Blogs can, over a period of time, run to hundreds or even thousands of pages. These bloging tips will help to maintain your blogs security.
Use the latest version. An obvious tip, however there are many blogs still using outdated software – software that has more holes than a sieve when it comes to security.
Update your plugins. another obvious tip, however I apply one caveat to this tip – wait. When a new update is available – check to see if it has caused any problems – if everyone seems to be happy, then update.
Change your admin password on a regular basis. Need I say any more. Passwords can be hacked so change them regularly.
Use security scanning software. There are several plugins (for WordPress) that can help with security issues. These can take some of the worry out of your daily grind.
Backup – frequently and often. Backup your blog and store the backup off site. If your host has problems, you have a complete backup to reinstall elsewhere if necessary.
Those five tips are obvious and straightforward tips. However you would be surprised at how many bloggers don’t use these practices at all and then wonder what to do when their site get compromised done the track. Safe guard your blog – work on it.
