If you're running a self-hosted WordPress website (using your own domain name with hosting, not on www.wordpress.com), one thing you cannot overlook is keeping it secure. Just installing WordPress, adding some plugins and writing some content isn't going to cut it.
When you don't take good care of it, your site could be hacked and some venomous code can get added that could send some malicious software to your visitor's computer. Or you could get some ugly spam injections (e.g. links to male enhancements or porn).
This could also lead to your website being blacklisted by search engines. Have you ever searched Google for something and seen this message, “This site may harm your computer?” This warning message appears with search results that Google has identified as sites that may install malicious software on your computer:
Google works continuously to identify dangerous sites. If you click the title of the result, you'll be shown the following warning:
Or, the worst-case scenario, you could lose it altogether. Imagine waking up tomorrow and your WordPress website is GONE!
If you're looking for ways to keep bad hackers out of your WordPress site, then this newly released mini-guide can help.
Format: E-book (PDF)
Price: only $14.97