Keep your WordPress site secure and functional with proper update procedures.
Before Updating
- Create a full backup
- Check plugin/theme compatibility
- Update on staging site first
- Ensure you have FTP access
Updating WordPress Core
1. Log into WordPress admin
2. Go to Dashboard > Updates
3. Click "Update Now"
4. Wait for completion
5. Test your site functionality
Updating Plugins
1. Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins
2. Check plugins with updates available
3. Select plugins to update
4. Click "Update" from bulk actions
5. Test functionality after updates
Updating Themes
1. Go to Appearance > Themes
2. Click on theme with available update
3. Click "Update Now"
4. Check site appearance after update
Automatic Updates
Enable automatic updates by adding to wp-config.php:define( 'WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', true );
Troubleshooting Updates
- If site breaks, restore from backup
- Deactivate problematic plugins
- Switch to default theme temporarily
- Check error logs in cPanel
WordPress Support Services
Our team provides specialized WordPress support including:
• Performance optimization and caching setup
• Security hardening and malware removal
• Plugin and theme troubleshooting
• Custom WordPress configurations
• Migration and backup services
Contact our support team for expert WordPress assistance tailored to your hosting environment.