works best with a clean theme, minimal plugins, and caching enabled.
- Regular updates keep your site secure and compatible with modern browsers.
- Backups before updates prevent small mistakes from becoming big problems.
Key details
Updates fix security issues and improve performance.
The safest method is to update one item at a time and test after each change.
Always take a backup before large updates.
Step-by-step
- Log in to WordPress and open Dashboard → Updates.
- Update WordPress core first, then plugins, then themes.
- Visit your homepage and contact page to confirm everything works.
Helpful tips
- If you see errors, restore from backup or deactivate the last plugin you updated.
Quick checklist
- Install LiteSpeed Cache
- Update themes and plugins monthly
- Back up before major changes
- Remove unused themes and plugins
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