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WordPress - Week 4
WTWD 510 - Introduction to Wordpress: Site Maintenance & Security
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Backup | The process of making a copy of a WordPress site's files and database to prevent data loss. | Using a plugin like "UpdraftPlus" to schedule regular backups. |
| Security | Measures taken to protect a WordPress site from threats like hacking, malware, and data breaches. | Installing a security plugin like "Wordfence". |
| Updates | Keeping WordPress core, themes, and plugins up to date to ensure security and functionality. | Regularly updating WordPress to the latest version. |
| User Roles | Different levels of access permissions assigned to users of a WordPress site. | Assigning the "Editor" role to a user who will manage content. |
| Performance Optimization | Techniques used to improve the loading speed and overall performance of a WordPress site. | Using caching plugins like "W3 Total Cache" to speed up the site. |
| Maintenance | The ongoing process of keeping a WordPress site updated, secure, and performing optimally. Maintenance tasks include updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins, backing up the site, monitoring for security issues, and optimizing performance. | // Example maintenance tasks 1. Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins 2. Backup the site using a plugin like "UpdraftPlus" 3. Scan for security issues using a plugin like "Wordfence" 4. Optimize the database using a plugin like "WP-Optimize" |