A WordPress website is high on ease of use and powerful features. But the technical challenges of maintaining a website remains. Business and brand owners can either learn to self host or hire technical help to do so. Here is what everyone needs to know about maintenance of any WordPress website.
Just like a life needs nourishment and care, WordPress installation needs the following.
- Articles – Regular posting of well researched posts. (Authors & Editors)
- Housekeeping – Approving comments, updating pages information & picture galleries. (Editor)
- Updates & Security – Updating themes & plugins, changing passwords, carrying out security audit, site backups & updating the design. (WordPress Admin)
- Hosting – Access the Cpanel, update business mail settings, keep tabs of server loads and secure the installations. (Hosting admin & WordPress Tech)
- Design changes – Planning for upgrades and re-look at content presentation. (Digital media wizards)
Article writing and content creators
A WordPress website or for that matter any other website needs regular content so that the website figures in search results. Content writers promise readable and visually appealing content which is well researched so that both Google and your intended audience loves it.
The content writer can submit articles to the editor along with necessary data like Focus Keyword, Tags, Excerpts, relevant pictures and links. The editor need to have basic knowledge of WordPress posting and editing plus SEO.
Housekeeping
Besides posting an article or creating a post there are other actions which are required like
- Checking and approving comments
- Making minor changes to design
- Updating pages with information like changes in contact details, product or service list and so on.
- Updating announcements and new offers.
- Adding and removing pictures from Galleries
The person responsible for doing this needs more advanced knowledge of WordPress.
WordPress admin – Updates and Security
This is the bulk of the work needed for a WordPress website. Plugins and themes get rapid updates. Newer plugins released with better technology. Website speed matters and needs to be kept in regular check. Passwords changed once in a while. Anything can go wrong, It is always advisable that a website should be regularly backed up.
The admin is also responsible for the SEO health of the site.
Important point to be noted
A content writer and editor can perform the role of WordPress website admin too. This essentially means that the complete website will be handled by one person. Bloggers are the best example of an all in one role. However the best option would be a technical WordPress expert who can take care of the admin duties and a content writer to provide well researched content.
Hosting and Cpanel
Hosting service provider website have the easiest interface today. Various options are laid around like blocks and options are presented in a friendly manner. This portion does not need regular attention. In fact access to this panel is only needed if there is some technical issues with the WordPress installation or migration is required. Business owners can maintain their accounts with help from digital assistants.
However for small firms and business, it is much better if the hosting headache is handed over to someone else. There are many agencies who provide hosting services for websites for a small fee.
Sukaone provides a comprehensive combo pack for hosting a website as well as tech maintenance. For less than Rs 500 per month, all your technical worries will be taken care of. Minus the content of course. In this package, Sukaone also provides digital assistant services too.
Digital Media wizards
Sukaone is managed by a team of technical experts. We provide complete services from maintaining your digital assets to business development. Our social media practices are fully aligned with your brand and we start our campaigns with detailed research. We also ensure the from the business owner point of view, there is just a single contact person who can answer and handle all your queries. All this while then you can focus on your business and customers.
I am an MBA graduate with dual qualification in Finance and HR. I have done a Google Certified course in Digital Marketing. With many such qualifications under my belt, I am now focused on women entrepreneurship. With brands like SukaOne and Narisakti, I help women to make their idea to reality and navigate their way through the maze of digital work.