Website Maintenance Checklist: 5 Things You Must Do Every Month

A website is like a car. If you don't service it regularly, it will eventually break down. Cybercriminals are constantly scanning the internet for vulnerable websites, and software becomes outdated very quickly.

At ActiveX Technology, we manage server security for hundreds of clients. Here are the 5 things you must do every month to keep your website safe and fast.

1. Update Everything (Core, Themes, Plugins)

Outdated plugins are the #1 cause of hacked WordPress websites.

• Action: Log into your WordPress dashboard and update all plugins, themes, and the WordPress core. Pro Tip: Always take a backup before updating.

2. Run a Full Backup

If your website crashes or gets hacked, a backup is your only lifeline.

• Action: Use plugins like UpdraftPlus or rely on your hosting provider's daily automatic backups. Save a copy of your backup to the cloud (Google Drive).

3. Check for Broken Links

Broken links (404 errors) hurt your SEO and frustrate users.

• Action: Use a free tool like "Broken Link Checker" to scan your site and fix any missing pages.

4. Monitor Uptime

If your website goes down for hours, you lose sales and Google rankings.

• Action: Use a free tool like UptimeRobot to monitor your site. It will email you if your site goes offline.

5. Scan for Malware

Even if your site looks fine to you, malicious code might be hiding in the background.

• Action: Use a security plugin like Wordfence or Sucuri to run monthly malware scans.

Don't Have Time for Maintenance?

Maintenance takes time away from running your business. Let ActiveX Technology handle it for you. Our Managed Hosting Plans include daily backups, malware scanning, and automatic updates.

Sit back and relax. Get Managed Hosting from ActiveX today.