Website Security

WordPress Website Security

The default installation of WordPress has vulnerabilities. To help ward off attacks on a WordPress site, there are a few steps that can be taken. For more details on what steps the that are taken to help lock down your WordPress website, follow the link to the Website Options page for WordPress Website Security.

Website Protection Site Scanner

Website Protection Site Scanner helps to prevent your website from being blacklisted on Google^®.  It scans your website everyday, YES, everyday and looks for malware and other vulnerabilities and then give recommendations on how to fix them. Site Scanner can diagnose problems with your website such as cross-site scripting or SQL Injection vulnerabilities, phishing exploits and more.

This website is protected by Site Scanner. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see the “Website Protection” logo and the date the website was last scanned. Your website will receive this same “Website Protection” Site Scanner Logo when you subscribe to this invaluable service.

For more detailed information about how Website Protection Site Scanner can keep your site safe from malware and hackers, click the ” “Site Scanner” button below.

SSL Certificates

SSL Certificates are necessary when you have shopping carts or if you are going to collect personal information from your website visitors. SSL Certificates create a secure connection between your web browser and a web server.  Once that secure link is made, then any data transmitted over the internet is encrypted before being sent to it’s destination. If you are unsure if you need an SSL Certificate, contact us through Contact Page under the About menu and ask about your particular situation to see if one is required.

For more detailed information about SSL Certificates and what they can do for you, click the “SSL Certificates” button below.