[…]main things you need to know to keep your WordPress site running smoothly. Step 15 of Launching a WordPress Site: Regular Maintenance Updates WordPress has 3 kinds of updates that need regular attention: WordPress core updates: These are updates to the main WordPress operating system. It’s essential to install these updates as soon as they come out, as they affect the overall functionality of your site, its security, and other features. Updates to plugins: Every plugin you install will also receive period updates from whoever made it. It’s very important to install these updates when they become available, but waiting a few […]
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