49. Protecting your Website: 7 Easy Steps to Prevent Hacks

One thing many TPT sellers need to prepare for is protecting their websites in order to prevent hacks. It's easy to assume nobody would try to hack your "small business”. But it is happening more and more lately, especially in the teacher-seller community. Fortunately, there are a lot of things that can be done to try and prevent hacks. It is not only crucial for protecting your valuable assets but also for protecting your customers and their data if you have a shop on your website.In today's episode, I'm sharing the best steps you can take today to secure your site and how to build a strong foundation when it comes to user accounts and website access. Plus, you’ll hear the importance of auditing your plugins and themes to prevent hackers from getting into your site, and the number one way to prepare yourself for the worst.01:49 - How to build a strong foundation for user accounts05:13 - The importance of choosing a reliable host for your website07:39 -  Why do you need to audit your current website plugins and themes13:25 - The best way to prepare yourself for the worst-case scenarioFor all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode49Send us a text! (If you'd like a reply, please share your # in the message)Stop managing your WordPress website and let us handle it! Learn more about our WordPress Careplan at kristendoyle.co/care. Book your FREE Website Gameplan Call: https://kristendoyle.co/gameplanLearn more about my WordPress CarePlan: https://kristendoyle.co/wordpress-care-plan/