The thing with wordpress updates

The importance of WordPress updates

WordPress, the world's most popular content management system, is constantly evolving. But why are these regular updates so important? They are not only to add new features, but also to close security holes and improve performance. With the rapid development of WordPress, plugins and themes, such updates can even happen several times a week.

In this blog post, we'll dive a little deeper into the world of WordPress updates, shed light on their purpose, and explain why it's essential to perform them regularly.

When a WordPress site is hacked, it is usually either due to too weak passwords or neglected updates, because these often also close security gaps. But not all updates are the same.

Updates of the third digit: security updates

In the world of WordPress, the update versions that change in the third place are particularly relevant. These updates are often called security or minor updates. But what is behind them?

Security updates

Security updates are of the highest priority. When a security vulnerability is discovered in WordPress, such an update quickly fixes it. These updates do not add any new features, but focus solely on keeping the website secure. The risk of anything on the site being damaged by a security update is minimal. However, it is crucial to install these updates as soon as possible to ward off potential threats.

Minor Updates

Minor updates, on the other hand, fix minor errors or bugs in the system, they also usually do not contain any new features. But they make WordPress run smoothly and fix small problems that have crept in.

Updates of the second digit: Major Updates

Major updates, which change in the second position of the version number, mark significant advancements in WordPress. These updates often bring new features, noticeable improvements, or major revisions. While they offer exciting new features, it is advisable to back up your website before installing them. Sometimes, such major updates can cause compatibility issues with certain plugins or themes. Therefore, it is wise to check major updates in a test environment before implementing them on the live website.

Maintenance contract for WordPress updates by WAGEMUT

Regular WordPress updates are essential to minimize problems. Although a guiding principle says that the more frequently the updates are performed, the fewer problems are to be expected, on the other hand, too early installed updates can lead to incompatibility with plugins.

Basically, it is recommended to perform updates at least once a month. For less active websites, a 14-day cycle can be sufficient, while for more complex websites, such as those with WooCommerce, weekly checks make sense. An up-to-date backup should be available before each update.

Our studio takes care of all these tasks as part of a maintenance contract, so you can sit back and relax.

Webflow as an alternative to WordPress

In the world of website creation, Webflow has established itself as an impressive alternative to WordPress. An outstanding advantage of Webflow is that no regular system updates are required, which significantly reduces maintenance efforts. Webflow's CMS is more than sufficient for most websites while offering an intuitive user interface. Many users find Webflow much easier to use and more user-friendly than WordPress. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for a reliable and less maintenance-intensive platform for their web projects.

As a Webflow Professional Partner, we will be happy to advise you on the possibilities and ensure the best system for your project. Get in touch with us today.